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THE SETTLEMENT AND PROGRESS 



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PREFACE. 








I STORY is the pith or substance of collected biographies or of 
the lives of men and womeii of a State. It is the drama of set- 
tlement and progress — a link of golden truths which binds us to 
ihe past. History is also the monument, built during our own 
^j lives, to be our instructor, and beyond this present time it looks 
into the future as a warning teacher. Local history is not only 
history as defined, but also history and biography — grasping 
the most minute details connected with the fiersons and events 
identified witli the progress of a county, township or village. 
'J'he past and ^iresent — the whole fabric of society — the home, 
school, church, literary and benevolent societies, governmental 
and military organizations, agriculture, commerce, manufactures 
and all these institutions which draw men's interests together, 
should be traced to their humble beginnings, and every name 
and date placed in such form as to be a treasure for all time; 
for Old Father Time will one day call up such records. Local 
history, while embracing all such details of men and women and 
events, should not revel in records of vice and decay. Its teach- 
ings should be pure, and, to have them so, he who would lead 
the 23eople of the present time to a higher nobility of character and purpose 
must not give the story of decay and vice, and shame and crime in detail. 
The introduction to this work is peculiar in its practical cbaractei-. It 
is not here to enlarge the volume or to comply with any known literary style; 
but to ])lace honestly before the people a concise instruction iu the whole 
liistovy of the United States and of Illinois, while leading down to the 
period when the little commonwealth of Stark came into existence. 

The general history of the county is embraced in the first fifteen chap- 
ters, each one exhausting its subject, without detracting from the details 
of township, village and family history, contained in the eight great chap- 
ters which follow. The plan of township history is simplified by making 
the jiersonal sketches and reminiscences of the people of each division of 
the county, a part of the division chapter, arranging them alphabetically. 
This plan, however, will not place before the reader at once all the family 
history of a townshiiJ ; because, owing to change of location, a jiioneer of 
one division, may be an old settler of a second, and a modern resident of a 
third township. To provide a ready reference in this case, a list of the- 
families treated in this volume is given and the contents table made very 
complete. 

The material for the entire history of the county and of each township, 
village and hamlet, was collected, written and edited by M. A. Leeson. All 
this is based on official records, private documents, newspaper accounts, 
and. where cjuoted and credited, on the imblished historical works and 
reminiscences of local writers who acted justly by the past of their county. 

iii 



IV PREFACE. 

In til is work the cemeteries were not forgotten, so tliat tlie monuments 
speak in this volume of names and dates which might otherwise pass im- 
notieed. 

'i'lie biographical collection is tlie work of many nieii. Their notes 
wei'e. in t!ie greater number of instances, re- written by the general historian 
and mailed for correction or revision. In a few cases the gentlemen 
engaged in this department ])roved their notes at the time of writing and 
thus obviated the necessity of total revision. 

While absolute pei-fection (if there is such a human attribute) is not at 
all claimed for this volume, we feel that the writer has given the people a 
plain, sulistantial, matter-of-fact work — the most thorough of its class ever 
offered. We believe that his desire to exceed all promises has been satisfied, 
and in sending the work on its mission of usefulness we do so with that 
jjleasure which always accompanies a duty faithfully performed. 

To the county otiicers of 1886 and their deputies, to whom the general 
historian is indebted for uniform courtesy and material aid in research, we 
offer expressions of gratitude ; to tlie gentlemen of the press, our deep 
thanks for the unanimity of their endorsement; to the clerks or secretaries 
of the various educational, literary, religious, secret, benevolent, military 
and municipal bodies, our sincere acknowledgements, and to all the people 
— to whose cordial and intelligent coiiperation the success of this work is 
due — we send a message of hope and belief that the history of their county 
will pi'ove authentic and be acceptable. 

M. A. LEESON & CO. 

February, 1887. 



CONTENTS. 



Page. 

Title i 

Pkefac'e iii 

Table of Contkntr v 

Map of Stark County xv 

INTRODUCTION. 
PART I. 

Discomry <iii(l Dixcorererx: 

Aborii;inal Inbabitaiits 17-18 

Warsof the Unik'il States 19 

Reicimeuts in tlie KevoUition 19 

War of 1812 19 

Mexican War 19-20 

War of the Rebellion 20 

Chronolony of the United States. ... 30 

PART II. 

Derivation of Name — Illinois 32 

Illinois Confederacy 33 

Chronology, leri.i-iT.JO 33-33 

176r,-lSU 34 

1816-1833 3.') 

1833-1871 36-37 

" Conclusion 37 

Pere Maimjuettf.'s JIai' ok tiik 

]\[lSSISSIPPI. 

Documents of Stauk County 

CHAPTER I. 

Topoyraphy and Natural Ilistori/: 

Physical Characteristics 43 

Rivers and Streams 44 

Origin of Cooper's Defeat 603 

Economic Geology 4.5 

Coal Measures 46 

Archieolog-y 48 

Storm, Flood and Drouglit !H) 

CHAPTER II. 

Indiaiix of Illinuh : 

Origin of American Indian 52 

Indians of Illinois 53 

Frencli Forts 54 

Pottawatomies and Ottawas 56 

Starved Rock 57 

Destruction of the Illinois 57 

AVhite Settlements 59 

Treaties 59 

Black Hawk Troubles 63 



Page 
CHAPTER III. 

E-vploration and (kcupatwn : 

Americiin Settlement at Peoria, 65 

Travels in tlie Neighborhood 65 

Isaac B. Es.sex's First School 65 

Settlement in Stark County 66 

Pioneers of 1830-35 ." 66 

Oritiinal Assessment, Dis. No. 1. . . 67 

" 2.... 67 

'■ " 3.... 68 

" 4.... 68 

Military Tract 69 

CHAPTER IV. 

Marriage Record ISJl- lHUCi: 

Introduction 70 

Record 1831-39 71 

Description of a Wedding 73 

First License and Certificate 73 

Beginning of JIarriage Record of 

Stark .". 72 

Justices and Ministers 71-105 

CHAPTER V. 

Pioneer Associations and Reminiscences : 

Cau.ses of Association 105 

Mutual Protection Society — Officers 

and Members 106 

Beginnings of Old Settlers' Society.. 107 

Organization of the Society 107 

First Annual Meeting ..." 108 

Second " " 108 

Death Record of Old Settlers 108 

Third Annual Jleeting 109 

Death Record of Old Settlers 109 

Meeting of 1883 110 

Death Record of Members 110 

Reminiscences Ill 

Meeting of 1883 Ill 

Record of Deaths 112 

Seventh Meeting 115 

Death Roll of Old Settlers 116 

Settlement of David Fast 117 

Eighth Meeting 117 

Names of Old Residents Present . . . 117 

Pioneer Necrology for 1884-5 118 

Meeting of Augiist, 1886 119 

Record'of Deatlis 130 

Underground Railroad 122 

Receipt for Horse-stealing 124 



VI 



CONTENTS. 



Cattle Driving in Earlj^ Days. . . . 
J. Bliinchard's Reminiscences. . . . 
Jiimcs B. Witter's Reminiscences 
H. C. Henderson's " 

S. II. Henderson's 

CHAPTER VI. 



Page. 

126 
127 
128 
128 
129 



Orgdiiizntion and Commissioners' Coiii-1: 

Organization of Illinois 180 

" Counties 130 

Voters in S]ioon T?iver Precinct 130 

Acts of Putnam Co. Commissioners 133 

First I'^lcction in Spoon River 133 

Briliery Act and Plunder 133 

Agitating' a New County 138 

Coffee Coiuitv in the Legislature . . . 134 

Bill for Establishing Stark County . 13.5 

Life of John Stark 13.5 

Act Providing for More Territory . . 13.5 

Commissioners' Record, 1839-.53 . . . 130 

Organization by Townships 138 

First Suiiervi.sors' Board 138 

Covmty Buildings 138 

County Poor Farm 13!) 

Index to Legislative Acts 139 

CHAPTER VII. 

Pftitinil llisUinj: 

Introduction 140 

National C aucus and Convention. . . 141 

Precinct f^lections, 1839 141 

Coiuity Election Record 142 

Masters in Chancery 153 

■ Local Conventions 1.53 

Douglas and Lincoln 1.53 

Unconditional Union Jlen 1.54 

Union League and Knights of G. C. 1.54 

Soldiers' Convention 1.54 

Anti-polygamy Meeting 15.5 

Conventions of 188(5 1.55 



CHAPTER VIII. 

The Courta and Bar: 

Introduction 

First Law Office 

Courts of Fulton Count}' 

Courts of Putnam County 

Courts of Stark County 

Reminiscences of First Court .... 

Circuit .ludges 

Roll of the"" Old" and the "New' 

Bar of Stai'k Coimly 

Brief Reference to a Few (Jases . . . 



CHAPTER IX. 

Jdiinxilitim and Literature: 

Prairie Advocate, Toulon 

News, Toulon 

Union, Toulon 

News (Rcdivivus), Toulon .... 

Democrat. Toulon 

Old-time Billing.sgate 

Democrat (Rcdivivus), Toulon . 



1.59 
1.59 
100 
100 
160 
161 
162 

163 
I6T 



los 
169 
169 
169 
109 
170 
170 



P.4GE. 

Ku Klux Bulletin, Toulon 171 

.Molly Stark, Toulon 171 

Herald (Toulon S. 'W.) 171 

Sentjnel, Toulon 172 

Call (Toulon T. W.) 172 

Post-Clironicle, Wyoming 172 

Po.st, AVyoniing. . ." 172 

Herald, Wyoming 173 

Post-Herald. Wvoming 172 

Daily Post-Herald, Wyoming 173 

Bee, Wyoming 173 

Chronicle, Bradford 173 

Times, Bradford 173 

Independent, Bradford 173 

Annex, Lafayette 173 

Stark County and its Pioneers 174 

Pen Sketches of Service in the Ma- 
rine Artillery 174 

Hi.story of the li2th Regiment 174 

Close of Chapter 174 

CHAPTER X. 

Schools and Institutes: 

School Statistics of State 17.5 

First School in Stark County 175 

Roll of School Superintendents 175 

School Statisiics of County 170 

Teachers' Institute and As.sociation . 177 

S. G. Wright's Reminiscences 177 

William Nowlan's Reminiscences. . . 178 

Roll of Teachers 178 

Statistics of Teachers 179 

Teachers' Normal Class 179 

Teachers' Association 179 

Teachers' Institute, 1882 180 

Normal In.stitute 180 

CHAPTER XI. 

Reliyienis and Senri-lieligious Axsoeiations: 

Establishment of Churches 181 

Sunday-.school Union 182 

C.'iMi|)-meeting A.ssociation 185 

Bible Society" 185 

Temperance League 186 

\Vomen's Christian Temperance As- 
sociation 186 

Musical Society 186 

CHAPTER XII. 

Agrieultvi'id Societies: 

Society of 1843 187 

Stark Countv Agricultural Societj' . 187 

Eft'ort to Eslablish at Wyoming 189 

Central Agricultural Society 189 

CHAPTER XIII. 

Physicians of the Countij: 

Record of 191 

CIl.VPTEIi XIV. 

Railroads: 

Western Air Line 193 

Peoria and Rock Island 194 

Ru.shville Brancli 195 

Proposed Roads 195 



CONTENTS. 



Vll 



Page. 
CHAPTER XV. 

MiJitary Hixtory: 

Introduction 196 

War for the Union 197 

Statistics 19T 

Revolutionary Soldiers here 197 

Black Hawk' and Mexican Wars. . . 197 
First War .Meetinj: in Stark Count_y. 19S 

Organization of Home Guards 198 

Country and Local Relief Circles . . . 198 

]\Iilitary Disliursing Committee 199 

List of Soldiers killed up to Feb- 
ruary. 1862 199 

To\vnshii) Kelief Societies 199 

"Women's Loyal League 199 

Provost-marshal White and the Ter- 

willigcrs 199 

Bro.vn's Recruiting Station 200 

The Draft 200 

County Central Aid Committee .... 200 

A Funeral Sermon 200 

Jlilcs A. Fullers Report 203 

Sundry Paragraplis 204 

Soldiers' .Monument Association.... 205 

Meeting to Celebrate Peace 20.T 

Regimental Sketches and Rosters of 

Infantry Commands 205 

Of Cavalry Commands 242 

Of Artillery Commands 244 

Fourth I. X, G 246 

G. A. R. Po.st Rosters, ridr town- 
ships . 

DOCIMEXTS .VXD BlOCJRAPHV OF TOWN- 
SHIPS AND Villages ; 

CHAPTER XVI. 

Toulon Toirimhip: 

Topography 247 

Original Land Owners 248-251 

Present Land Owners 248-251 

Political Statistics 251 

Supervisors and Justices 251 

Schools and School Officers 2.54 

Census of Pioneers in ISGO 2.54 

Toulon Cemetery and Its Tenants. .. 254 

-Modena Hamlet 257 

Stark Predestinarian Bapti.sts 258 

Moulton 259 

Socielies 259 

Town of Toulon: 

Introduction 259 

First Settlers. 260 

Sur\ey of Town 261 

Sale of Town Lots 261 

Its Selection as County Seat 262 

Improvement Era 263 

R. R. Aid Granted 263 

Trustees and Officers of Village. . . . 263 

Reoraanization 263 

Officials, 1873-1886 363 

Toulon Postofflce 264 



PA6K. 

Old Business Houses 265 

Leaf from an Account Book 266 

Hotels 266 

Manufacturing Industries 267 

Banking Houses 267 

Railroad and the Grain Trade 268 

Business Circle 268 

:\Iethodist Church 269 

Congregational Church 270 

Bapdstl'hurch 276 

Second Baptist Church 279 

Christian Clnu-cli 279 

Catholic Church 280 

Univer.salist Church 280 

Sabbath Schools 280 

Schools of Toulon 281 

Masonic Lodge 284 

Eastern Star' Chapter 285 

I. O. O. F. Lodge 285 

Temperance Workers 287 

W. W. Wriirht Post 288 

Military Affairs 289 

Lotus Club 290 

Woman's Club 280 

W. C. T. U 291 

Y. M. C. A 291 

Literary Societies 291 

Old Court House D. S 291 

T<iulon Debating Society 292 

Miscellaneous Societies 293 

'own of Wj/oniin;/: 

Introduction 294 

Survey 295 

Early Lot Buyers 295 

Additions to 'Town 295 



Sketch of Its First Days 

Officials, 1872-'86 ". 

Schools of Wyoiuing 

Methodist Church. ... 

Protestant i;piscopal Church. 

Catholic Church 

Baptist Church 

Congregational Church 

United Brethren Chvu-ch 

JIasonic Lodge.. 

Wyoming Cliapter. 

Eastern Star Chapter 

Wyoming I. O. O. F 

Wyoming Encampment 

DeWolf "Post 



. 296 
. 297 
. 297 
. 300 
. 303 
. 304 
. 305 
. 305 
. 306 
. 307 
307 
. 308 
308 
. 309 
. 309 

DeWolf Post 418 

Sous of Veterans 660 

National Festivals 310 

^liscellaneous Societies 311 

Postolfice 312 

Wyoming Cemetery and Tenants. . . 313 

Commerce and Mining 314 

Houses in Village in 1882 315 

Banks and Bankers 316 

Business and Manufacturing Circle.. 317 

Opera House 318 

Conflagrations 318 

Biography and Reminiscences. ..318-418 



VJU 



CONTENTS. 



Page. 
CHAPTER XVII. 
Elmira TawnsMp: 

Introduction 420 

Oriirinal J.and Owners 421-429 

Present Liind Owners 421-429 

First Seltlc'Tnent and Settlers 429 

SiMitch Settlement 430 

Travels of tile Turnl)ulls and Olivers 431 

Elmira Cemetery and Tenants 432 

Dseeola t^emetery and Tenants.... 433 

Pioneer Xeighbor.s 433 

Highlanders and Lowlanders 484 

Schools 434 

Supervisors and .Justices 435 

Insurance Company 436 

Elmira Grange 437 

Grand Army of the Republic 437 

Roster and Record G. A. R 437 

Elmira Library Associaticm 438 

Elmira Villar/e: 

Introduction 439 

United Presbyterian Church 440 

^Methodisl Ep'iseoivd Church 441 

Ehnira Bible Society 442 

Presliyterian Church of Elmira 442 

Knox Church 443 

Cumlierland Church 444 

Schools of District 3 444 

Business Circle 44.5 



Onceola VUhKjc: 




Introduction 


... 446 


Presl)vterian Church 


.... 446 


Metliodist Episcopal Church. . . 


.... 446 


Baptist Church 


.... 447 


Free Will Baptist C!htu-ch 


. ... 448 


Other Religious Societies 


.... 448 


MLscellaneous 


. . 448 


Elmira in the War 


. ... 449 


Biography and Reminiscences. . 


. ... 455 


CHAPTER XVIII. 




Esaex Tnienship: 




Introduction 


.... 493 


Neighboring Settlements. . , . , . 


.... 493 


Original Entries 


.... 493 


Present Land Owners 


.... 493 


Madison Winn's Recollections, . 


.... 499 


Sheets Cemetcrv 


.... 501 


Pleasant Valley Cemetery 


.... 501 




502 


Supervisors and .Justices 


.... .504 


Railroad Election 


.... .504 


Pioneer Postoffice 


.... 504 


jVIethodist Church 


.... .505 


Latter Day Saints 


.... .505 


United Brethren 


.... 505 


Dimcan Village 


.... .506 


Biogra]ihy and Reminiscences. . 


.507-.525 


CIIAI'TEK XIX. 




Goahi'ii y'owanhtp: 




Introduction 


525 


Original Entries 


.... 525 



Page. 

Present Land Holders 535 

Schools ;. 532 

Cemeteries 535 

Lnfiiyette Village : 

Survey and Purchase 536 

Incorporation of Village 537 

Trustees, 1869-1887 . .". .537 

Clerks, 1869-1887 538 

( )ld and New Business Circle .538 

Pioneers of 1848 538 

Pensioners 538 

I. O. O. F. Lodge .538 

Daughter.- of Rebekah 539 

Blue" Lodge. A. F. & A. M 539 

Eastern Star Chapter ; . . . 539 

Good Templars 540 

Baptist Church 540 

Methodi.sl Episcopal Church 540 

Indian Creek Cla.ss .541 

Union Church .541 

Presbyterian Society 541 

Mormon ( 'hurch 542 

U. M. P. Church .542 

Univcr.salist Church .542 

Church of Christ 543 

Biograpln' and Reminiscences .542 

CHAPTER XX. 

Osceola. Townsliip. 

Introduction 571 

Statistics .571 

Coal and Gas 571 

Original Land Entries 572 

Present Land Owners 572 

Schools 575 

Supervisors 577 

.Justices 577 

R. R. Aid Election 577 

Franklin Cemetery 588 

Bvadf'inl Villiige: 

Survey and Plat 588 

First Lot Buyers 588 

Era of Settlement 588 

Bu.siuess Circle 588 

Bradford Schools 578 

Village Incorporated 581 

Trustees and Officials .581 

Masonic Lodge .581 

Odd Fellows' Lodge 582 

Good Templars' Lodge 583 

G. A. R. Po.st and Roster .582 

Universalist Church 583 

Sewing Circle 583 

Methodist Episcopal C'hurch .584 

BaplisI Church .584 

Congrcg.-itional Church 586 

Catholic Church 586 

Protestant Episcopal Church 586 

Bradford Cemetery 587 

LomhardriUe : 

Svirvc}' and Plat 587 

Improvement Society .587 

Biography 588 



ILLCSTKATIONS. 



IX 



CHAPTER XXI. 

Peiin Township: 
Physical Chiinicter. . . . . . 

Villages of 

Population 

Cooper's Defeat C'rcek 

Orij^iiial Entries 

Sfhdols of Peiin 



Supervisors. 
Justices . . . . 



Paoe. 



mi 

603 
603 

6C4 
007 
HOy 
(J0« 



GnMeton : 

Sur\ev and Plat 609 

Lot Purdiasers 009 

Business t'irele 609 

Normal School 009 

Jlethoflist Episcopal Church 010 

Drawyer's Class 010 

Ilolijate's Class 010 

Methodist Protestant Cluirch 010 

Evangelical Lutheran Church Oil 

Societies 61 1 

Camp Gi'ove 612 

Franklin Cemetery 612 

Snareville Cemetery 610 

Biography and Kcralniscences 015 



CHAPTEH XXII. 
Vulley Tdiciuliiji: 

Physical Character 

Population 

Original Entries 

Present Land Owners 

Township Schools 

Super\'isors 



Justice 



Pioneer Neigh hors. - 

Wolf Hunt, 1830 

Valley Cemetery 

Stark Village 645, 

Pensioners 

Congregational Church 

Members of 



040 
040 
040 
040 
643 
044 
045 
045 
045 
645 
059 
040 
646 
647 



Page. 

Wady Petra Village 647 

Methodist Church 047 

Grange 047 

Sons of Veterans 660 

Biograpliy and Reminiscences 647 

CHAPTEK XXin. 

Wist Jersei/ TownsJtip: 

Inlroiluclion 072 

Physical Character 072 

P<ipulation 672 

Oiiginal Entries 672 

Present Land ( )\vners 672 

Schools 670 

Supervisors 678 

Justices 078 

Pioneer Neigh hors 078 

Jlillhrook township 678 

Victoria Township 678 

Pioneer Jlemories 679 

First Settlers 679 

Distillerv 079 

Fir,st Ball 079 

First Postotfice 680 

Census of Pioneers 680 

West Jersey Cemetery 680 

Soldiers Biu-ied in Cemetery 681 

West Jersey Vilhme ! 681 

JI . E . Clnirch 681 

Hazen's Class 681 

Finch's Class 682 

Trickle's Class 682 

Preslivterian Church 683 

Odd Fellows 683 

Starwano 683 

Burning of Infirmary 683 

Biography and Reminiscences 684 

CI INCLUSION. 

Population ls;40— 80 707 

Townshi]! 1855— 8t) 707 

Nationality of Citizens 707 

Population of Villages 708 

Annual E.\penditures 1839 — 85 '707 



ILLUSTRATIONS. 



Page. 

-Map of Stark County 15 

'■Pere Marcjuette's Map 39 

Starved Rock 61 

Landing of La Salic 95 

Piiineer Home 113 

• Pontiac 131 

' Tecumsch 149 

l^Black Hawk 301 

First School-house 495 



/ Page. 

Oliver Wliitaker 255 

'■James H. ililler 373 

• Samuel Hiu-ge 323 

'-Sylvester ( )traan 341 

AVilliam Sturm 359 

• Clinton Fuller 477 

'■ Abner Kerns ,529 

■ Rev. A. C. Miller 649 

L L. Newman 697 



BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 



Jolni W. Agiinl 

Jolui U. Atlierton. . . 

Julius Barnes 

Dr. Barmeister 

.James Balleiiline. . . . 

Eunice Bass 

Thomas A. Beall. Sr 

Tliomas Beall 

Jdlui Bertield 

Carson Bertield. (Oeii. 
Patrick HI. Blair.... 

Elva M. Black 

Herbert Blakely 

Thomas W. Bloomer 
Andrew F. Bloomer. 

William Bogi;s 

MaiorBohaniian 

Wi'lliani J. Bond.... 

Orlando Brace 

Kezzie F. Brace .... 
Plenry C. Bradley. . . 
Samuel G. Breese. . . 

William Brown 

John B. BroAvn 

Capt. John M. Brown. 

Samuel Burge 

Rev. Benjamin Burge 
I). S. Burroughs. . . . 

Henry Butler 

Edwin Butler 

C. ('. Campliell 

Alfred Castle. M. D. 
Rev. W. W. Carr... 
Thomas H. Carlin... 
Wm. Chamberlain, i\I.D 
Julius F. Clia|un. . . 
Mary F. Chapin. . . . 
Jose]ih Catterlin. . . . 
John S. Cleveland. . 
J eff rey A . C oo 1 e_y . . 
Pre.sley Col well.... 
Mrs. David Cooper. 

Marv Cox 

Clara DeW. Cox... 

Jere M. Co.x 

Polly Crandall 

Eliza J. Creighton. . 
P. K. Cross 



John Cutherton . . . 
Rev. T, J. Cullen.. 

Dr. Curtiss 

L. P. Damon 

Samuel M. Dewey. 
Stephen Deaver . . . 

Kezzie Dexter 

R. J. Dickinson.. . 
Henry B. Dorrance 

John Drinniu 

Luther Driscoll. . . 
Mary E. Dugan. . . 
Wiliiam Dunn. . . . 
Rev. R. C. Dunn.. 
Benjamin Druramond 
Otis' T. Dyer. . . . 
William M. Eagel.ston. 
C. L. Eastman .... 
S. W. Eastman.. . 
Emory J. Edw'ard> 

B. F. "Edwards 

John G. Emery 

Joseph Es.sex 

Arlemus ExAers 

Spencer Falconer. . . 

Davis Fast 

JohnFiulev 

Rev. J. J.Fleharty. 
Benjamin C. Follett 
Mrs! Pleasant Follel 
Sarah E. Foirlesoua; 
]\Irs. D. Yokiiw . .\ 
William Fuller. . . 
Miles A. Fuller.... 
Ernest C. Fuller.. 

Brady Fowler 

Andrew Galbraith. 
Charles Gee.sey. . . . 

Amos P. Gill." 

Hugh Y. Godfrey. 
Joel D. Goodale. . . 

W. H. Gray 

Ruby Greenticld. . . 
F. R. Green «■ noil. . 
W. H. Greenwood. 

James Gritlin 

A. Gross 

Robert Grieve 

Thomas Hall, M. D 

J. Knox Hall 

Mary jM. Hanunett 



AGE. 

334 
334 
334 
334 
335 
33,5 
336 
336 
337 
337 
337 
337 
337 
337 
365 
338 
338 
339 
340 
343 
344 
344 
344 
344 
344 
344 
344 
344 
344 
345 
345 
336 
345 
345 
346 
463 
346 
347 
347 
347 
347 
347 
347 
347 
348 
348 
348 
348 
349 
352 
352 



Paoe. 

John Hanes 3.52 

Richard Hardin 352 

Mrs. Harly 3.52 

Sarah j\I. 'Hazzard .... 352 

Augustus G. Ihunmond 352 

Charles Hartley 353 

George Hartley 353 

James P Headley 3.54 

George Hai'vey 354 

John Hawkes 354 

W. H. Henderson 355 

Thomas J. Hendenson. . 223 

John W. Henderson... 3.56 

Henry C. Henderson. . . 356 

Stephen H. Hender.son. 3.56 

James A. Henderson . . 356 

!Mrs. Ann Hevwood . . . 356 

Thomas Hevwood 3.57 

Richard Hiiht 3.57 

William llolgato 358 

Henry A. Hoist, ridf 

O'en. Hist. 

George E. Holmes.... 358 

John Hook 361 

Frank C. Hook 361 

W^ H. Hoover 362 

Augustus Hulsizer .... 362 

Charles F. Hamilton . . 591 

Jane Ingham 363 

Ellen Jackson 363 

William S. Johnson . . . 363 

Peyton P. Jolmson .... 363 

.John Jordan 364 

George Kerns 364 

William Kerns 365 

Martin Keran 365 

James Kinney 365 

Maria Kightliuger 366 

Wesley King 366 

Albert W. King 366 

James E. King 367 

George S. Lawrence. . . 367 

Davis Lowman 368 

James K. Laslulls 368 

William J. Law 368 

Abram Lindsey 368 

Dr. J. L Linhf fall 369 

Caleb M. S.^Lyon 367 

Caroline Lvon 369 

William R." Legg 369 

Leek family 369 



BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 



XI 



Page. 

Elizalietli Long 369 

JIan' Aim Lowman . . . 369 

Jlincrvu Lyon 389 

Rifbard Ma.scall ?69 

Williiini Mahanv 369 

William Maliany 694 

t:ol. 1). W. Jlai^i'e, M.D 369 

William Mason 370 

Wallace JIcW. Masou . 371 

John A. Maxfifld 371 

Thomas H. Maxtield . . 371 

David McCance 372 

tUiarles P. JlcC'orklc . . 372 

Robert McKcinban 373 

.Tobu JIark McMillen.. 373 
Stephen AV. Maring . . . 374 
M. F. Meeker....'.... 374 
JIajor W. K. Jlerriman 374 
Iloii, James H. Miller . 37.5 

Allen P. Miller 376 

William Miller 377 

Rnval IT. :\liller 377 

William Miner 378 

Rev. .John :\[ilebell ... 378 

Robert Mitchell 378 

Jame.s Montooth 378 

William L, Jloouev . . . 379 
J. W. :\Iorrison ..'..... 380 

Robert Moore 483 

N. B. Morse, M. D.... 381 

James H. Newton 381 

Benj . A . Newton 381 

Jasou M. Newton 382 

George Nicholas 383 

Rev. T. J. Nesmith .. 383 

Elizaheth Nixon 383 

Will E . Nixon 383 

James Nowlau 383 

Thomas A . Oakes 383 

Sylvester F. Otman. .. 383 

William Ogle .519 

Beuiamiii Packer 384 

Charles S . Payne m5 

Harve\' Pettit". 386 

AllenMcA. Pierce, M.D 386 

Henry R. Pierce 387 

F. O". Phelps 387 

Mrs. Franklin Pratt... 387 
Henry T . Prentiss .... 387 

John" Prior 3 >7 

James Price, ?'»?<' iinl. rh. 

Nelson Prout 388 

Mrs. Elijah Ransom. . . 388 

Francis Rennick 388 

Joseph n. Rhodes 388 

Eugene Rhodes 388 

John H . Rhodes 564 

Hugh Rhodes .564 

Mr.s. Byrne Riley 389 

Antliouy Robinson.... 389 

George 'Rockwell 389 

James M. Rogers 389 

Frank Ro.s.seter 389 

William R. Sandham.. 389 



Page. 

Peter Sanner 390 

Wintield Scott 390 

George W. Scott 390 

Martm Shallcnberger. . 391 

Hopkins Sliivvcrs. . . . 393 

William U. Sickles 393 

Miiiotl Sillimau 565 

Levi Silliman . 394 

Perry H . Smith 394 

John W. Smith 394 

Joliu Smith 395 

Barliara Smith 395 

Pho'be H. Smith 395 

Whitney Smith 395 

Isaac B. Spillman 395 

Nathan Snare 395 

Perrv Stancliff 396 

Gen." John Stark 135 

Patrick Sullivan 397 

Charles M. Swank .... 398 

Andrew Swartz 398 

Sylvester Sweet 398 

Mrs. William Sweet... 398 

Bushrod Tapp 398 

Charles M. Teeter 398 

Elias Stout Teeter 399 

Isaac Thomas 400 

James M . Thomas .... 400 

William F. Thomas... 401 

Frank Thomas 401 

Gen. Samuel Thomas. 401 

Owen Thomas 403 

Harriet Taylor 403 

Bradford F. Thompson 403 

Harriet Ticknor 404 

L. E. Timmons 404 

Jj. A. Trimmer 404 

W. A. Tmax 404 

Benjamin Turner 405 

Jess'e T . Turner 405 

Daniel Tvrrell, M.D... 407 

\.¥. Stickney 406 

James M. Stickney... 406 

J. C. Starr " 406 

Daniel D. Stone 406 

Rev. D. G. Stouffer .. 406 

William Sturm 407 

George C . Van Osdell . 6(i9 

Gertrude Wagner 410 

David J, Walker .... 410 

Dexter Wall 410 

Rev. W. Walters . 411 

John W. Walters... . 413 

Jose])h Wallher 413 

Oliver Wliitaker 413 

.John Whitaker 414 

B. WhifTen 415 

John Whitcher 415 

William Williams 415 

Warren \^'illiams 415 

Marshall Winn 415 

James Woods 416 

Stephen G. Worlev ... 416 

Rev. S. G. Wright ... 416 



P.4GE. 

William W. Wright... 416 

Capt. W. W. Wright.. 570 

SiLsanD. Wright 416 

John Wrigley 417 

David De'Wolf 418 

Hewes White 493 

Keziah D. Young. .. . 418 

B. F. Young...': 481 

Ei.miha Townsuip, 

.John Adams 455 

James Armstrong, Sr... 4.55 

Jjoins Austin 455 

Matthew Bell 455 

W. D. Blanchard 455 

Abby M. Blanchard... 4.56 
Dr. E. li. Boardman. . . 456 
Dr. E. O. Boardman.. . 456 

Charles Bolt 457 

Myrtle G. Brace . , . 457 

Jjoehlin Buchanan 458 

Jjochlin J[. Buchanan . . 458 

Asa A. Bimton 458 

Asa Buntou 461 

James Buswell 461 

.James Cinnamon 461 

David Currier 463 

Isabella Fell .548 

Bradv Fowler 463 

Laton Fuller 463 

Ambrose Fuller 463 

Cninton Fuller 464 

Walter JL Fuller 464 

Wm. W. Fuller 464 

Charles L. Gerard 465 

Hall family.... 466 

Robert Hail ..:. 473 

.lohn M. Hatch 473 

Aaron Ilarvej' 593 

,Iames M. Jackson 473 

Thomas .lackson 474 

Col. William Jack.sou. . 474 

David Jackson 474 

John .Jackson 476 

Adam Jackson 476 

James 1,. Jackson 479 

John Leasou 479 

William Ijeason 465 

Thomas Lyle 461 

Carlos B.'Jjvle 479 

Horace E. LVle 479 

Finley Matheson 480 

Geo. "S. Maynard 480 

Donald McDonald 480 

Harriet J. McKcnzie.. . 481 

William .Moffltt 481 

Samuel Montooth 483 

Robert Moore 483 

George ^Murray 483 

William :\Iurray 483 

Thomas Nicholas 483 

Adam Oliver 484 

Andrew Oliver 484 

Henry H. Oliver 485 



xu 



IU()(;|;AI'IIV and KE^riMSCKNCKS. 



Pace, i 

TiLiiiiias Oliver 485 

William Pai'Us 486 

Matthew B. Parks... 48(5 
AVilliam (i. Perkins... 486 

Gideon Potter 487 

John F. Heed 488 

Simon B. Spencer 488 

Isaac Spencer. 489 

Charles Stuart 450 

Sturnis faniil}- 489 

John Tnrnlmil 4811 

JohnG. Tnrnlmil 491) 

William U. Tnrnlmil.. 491 

William Tnrnbull 491 

Archibald Vandyki.-. . 491 

Charles Vandyke 492 

Hewes White 492 

EssHX TowNsnii'. 

F. F. Brockwav .507 

Thomas Colwell .508 

Henry Colwell 508 

John't^olwell 509 

Joseph Cox 509 

Thomas W. Cox 509 

W. K. Cox 509 

Malou Cox 510 

Mary E. Cox 510 

I. P. Carpenter 510 

Hannah Dixon 510 

Samuel Dixon 510 

Rosanna Dixon 510 

Philip F. Earlmrt 510 

Eliza Edwards 511 

Isaac B. Essex 511 

Thomas Essex 512 

Philin Fast 512 

Jane Frail 512 

James ,M. Estep 512 

George Fautz 512 

Joseph Friedman 513 

Daniel Gingrich 513 

Liiciuda Gingrich... . 513 

A. E. Gingrich 514 

Thomas Graves 514 

Nancy Graves 514 

James Graves 515 

Jo.seph S. Graves 515 

Jacob Graves 516 

Lemuel Graves 516 

Argelon Graves 516 

J(M'ome Graves 516 

James irarlley 517 

Ann Hartley 517 

II. Ingram 51 i 

Jiire<l Jones 517 

Abner Kerns 518 

John Lettier 518 

Jesse L. MolfitI 519 

Josiali Mofiitt 519 

John H. Ogle 519 

Henry M. Rogers 520 

John'Scott. 520 





VXGE. 


Benson 8. Scott 


. 530 


Peter Slieets 


520 


Henry S jringer 


. 522 


Amelia >.. Standard. 


. 522 


John P. Standard . . 


. 522 


f;iiristoi)her Trickle. 


. 523 


Edward Trickle 


. 523 


JelTerson Trickle 


. 523 


Mason B. Trickle.... 


. 523 


Sylvester Wilkinson . 


. 524 


Alonzo Wilkinson. . . 


. 524 


Solomon Wilkinson. 


. 525 


Thomas Winn 


. 109 



GosiiEN Township. 

Eric Anderson 543 

Joseph Atherton 543 

Jesse S. Atherton 543 

Mrs. A. Atherton 543 

R. C. B.dver 543 

Jeremiah Bennett 543 

A. R. R. Bevier 544 

U. II. Brown 344 

Emorv S. Buffum 544 

Jonas Butler 544 

.Mrs. P. Cavenaugli. . . . 544 

Melinda Carver 545 

Dr. J. R. Crawford. .. 545 
W'm. Ij. Dalrynijile. . . . 545 

IClder Delle .'. 545 

Mrs. Dickinson 545 

Rebecca Dickinson .... 545 

Jeremiah DeMuth 545 

Ijotan Dexter 546 

(ieorge F. Dexter 546 

Daniel Dodge 546 

Mrs Dudley 546 

S. I). Easton 546 

Elijah Eltzroth 546 

Conrad Emery 547 

John Emery 547 

Jacob Fall 547 

Mrs. Fan- 547 

Barnabas Frail 547 

D. K. Fell 548 

Isabella Fell 548 

Gideon B. Gillette 

J. T, Gardner 

Hugh Galbraith. . . 

Eph. Garrison 

Luther Geer 550 

N'elson Grant 550 

Orson Grant 550 

liulh Graves , 550 

Thomas Gemmell 550 

William J. Hamilton. 551 

Andrew Hamilton .551 

A. '". Harris .551 

Harry Hayes 551 

John S. Haxtuu .551 

Martha Hill .551 

Sabrina Hilliard .551 

Azro Hilliard 552 



548 
549 
349 
550 



P.\GE. 

Charles Himes 552 

Homer H. Himes 553 

Cad. Howell 553 

D. J. Hurd 553 

James Ingcls 553 

James Jack.son .553 

Barnabas M. Jackson.. 554 
Capt. C. P. Jack.son. . . 554 

J. .M. Jones 555 

Jacob Jones 5.55 

Sheridan Jones 555 

Capt. F. A. Jones 5.56 

William .Marks 556 

James Martin 557 

William !Mason 557 

.John A. ^laxtield ... . .557 

Oreu ^laxfield 557 

Elijah McClenahan. . . . 557 

Henry McClenahan.. 557 

Elijah J. McClenahan.. 557 

: James MeStirnpson. . . . 558 

i Harris W. Miner 538 

Susanna Miner 109 .5.59 

Robert Jloore 559 

Henry S. Newcomer. . . 559 

Dr. J. H. Nichols 559 

James Nicholson 560 

Eric U. Norberg 560 

;\IicliaeINowlan .560 

William Nowlan 5(!1 

j Philanda Pomeroy.... 561 

j Elijah Pomeroy 561 

Henry Presler 561 

Samuel Parrisli 561 

Squire Parrish 562 

iiethuel Parrish 562 

Joel Parri.sh 563 

J. H.Ciuinn 563 

Mrs. Reed 564 

Wm. A. Reed 564 

': I.saac C. Reed 564 

Hugh Rhodes 564 

John F. Rhodes 564 

T. W. Ro.ss .565 

Jacob Ross 563 

Liicretia Ruston 565 

Minott Silliman 565 

[ C. F. Spillman 566 

William Snyder 566 

Alfred M. Snyder 567 

A. B. H. Snyder 567 

J. F. Thompson 567 

V. Todd 568 

! Abbie A. Todd .568 

j Smith Tuttle 51)8 

Peter H. Wade 568 

1 John White 568 

John A. White 569 

John H. White 5(i9 

Samuel M. White 569 

Simeon AVilliams 569 

Rev. J. L. Williams... 570 
Capt. W. AV. ^Vright .. . 570 
GadL. Yale 571 



BIOGRAPHY AND UKlfrNISCENCES. 



xin 



OsCEOi.A Township. 

Page. 

Alvin Abbott .188 

Mary P. Adams 588 

JIajor A. Ames 5.88 

Zebulon Avery 589 

Dr. J. G. Boardman . . . 589 

John V. Bevier .589 

John H, Boyd 590 

A. H. Brock 590 

Mrs. Capperune 590 

Mrs. Gushing 590 

James B. Do\le 590 

W. P. Dator'. 390 

Mrs. Driscoll 590 

Mrs. Fink 590 

Patrick Fiuiiigan 590 

Weslev T. Foster 591 

Otis Gardner 591 

Charles F. Hamilton.. 591 

Jenny Hartley 59i 

Tliomas W. Harmon.. .)9'2 

William Harvey 592 

Geo. L. llaskins 592 

JMrs. T. Horan 593 

John Lackie 598 

Emily M. Lewis 593 

Francis J. Liggett 594 

Geo. W. Longmire.... 595 
Catherine LMcNully . . .595 

John A. Mielkev. 595 

H. K. Mokeler ". 596 -j 

James M. Alorris 59(i 

A. B. :\Iorse 597 

Harmon Pheiii.x 597 

Geo. AV. Reed 597 

George Reeves 598 ! 

Benjamin F. Rockhold 598 I 

Asher Smitli 599 

Byron Smith 599 

Liberty Stone .599 

Mrs. Herlierl Scarles. . . (iOO 

Xicholas Sturm GOO 

Church Sturtevant (JOO 

Isaac Sturm (jOO 

A. J. Sturm (ioo 

Setli Stuart (ioi 

Augn-^t S. Thompson. . 601 

Joseph E. Weed 601 

Washington Wliite. . . 602 

Naomi \Vilco.\ (i02 

John Winslow 602 

Calvin Winslow 602 

Pexn Tow.nsuii'. 

Henry B. Ackley (!15 

Jolni Ackley. . ." 615 

Humphrev "Avery. . .616-18 
S. G. Avery....".. ..6Ui-19 
Elizabeth Smith Avery.. 616 

Miles Avery .". . 617 

Jo.seph C. "Avery 619 

Robert :McBoef)ck 619 

Elijah Bocock 620 



Page. 

Cyrus Bocock 620 

Thomas J. Bocock. ... 631 
William C. Bocock.... 621 

John B. Brown 632 

Crammer W. Brown... 622 

Erastus Brown 632 

Harlow Brown 623 

Benjamin B. Bunnell.. 623 

James A. Bunnill 624 

Robert E. Bunnell 634 

Daniel Cogblan 635 

Samuel Crum 625 

C. AV. Davison 635 

Geo. D. Easelslon 626 

AVilliam Ea'gelston 626 

Mary Farwell 626 

James W. Fleming. . . . 626 

Levi Fonts 637 

Zura Fuller 637 

C. D. Fuller 637 

Ben j . F. Gharrett 638 

William D. Grant 628 

George Green 628 

AndiW Harty 629 

James Iloleate 630 

Dr. J. R. Holgate 630 

Edwin Holmes 630 

Leo Julg 633 

Michael Kilterman ... 634 
Alexander Kissinger.. 634 

Thomas Leadley. ! 634 

"Auntie" McLaughlin. 634 

James McNulty 634 

Geo. W. Miller 634 

Warren Pettit 635 

Virdl Pike 635 

Cha's. H. Perkins 635 

AVilliam Redding 656 

William Ryan 635 

Henry Seeiey 635 

Wm." S. Sinith 635 

John Snare 636 

James Snare 636 

R. S. Snare 637 

Edward Somcrs 638 

Elizabeth Sturm 638 

^licagv Swiger 638 

Wm! "H. Whilten 638 

C. AAMIsoii 639 

Archibald AVbeeler. . . 626 

Lydia White 630 

Aliiam Zimm 639 

Vai.i.i;y Township. 

Joseph Anderson 648 

Margaret C. Brain 648 

Wm. Atkinson 648 

Perry C. Burdick 651 

Bishop Cliase 705- 

Pliilander Chase 7C6 

Philander Chase 651 

Heber Chase 651 

Bernard Colgan 652 

Thomas H. Crone 653 



Page. 

Wm. Dawson 653 

John Iv. Dawson 654 

James L. Dawson 654 

Elizabeth Down 6.54 

AA'm. Down 654 

Mary A. Dewhurst... 65) 

James Dewhui-st 655 

L. Duckworth 6.55 

G. W. Duryea 655 

Joseph Eliy" 655 

A J. Faulkner 655 

Ambrose Ghert 656 

A. AV. Hendricks 657 

Henry Hampson 657 

Sarah Hampson 657 

Thomas Heaghney.... 658 

Da\id Hodges. . .' 658 

Cha.s. M. Hull 659 

Geo. L. Jackson 6.59 

James Jackson 664 

Jlrs. Judith S. Job . . . 660 

David Job 660 

Thomas Kelly 660 

G. KIcpfer..." 660 

Alonzo Kcngsley 660 

Jonathan Luce.'. 660 

George Marlatt 661 

Malinda Marlatt 661 

William AlcConnell. . . . 663 

Sarah .AIcGinniss (162 

John .Alorrissy 663 

AA'illiam Peterson 663 

John Schanck 664 

Jacob Simmertiian 664 

A. J. Simmerman 664 

Edwin Snare 665 

John Spcers 665 

Carl St.-igg 666 

James Turner 655 

Charles I). Stis.ser. , . . 6(i9 
Geo. C. A'an Osdell. .. 669 
Thomas AA'ickham. fi:If 
hixtori/. 

Asahcl Wilmot 670 

Harriet N. Wilmot 670 

Samuel AVrigley 671 

West Jeksf.v Township. 

S, V. Addis 684 

D. O. Addis 6.84 

James P. Addis 685 

Ella Addis 685 

Francis Anthony .... 685 

John H. Anthony 685 

Cyrus .Vnthony. 685 

AVilliam Barr 

Mrs. Bishnp 6.86 

AVilliam Bishop 686 

Joseph Bodine 686 

John P. Bodine 686 

David J. Bodine 687 

R. A. Boyd 687 

David AV. Brown 687 

S. Ca.skey 



XIV 



BIOGRATHY AND RKMINISCENCKS. 



Page. 

Lucinda Dancer 087 

John Dnden 687 

Rebecca Dunn 687 

A. A. Dunn 689 

George EcUlev 689 

Hannah Gaffnev 689 

John Finley 689 

A. J. Finley 689 

Samuel J. "Fox 690 

Sarah Georcje 690 

Jacob N. Hazen 690 

John Hazen 690 

S. R. Hazen 691 

James R, Henry 691 

Mrs. Ingels ' 692 

Levi Jolinson 692 

A. J. Johnson 692 

Wm. H. Jolinson 693 



TXGE. 

R, W. King, M. D 693 

John Keller 694 

.Jacob Kissell 694 

Philip Knoff 694 

James Utile 684 

William Malum v 694 

James V. B. Mahany.'. 694 

W.S.MeClanahan. M.D. 695 

Rev. A. C, ililler. .. . 69.5 

I. L. Newman 696 

Joseph Palmer 696 

Willanl Palmer 696 

John Pratz 699 

Jonathan Pratz 699 

S. H. Sanders 699 

John Sargent 700 

Belle Shaifer 700 



Page. 

Mary L. Swank 700 

Pete'r Sheets 700 

George Slieets 700 

.Jacob B. Smith 700 

Jacob Slimmell 701 

Sarah H. Stimmell 701 

Robert Stonier 701 

Chas. W. Terry 7u2 

Washington Trickle... 703 

A. D. Van Sickle 703 

John Wiley 704 

\V. W. Webster 704 

EcclesB. West 700 

Jacob Wygell 698 

Mahala Youug 704 

C. W. Youug 704 

J . Q. Young 705 



INTRODUCTION, 



I'AltT I. 




CIIKD.Nol.oGY OF THE I'XITEI) STATIS. 

HE honor of discovering land in the western hemisphere 
has been variously credited. It is said, and on ver}^ good 
authority, that it was known to the people of Carthage, 
as the Atalantis of Plato's "C'ritias and Tiniaeus." Again, 
ISaint Brendan is credited with its discovery in the sixth 
century ; while Powell, in his history of Wales, assumes 
that the Welch prince, Madoc, left his country in 1170 
witli his retainers, and made a settlement here. The 
works of those early settlers and explorers were of such 
little utility that nothing has lieen transmitted by them 
to jiosterity which might substantiate the claims of 
their latter day countrymen. Not so with the Tartars and otliers. 
The ancient inhabitants of llispaniola, Peru, Mexico, and even Canada, 
who came via Kamjrtschatka from China, Japan, and even fi'om 
Africa, left behind them immutable souvenirs of their coming and 
their stay, and gave to the continent two great empires — Mexico and 
Peru. Then followed Spain with her Christian hero, the Genoese, Col- 
umbus, 14'J2; then lingland with the two Venetians. John and Se- 
bastian Cabot. 14H7: then Portugal with the Florentine. Vespucius, 
15(11 ; then the French explorers, Cartier, Manjuette, Joliet, La 
Salle, Allouez, Dablon, and hundretls of other Frenchmen whoexjilored 
anfl wrote and preached. The record of discovery by Europeans, as 
accepted, is as follows : Christopher Columbus, San Salvador, 1492 ; 
John and Sebastian Caljot, Labrador, 1-197 ; x\mericns Vespucius, 
Brazil, l.'jol : Craspar Cortereal. Canada. 1501 ; Ponceile Leon, Florida. 
1512; Juan \'erazani. Coast of North Carolina. 15:^4; Jac(jues Cartier, 
(Tulf of St. Lawrence, 15:3-1:; Hernandez Cortes, California. 153t); Fer- 
dinand de Soto, Mississippi I'iver. 1541; Samuel Champlain, River St. 
John, 1604; Henry Hudson, Hudson river, 1609, Marquette, Joliet, La 
SaUe, Upper Lake and Mississippi region ; Verandrye, DeSmet, Rocky 
Mountains. 

The abf)riginal inhabitants of this c<»ntinent have left numerous 
evidences of their existence, such as ruins, stone and copper vessels 
3 17 



18 INTHOUUOTION. 

ami iiistrunitMits. The written records of tlieir ()eeu)>ati()ii are scarce 
and unintclligilile. The Intlian inlial>itaiits nnnil)ei' over a (juarter of 
a million (2(>0,()7!tj and are gron])ed as l'oll(j\vs : Ai)aches, Xew Mexico, 
7.?>()0 ; Ai'rapahoes. lTp]ier Platte I'iver, 72(1 ; AiTapahoes, Upper Ar- 
kansasriver, 3,(1(10 ; Arricarees, Upper Missouri river, l,(>8(t ; Assini- 
l)oines, Upper Missouri river, 3,280 ; Blackfeet, Upper Missouri river, 
2,080 ; Bloods, Upjier Missouri river, 2,-HK) ; Brules, Uiii)er Missouri 
river, l,12(i ; California Tribes, California, 33,590; Camanches, U])per 
Arkansas river, l.SOd; Cayugas, Senecas, New York, 147; Cherokees, 
AVest Arkansas river, 17,530; Cheyennes. Up]ier I-'latte river, 1.800; 
(Uieyennes, Upper Arkansas river, l,C)(»o ; (Jhickasaws, AVest Arkansas 
I'iver, 4,287 ; Chippewas of Lake Sui)ei-ior, Alichigan, AVisconsin and 
Minnesota, 4,lt4(t; Chippewas of the Mississipjji river, Minnesota, 4,02S; 
Chippewas and Ottawas. Michigan. 5,0(»6 : Cliippewas of Saginaw and 
Swan Creek. Alichigaii, l(i2.t;Cliii)pe\vas, with Bottawatoniies, Alicliigan, 
247 ;Choctaws. AVest of Arkansas, 1(),0(MI; Cliristian, or AFunsees, Kansas, 
'.to ; Creeks, West of Arkansas, 25, (KK) ; Ci'ows, U])per Alissouri river, 
3,1(00 ; Delawares, Kansas, 1,071 ; (iros Ventres, U))])er Missouri river, 
l,(tO() ; lowas, Nebraska. 291; Kansas Kaws, etc., Kansas, 741 ; Kaskas- 
kias, Weas, Peorias, AVeas Miamis, and Piankeshaws, Kansas, 384 ; 
Kickapoos, Kansas, 340; Kiawas, U]ipei' Arkansas i-iver, 1,80(1; Man- 
dans, tT|)per Arkansas river, 120; Menoniinees. AVisconsin, 1,724; Mi- 
ainis, Indiana, 384 ; Missouris and Ottoes. Nebraska, 470; Minnecon- 
goux, U])per Missoni-i river, l,2So. Muhauche, Utalis, New Mexico, 
5ti(; ; Navajoes and Moquis,' New Mexico, 15,000; Ouiahas. Nebraska, 
953 ; Onondagas, New York, 422 ; Oniedas, NewA'ork, lOo ; Oniedas 
with Onondagas, New York, 70 ; Oneidas with Stockbridge, etc., AVis- 
consin, 323; Oregon Tribes, Oregon, 13,000; Osages, AVest of Arkan- 
sas, 4,098 ; Pawnees (four bands). Nebraska, 3.414 ; Pri aos Mescal- 
eros, etc.. New Alexico, 4o0 ; Poncas, Nebi'aska, 8(54; Pottawatouiies 
with Kickapoos, Kansas, 69; Pt^ttawatoniies of Huron, Michigan, 50; 
Pottawatouiies at Agency projier, Kansas. 2,259; Pueblos. New Mex- 
ico, 10,000; Quapaws. West of Arkansas, 314 : Sacs and Foxes (Missis- 
sippi), Kansas, 1,280 ; Sacs and Foxes (Missouri), Nebraska, 9fi; Sans 
Arcs, Upper ATissouri river. I.(i00; Senecas. New York, 2,988; Senecas, 
with Shawnees, West of Arkansas. 151t ; Seininoles. AVest of Arkansas, 
2.500 ; Snawnees, Kansas, 830 ; Sioux of the Alississippi, Upper Mis- 
souri river, S,G.S(i ; Sioux of the Alissouri, Upper Platte river, ().000 ; 
Stockbridge, with Alunsees, AVisconsin, 323 ; Tuscaroras. New A^ork, 
305; Two Kettles, Upjier Missouri river. 9(lo ; Utah Tribes, Utah, 
1,200 ; ["talis (New Mexico), New Mexico, 2,500; Uncopapas, Upper 
Missouri river, 2,(>S0 ; AVashington Territory Tribes, AVashington Ter 
ritory, 14,oo0 ; AViniiefiagoes, iTp])er Missouri river, 2,25(i ; AVyandots, 
Kansas. 435 ; A'anctonnais (^Alissouri). U])per Missouri river. 3.840. 
Since the Revolution many of these tribes have been constantly up in 
arms against the whites. The Indian War of 1790, the Barbarv War 
of 1S03, the Tecuuiseh AVar of ISoi. the British Indians War of 18l2. 
15, the Algerine AVar of lsl5, the lirst and second rebellions of the 
Seininoles, 1817 and 1S35, the Black Hawk AVar of 1832, the Alinne- 
sota Massacre of 1802, the Peigan War of 1867, the Sioux AV'ar of 



CHRONOLOGY OF THE UNITED STATES. 19 

1875-8, the Nez Perces War of 1877. and the Apaches Wai' of 1883. 
with a thousand otlier minor affairs convey an idea of the manner in 
which the conquest of the Indian nations was affected. 

From the days of Cortez and Pizarro to our own times war lias 
been waged at intervals tlirou"iiout the two Americas. In our own 
country the t'ullowiiii'' iiaiiK^l wars have enofa^-ed the attention ot" the 
iidiaijitants from f<i7.") to ISS3: King Philip's AVar, 167-'J ; King AVil- 
liam"s War, 1<)89 ; Dutch War, lt'>73 ; Queen Anne's War, 1741 ; French 
and Indian War. 1753 ; American Revolution. 1775 ; Indian War, 1790; 
IJarharv War, 18(i3 ; Tecumseh War, 18(U ; War of 1812, 1812 ; Alger- 
ine War, 1815; First Seminole War, 1817; Black Hawk War, 1832; 
Second Seminole War, 1835 ; Mexican War, 184<i ; the Southern liebel- 
lion, IS'U ; Sioux W;ir. 1875-7S. The Ivevolutionary AVar may be said 
to l)egin with the agitation against the Stamp Act in 17<i5, and to end 
with the inglorious surrender of Cornwallis to Washington and Lafay- 
ette, October 19, 1781. In April, 1783 Congress notified Washington 
of the treaty of peace just entered into, and on April 18th, at ISew- 
burg. the commander-in-chief ordered the ]n'oclamation to be read at 
the head of evei'v regiment, and religious services to be held. On 
April 19tli. 2<it]i. 21st and 22(1 festivities were the rule in honor of 
complete victory. Acting under Wasliington's order of April 19, 
1783. pi'eparations for the jllumination of the victory building were 
made. The headquarters' regiments, then in Newbui'g cantonment, 
were ordered to cut and square 121 pieces of timber to seven inches, 
deliver the same to Cohjnel (youvion. the French officer in charge of 
the illuminations, and act under iiis directions in erecting the building. 
The regiments were Maryland Detachment. Fourth Ilegiment, Jersey 
liegiment, Jersey Pattalion. First New York Regiment, Second New 
York Regiment, Hampshire Regiment, Hampshire Battalion, First 
Massachusetts Regiment, Fourth Massachusetts Regiment. Seventh 
Massachusetts Regiment. Second Massachusetts Regiment. Fifth Mass- 
achusetts Regiment. Eightli Afassaclmsetts Regiment and Third Mass- 
achusetts Regiment. Tiie slxjel^ss troops worked in the forest until 
the 2iith of April, delivered the timi)er. erected the great fi'ame for 
illumination, and thus celebrated the defeat of the British. 

The troops of tlie Revolution were made up of 231.n75 regular 
infantry and cavalry, and 5f;,n33 militia. The states contriljuting were 
the free states. 172.819 regulars, and 4.").91o militia. Slave states. 
58,255 regulars, and 10.123 militia. 

Notwithstanding the utter I'out and defeat of the English, that 
nation reoi'ganized foi' revenge, and under many guises I)rougl)t on the 
War of 1812. Their motto was. •' we will punish that U|)start Yankee 
nation, take its navv and some of its territory." Toward this end they 
disptitched l.ooo war vessels, fully manned and equipjied. to cajiture 
or destroy the 2(i war shi])s of the United States. A few •■ Yankee" 
sailors swept this Heet from our ocean and sea coasts, destroying for- 
ever all hope in I>ritisli heai'ts for tlie restoration of tyranny here. 
The defeat of Proctor's Fnglisli and Indians in Canada closed this last 
struggle for English supremacy. 

The Mexican War brought other successes to the Union, resulted in 



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the acquisition of some territory ; but above all formed a military 
school in which many soldiers of the Union studied the art of war, and 
])repared themselves to l)e of use in the greater struggle, then unseen, 
to preserve the Union itself. 

The War of tiie Kebellion commenced in iscd and ended in 1865. 
The fall of Fort Sumter was a signal for the uprising of the people. 
The news of the calamity was flashed throughout the world on April 
14, 1861, and early the next morning the proclamation of President 
Lincoln was telegra])hed to the chief executive officer of each state. 
The proclamations of the governors were issued April Ki, 1861, and on 
that the same day every man within the loyal states was prepared to 
act a citizen's part. The number of men called for by the president 
was 2,942,7-f8 and the number obtained 2,690,4(il. The rei'nlistments 
brought the number up to 2,.S59,132, while the number who commuted 
or obtained substitutes was 86,724. 

The troops furnislied l)y the Southern States were, with the excep- 
tion of those of Louisiana, nearly all white. Florida furnished two 
regiments of cavalry ; Alabama one white regiment ; Mississipjii one 
iiattalion, and N(n'th t'ai'olina two regiments, one cavalry. The calls 
of October, 1868, and February, 1861, were combined, aiul tiie pi'oduct 
of the draft July, 1863, credited thereon. 

In addition to above total, 63,322 men were obtained from the 
territories and secession states under the different calls. The draft 
gave 168,649 men. The number of colored troops was 186,097. 

The f Confederates succeeded in enlisting 6(i(),(iou men, of whom one 
third wei-e killed on the field or died of wounds or disease. The re- 
maining 400,000 were captured, or became prisoners by surrender, or 
deserted. The total losses of the North and South a]>i)roxi mated to 
600,000 men. The war cost the Unite<l States about H4,000,o00,oo(.i. 

The Chronological History of the United States has been pi'epared 
with great care. It covers the leading events in American history, 
and for this reason it must prove invaluable as a plain I'ecord and 
reference. • 

1493 Columbus sails from Spain August 3 ; arrives at Sim Sulvailor, Oc- 
tober 12 ; at Cul)a, Octohcr 28 ; and Hayti, December 0. 

1497 Cabot iliscovers Labrador, July 3. 

1498 Colundjus discovers South America, August 10. 

1501 ]\'egro slaves imported iuto Si^anish America, or Hisijaniola. 

Americas Vesjnicius discovers Brazil. 
1506 Columbus died. May 20. 

1512 Florida discovered by Ponce de Leon, April 0. 

1513 Balboa discovers the Pacific ocean. 

1520 Carolina visited by Lucas V^asqnez de Ayllon, September 29. 
1534-5 Cartier came up St. Lawrence to Montreal in June. 

1521 Mexico conquered by Cortez. 

1524 Coast of North America explored by John Yerazani. 

1541 De Soto discovered the Mississippi. 

1562 Huguenots settled at Port Ivoyal. 

15G4 Huguenots settled in Florida. 

1565 St. Augustine. Fla.. settled liy Spaniards. September 18. 

1583 Henry Gilbert's troops take New Foundland. 



CHRONOLOGY OF THE UNITED STATES. 21 

1585 First Eiiglisli colony arrived on Roanoke Island under h'aleiffh. 

1587 Second atteni])t to form the settlement. 

1602 C'iijie t'od discovered bv Bart, (iosnold, ilay 24. 

1605 Port Royal. N. S.. settled by the French. 

1606 London and Plymouth Comi)anics chartered. 

1607 Jamestown settled by the London Company. 

Plymouth Company settled on the Kennebeck river, August 31. 
KiOS Quebec founded by the French under Cham2:)laiu, July ,"5. 
160!) Mrginia received its second charter, June 3. 

Hudson river discovered by Hudson. September 3L 
1610 Starving time in Virginia. 
1613 Virginia received its third charter, ilarch 32. 

1613 Pocahontas married to Rolfe in Api-il. 

1614 John Smitli explored New Kngland coast. 
New York settled by the Dutch. 

1616 Tol)acco culture commenced in Virginia. 

Father Le Caron in the West. 
1(;30 Plyuiouth, Mass., settled Ijy I'uritans. 

Negroes introduced as slaves. 

Charter granted to Council of Plymouth. 

A Dutch vessel with first negro slaves entered James river. 
1631 Treaty with Massasoite. April 1. 
1623 First Indian massacre in Virginia. April 1. 
1623 New Hampshire settled at Little Harbor and Dover. 
1637 Delaware and New Jersey settled by Swedes and Finns. 
1633 Maryland settled by Irisli Catholics, under the leadership of Lord 
Baltimore at St. Mary's, and Baltimore named after a village of 
that name in Cork county, Ireland. 
1633-4 College founded in Baltimore. 

Nicollet traveled in Michigan and the West. 
1633 Connecticut settled at Windsor in October. 

1636 Rhode Island settled at Providence. Harvard College founded. 

1637 The Pequod war. 

1638 Delaware settled, near Wilmington, April. 

1641 New Hampshire settlements united to Massachusetts. 
French mission in the Northwest. 

1643 Union of the New England colonies formed. May 39. 

1644 Second Indian massacre in Virginia. April. 

1645 Clayborne's rebellion in Maryland. 

1650 North Carolina settled on the Chowan river. 

1651 The " Navagation Act" passed by the British Parliament. 
1653 The Maine settlementi? united in "Massachusetts. 

1655 Civil War in ^Maryland. 

New Sweden conquered by the Dutch, October. 

1663 Carolina granted to Clarendon and others. 

1664 New York became an English jjrovince : New Amsterdam changed 

to New York, September .S. 
New Jersey settled, at Elizabethtown. 

1665 Mesnard, Allouez and others exploi'e the West. 
1668 Father Marquette at St. Maire. 

1670 South Carolina settled, on the Ashley river. 
1673 Virginia granted to Culpepper and Arlington. 

Marquette and Joliet explore the Illinois country. 



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1675 King Pliillipii'.s wnr begun, attaok on Swaiizey, .Inly 4. 

Marquette died. May 18. 
167(! Bacon's Kebellinu. 
1680 La Salle. Ilenueiiiii aiul otlier Frencli ex[)lorei-.s on tlie Mississippi. 

Cliarleston founded. 

New Hampshire made a royal provinrf. September "-28. 
1682 Pennsylvania settled by Quakers. 

Delaware granted by the Duke of York to William Penn, August 31. 
1686 Andros arrived at Boston as Governor of New England, December 30. 

1689 King William's war commenced. Attack upon Dover, July 7. 

1690 Schenectady burued Ijy the French and Indian.s, February 8. Port 

Roval taken by the English under Phipps, May. 

1692 "Salem Witchcraft " delusion prevailed. 

1697 King Willianr's war terminated. Septendier 20. 

1702 Queen Anne's wai- commenced. 

1710 Port Riiyal, Nova Scotia, captured by the English, October 13. 

1713 Queen Anne's war termiiuited. April 11. 

1729 North and South C'ai'nlina became separate provinces, July. 

1732 Washington born, in Westmoreland county, Virginia. February 22. 

1733 Georgia settled, at Savannah, February 12. 
1741 "The Negro Plot," in New York. 

1744 King George's war begun. 

1745 Louisburg captured l)y the English, June 28. 
1748 King George's war ended, October 18. 

1753 Washington sent with a letter from Dinwiddle, October 31. 

1754 Washington delivered St. Pierre's reply to Dinwiddle, December 11. 
The battle of Great Meadows, May 28. 

Congress of Commissioners met at Albany, June. 
The liattle of Fort Necessity, July 4. 

1755 French expelled from Nova Scotia by Moiicton, June. 
Braddock's defeat at the battle of i\Ionongahela, July 9. 

The British defeated by Dieskau, near Lake George, September 8. 
Dieskau defeated by the British at Lake George, September 8. 

1756 Great Britain declared war against France, May 17. 
France declared war against Great Britain. June 9. 

The French, under .Montcalm, captured Oswego, August 14. 
Indians defeated at Kittaniug. September 8. 

1757 Fort William Henry sun-ejidered to Montcalm, August 0. 
The nuissacre at Fort William Henry, August 10. 

1758 Lord Howe killed in a skirmish at Ticonderoga, July 0. 
Abererombie I'epulsed by .Montcalm at 'I'iconderoga, July 8. 
Louisburg taken by Amhei'st ami Wolfe, July 26. 

Fort Frontenac surrendered to the FjUglish, August 27. 
Grant defeated by Aubry. near Fort Duquesne. Septeiaber 21. 

1759 Ticonderoga and Crown Point abandoned by the French. 
Niagara surrendereil to the English, under John.sou, July 25. 
Battle of Montmorenci, July 31. 

Battle of the Plains of Abraham. September 13. 
Quebec surrendered to the English, September IS. 

1760 '{'he French attempted the recovery of Quebec, April 28. 
Montreal and the whole of Canada surrendered to the English. Sep- 
tember 8. 

17<>3 '{'he Peace of Pai'is bctweeti Great Britain and France. Februai-y Id. 



CHRONOLOGY OP' THE UNITED STATES. 23 

K'J3 Florida ceded to Great Britain by Spain. February 10. 
1765 The Stamp Act j)assed by the British Parliament. March 8. 

A Colonial Congress met at New York, October 7. 
1760 The Staini) Act repealed by the British Parliament. March 18. 
1767 A bill imposing duties on glass, paper, etc.. passed .June 'i'.i. 
1708 A bodv of British troops arrived at ]5oston. September 27. 
1770 "• The Boston Massacre." ^March .5. 

All duties, exce})t on tea, repealed by Parliament, April 12. 

1773 The cargoes of tea at Boston thrown overboard, December 10. 

1774 "Boston Port Bill" passed by Pai'liameut, March. 

•' The First Continental Congress " met at Philadelphia, Septemboi' .i. 
Declaration of Rights. November 4. 
177o The battle of Lexington April 19. 

The Revolution; battle of Lexington, Apiril 19: perp.etnal Union 
of colonies. May 20; Washington appointed Comnnuider in-Chief, 
in May; Marshal of France, by King Louis, in July, 1776. 

The five sons of Maurice O'Brien made the first naval capture. 

Ticonderoga taken by the Americans, Jlay 10; Bunker Hill, defeat 
of Americans — British lost 1,054, Americans lost 453. 

Captain John Barry received the first naval commission. 

Wasliington takes command at Cand)ridge, July 3; Continental fast, 
July "2(t; Falmouth burned by British, October 17; Montreal sur- 
rendei'ed to Montgomerv. November 13: Battle of Quebec, Decem- 
ber 31. 
1770 Xorfolk destroyed by Britisii. Jauuary 1: Boston evacuated by Brit- 
ish. March 17; Battle of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina. June 28. 
The Americans took imssession of Dorchester Heights, March 17: 
Washington arrived at New York, April 14; Battle of liong Isl- 
and. August 27; New York abandoned by the Americans, Septem- 
ber 15; Battle of Fort Washington, New York. November 10; 
Fort Lee. New Jersey, taken by I5ritish, November 18; (Jeneral 
Lee taken prisoner, December 13. 

Iude]iendcnce declared, .luly 4; commissioners to solicit tlie aid of 
the French. 

Battle of Brooklyn. August 27: Howe lost 2,000, but succeeded in 
defeating Sullivan and Putnam, who lost only 400; New York 
evacuated by Americans: Battle of White Plains, October 28; 
Howe lost 300 or 400, but defeats Washington; Washington re- 
treated beyond the Dehiware, November 28. 

Congress adjourned to Baltimore. December 13. Battle of Trenton, 
December 20; Washington defeats Rahl; the Americans lost nine 
men, the English 1.000. 
1777 Battle near Princeton, Janmiry 3; Americans lost 100: Mayhood's 
English command was defeated and lost 400. 

Battle of Bennington; Stark lost 100: but defeats Baum and Bre- 
men's English comnumds, and kills 600 of the enemy. 

Battle of Brandywine. Seiitember 11: Howe defeats the A tucricans. 
Philadelphia possessed by the British, September 27; Biittle of 
(iermantown, October 4: defeat of Washington liy Howe. The 
battle of Stillwater: J?urgoyne defeated by Gates, October 7. Sar- 
atoga. October 17: Burgoyne surrenders with 5,752 men. 

On April 25, Lafayette landed at the little port of Georgetown, at 
the mouth of the Great Pee Dee river in South Carolina: and 



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from tliat day forward the career of Marie Jean Paul Koch Yves 
Gilbert Motier, Marquis De Lafayette, has held a place in the his- 
tory of America, and in the interest and affection of the Ameri- 
can peojjle. 

1778 Treaty with France, February 0. June 18, Philadelphia evacuated 

by British. June 28, battle of Monmouth; Americans defeat 

their enemies. 
The French troops under Count d'Estaing, with twelve shi])s-of-the 

line and six frigates, arrived in July. Counts, Dillon, MacMahon, 

Walshe, Roche, Lafayette, Rochambeau were among the officers. 

Battle of Eliode Island, August 29; Sullivan defeats Pigott. 
Savannah taken by British, December 29. A"ew Haven plundered 

by the British. Wyoming massacre, July 3. Clierrv A'alley 

massacre. 

1779 The battle of Stony Ferry, South Carolina, June 20. 
Tryon's third expedition against Connecticut, July. 
The battle of Stony Point, New York, July 15. 

Britisli garrison at Paulus Hook surprised by Lee, July 19. 
The battle of the Penobscot, Maine, August 1.3. 
Sullivan's ex]iedition against the Lulians. 
" The Battle of the Chemung," New York, August 29. 
Savannah besieged by the French and Americans, September, Octo- 
ber. 
Paul Jones' naval battle off the coast of England, September 2.'3. 
D'Estaing and Lincoln repulsed at Savannah, October 9. 

1780 Charleston besieged by the British, April, May. 

The battle of Monk's Corner, South Carolina, Af)ril 14. 

Charleston surrendered to the British. May 12. 

The battle of Waxhaw. South Carolina, May 29. 

The battle of Springfield, New Jersey, June 2.3. 

Frencli Fleet arrived at Newport, Rhode Island. July 10. 

The battle of Rocky Mount, Soutli Carolina, July 30. 

The battle of Hanging Rock, South Carolina, August G. 

The battle of Sanders' Creek, South Carolina, August 16. 

The battle of Fishing Creek, South Carolina, August 18. 

Arnold's treason. 

Andre executed as a spy at Tappan, New Yoi'k, October 2. 

The battle of King's Mountain, South Carolina, October 7. 

The battle of Fishdarn Ford, Scnith Carolina, November 12. 

The battle of Blackstocks, South Carolina, Noveml^er 20. 

1781 Revolt of the Pennsylvania troops. January 1. 

The battle of the' Cowpens, iSouth Carolina. January 17. 

The revolt of New Jersey troops, January 18. 

Arnold's depredation in Vii'giiiia, .January. 

Cornwallis's pursuit of Morgan and (ii'eene, January, February. 

The battle of Guilford Court House. North Carolina, March 1.5. 

Articles of C'onfederation ratified bv the States. 

The battle of Hobkirk Hill, South Carolina. A\m\ 2."). 

Siege of Ninety-six by General Greene, May, June. 

The battle of Ninety-six, Soutli Carolina, June IS. 

Colonel Ilayne executed by the British, at Charleston, July 31. 

Arnold's expedition against ('onnecticut, September. 

The battle of Fort Griswold, C'onnecticut, Sej^tember (i. 



CHKONOLOOY (iF THE fNITPID STATES. 25- ^ 

17S1 The battle of Eiitaw SpTinjis. South Carolina. September 8. 

The siege of Yorktowu, Mrgiiiia. October. 

The surrender of Cornwallis. at Yorktown, October I'.l. 
1783 Preliminarv articles of peace signed at Paris, November 3(). 
1783 Cessation of hostilities proclaimed in the American army. April I'.i. ] 

Savannah, Georgia, evacuated by the British, July 11. j 

Definite treaty of peace signed at Paris, September 3. ; 

American army disbanded by orders of Congress, November 3. ''■ 

New York evacuated by the British, November 25. 

Charleston, South Carolina, evacuated by the British, December 14. ■ 

Washington resigns his commission, December "23. '| 

1785 John Adams, ambassador to England. • 

1787 Shay's Rebellion, in Massachusetts. •; 
Constitution of the United States agreed on by the convention of J 

delegates at Philadelphia, September 1 7. J 

Cotton introduced into Georgia. ,! 

1788 Patification of Constitution by all States excej)! Phode Island and j 

North Carolina. ' 

1789 The first Congress under the Constitution met at New Y'ork. : 

March 4. " • 
Washington inaugurated President of the United States, April IW. 

1790 Harmar defeated bv the Indians, in Indiana, October 17, 22. ■ 

1791 United States bank established at Philadelphia. ' ■ 
Vermont admitted into the Union. March 4. i 
St. Clair defeated by the Indians, in Ohio, November 4. '\ 

1792 Kentuckv admitted into the Uuion, June 1. ' 

1793 The diflficulties with France. ; 

1794 Wayne defeated by tlie Indians, on the Maumec. August 2ii. 

" Whisky Insurrection "' in Pennsylvania. .] 

1795 " Jay's Treaty " with (xreat Britain ratified, June 24. ; 
Treaties with the Western Indians, Spain and Algiers. 

1790 Tennessee admitted into the Union. June 1. 

1797 John Adams iiniugurated President of the United States, March -I. ', 

1709 The death of Washington, December 14. j 

1800 The seat of government removed to Washington. 1 
Treaty of peace concluded with France, September 30. j 

1801 Thomas Jefferson inaugurated President, March 4. ', 
War declared against the United States by Tri])oli, .Tune 10. 

1802 Ohio admitted into the Union, November 29. '. 

1803 Louisiana purchased of France. April 30. 

Conimodore Preble sent against Tripoli. ; 

1804 The frigate Philadelphia destroyed by Decatur, February 15. .', 
The duel between Hamilton and ]5urr. July 11. 

1805 Derne, a Tripolitan city, captured by Eaton, April 27, : 
Treaty of peace concluded with Trijioli, June 3. 

180(; British blockade from the Elbe to Brest declared. May 10. - 

Bonajsarte issued his "Berlin Decree" November 21. '< 

181)7 British "Orders in Council"" prohibited coast trade witli France. ""' 

January 7. , 

American frigate Chesajjeake attacked by the Leopard. June 22. 

British armed vessels ordered to leave the United States. Julv. ! 

Britisli " Orders in Council " prohibited all trade with France and j 

her allies, November 11. i 



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1807 Aiu'oii IJnrr tried for treiison, and acquitted. September. 

Bonaparte issued liis "Milan Decree," December 17. 

Embargo on American sliips laid b}' Congress. December 33. 
isoi) Commerce witli Britain and France interdicted by Congress, 
March 1. 

James Madison inaugurated President. March -4. 
1811 Action between the frigate President and Little Belt, May IG. 

Battle of Tippecanoe, Indiana, November 7. 
1813 Louisiana admittted into the Union. April 8. 

War against Great Bi-itain ]iroclaiined bv the United States, 
June 19. 

Invasion of Canada by (ieneral Hull, .luly 13. 

Surrender of Fort Mackinaw, ilichigan, July 17. 

'i'he first battle of Brownstown, .Michigan, August 5. 

The second battle of Brownstown. August 9. 

Surrender of Detroit, ilichigan, by General Hull, .August 10. 

British sloo}) Alert taken by the frigate Essex, August 13. 

British frigate Guerriere taken by the Constitution, August 19. 

The battle of Queenstown, (Canada, October 13. 

British bi'ig Frolic taken by the Wasp, October 18. 

15ritish frigate Macedonian taken by the L^nited States, October 35. 

British frigate Java taken by the Constitution, December 39. 

1813 The battle of Fi-enchtown, Michigan. January 33. 
British brig Peacock taken by tlie Hornet. February 34. 
Madison commenced a second presidential term. March 4. 
The battle of York. Canada. April 37. 

Fort Meigs, on the Maumce. besieged by Proctor, May 1. 

The battle of Fort Meigs. Ohio, May .i. 

Fort George, Canada, taken by the Americans, Mav 37. 

The battle of Sacketfs Harbor, New York. May 39. 

American frigate Chesapeake taken by the Shannon, June 1. 

The battle of Fort Stephenson, Ohio, August 3. 

American brig Argus taken by the Pelican, August 14. 

Creek War commenced by the massacre at Fort Mims, August 30. 

British brig Boxer taken by the Enterprise, September 5. 

Perry's victory op Lake Erie, September 10. 

The battle of the Thames, Canada, October 5. 

Tlie battle of Chrvsler's Field. Canada, November 11. 

1814 The battle of Toliopeka, the last of the Creek War, March 37. 
American frigate Essex taken bv the Phoebe and Cherub. March 38. 
The battle of "La Colle Mill, Catiada, March 30. 

I5ritish brig Epervier taken by the Peacock. April 39. 

British slooj) Reindeer taken by the American sloop Wasp, June 38. 

Fort Erie captured by tlie Americans, July 3. 

The battle of Chippewa, Canada, July .5. 

The battle of Lundy's Lane, or Bridgewater, Canada., .Tuly 3.5. 

The first battle of F'ort Erie, Canada, August 1.5. 

The battle of Bladensburg. Maryland. August 34. 

The city of Washington taken by the British, August 34. 

British sloop Avon taken by the American sloop ^\'asp. September 1. 

McDonough's victory on Lake C'hamplaiii, Sejitemlier 11. 

Tbc battle of Plattsburg. New York, September 11. 

The battle of North Point. Maryland, September 13. 



onEoNor/xjY of the itnitkd states. 27 

ISU The battle of Fovt Arcllenrv, :\ranliin<l. September 1;!. 

Tlic battle of Fort Bow\'er, Alabama. September l."i. 

'I'lie second battle of Fort Fi'ie. C'aiiada, Sejjtember 1] . 

The ]?riti.sli driven from Pensaeola tiy (leneral Jackson. November 7. 

'I'lie battle on Lake Borgne. Ijonisiaua, December 14. 

Hartford Convention, Decemlter. 

Tlie battle nine miles from New Orleans, December 23. 

Treaty of peace between the United States and Great Britain. J)e- 
cember 24. 
1815 The battle of New Orleans. January 8. 

American frigate President captured liy a I^ritish sipiadron. .laii- 
uary 15. 

The Cayanne and Ijevaut taken by the Constitution, February 20. 

The British brig- Penguin taken liy the Hornet, March 23. 

War with Algiers declared by Congress, Mai'cli. 

Commodore Decatur sent against Algiers, May. 
181(> Bank of United States re-chartered for twenty years, April Id. 

Indiana admitted into the Union. Decemlier 11. 

1817 James ilonroe inaugurated Pi'esident, March 4. 
Mississip])i iidmitted into the Union, December 10. 
The Seminoles and Creeks commenced depredations. 

1818 General Jackson went against the hostile Indians, March. 
Pensacola seized by (ieneral Jackson, May 24. 

Illinois admitted into the Union, December 3. 
]81'.l Alabama admitted into the Union, December 14. 

1820 Maine admitted into the Union, March 15. 

Florida ceded to the Ignited States by Spain. October. 

1821 Missouri admitted into the Union. August lo. 

1824 Lafayette visited the United States, August. 

1825 John Qiiincy Adams inaugurated President, Marcli 4. 

1820 Death of the two ex-])residents. Adams and Jefferson, July 4. 

182!) Andrew Jackson inaugurated President. Marcli 4. 

1S31 Death of ex-Pi'esident ilonroe, July 4. 

1832 ••'{'he Black Hawk War." " Nullitication " in South Carolina. 

1833 Kenioval of the government funds from the United States Bank, 

October. 

1835 War with the Seminoles commenced. 

General Thompson and friends mas.sacred by tlie Seminoles, Decem- 
ber 28. 
Major Dade and party massacred by the Seminoles. Deccmbei' 28. 

1836 Arkansas admitted into the Union, June 15. 

1837 Michigan admitted into the Union, Januarv 20. 
Martin Van Buren inaugurated President. March 4. 
The l)attle of Okecliobee, Florida, December 25. 

1S41 William Henry Harrison inaugurated President, March 4. 

Death of William Heni'y Harrison, Ajiril 4. 

John Tyler inaugurated President, A])ril 0. 
1842 The war with the Seminoles terminated. 

The "Dorr Kebellion " in Rhode Island. 
1845 Joint resolutions for the annexation of Texas signed. .March 1. 

James K. Polk inaugurated President, March 4. 

Florida admitted into the Union, March 3. 

Texas admitted into the Union. December 29. 



2S iNTRonroTioN. 

184fi 'riionitoifs party captured by the Mexicans, Texas, April 26. 
Fort Brown bombarded bv tlie Mexicans, Mav. 
The battle of Palo Alto, Texas, May 8. 
The battle of Eesaca de la Palnia, Texas, May 9. 
Congress declared ''war existed by the act of Mexico,"' May 11. 
Taylor crossed the Kio Grande and took Matamoras, May IS. 
Monterey, Mexico, surrendered to General Taylor, September 'ii. 
The battle of Bracito, ^Mexico, December 25. 
Iowa admitted to the Union, December 38. 

1847 The battle of Baena Vista, Mexico, February 23. 
The battle of Sacramento, Mexico, February 28. 

The surrender of Vera Cruz to General Scott, March 27. 
The battle of Cerro Gordo. Mexico, April 18. 
The battles of Contreras and Churubusco, Mexico, August 20. 
The battle of ilolina del Key, Mexico, September 8. 
The battle of Chapultepec, Mexico, September 13. 
The city of ]\Iexico entered bv the Americans, under Scott, Septem- 
ber 14. 
The battle of Huamantla, Mexico, October 9. 

1848 Treaty of peace signed at Guadalupe Hidalgo, February 2. 
Wisconsin admitted into the Union, May 29 

1849 Zacharv Taylor inaugurated President, March 5. 

1850 The death of President Taylor, July 9. 
Millard Fillmore inaugurated President, July 10, 
California admitted into the Union, September 9. 

1853 Franklin Pierce inaugurated President, ilarch 4. 

1854 "Kansas-Nebraska Bill " passed, June. 

1857 James Buchanan inaugurated President, March 4. 

1858 Minnesota admitted into the Union, May 11. 

1859 Oregon admitted into the Union, February 14. 
John Brown's raid into Virginia, October 16. 

1800 Secession ordinance ^lassed by South Carolina, December 20. 
1861 Secession of Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, 
Texas, Virginia, Arkansas and North Carolina declared. 
Steamer Star of the West, oflf Charleston, fired into, January 9. 
Kansas admitted into the Union, January 29. 

"Southern Confederacy" formed at ilontgomery, Alabama, Febru- 
ary 4. 
Jefferson Davis inaugurated President of the Confederacy, February 

Abraham Lincoln inaugurated President of the United States, 

March 4. 
Fort Sumter attacked by the Confederates, April 12, 13. 
President Lincoln calls for 75,000 troops, April 15. 
Volunteer troops attacked in Baltimore, April 19, 
The President issues a second call for troops. May 4. 
Confederate victory at Big Bethel, Virginia, June 10. 
Union victory at Komney, Virginia, June 11. 
Union victory at Booneville, Missouri, June 17. 
Meeting of Congress in extra session, July 4. 
Battle of Carthage, Missouri, July 5. 
Battle of Rich Mountain, Virginia, July 11. 
Battle near Centreville. Virginia, Julv 18. 



iHKi>.NuI.ix,T OF THE CXITED .STATE.*. 29 

1861 Confederate Congres-s meets at Kichmond, Jalv 20. 
Battle of Bull Run, Virginia, Jnly 21. 
Battle of Dug Spring, ilissonri, Augii-rt 2. 
Battle of Wilson's Creek, Missonri, Angtist 10. 
Forts Hatteras and Clark, North Carolina, captured, August 2'J. 
Confederates take Lexington, Missouri, September 20. 
Battle of Edwarrls' Ferry, or Ball's Bluff, Virginia, October 21. 
Capture of Port Royal, entrance by Union fleet. Xovember 7. 
Battle of Belmont, Missouri, Xovember T. 
Mason and Slidel taken from English steamer, November 8. 

1862 Battle of Mill Spring, Ken tuckyr .January 19. 
Fort Henry cap'_nred by Union fleet, Febmarv 6. 
Roanoke Island captured by Union forces, February 8. 
Fort Donelson captured by Union forces, February 16. 
Battle of Pea Ridge. Arkansa-s. March 6. 8. 
United States vessels, (Jongress and Cumberland sunk by the Merri- 

mac. March 8. 
Engagement between the Monitor and Merrimac. March '.•. 
Newbern, North Carolina, captured by Union troops, March 14. 
Battle of Winchester. Virginia, March 2-3. 
Battle of Pittsburg Landing, or Shiloh. Tennessee. April 6, 7. 
Capture of Island No. 10. Mississippi river. April T. 
Fort Pulaski, Georgia, captured by Union fleet. April II. 
New Orleans captured by Union forces. April 2o. j 

Battle of Williamsburg. Virginia. May o. i 

Norfolk, Virginia, surrendered to the Unionists, May 10. j 

Confederates retreat from Corinth. Mississippi, May 28, 29. 
Battle of Seven Pines or Fair Oaks. May .31, .June 1. 
Memphis, Tennessee, surrendered to the Unionists, June 6. 
Seven days' contest on the Virginia peninsula, June 25 to .July 1. 
The President calls for -300. OiX) more troops. July 1. " "^ 

Battle of Cedar Mountain. Virginia. August 9. 1 

Pope's battles between Manassas and Washington. August 23-30. | 

Battle near Richmond, Kentucky. August 30. i 

Invasion of Maryland by Lee's army, Septeml>er o. ] 

Battle of South Mountain. Maryland. September 1-1. ^ 

Har{)er's Ferry surrendered to the Confederates, September 1-5. ; 

Battle of Antietam. Maryland, September IT. \ 

Battle of Munfordsville. Kentucky, September II. 

Battle of Inka. Mississippi. September 19. i 

Battle of Corinth. Mississippi, October 4. j 

Battle of Perryville. Kentucky. October 8. | 

Battle of Fredericksburg. Virginia. December 13. 

Union repulse at Vicksburg. Mississippi. December 29. ; 

Battle of Stone River, or Jlurfreesboro'. Tennessee. December 31. ' 

1863 The President's Emancipation Proclamati'.n issued. January 1. ; 
Battle of Murfreesboro' resumed and ended, .January 2. 

Arkansas Post captured by Union forces, January U. " , 

Bombardment of Fort Sumter. South Carolina, April 7. ^ 

Union cavaln.- raid, under Griersou. in Mississippi, April. i 

Battle at Port Gibson. Mississippi. Mav I. 
Battle of Chancellorsville. Virginia. May 2. 3. 
Battle of Raymond, Mississippi, May 12. 



30 INTKOUUCTION. 

I,sil3 ITiiion victory near Jackson. Mississippi. May 14. 

Hattle of Champion Hill. Mississippi; Montana organized. May IG. 
Battle at Big Black River. :Mississippi. May 17. 
Second invasion of Maryland by Lee's army, June. 
West N^irginia admitted into the Union, June 20. 
Battle of Gettysburg. Pennsylvania. July 1. :}. 
Vicksburg surreiulered by the Confederates, July 4. 
Port Hudson surrendered by the Confeilerates. July 8. 
(Jreat riot in ^s'ew York, July lo. 10. 
Morgan defeated near Kyger's Creek. Ohio, July 2\. 
Morgan captured near New Libson. Oliio, July W. 
Koi-t Wagner. South Carolina., captured by Union troops. September 6. 
Battle of Chickaniauga. Georgia. Seiitember 19. 20. 
Knoxville. Tennessee", invested by the Confederates, November 18. 
Union victory at Lookout Mountain. (Jeorgia, November 24. 
Union victory at Mission Uidge. Georgia, November 25. 
Union victory at Knoxville. Kentucky, November 29. 
1S(;4 The Presideiit orders a draft for more men, February 1. 
Biittle of Olustee. Florida, February 20. 
(irant created Ijieutenant-General. March 3. 
Fort ])e Ku,s.sy, Louisiami. cai)tured by Union troops. .Mai-cdi 14. 
Battle of Cane Kiver. Louisiiina. March 26. 

Battle of Mansfield, or Sabine Cro.ss Iloads. Louisiana. A])ril 8. 

l?attle of Pleasant Hill. Louisiana. April 9. 

Fort Pillow. Tennessee, captured by the Confederates, April 12. 

Plymouth. North Carolina, surreiulered to the Confederates. April 20. 
Army of the Potomac commenced a forward movement. May 3. 

Battle of the Wilderness, Virginia, May 5. 7. 

March from Chattanooga against Atlanta commenced. May 8. 

Battle near Spottsylvan'ia Court House, Virginia. May 7, 12. 

Battle of Uesaca, Georgia. May 15. 

Battle of Newmarket, Virginia, May 15. 

Arniv of the Potomac crossed to south side of the James, June 14. 

Battle between the Kearsarge and Alabama. June 19. 

Invasion of Maryland by Early's army. July 5. 

Battle of Monoeacy. Maryland. July i). 

The President calls for five hundred thousand volunteers. July 18. 

I?;ittles before Atlanta. Georgia, July 20, 22. 28. 

Chamljersburg, Peniusylvania. sacked and burned, July 30. 

Explosion of mine anil LTnion repuLe at Petersburg. July 30. 

Confederates defeated in Mobile Bay. Alaltama, August 5. 

Weldon railroad seized by Union troops, August 18. 

Atlanta. Georgia. ea])tured in- Union army. September 2. 

Battle of Winchester, Virginia, September 19. 

Battle of Fisher's Hill. Virginia. September 22. 

Battle of Cedar Creek. Virginia. Octolier 19. 

Confederate ram Alljcmarle destroyed by torpedo. Octolier 4. 

j'lvniouth. North (Carolina. recai)turod by Union troops. October 31. 

Nevada admitted into the LTiiion. October 31. 

Battle of Franklin. Tennessee. November 30. 

Battle near Nashville, Tennessee. December Ki. 

Savannah. Georgia, captured by Union army. December 21. 
1805 Fort Fisher, North Carolina, captured January 15. 



ClIKONdl.oOV OK TlIK UNITED STATES. 81 

18G5 Constitutional AimMnlnieiit abolishino- slavery, January .'!1. 

Columbia, South ('arolina, eajitured. February IT. 

Charleston. South Carolina, captured by Union troops, Februarv 18. 

Wilmington. North Carolina, captured bv Union troops, Februarv 
23. 

Battle of Bentonville, North Carolina, March lU, -H). 

Battle near (Joldsboro", North Carolina, March 21. 

Battle of Foi't Stead man, Virginia. March 25. 

Petersburg and Ricliinoiul ra]itni-ed, April 3. 

Surrender of Lee's army. April '.I. 

Mobile. Alabama, captui'ed by Union forces. Api-il 13. 

President Lincoln assassinated, April 14. 

Andrew Johnson inaugurated President. April l.j. 

Surrender of Johnston's army, April 2(i. 

Jetferson Davis captured in (Tcorgia. May Id. 

Close of the <ircat L'ebelliou ; last battle at mouth of Hid (iraiulc. 
May 12, l.'i. 

Slavery declared abdlished, December 18. 
IHi'i] Nebraska admitted into the Union, March 1. 

Alaska purchased from Knssia for |!7,2O0.0OO. June 2ii. 
18(18 The House of Iie]ii-escntativcs impeached President Johnscjii, l''ebru- 
ary 2+. 

The President was declared acquitted, April 26. 
18(J9 Ulysses S. Grant inaugurated Pi-esident, March 4. 
1871 The '■ Alabama Treaty " was concluded, Mav 8. 

The great tire of t'hicago occurred, October 9. 10. 
1873 Second t'hicago tire. 
1870 The Centennial Anniversai'y of American lnde]ientlence. 

The " World's Fair" in Philadelphia, ilay 10 to November 10. 

Colorado admitted into the LTnion, August 1. 
1877 Kntherford B. Hayes iiuiugurated President, March 5. 

1881 James A. Garfield inauguriited President, March 4. 

James A. Garfield shot by Charles J. Guiteau. at Wsishington. Julv 2. 
James A. Garfield died at Long Branch, September 19. 
Chester A. Arthur imiugnrated President, September 20. 

1882 The Two Cents Postage Hill inti-oduced, December 8. 

1883 Centennial of the evacuation of New Yoi-k by the Bi'itish. Novem- 

ber -^l). following the cajitui'e of Cornwallis at Yorktown. 

1884 James (t. Blaine, the Hepublican nominee for president, defeated. 

A small majority giving New Y(jrk State to Grover Cleveland, the 
nominee of the democratic party. 
lSS,")-f; The ■•Canadian Fishei'ies " and the "Cutting Affaii- " dainu'd 
some attention from the State Depai-tment. Tlie ])i'ess and i)Cdi)le 
prevented a wautnn attack on the sister republic of Mexico. 



PART II. 




CHRONOLdUY (IF ILLIXdlS. 

ME origin of the name Illinois is variously credited. Some 
]iersons maintain tliat the early French explorers called it 
Ixle an.r Xois or Nut /x/and. while others are ecjuallv 
certain that thealioi'iginesapplied tiie name llliiii in- Land 
of Sujwriitr Men. The tirst jtarty state that, while the 
ex])lorers were en rovte down the Mississi]>pi, they camped 
on an island covered with a heavy growth of ])ecan ti'ees, 
and there gave this name to the conntrv. The second 
party give the authority of Algoncjuin annals for the word 
lUniwol-. meaning men, and also (pmte the Otchipwc and Cree ada])ta- 
tion of the word Inlnhrol: and Iijiiuirol-, as applied to the ]>rairie Indians 
in the same manner as Chicagok was applied to the red settlers along 
Chicago river and their neigh liorhood. This latter definition is acce])ted 
witii very just I'eason ; for the once powerful confedeiacy of the Illinois 
Avas in truth a i-ace of superior Indians. This confederacy comprised 
the Tamai'oas, ilichigans. Kaskasl^ias, Cahokas and Pc^orias, with 
re])resei;tatives of the Miamis and J)elawai'es. who, between lOTO and 
KiT.*! returnetl from the West and settled in this State. Some years 
prior to ItiTo. in Ifi.j."). those tribes inhabited the country south of lakes 
Erie and Michigan, but were driven westward beyond the Mississipj)i 
l)v the Iroquois, where their eight towns stood in 1670, when Father 
Manjuette visited St. Es])rit, on Lake Superior. In 1673 Mai-quette 
and Joliet met them here, and two yeai's later the former established 
the Mission of the Immaculate ('once])tion among them at Kaskaskia, 
seven miles Ijelow the ])resent town of Ottawa. Four years after the 
establishment .of this mission, in H>7H, La Salle found at least six thou- 
sand persons there and four hundred and sixty lodges; and there they 
resided until the Pottawatomie war. when the power of the confederacy 
was shattered at Stai'ved Pock. The Sacs and Foxes inhabited the 
noi'tlnvestei'ii part of this State, and in later years became notorious as 
the allies of the English. In lSr!2 thei'e were twelve Sac families and 
eight Foxes; while Kicka]Kjos. Shawnees, Mascoulins. J'iankishaws. 
Pottawatomies. Otchipwes and Ottawas were I'ejiresented in other parts 
of the State, as related in the history of the county. 

KJo.") First Iroquois Invasion of Illinois. 
1071 Exploration by Nicholas Perrot. 
](J7'.i Exploration by Fathers AUouez and Dablou. 

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CHEONOLOGY OF ILLINOIS. 33 

1CT3 Keturii of the Illinois tribes. 

Exploratior. b}' Louis Joliet. 

Exploration b)' Father ilarqiiette. 

Marquette's Voyage uj) tlie Illinois and Desplaines Rivers. 
1674 Establishment of the Jlission of the Immaculate Conception near 

Utiea, La JSalle county. 
1075 Death of Marquette. May 18. 
1680 Fathers Kibourde and Membre at Starved Eock. 

Chevalier La Salle takes possession of Illinois for Fi-anco. 

La Salle at Lake Peoria, January 3. 

La Salle returned to Fort Frontenac (Canada.) 

Henry Tonti, the Italian, and fifteen men at Fort Crevecanir. 

Second Invasion of Illinois by the Iroquois. 

Father Louis Hennepin left Fort Crevecceur in F'ebruary for the 
Upper ]\Ii,ssissippi . 

leather Kiboui'de murdered by Kiekapoo Indians. 
1680 Anthony Au([uel and ilichael Ake explored the Illinois river country. 

Tonti returned to Green Hay. 

Annihilation of the Illinois and Tamaroas by the Iroquois. 

La Salle returned to Illinois. 
1682 Building of Fort St. Louis. 

La Salle descended the Mississippi, and named the country Louisiana. 
1682-7La Salle visited France; brought out a colony to the Gulf States; 

explored Xew Mexico. 
1087 La Salle and twenty men left Fort St. Louis (Matagorda Bay) for 
Illinois. January 12. 

Assassination of La Salle's uepliew Ijy Du Haut and Leotat, en ronfe 
to Illinois. 

Assassination of La Salle by Du Haut and Leotat. 
168- Tonti's expedition in search of La Salle and colonists. 

1689 Execution of Du Haut and Leotat, tlie assassins. 

1690 The Mission of the Immaculate Conception removed from Old Kas- 

kaskia. or Fort St. Louis, on the Illinois river, to Kaskaskia, six 
miles above the mouth of the Kaskaskia river. 

1690-lSettlement of Cahokia, five miles below St. Louis city, near mouth 
of Cahokia. 

1698 Kaskaskia founded by Rev. Father Gravier. Father Pinet at Ca- 
hokia. 

1712 M. Crozat, of Paris, granted a inonopolv of trade in Illinois. 

1717 Settlement of St. Philip, fortv-five mile's from Cahokia. 

Philip Renault, 1719. 
M. Crozat surrendered his charter. Company of the West organized. 

1718 Settlement of Fort Chartres, twelve miles above Kaskaskia,"by Mis- 

sissippi Company. 
Settlement of Kaskaskia, six miles above confluence of Kaskaskia 

and Mississippi . 
Settlement of Prairie du Roeher, near Fort Chartres. 

1720 Philip Renault introduced Negro slaves into Illinois. 

1730 Total population of settlements: 1*0 French families. 200 French 
traders. 600 converted Indians. 

1750 Father Vivier preaching to the Illinois tribes. He places the popu- 
lation of the five French villages at 1,100 whites. 300 blacks, and 
00 red savages. The three Indian villages did not then contain 



Si INTRODUCTION. 

more tliau 800 souls, all told. There was not a settlement between 
the Arkansas and Illinois rivers at that date. 

17G5 The French flag replaced by the British flag on Fort C'hartres, Octo- 
ber 10. 
Poatiac and two hundred Frcncdi families settled on the Kankakee, 
near Wilmington. 

17G9 Pontiac assassinated by Illinois Chief at Joliet Mound after the 
Council. Extermination of tlic Illinois. 

1773 The Illinois Land Company organized. Purchased lands from the 
Peorias and Kaskaskias. 

1775 The French trader Viviat organized the Wabash Land Company of 

Virginia, aided by Pere il. Cil)ault. July 4. Total defeat of the 
British. 

1776 Shabbonee bom near Wilmington, Illinois. 

1778 La Ville de Meillet founded near Lake Peoria. 

Capture of Kaskaskia by the Americans under Colonel George llogers 

Clarke. 
M. (libault negotiates foi' the surrender of \'incennes. the estal)lisli- 

ment of American courts, etc. 
Establishmeut of the county of Illinois in October. Juhn Todd a])- 

poiiited Lieutenant-Commander by Patrick Henry, December I'-i. 

1779 Surrender of the British Governor and General Hamilton (the hair- 

buyer) to Genei-al C'larkc. Feiiruary. 

1780 The Illinois and ^\'ailash Land Companies consolidated. 

1781 Virginia ceded all her territory north of the Ohio to the United 

States, when a territorial form of government was instituted. 
1787 Ordinance for the government of the Northwestern Territory. 
Major-General Arthur St. Clair appointed Governor by Congress. 
Illinois a county of Indiana Territory. 
1796 J. B. Pointe an Sable, a resident of Cliicago. 

Old Peoria abandoned. 
1801 Building of Fort Dearborn at Chicago. 

Treaty with Sacs and Foxes. 
1805 First mail route (Vincennes to Cahokia) established. 
1809 The Territory of Illinois organized. John Boyle, of Kentuc^ky, ap- 
pointed (iovernor by President Madison. Boyle declined this 
position, when it was offei-ed to Ninian Edwards. 
St. Clair and Kandolph counties only jiolitical divisions of Ter- 
ritory. 
1811 Peace Convention with Pottawatomies at Peoria. 

Battle of Tippecanoe, November 7. 
1813 Building of Fort Russell, near the present village of Edwardsville. 
Massacre of Fort Dearborn, August 16. 

Governor Edwards' militia attack the Pottawatomie village at Peoria, 
August. Captain t'raig burned Peoria, November. 
1813 General Howard's command of nine hundred men build Fort Clarke, 

at Peoria. 
ISll Illinois //(?r«/r/ established at Kaskaskia. 

Governor Clarke's expedition u]i the Mississip]>i. 

The Sixtv-sixth Illinois liangers" terrific fight near Rock Island. 

Major Taylor, Ca])tains Rector iind Whiteside attack the English 

and Indians near Rock river. Defeat of the Americans. 
Peace of Glient, December 21. 



CHEONOLOGY OF ILLINOIS. 35 

181C Treaty of St. Louis. Lands between Illinois and Mississippi rivers 
ceded. 

1818 Fort Clarke destroyed by fire. 

Territorial Legislature petitioned Congress for admission as a State 

in January. 
The Enabling Act was jiassed April 18. 
Convention of Kaskaskia, July. 
Illinois admitted. December 3. 

Change of northern boundary so as to secure Chicago. 
Adoption of whipping, stocks, pillory, and gibbet for jjunishment 

of criminals. 
First State election. Shadraok Bond, Governor; Pierre Mesnard, 

Lieutenant-governor. 

1819 Peoria I'eoccupied and settled by American citizens. 

Vandalia, the seat of government. (Removed to Springfield in 
183:.) 

1820 Reverend J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant minister in 

the State. He settled in St. Clair county. 

1821 Appropriation of $10,000 by State Legislature for survey of Illinois 

and Michigan eamil. 
Incorporation of the Bank of Illinois. 
Henry R. Schoolcraft and party at Fort Joliet. 
1823 The slavery and anti-slavery questions raised for election purposes. 
182-t Direct mail route from Vandalia to Sjjringfield ; and to Chicago in 
1832. 
Aggregate vote polled, 11,612. 

The proposition to make Illinois a slave State defeated at the j>olls 
by 1,800 votes. 

1825 Lafayette accepted invitation of Assembly and visited Kaskaskia in 

February, 
Bills for the supjjort of schools and construction of roads by pub- 
lic tax passed. 

1826 Sanganash, or Billy Caldwell, appointed Justice of Peace of Peoria 

county. 
Congress granted 800,000 acres of land to the State to aid in build- 
ing the canal. 

1827 Winnebago War under Chief Red Bird. General Cass, of Michigan, 

visited Illinois. 

1828 Line of Illinois and Michigan canal resurveyed. 

The Methodist Episcopal college, Lebanon, established. First in 
State. 

1830 The legal i-ate of interest established. Previously 150 })er centum 

was reached. 

1831 Criminal code adapted to penitentiary punishment. 

Black Hawk established himself upon his disputed territory. 

General Gaines, commanding 1,5()0 Illinois volunteers, destroyed the 
Indian town, and forced Black Hawk's people to cede all lands east 
of the Mississippi, and settle on the west side of the river. 

1832 General Zachary Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, Jefl: Davis and Lieu- 

tenant Robert Anderson, at Dixon, Illinois, in re Black Hawk's 

war. 
Black Hawk recrossed the Mississippi to wai' on tlie whites. 
Building: of Fort Joliet, 



36 - INTRODUCTION. 

183xJ (Jovenior lieyiiolds collected 1,800 volunteers under comnumd of 
]?ri,t;:a(lier-(iroiier;il Whiteside. This command destroyed Proj)hets- 
town. and proceeded to join tJeneral Atkinson's division. The 
tlight from Stilhnan's Kun was one of the comicalities of this war. 
The assault on Ajiple Kivcr fort. June, 1832. Black JIawk and 
150 warriors defeated by 25 men. (ienerals Henry and Atkinson 
at the battle of Iiock river. Tiiree liuudred savages killed and 50 
made pi-isoners, against IT whites killed and 12 wounded, lilack 
Hawk and liis special warriors, wlio escaped from the l\ock river 
affair, were captured by the Winnebagoes and handed over to 
General Street. He was interned in Fortress Monroe with other 
hostile Sacs, until June 4. 1833. when the chief and his party 
were conveyed to Rock Island, Illinois, and there set at liberty. 
He settled near Des Moines, Iowa. In 1838 this old ally of the 
British died. 

Massacre of the settlers on Indian creek. 

Rachel and Sylvia Hall captured by Indians. Ransom, 12.000 
and a number of horses. 

1833 Treaty of Chicago. 

1834-5 Beginning of Governor Duncan's administration. Appropriations 
aggregating |ilO. 230,000 made by the State. Town lot fever. 
Railroads for evcrv man, or a money compensation. Legislators 
magnificently reckless. 

1834 Fir.st iiayment of annuity, at Ciiicago. under treaty of 1833, in 

October. 

1836 The construction of the Illinois and Micliigan canal commenced. 

1S37 Elijah P. Lovejoy, Abolitionist. mobl)ed and killed at Alton, No- 
vember 7. 

1838 The fii'st locomotive run on Xortliern Cross railroad, November 8. 
Thomas Carlin elected Governor, (jpjiosed by Cyrus Edwards, Whig. 

1839 Tiie Illinois Institute for Deaf and Dumb was founded, and the 

l)uiidings erected at -Jacksonville in 1842. 

1840 Settlement of the Mormons at Xauvoo. 

Improvement laws repealed, after a debt of ■^15.oi)((.()i))i was con- 
tracted. 

1841 Arrest of Joe Smith, and his release l)y Judge Douglas. 

Pirates of tiie Prairie before the law. The regulators administering 
law. 

1842 Second arrest of Joe Smith and his escape. 

Adam W. Snyder uoniiiiated for Governor: died previous to election, 

M'hen Thomas Ford was nominated to oppose Duncan. 
The Mormon war. Joe Smith and Hiram Smitii killed at Carthage. 

End of Xauvoo Mormonism, September, 1840. The action of 

tlie Gentiles narrow and unconstitutioiud. Tiie Mormon exiles 

readied Salt Lake, July 21. 1847. 
Work on canal resumed by Illinois and ilichigaii Canal Cmnjiany. 
184(J Xine regiments (8.370 men) answered the call for troops to serve 

against ilexiciins. Four regiments, or 3.720 men, accepted. 

Generals James Shields, Baker. Cofl'ey, Harris, Hardin, Bissell. 

Houghton. McKee. are names identified with this state in the 

Mexican war. 
1847 River and Harbor Convention at Chicago, July 5. 
State Constitutional Convention. 



rHKOXOI.OfJY OF ILLINOIS. 37 

1847 The Illinois Hospital for the Insane was established by the act of 

March 1, 184:. 
184S Opening of the Illinois and Michigan canal. 
ISoO The Galena railroad opened to Elgin. 

1851 In 1851 the hosj)ital buildings were commenced near Jacksonville. 
1852-54 Railroad building era in the West. 
1855 Chicago the focal point of 2,933 miles of railroad. 

1858 The Chicago Eye and Ear Infirmary Association, in ^Afay. Was 

made a state institution in 1871. 

1859 Selection of Lincoln's name for President at the Springfield caucus. 
18(30 Abraham Lincoln elected President. 

18(11 Ten thousand volunteers offered before April 24, and *1. 000, ()()() 
tendered by patriotic citizens. 
Captain Stokes and 700 men, of the Seventh Illinois Infantry, took 
10,000 stand of arms from St. Louis arsenal. 
1862 State Constitutional Convention. 

18(i5 T'he Asylum for Feeble-minded Children established by the act of 
February 15. 
First steel rail rolle(l in America at Chicago, ilay 25. 18(J5. 
Illinois was represented in her own regiments by 250,000 men, and 

in other states by about 30,000 men. 
Great State Fair at Chicago netted $250,000 for soldiers" aid and 
military purposes. 
1867 The Illinois Industrial Fniversity at I'^rbana was chartered. 

1869 The Northeri. Asylum for the Insane was established at Elgin. 

1870 State Constitutional Convention 

1871 Chicago destroved by fire. October 9. The number of buildings 

burned was 17.450, and amount of direct loss. $190,000,000, of 
which $44,000,000 retui'iu'd from insurance. 
State resumed control of Illinois and Michigan canal. 

The events since 1871 are of such a character as to come under the 
head of ordinary news. The ix'turn of tlie Illinois and Michigan canal 
into ])ossession of the state, its cession by the state to the general gov 
ernnient, and the redemption of the ])nblic debt, or state bonds, form 
the leading events. Tiie gi'eat strikes of 1877, 1886, and the anarchist 
troubles at Chicago last year, wliile engaging much attention fi'om the 
press, did not affect the course of business materially. Among the 
acts of the legislature, the most beneficent was that regulating regis- 
tration and voting at Chicago. Though sectional in its diivct influ- 
ence, it forms the entering wedge tor equal justice throughout the 
state. 



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DOCUMENTS AND BIOGRAPHY OF 
STARK COUNTY. 



CHAPTER I. 



TOI'IIOKAIMIV AXD XATUKAL HISTOKY. 






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TARK COUNTY is bounded on the north by Henry and Bu- 
reau counties, on the south by Peoria county, on the west 
by Henry and Knox counties and on the east l)y Bureau 
and Marshall counties. The area is ^SS square miles or 
184,320 acres, of which 1S2,(!59 acres were surveyed, and 
180.125 acres assessed.- The population in 1S80 was 11,207. 
increased in 1885 to over 12.000. Toulon, the seat of jus- 
tice, is 14 miles from the southwest corner, 84 miles from 
the northwest corner, 9i from the extreme northwest cor- 
ner, 20^ from the northeast corner, 2(t miles from the south- 
east corner, and 8 miles from the south line, on the line of 
the R. I. A: P. R. R. Wyoming, the leading commercial 
town, is equally outside the geograpliical center, but has 
the advantages of two railroads, the R. I. & P. and the 
C. B. tt Q. bi'anch between Buda and Rushville. Lafavette 
is situated near the western county line, and Bradford near 
the east line, each having railroad facilities. Duncan. Castle- 
ton and Lcnnbardville are villages on the C. B. A.' Q., while 
Wady Petra and Stark are on the R. I. 6c P. R. R. The villages of 
Elmira, Osceola, Pleasant (Treen. ]\Iodena, Waldron, Camp Grove. Vul- 
ley, Slackwater. Starwano and West Jersey are without railroad facil- 
ities. 

The surface of the county is undulating, except in the neighbor 
hood of Spoon rivei'. where it is decidedly broken. ( )f the entire area, 
no less than 173,711 acres were under cultivation in 1885, and it may 
be said with truth that the total area offers one great fertile field of 
wealth to the cultivator. Along the streams and around old Osceola 
the primeval forest still stands, a reminder of the past. South of 
Toulon, too, the old, old woods continue .sentinel, but throughout the 
county, the trees of fifty years ago have given place to ornamental 
groves of walnut, elm. maple, and. in a few instances, red and white 
pine. Osage orange hedges guard each field instead of the old rail 
fence ; large and elegant residences have taken the phice of the 

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44 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

pioneers' homes ; well-kept tiower and vegetable gardens are coninion 
in the towns and villages, and are often seen in the country districts, 
while the mown lawn, always }ileasing to the eye, greets the traveler 
in both town and country. Within fifty years this wilderness of waving 
prairie has been transf(jrnied into one of the most beautiful garden 
spots of Illinois. A few groves and the streams remain as landmarks 
of the olden time. 

Rivers and Stremns. Sjioon river has its head waters in 
Xeponsett township. Bureau county, where the stream known 
as " East Branch " rises, and in Kewanee township, Henry 
county, where the West branch has its source. The east fork enters 
Stark county in three divisions, so to speak, the central stream 
being known as Silver creek. The streams unite in section 

10, Osceola, forming the East Branch. Hall creek flows into 

it in the northwestern quarter of section 22, ami Cooper's Defeat 
creek in the northeastern quarter of section 31. A confluence with 
the West Branch is formed just north of the village of Modena in Tou- 
lon township and thence to its estuary, the name Spoon river is ap- 
plied. In Essex township it receives the united waters of two creeks, 
flowing westward, known as Mud linn and Camjiing Bun and near the 
village of Slackwater receives the waters of West Indian creek. From 
this Spoon river flows through a tortuous channel to the parent Illi- 
nois, which it enters at Point Isabelle, opposite Havana. In the days 
of the Indians it was known as " Feather River " or Maquon. fts 
present name is said to have lieen given by Dr. Davison, the hermit, 
on account of a bayou resembling a spoon in the formation of its shores 
near what is now the village of YVaterford in Fulton county. 

Walnut creek has its source near Nekonui in Henry county, whence 
it flows southeast to West Jersey townshi]), and thence to its confluence 
with Spoon river, ju.st north of Rochester, Peoria county. To the char- 
acter of the trees founl along tliis stream is to be attributed its name. 

Camping Run rises in Marshall county, east of Camp C4rove, and 
dates its name back to ante-railroad days, when prairie schooners 
anchored there, while their crews feasted round the canqi Hres. 

Indian creek rises just northeast of Galva, winds like a trail 
through Goshen. Toulon and Essex townships, and enters Spoon river 
in section 28, Essex. Prior to the negotiation of the treaty of Chi- 
cago, a few Pottawattomie and mongrel Indian lodges were scattered 
along its banks, owing to which fact the ])ioneers of the county gave it 
this name. This creek is not to i)e confounded with Indian creek. La 
Salle county, where tiie massacre of settlers, ijy the Britisli Indians, 
took place in 1832. 

Cooper's Defeat creek may be called the east branch of the East 
Fork of Spoon river. It is a "tributary of that stream, rising near Milo 
in Bureau county, and flowing east through Osceola townshi]), except 
for two miles where it wanders, as it were, through the northern sec- 
tions of Penn township. The name is credited to a leanister of the 
surveying |)arty. who never failed before to drive his hoi'ses across or 
through a creek, until this i)oint was reached, as I'elated in sketch of 
Penn township. 



TOPOGRAPHY ANT) NATURAI, UISTORV. 4') 

^[u(l(ly Ivuii jtarallels ('ani])ing liuii. It also rises in ]\[ai'sliall 
county, tlows tlii'ouj^li the soutliern sections of \'alley townsiiip and 
forms a confiuence with Camping Run, near the mouth of tliat stream 

Jack creek is the name given to a small stream running eastward 
to Spoon river, which it enters in the northwest quarter of section 12, 
Toulon township. 

Fitch creek rises in Grove township, Knox county. Its various 
feeders flow generally eastward, forming the main stream near the 
west line of Goshen township, and watering the northwestern sections 
of that township. 

There are found in every division of the county numerous small 
streams, some of which flow from springs. As noticed in the history 
of the townsliij)S. many jxmds or miniature lakes are found through- 
out the county. 

Altiti((leii. .soil uikJ trees. — The altitudes are not very marked, vet it 
is stateil that in the neighliorhood of Lawn Ridge the highest elevation 
in the State is reached. At Bradford, too, a decidetl elevation occurs. 
Prof. E. W. Cla3'])ole's paper on Rufl^alo and Chicago, read some 
time ago before the American Association for the Atlvancement of 
Science, contained a suggestion which goes to show wliat narrow 
margins nature sometimes makes in her geographical and geological 
ari'angements. It also shows what a narrow escape Chicago has had 
from a flood that would have revealed no friendly Ararat and that 
would have discouraged the most resolute of doves on its quest for 
terra-flrma. The professor's statement in brief is that the great lakes 
are banked upon a table land about (iOO feet above the sea, and that 
the drainage flows over the dam at Rlack Rock, the lowest point. 
Hence a dam twenty-flve feet high across the river at Black Rock 
would be sufticient to throw the waters of the upper lakes into the 
ilississijipi Ijy the Illinois river. The professor complacently stated 
that the result of this would be to annihilate the St. Lawrence river, 
make Butfalo the head of navigation, ami Chicago the outlet. In 
other words, the conditions of Chicago and I'utt'alo would have lieen 
reversed had the rim of the basin at lilack Rock been originally a few 
feet higher. 

A large portion of the county is prairie, but on account of the 
numerous intersecting streams, the prairies usually contain but few 
square miles of area. There are, however, some large prairies in 
townshijis 12 and 13, range 7. The soil is a common dark-colored 
loam, and when propei-ly drained and cultivated is everywhere pro- 
ductive, except the " barrens,"' a small tract of sandy soil. The subsoil 
is usually a brown or yellow clay. The soil of the timber lands along 
the water-courses is usually of less depth and lighter in color. Along 
the water courses common oak, hickory, ash, maple, black walnut, 
butternut, cottonwood, sycamore, coffee tree, buck-eye, box-elder, red 
bud, wild ]ilum, cherry and crab apple trees abound. 

Econoiiiif (rcohiyif. — Let us fancy ourselves visiting Stark countv, 
away back in the days when the foundations of the present coal beds 
were made. AVhat do we liehold ; An immense mai'sh stretching to the 
horizon — a \vilderness of reeds and weeds, and mosses, inhabited, if we 



46 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

may so speak, with amphibians, ahve with ten thousand species of 
reptile ; l5ut not a man in tiie wliole great waste — not even a bird flew 
liither to ioolv in uj)on tlie loatlisome wilderness. How many j'ears 
this stagnant sea required its drying process to continue cannot now be 
determined witli certainty. Tliere are at least five to eight feet of 
vegetable debris requii-ed to form one foot of coal, and since there are 
thi'ee feet, representing the seam in this county, it must have required 
twenty -four feet in depth of rich vegetable debris to form our ])resent 
coal bed, and the subsequent growth or carriage hither of sufficient 
material to make that natural hydraulic pi'ess which i)ressed this coal into 
its shape and texture. A^olumes might be written on the formation of 
our prairies, of our coal beds, of the great trains of sand and rock and 
forests which the drift In-ought hither to press down the original 
stagnant mass of vegetable matter, water and the animal life whicii 
they supported ; but where is the use of speculative writing 'i Our 
reason jjoints out one natui-al method by which our rich prairie soil 
and everything beneath it were formed, namely, an immense lake, 
gradually filling up of the same by sediment and sliore growth, slow 
liftino- up of lake bottom and jinnual decay of vegetable debris ; slower 
di'ainage and then the prairie. 

The quaternary divisions of the county are the alluvium and drift, 
the former coni]irising all the bottom lands or stream valleys from a 
few rods to r),0()0 feet in width ; the latter comprising a series of 
brown and blue clays with sand or gravel mixings with granite 
bowlders of ancient' rock — the uplands. This di'ift varies in depth 
from twenty to sixty feet. Through this fornuition an abundant 
supply of good water is reached before the bed-rock is ta|)ped. 
Throughout the county there is no exposure of rock other- than the 
lower series of coal measures. Of this series No 7 shows on the north 
line of section 10, townshi]) 14, i-ange 7, along the east l)ranch of Spoon 
river. In this section the S. C. Francis shaft shows sixty-four and one- 
fourth feet. This was sunk- in IStlS. and from the record shows the 
following formation : 

Yellow clay, 2 feet ; red sand, 2 feet; limestone (nodular), 2^ feet ; 
clay, light colored, 7 feet ; clay shale. 2 feet ; sandstone, 8 inches ; blue 
clay shale. 8 feet ; dark colored clay shale. 5| feet ; coal, 2 inches ; 
blue clay shale, 12 feet ; imj)ure limestone. 8 inches ; clay shale, 8 feet ; 
impure limestone, 2 inches ; l)lue clay sliale. l-J- feet ; dark colored ckry 
shale, 3 feet; coal, 2 feet. 7 inches; clay (penetrated). If feet. 

In section 32, townshi]) in, range 7, the exposure was worked. In 
section 21, township li, range 7, series No. fi is far below the surface 
without a sign of outcrop. 

In the southeastern part of section 3. townsiiiji 1-t, range 16, No. 
<■> coal appears in the l)lutt of West Branch, along the creek to the 
southeastern corner of section Itl. This series has been woi'ked along 
the western plateau, where there are several outcroi)s above water 
level of over four feet in de])th with a regular clay pai'tition of two 
inches in thickness. 

In the southeastern ])art of section 3, townshij) 14, range 6, No. 6 
coal appears on the bluff of West Branch. Along the creek to the 



TOPOCrKAl'HY AND NATURAL HISTORY. 47 

southeastern corner of section IC, this series has been worketl along the 
western ])hiteau, where tliere are several outcro])s above water level of 
over four feet in depth with a regular clay partition of two inches in 
thickness. 

Tiie mine of No. <• series in townshi]> 14, 1'ange T, section 28, on the east 
bank of the East Branch, presents a shaft of over ninety feet, of which 
eighty-nine and two-thirds feet present the following strata: Vellow 
clay, 3 feet ; limestone, 4 feet ; light colored clay. 4^ feet ; light colored 
clay shale, 8-J feet ; limestone 2| feet ; clay shale, 10 feet ; coal, 2 inches : 
soft black slate, 4 inches ; clay, 4^ feet; sandstone, 22J feet ; clay shale. 
6 feet ; limestone, 4 feet ; light colored clay shale, 6 feet ; green clay 
shale, 2^ feet ; dark coloi'ed clay shale, S 1-6 feet ; impure limestone, li 
foot; dark colored clay shale, 2i feet; coal vein, 3 to (i feet, with a 
clay partition of 3 inches in de])th. Tlie slips or " horsebacks " peculiar 
here tend to retard miners' enterprise ; but with the coming of the coal 
cutter and other modern appliances this obstacle will vanish. 

In the northern portion of section 1, township 13, range H, a few 
shafts have been made to the dejith of several feet. Near ^lodena, at 
a depth of about thirty feet, a 1-foot vein was struck. Westward, on 
section 4, the Jack creek beds have been worked, and in sections 2, 11, 
and 12, the out-crop appears in the banks eight to ten feet above water- 
mark. 

Near the north line of section 14, Toulon township, about twelve feet 
above the water of a little rivulet, the following formation may be 
seen : Sandstone ; clay shale, 15 feet ; impure limestone, clay sliale, 
black slate, coid. avei'age 3 feet ; clay pai'tition. coal, li foot ; clay 
shale, partial outcro]) (if sandstone. The strata above tlie three feet 
vein of coal is replete in its deposit of imperfect fossils, such as the 
cardin iafragilis.pleurotom.aria grayviUensis, and fossils of fish. On the 
section coal and a strata somewhat similar to that given above, are 
outcropping. From section 10 along the courses of the river and 
tributary rivulets to sections 2.5 and 20, where the seam is over 
twenty feet above water-mark, the miner has left traces of his work, 
and backward from the stream on section 2(!, coal has been found at a 
depth of sixty-nine feet in solid strata, four to live feet in thickness, 
while just east the miners had to sink a shaft to a depth of ninety -six 
feet to reach the seam. 

In Essex township, section 23, the following strata aj)pears in a 
shaft sunk a few years ago : Clay, 21 feet ; clay shale, 8 feet ; lime- 
stone, 1 foot ; clay shale, interslated, l|fo(^t ; coal, 2i feet, with thin clay 
partition. Although this l)elongs to series Xo. 0, horsebacks or slips 
render mining for moi-e than local use, unprofitable. A seam of sei'ies 
No. 2 coal is found on section 17, at the base of the bluffs of Indian 
creek, which was very little worked up to four years ago. 

In West Jersey township, on section 19, coal of the No. 4 Illinois 
series has been struck at a dei)th of fifteen feet. Here the vein is from 
four to six feet deep, underlaid by about ten inches of impure cannel 
coal, and this by a clay bed. Fish and ])lant fossils abound here, 
including one almost perfect form of the jxdaeoniscux. The teeth and 
imperfect form of a dipIodiK have also been exhumed. The coal 



4S HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

obtained is very good. On section 17 a one and one-half foot vein of 
the No. 2 series was found at a depth of fifty -nine feet. It lies in the 
bed of the creek, and is workable only at low water. On section Xo. 10, 
Toulon, a ([uarrv yields aliundantly of building stone of uu)rethan fair 
(|iiality. On AValnut creek, in West Jersey township, a (juarry on 
section 2U produced a fair hard sandstone, very well adapted to buildei's' 
uses. 

The rock in sections 21 and 22, Osceola township, is a limestone six 
to twelve feet thick, of thin layers. This is an uneven, drab-colored, 
weather-proof stone, found in the first section, its lower strata resting 
thirtv-nine feet above a two-inch coal seain and sixty-three feet al)ove 
a two-feet seven inches vein of No. 7 series coal. As a stone lor Ijuild- 
iiig ])urposes. or for lime for building purposes, it cannot be excelled. 

The sandstone measures of Eliuira township are outcropping, and 
hidden beds of this valuable rock abound. In section K! is found a 
light-coloretl soft rock about twelve feet above a measure of No. Ct series 
coal. In Toulon townshi}), section 1-1, tjie sandstone is below No. fi 
series coal, but of a very superi(jr quality, and approaching the Parma 
stone of jMichigan in compiictness. 

In Essex township, section 1-1, a sandstone (juarry of the finest 
grade has been worketl for some years, while that on section 17 (from 
which the stone was taken for building the fir.st stone house in the 
ncighljorhood vears ago) yields plenty of good nuiterial for ordinary 
buihlings. 

Osceola, Elmira, Toulon, and "West Jersey furnish the greater part 
of the coal suj)ply ; Essex furnishes a little, and A'alley less; Penn and 
(ioshen are reported non-productive in the matter of coal; but what 
future exploration may credit these townships with in this connection 
must l)e left to the future. 

The miners' estimate of coal deposits is 1,000.000 tons of coal to 
every section or stpiare mile ])er foot of thickness of seam, which, it 
])laced at an average of a three-feet seam, as in this county, would give 
los.dOO.Odd tons to each township, or 8(i4,0un,()()(i tons to the entire 
county of No. (J series coal alone, exclusive of series Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 7, 
some of which have not yet l)een exj)lored at all, and others only par- 
tially. Allowing five tons per annum to each voter in the county in 
1SS5, or 12,i>00 tons annually, there is a sui-)])ly of No. 6 coal here to 
yield them fuel for 72,0(iO years. 

A/-f/iii'n/o(j>/ — The general prevalence in Illinois of the existence of 
ancient mounds has excited no inconsiderable interest in the minds of 
scientists since their discovery was first made. Nearly every county 
has these interesting vestiges of a numerous people long since gone to 
rest, about whose history there pends a veil — an impenetrable mystery 
— of whom the later Indian tribes possessed neither knowledge, myth 
nor tradition. Those in Stark county are as numerous as elsewhere, 
for spear and arrow-heads, human bones, and sometimes pottery have 
lieen found here. They are so ctmimon as to excite little interest among 
those who have resided in the county for any length of time, and are 
driven over and plowed up as if but a rise in the ground, not all that 
remains of the history of a past race. A piece of native copper was 



TOPOGKAPHY AND NATURAL HISTOEY. 40 

found in blue clay, twenty-tive feet below the surface, on Samuel Sturm's 
farm, one mile south of Tirailfonl. In other places several evidences 
of the drift, as well as of prehistoric settlements, iuwe been uneartiied. 
T. M. Shallenberger, now of Nebraska. W. II. Adams, of Eochester. 
Peoria cqunty. and others, have given the study of arclueology some 
attention ; but their research in this coiinty has been limited to surface, 
rather tlian excavatory woi-k. Prior to the removal of the Indians, 
tliev visited all tiieir old camjvgrounds and villages, and leveled even 
witli the ground all tiic little mounds denoting the graves of tlieii' 
dead. 

W. 11. Adams, in a paper a,ildressed to the regents of the Smith- 
sonian Institute, and pulilished in 1885, on the mounds in the valley 
of Spoon river, says: "On the north side of Spoon river, seventy- 
tive vards ilistant, eighty rods west of the east line, and twenty rods 
S(mth of the north line' of section 12, township 11 north, fange -i-^ 
east of the fonrth i)rincipal meridian, is a round mound about thirty 
feet in diameter, called by those in the neighborhood a "hogback."' 
On the highest of this hogback, at the surface, is some evidence of tire. 
The evidences of a former fire increase very rapidly. At a de]ith of 
twelve to sixteen inches I found five skeletons, nearly all the bones of 
which were calcined by tire, and many of them entirely consumed. 
One of the skulls lay t<) the north, one to the northwest, one to the 
southwest, one to the south, and one to the northeast. AVith the bones 
were fragments of sandstone burned red. At or near each skull, and 
nearly on a line between the ))oint of the shoulder and ear, was a 
water-worn ]iebble, except in one instance, and that was an angular 
]>iece of Hint. The i)ebbles had not been acted upon by the fire, so 
that they evidently must have been placed there after the intense heat 
of the fire had' subsided. From the appearance of the earth 
one would be strongly inclined to believe that the fire in this instancti^ 
had been one of unusual intensity. From the position of the skulls to 
each other, the feet of one body would reach to his neighbor's head, 
if laid at full length. One of the skulls was rather thinner than those 
we usually find in other mounds. Some of the teeth evidently l)e- 
longed to a person of great age; others of the teeth were very small. 
\n\t I cannot say that they belonged to an infant. The skulls were in 
fragments, the lai-gest piece ol)tained being aliout two inches scpiare. 
On another hogback, east of the one described, commencing on sec- 
tion 12, township 11, range i east, extending across the northwest cor- 
ner of section 7, township 11. range 5, and also some distance on sec- 
tion '>. township 11. are thirteen common round mounds, varying in 
height from eighteen inches to five feet. As far as examined these 
are l>urial mounds, iind in one I fountl nineteen skeletons. This one 
was foity-five feet in diameter and five feet in height. The bones 
were in a fair state of preservatiim. I opened four or five of thi< 
grou)}, and in each were fouiul pieces of trap rock from one and one- 
half to two inches scpuu-e ; jjieces of burned sand rock, small water- 
worn pel)bles. and in tlie largest mound a very small fragment of red 
])ottei"y." 

A stick of cedar was exhumed in March. 1S02. and brought to 



50 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Toulon by E. S. Kinciule. It was found win'le digging a well in 
the eastern pai't of the county, twentycigiit feet below the surface. 
While i)laeing a sewer across Main St., Toulon, in June, 1SS4, one 
of the two trees, cut near the site of the court house, and placed there 
by Oliver Whitaker over forty years ago to bridge the slough, was 
unearthed. The ]iiece taken out is about three feet in length. This 
was smoothed off and is held as a I'elic of the early yeai's of the 
county. 

Sforiii . FUhkI (iiul Driiiitjht. — The liig snow of 1830 will be vividlv re- 
mendiered by all the old settlers. The snow Ijegan falling on tiie night of 
the 29th of ]Jecend)er, and continued to fnll for three days and nights, 
until it reached an average depth of about four feet, but drifting in places 
as high as from eighteen totwenty feet. Gi-eiit suffering wase.xpei'ienced 
inconseciuence. The settlers relied for their daily food upon Indian corn 
which they were enaliled to raise, togethei' with wild game which was 
abundant at that time. Plenty of the former was raised to su])ply the 
wants of all until the next season's crop; but when the snow fell very 
little had been gathered. Game could not be had. The great depth 
of snow was a barrier to all travel, and it may be well imagined the 
sufferings of the jieople were very great indeed. This was tiie la^ivi- 
est snow that ever fell in Illinois within the niennnw of the oldest 
settler of this part of the State. According to the traditions of the 
Indians, as related to the pioneers, a snow fell from llfty to seventy- 
five years befoi'e the .settlement by the white people, which swe])t 
away the numerous herds of buffalo and elk that roamed over the vast 
])rairies at that time. This tradition was veriffed by the large num- 
ber of bones of these animals found in different localities on the prai- 
ries when first visited by the whites. The deep snow is one of the 
landmarks of the ])ioneer. 

The cold wiiitei' of 1842-3, comniencetl on Nov. 7, 1842, and con- 
tinued until May, 1843. This season of ice may be said to end the 
days of profitable hunting in Illinois. 

The storm of June, 1877, swe))t across AYest Jersey, Elmiia, and 
parts of Goshen, Ijlowing off house roofs and rooting uj) trees. The 
county is not in the storm trail. 

The greatest flood ever known in the county was that of February 
It), 1883. As a general rule Itridges were swept away, and in the 
wreck of the bridge on the Toulon and Wyoming road three men nearly 
lost their lives. In the s]iring of 1831 there was a great flood conse- 
quent on the break of the " Big Snow," and in the fall of 1835 another 
flood. 

The druiight of 1S8() has m; parallel in the history of the county. 
It was broken (Ui August 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th. ' On the night of 
the 15th a iviin and tliunder storm swept over the county, but at nine 
o'clock the moon peered down from a l)right blue sky, while a rainbow 
of ])eculiarly brilliant colors illumined the west. The average rainfall 
during the fifteen years, including 1875, for the months of April, May. 
June and July, was 15.(19 inches, the minimum 8.59 (in 1884) and the 
maximum 22.1(5 inches (1883). For the corres])f)niling j)eriod of 18S() 
the average was 4.82, or less than one-thinl of the average of the fif- 



TOl'OtiKAl'IIV AND NATURAL HISTORY. 51 

teen years. The rainfall of .Fuly was only 1.5 inches, while the aver- 
ag'e for the same month duriiijn' the fifteen years was :^.S-t iiu'lies. 

Z(>i'ilo(iy. — Of the species of native aninnils that once roam('(l the flow- 
ery prairies and wild forests of theconnty, but few of the smaller remain, 
and none of the larger. Of the latter we cannot even find a specimen 
))reserved in taxidermy. The buffalo which grazed upon the verilant 
])rairies has been driven westward. With or before it went the beaver, 
elk, badger, jianthei', black wolf and black bear. Some animals wliich 
were quite numerous have become very rai'e, such as the gray fox, the 
catamount, otter, lyn.x, coon, and the \'irginia deer. 

There still remain many of the different s])ecies, uu)stly inhabiting 
the country adjacent to the Illinois and S})oon rivers and a few of the 
other larger streams. These are, however, fast disappearing, and be- 
fore long will be known imiy in history, as are the deer, the beavei', 
antl the bison. Anning those still to be found here, as trani])s, ai'e the 
gray wolf, the opossum, racc(jon, mink, muskrat, the common weasel, 
the small brown weasel, skuidv, woodchuck, or Maryland marmot, 
prairie mole, common shrew mole, meadow and deer mouse, ami the 
gray rabi)it. Of scpiii'rels there are the gray timber scjuiri'el, the fox, 
chipmunk, the large gray prairie s(juirrel, the striped and the spottetl 
prairie stjuiii-el, and the beautiful flying squirrel. The dark-brown and 
the reddish l»at are common. Other small animals have been found 
here which^have strayed fi'om other localities. An American eagle, 
weighing eleven pounds and measuring seven feet from tip to tip of 
wings, was killed by Ilobert Church, in October, 1S('>7, near Indian 
creek l)ridge, on the Toulon and Lafayette road. The bii-ds common 
to Illinois find a home in this county, and between residents and visit- 
ors, show themselves in multitudes. On Decenaber 18, ISS-f, a large 
wolf was killed by Jason 0/,iah. on the Nowlan farm, west of T(ndon. 
On May 23, 1885, E. II. IJatcs, of Osceola, jiresented County fMei'k 
V.alker with fourteen young wolf scalps, and received ^24 liounty. 
In Sjioon river and tributary streams the fisherman is sometimes 
rewarded for skill and patience ; but like the wild animals the fish 
have almost disappeai'ed. 



CHAPTER II. 




INDIANS OF ILLINOIS. 



[IE origin of the Aiiierioan Indian is a subject of dee]) inter- 
est to tlie etlinolog'ist. even as it is one of instruction and 
entertainment to tlie general reader. Tlie era of their 
establishment as a distinct and insulated j)eople must be cred- 
ited to a period immediately subsequent to the division of 
the Asiatic people and the origin of languages. No doubt 
whatever can exist when tlie American Indians are regarded 
as of Asiatic origin. They are descended directly from the 
survivors of that ]ieo])le who, on lieing di'iven from their 
t.iir possessions, retired to the wilderness in sorrow, reared 
their children under the satldening influences of their 
unquenchable griefs, and, dying, bequeathed them only 
the lialnts of the wild, cloud-roofed homes of their exile. 
From that time forward the Amei'ica Indian, as we know 
him, has existed. 

That there were a widely different ])eople here is not disputed ; 
for there are existing numerous evidences of a civilization akin to that 
of the lumbering districts of the C'anadas, Michigan and Wisconsin. 
The question of jirehistoric settlements on the Pacific coast and the 
statement of the partial occupation of the Mississippi valley by Cau- 
casians in the dim past, are ])iiints well sustained. M. L. Page du 
Pratz, a French savant, inet, in his ti'avels among the Natchez, the cel- 
ebratetl aiul aged Indian anticjuarian, Moucacht Ape, who, in 17-t5 
crossed the Mississippi and reached the Pacific by the Colum])ia river. 
Moucacht related, among othei' ex[)eriences that, after visiting many 
nations, he shortly came to the last, aj)eople one day's journey from the 
(ireat Watei- and al)out a league distant from the Beautiful river, who 
were hiding themselves in the w()ods from white-l)earded men who came 
every year in a bark for a yellow, stinking wood, and to steal the 
young women for slaves. Ey this peo})le the traveler was at once 
received as a chief by his own family, " because they thought with rea- 
son that one who had seen white men and many nations should have 
more mind than one who had never been from home and had seen 
nonebut red men." These bearded disturbers of tlieir])eace, the natives 
further informed him, went always ch^thed, no matter how warm the 
weather : their weapons also made a great noise and sent forth fire, 
and they came from where the sun sets. Seeing that it was the yel- 
low wood which seemed to bring them there, following the counsel of 
the old men, the people were fast destroying that odorous attrac- 
tion, so that they hoped in time they should be no more molested. 

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INDIANS OK ILLINOIS. 53 

Exceedingly curious to see these white-bearded men who were neither 
English. French, nor Spanish, Moucacht Ape entered heartily into a 
plan to attack those who should next come. It was now about the 
time of their annual arrival. All the families in the vicinity of their 
landing-place had retired from the coast lest their young women should 
be ca]itured. Our hero had smelt gunpowder and was not afraid. 
Leaving their camp, near the lieautiful river, the warriors journeyed 
live (lays to a jwint on the coast where were two great rocks, l)etween 
which emptied into the sea a siiallow stream on whose banks grew the 
yellow wood. It was Ijetween the two rocks that the foreigners ran 
their vessel when they came ashore. Seventeen days the warriors now 
waited the arrival of their prey. All had been arranged in council for 
the attack. Presently they espied the vessel in the distance, and hid- 
ing themselves, they watched an opportunity four days more. At 
length two boats, containing tliirty men, put off from the ship and 
entered the little stream Ijetween the rocks. When the strangers were 
well scattered gathering wood and taking in water, the natives fell 
upon them and killed eleven, the rest escaping. Having slaughtei'ed 
the strangers like a savage, Moucacht Ape examined their dress and 
physique like a scientist. The bodies were thick, short and very 
white; the head was heavy, the hair short, and instead of hats they 
were clotli wound round the liead. The dress was neither of wool nor 
bark, but of a soft stuff like the old cotton shirts of Europeans. That 
which covered the leg and foot was of one piece. Only two of the 
dead had firearms, with powder and balls. Joining some northern 
natives, who had come to assist at the slaying of the strangers, Mou- 
cacht Ape continued his journey along the coast until he reached their 
village, when the old men <jf the place dissuaded him from proceeding- 
farther, saying that the country l>eyond was cold, barren, and tenant- 
less. Therefore he returned to his own people by the route he went, 
having been absent on the western tour live years. 

Such is one of the many stories related by old Indians of a ]mst age 
and handed down to the present race of savages. 

The Illinois Indians were of the Algonquin family, and were divided 
into five tribes — the Peorias, Ivaskaskias. Moingwenas, Kahokias, and 
Tamaroas. They had gained possession of their lands by subduing 
and driving away the Quajiays. a Dakota tribe, and in KUU they nearly 
exterminated the Winnebagos, after which time they held undisputed 
possession of the domains until l(i56, when the Iroquois Indians began 
a long-continued war with them, which was soon followed by a hot 
contest with the Sioux tribe. The Illinois at this time formed' one of 
the strongest Indian confetleracies, and were expert bowmen, but not 
canoemen. They would move to the broad plains beyond the Missis- 
sippi each year foi- a summer-hunt, and in the winter would spend four 
or five months on a southern chase — returning to rest at Kaskaskia, 
their beautiful city of arbor-like cabins, covered with tlouble water- 
proof mats. Each cabin, as a rule, would contain four fires, around 
each of which the families Avould gather. The j)opulation of their 
city in its best days was about s,00(i people. Although they were con- 
stantly at war. and were greatly addicted to vice, thej'^ hstened to the 
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54 HIi<TOKY OK STAKK ('Ol'NTY. 

earnest teachings of Marquette and other French miss'onaries, were 
linally converted, and were nuich improved in their conversion. The 
name of their chief was Chicago. He visited France in 1700, and was 
highly esteemed and entertained by the P'rench Government officials. 
A little over two hundred years ago, in the summer of KiSO, the Iro- 
uois Indians made an attack ixyion the Kaskaskia and Peoria triljes of 
le Illinois confederation. They drove Lieut. Tonti, who was under 
the command of La Salle, from Crave Coeur Fort, near the outlet of the 
Peoria lake. The chief object of the Iroquois was to destroy the 
Illinois Indians and lay claim to their lands, as they had done to those 
belonging to many other tribes, always fighting their way and leaving 
their battle-fields — which extended from the Atlantic coast to the 
Wabash river, and from the Ohio river to and even north of the Greiit 
Lakes — strewn with their victims. It was with a great slaughter that 
they concjuered the hitherto strong and important ])eoiile, laid waste 
their great city of Kaskaskia, and drove them from their wigwams to 
wander in broken bands over their broad donuun. Many of the Illinois 
were murdered and their homes l)urned to ashes, while as many as '.•oo 
were taken prisoners. The young corn in the held was cut down and 
burned ; the pits which contained the pi'oducts of the ])revious year 
were opened and their contents scattered with wanton waste ; the 
graves had been robbed of their dead and the botlies dragged forth to 
be devoured l)y buzzards. In the center of all this devastation and 
ruin, the spoilers, says La Salle, had Ituilt for themselves a lodge, and 
covered it with liuman bones and the scalps of the Ilbnois. A few of 
the lodge-poles that had escaped the fire and remained standing, were 
adorned with human skulls, thus presenting a most frightful scene, 
with all these ghastly relics, where only a few days previous had stcxxl 
the proud city of the Illinois, the largest ever built l)v noi'thei'n 
natives, its extent being over a mile .square. It was a lovely yilace in 
the bosom of the beautiful valley, and was well chosen for a home. 
Just on the opposite side of the river stood the sandstone blutf, tall and 
stateh% its summit overlooking the broad valley of numy woodclad 
islanifs up and down the river, and the swift current of the water 
rushing along at its base as it had done for thousands of years gone 
by. Well had the Illinois looked on tiiis majestic rock as a fit place of 
refuge in case of danger. But little did they tiiink that it would 
I'emain after them as a monument of their last battle, and that it shijuld 
be the scene of the final extermination of their ])roud and powerful 
people. From this great battle the Illinois never fully recovered. 
They were constantly at war with the Iroquois and Sioux, and later 
with the Pottawatomies. The allies of Pontiac, the Ottawa cliief, 
after the assassination of that chieftain by the hands of the lUincjis, 
nearly exterminated the latter — a part of them taking refuge im tiie 
sandstone bluff. When first visited by the whites, tiie Pottawatomie 
confederation numbered nearly 12,000 souls, and weiv divided into live 
tribes; in 1S50 only eighty-four of them remained. 

In the winter of 16S0-81, being the next winter after the destruc- 
tif)n of the city of Kaskaskia, La Salle formetl a plan of a colony on 
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INDIAKS OK ILLINOIS. 65 

various tribes us a protective coalition against the dreaded Iroquois. 
This colony was left in charge of Lieut. Tonti. 

La Salle made a triji down the Mississip})i river, and, when he reached 
its mouth, on the Gtli day of April, 1682, he took formal possession of 
all laud drained by the great river in tlie name of his sovereign, Lonis 
XIV. of France, and called tlie new acquisition Louisiana. After his 
return up the river he and liis lieutenant, Tonti, began, in J)eceml)er, 
lt3S2. the woric of clearing off the top of the sandstone l)luff to build 
a fort, which was afterward called Fort St. Louis. The weather was 
l)itter cold, and the wind l)lew terrifically ; but they worked steadily 
on, and soon had comjileted a number of storelionses and dwellings, all 
of which wei'e ineloseil in a stockade. On the bottoms around the 
rock were dcjuiiciled 20.iHiO Iroquois souls, 4,0n() of whom were warriors. 
In March, 1684, the Iroquois attacked tliis rocky citadel; but, after a 
six days' fight, withdrew, taking witli them a few prisoners, who after- 
ward made their escape. Tonti commanded F\)rt St. Lonis, upon the 
rock, until 1702, when, it is said, he was forcibly displaced from tlie 
command on account of some alleged irregularity ; after which he 
waudered tiii'ougii the Southern wii<ls until 1748, when, shattered in 
liealtii, he I'eturuetl to the scene of his former glory — dying in the fort 
tlie following spring, and being buried on tlie west side of the rock. 
It has been stated that, after his death, the Frenchmen in control of 
the fort treated the Indian maidens so scurvily that their fathers and 
brothers destroyed the fort and drove away the Frenchmen. Charle- 
voix says that in 1721 he saw palisades upon the rock, which he sup- 
posed were built by the Illinois; but no autheutic account is given of 
the rock being used as a fort other than from 1682 to 1710, ju'evious to 
the last battle of the Illinois, at which time it was merely used as a 
place of refuge, and not of fortification. 

Patrick Kennedy, who made a voyage U}) the Illinois river in 1773, 
speaks of the French as residing on an island at Joliet, and of their 
making salt from the salt ponds on the south l)ank of the Illinois river 
oi)])osite Buffalo IJock, which is about three miles above the sandstone 
bhiff. A few of the principal actors in the Black Hawk war of 1832 
were considered by the whites to be of F'rench and Indian ancestry; 
and there are families living yet in the Illinois valley that trace their 
lineage as far back as to the days of Tonti. 

The earliest accounts I ffnd of the Pottawatomie Indians south of 
Lake Michigan is in 1674, when ^lanpiette met them on his return with 
La Salle from the ilississip])i, on a part of Avliich journey he was 
attended by a band of Illinois ami also a liand of Pottawatomie Indians. 
So far as I can learn, they were the ttrst of the tribe who ever saw the 
country soutli of Lake Michigan, as their former home was about 
(Ti-een Bay. In the following year, 1675, Manjuette, after spending 
the winter at Chicago, established at Kaskaskia on Easter Sunday, his 
mission, which was called by its zealous founder, "Tlie Immaculate 
Conce])tion." This mission was continued here until 16;N), when it 
was moved to Southern Kaskaskia, on the Kaskaskia river, which 
em])ties into the Mississi]ipi river in St. Clair county. 

From 1675 it is probable that the Pottawatomies emigrated very 



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56 HISTORY OK STAKK COUNTY. 

fast from their okl home on Green ]]ay into the more liospitahle 
regions south of Lake Michigan. As they were found in tlieir southern 
homes in different hands and under different names and leadei"s, theprcjh- 
abilities are that they left in parties. The numlier of the Pottawato- 
mies is hard to determine ; l)ut as near as I can discover tiiere must liave 
been 1,S()U of them at the time of tlie assembly of tlie Algoncjuin Confed- 
eration at Niagara in 1783, when there were 450 Pottawatomie 
w^arriors present. The fraternal relations existing bet\veen the Potta- 
watomies and Ottawas were of the most harmonious character ; 
they lived almost as one people, and were joint owners in tiieir hunting 
grounds. Tlieir relations were scarcely less intimate and frientlly with 
the different bands of the Sioux tribe. Nor were the C'hippewas more 
sti'angers to tlie Pottawatomies and Ottawas than the latter were to 
each other; they chiimed an interest in the lands occujiied to a certain 
extent by all jointly, so that all three tribes joined in the joint treaty 
for the first sale of their lands ever made to the United States, which 
was made in (Uiicago in 1821, when the tribes named, except the Sioux, 
ceded to the ITnited States .i,(iO(),(K)0 acres in Michigan. Northern 
Illinois was particularly the possession of the Pottawatomies; ])ut, as 
before statecl, it is impossible to fix tlie time when they first settled 
here. They undoubtedly came by degrees, and by degrees established 
themselves, encroaching at first upon the Illinois tribe, advancing more 
and more, sometimes by good-natured tolerance and sometimes by 
actual violence. But they did not come into exclusive possession here 
until the final extermination of the Illinois tribes, which must have 
been some time between 1766 and 1770, when all but eleven were 
destroyed in the siege of " Starved Hock." The only authentic account 
of this great tragedy that is obtainable is from Meachelle, an old 
P(jttawatomie chief, through Judge J. D. Caton. who' was an intimate 
acquaintance of the chief. Meachelle associated his earliest recollec- 
tions with their occupancy of the countr\^ He reniemi)ere(l well the 
battle of "Starved Rock," and the final extinction of the Illiii(_)is tribe 
of Indians. He was pi'esent at the siege and final catastrophe : and 
although but a boy at the time, and used to the war and Idoodshed 
that were continuall}' going on between the tribes, the terrible event 
made such a strong imjiression iijion his young mind that it ever 
remained fresh and vivid. 

The cause of the dreadful destruction oi the Illinois tribe is 
attributed to the death of Pontiac, the great Ottawa chief, which 
occurred in 1766. He was the idol of his peojile, and was l)eloved and 
obeyed scarcely less by the Pottawatomies. They believed the Illinois 
Indians were at least accessory to his murder and so held them respon 
sible ; consequently the Ottawas and Pottawatomies in connection 
with the Chippewas, united all of their forces in an attack upon those 
whose deadly enemies they had now become. 

The Illinois Indians had never fully recovered from the great 
catastro])lie they had suffered nearly a century before at the hands of 
tlie terrible Irotpiois. Their s|)irit and their courage seeiiuMl broken, 
and they submitted to encroachments from the north by \\u'\v more 
enterprising ueighboi-s — with an ill-will, no doubt, but without ]m> 



INDIANS OF ILLINOIS. 57 

teeting their rights l)y force of arms, as they wouhl have done in for- 
mer times — and sought to revenge tiiemselves u\Mm tliose whom they 
regarded as their actnal enemies, in an nnderhanded and treaclierous 
way. In the war tinis waged by the allies against the Illinois the latter 
suffered disaster after disaster, till the sole remnant of that once proud 
nation, whose name had been mentioned with respect from Lake Supe- 
rior to the mouth of the Ohio, and from the ]\Iississii)pi to tlie Wabash 
river, now found sutticient space u|)()n the hidf acre of ground which 
crowns the summit of •• Starved Rock." 

As the sides are jierjtendicular, except on the southeast, where one 
may ascend with ditticulty by means of a sort of natural stairway, and 
where some of the steps are only a few inches wide and as much as 
three feet in height, not more tlian two persons can ascend abreast, 
and ten men could easily repel ten thousand with the means of warfare 
then at their cummand. Of late, as was ]irol>ably the case when Lieut. 
Tonti commaiuled Fort St. Louis upon the rock, a broad stairway has 
been erected over tiie worst jdaces, so that it may be easily ascended 
by tourists. 

The length of time that the Illinois were confined upon the rock it 
is hard to determine ; l)ut it is easy to imagine that they had not pre- 
pai-ed provisions enough for a very extended encampment, and that 
their enemies depended u])on their lack of tiie same, which we can read- 
ily apj)reciate must occur soon to a savage people who rarely antici- 
pate the future Ijy storing up supplies. On the north or river side the 
upper rock (jverhangs the water somewhat, and tradition tells us how 
tlie confedei'ates ]>]aced themselves in canoes under the coi'uice-like 
rocks, and cut the thongs of the besieged when they lowered their ves- 
sels to obtain water from the river, and so reduced them Ijy thirst as 
well as by starvation. At last the time caine when the unfortunate 
remnant of the once honored Illinois Xation could hold out no longer, 
and they awaited but a favoral)le opportunity to attempt their escape. 
This was at last att'orded by a dark and stormy night, when, led by 
their few remaining warriors, all stole in profound silence down the 
steep and narrow declivity, to be met ijy a solid wall of their enemies. 
The horrible scene that then ensued is easier to imagine than to 
describe. Xo quarter was asked and none was given. For a time the 
howling of the tempest was drowned by the yells of the combatants 
and the shrieks of their dying victims. It is difficult to judge of the 
number of the Illinois that were quartered upon the rock. During 
this awful battle the braves fell one by one, fighting like very fiends ; 
and fearfully did they avenge themselves upon their enemies. The 
few women and chiklren, whom famine had left but enfeebled skel- 
etons, fell easy victims to the war clul)s of the terrible savages, who 
deemed it almost as much a glory to slaughter the emaciated women 
and hel]>less children as to strike down the men who were able to 
make resistance with arms in their hands. They were bent upon the 
utter extermination of their hated enemies, and most .successfully did 
they bend their savage energies to the Ijloody task. 

Soon the victims were stretched ujion the sloping ground south and 
west of the rock ; there tiieir bodies lay stark upon the sand which had 



58 HISTORY OF S'l'AEK COUNTY. 

l)een throAvn up l\y the wild jirairie-wiiids. The wails of the feeble 
and the shouts of the strong- had ceased to fret the air, and the night- 
wind's mournful sighs through the neighboring pines sounded like a 
recpiiem, the flash of the lightning in the dark and clouded sky lit up 
the a-wful scene like tall funeral tapei's. Here was enacted the fitting 
Hnale to the work of death which had been commenced by the de- 
struction of tlie city of Kaskaskia — scarcely a mile away on the opjio- 
site side of the river — neai-ly a century befoi'e by the still more sav- 
age and terrible Iroquois. Yet all were not destroyed, for, in the dark- 
ness and confusion of the fight, eleven of the most athletic warriors 
broke through the besieging lines. From their high perch on the iso- 
lated rock they had marked well the little nook below into which 
their enemies had moored at least a part of their canoes, and to these 
they rushed with headlong speed, unnoticed by their foes. They threw 
themselves into the boats, and rowed hurriedly down the rajiids 
Ijelow. They had been trained to the use of the paddle and tiie canoe, 
and knew every intricacy of the channel, so that they could safely 
navigate it even in the dark and boisterous night. They knew their 
deadly enemies would soon be in their wake, and there was no safe 
refuge for them short of iSt. Louis. They had undoubtedly been with- 
out food for many days, and had no provisions with them to sustain 
their waning strength ; and yet it was certain death to stop by the 
way. Their only hope was in pressing forward by night and by day, 
without a moment's pause — scarcely looking back, yet ever fearing 
that their pursuers would nuike their a])])earance from around the 
|)oint they had last left behind them. If they could re.ich St. Louis, 
there they would l)e safe ; if overtaken they would ])erish, as had the 
rest of their tribe. It was truly a I'ace for life, and, as life is sweeter 
than revenge, we may safely presume that the pursued were impelled 
to greater exertions than the pursuers. 

Until the morning light i-evealed that their canoes were gone the 
confederates believed that their sanguinary work had l)een so thor- 
oughl}' done that not a living soul of the Illinois people renuiined. 
But as soon as tlie escape was discovered a hot ])ursuit was commenced. 
But those who ran for life won the race. Tiiey reached St. Louis 
l)efore their enemies came in sight, and told their apjialling tale to the 
commandant of the fort, from whom they j'eceived jirotection and a 
generous supply of food, which their famished condition so much re- 
quired. This had barely been done when their enemies a])])earcd and 
fiercely denumded their victims, that no di-op of human blood might 
longer circulate in the veins of their hated enemies. This was re- 
fused, and they retired with threats of future vengeance upon the fort — 
whicli. however, they never had the means of executing. 

After their enemies had gone, the Illinois, who never afterwards 
claimed that name, thanked their white friends for their kind enter- 
tainment, aiul, full of sorrow that words cannot ex]iress, they slowly 
paddled their way across the river to seek a new home and new friends 
among the tribes who then occu])ied the southern part of Illinois, and 
who listened to their sad story with sympathy and kindness. This is 
the last that we really know of the last of the Illinois. We do not 



INDIANS OK ILLINOIS. 59 

knoAv that a drop of their blood now animates a human l:)eing; hut 
their name is perpetuated in this great state, of whose record in the 
])ast all are so proud, and as to whose future the hopes of all are so 
sanguine. 

Proclamations affecting tlie Indian tribes here were issued as early 
as lTti4, land sales registered as earlv as 1773, and the regulation 
hulian treaties m 1795. 

On December 80. 17t>4, General Thomas Gage issued his proclama- 
tion respecting lands in Illinois. It provided liberty for the Catholic 
religion, for the removal of the P>ench inhabitants should they not 
desire to become sul^jects of the British, etc., etc., and other stipula- 
tions entirely foreign to tiie spirit of the British. 

In 1773 the Indian deeds to tlie Illinois comjiany were made. 
The tracts deeded to the Illinois com])any included lands along the 
Illinois river to Chicago, or Garlick creek, and tiience fifty leagues 
north to the battle-ground of tlie Pewaria and Renard Indians in 1727. 

By the treaty of Greenville, 1795, 64rO acres where Chicago now 
stands. 1,280 acres at the mouth of the Illinois, 640 acres at the old 
Piorias \illage. near tlie south end of Illinois lake, were reserved to the 
savages concerned in that treaty. 

On August 13, 1S()3. the ITnited States negotiated a treaty with the 
Kaskaskia Indians, at \'incennes. with the remnant of several Illinois 
tribes then grouped under the name of Kaskaskias. By this treaty all 
their lands were ceded except 350 acres near the town (which was 
secured to them by Congress in 1791). and also 1,2S0 acres, to be 
selected l>y tiiem. The annuity promised was $1,000, or $500 more 
than allowed in the Greenville treaty of 1795; $100 per annum toward 
the sup])()rt of a priest who would also act as school teacher; $300 
toward the erection of a church, and $580 to pay off their debts. 
This cession comprised all lands from the mouth of the Ohio to twelve 
miles below the mouth of the AVaI)ash, to the ridge between the head 
waters of the Wabash and Kaskaskia and along this ridge until it 
reaches the watei's Howing into the Illinois, to the mouth of that river, 
and thence down the Mississippi to the Ohio. 

The treaty of St. Louis between the United States and the Sacs 
and Foxes made November 3, 1804, m-ovided for the cession of all the 
countrv bounded by the Mississippi, Wisconsin, Fox and Illinois rivers, 
on condition of the first party paying in goods $2,234.50. and an 
annuity of $600 to the Sacs and $400 to the Foxes. It was also stipu- 
lated that their wars Avith the Great and Little Osages should forever 
cease, and that amity should forever exist between the first and second 
parties. The chiefs signing were Layauvois, Pashepahoe or The Giger, 
Quashquame or Jumping Fish, Outchequaha or Sun Fish, Hahshe- 
quaxhiqua or the Bear. The witnesses were Pierre Choteau, Aug. 
Choteau. Charles Gratiot, John Griffin, Wra. Prince, secretary to 
General Harrison, who signed for the ITnited States. 

The ti'eaty of Portage des Sioux, of September 14, 1815, was signed 
by Black Hawk, May 13, 1S16, at St. Louis. It was simply a 
renewal of the treaty of 1804, and the chief declared he was wheedled 
into signing it. 



60 HISTORY OF STARK OOfNTY. 

At the Council of Chicago, held Aug'ust 17, 1S21, (Teneral Louis 
Cass defined tlie Pottawatomie country as extending along both sides 
of the Illinois river and all its tributaries and along the western shore 
of Lake Michigan to Green Ijay, with other possessions south of Lake 
Erie. This treaty was concluded after much delay and five millions 
acres of land l)ecame the pi-opei'ty of the United States. The hist 
treaty with tlie Pottawatoniies prior to their removal was made at 
Chicago, September 26, 1838. At tiiis treaty the Indians were actu- 
ally made drunk, and signed away their possessions in this condition. 
In 183.5 they received their last annuity in Illinois, and shortly after 
were removed to Northwestern Missouri. 

In 1831 a missionary, Rev. Jesse Hale, was sent into tlie military 
tract to labor among the Indians. Louis Bailey Avas his interj)reter. 
Hale delivered his sermon all right ; so did Bailey inter})ret it correctly. 
Shaubena then said : " To what white ]ireacher say, I say, maybe so ! 
Are all white men good * I say, maybe so. Do white men cheat 
Indian i I say, maybe so. Governor Cole gave me, Shaubena, hunt- 
ing grounds and told me to hunt. Your big White-sides (Gen. White- 
side) come along and tell Shaubena jjvck-a-c/we (clear out)." Having 
said this he tore and tramped upon Governor Cole's agreement with 
him. Hale ado]ited conciliatory measures, and stated : "Whiteside is 
a bad white man." Shaubena replied : " If white man steal Indian's 
land, hang him ! " This last sentence settled Hale's life among the 
tribes. Ilunning toward Hennepin, he arrived there safe, continued his 
return trip east, and Shaubena never heard of inm again. 

In early years it was the custom of the Indians to sjiend a part of 
the year along the streams in this ]mrt of Tutnam county. Indeed 
they were known to visit Harris W. Miner's cabin in herds, stay 
several days, complete a series of trades, and purchase meal. He 
remembers seeing the chief rolled in his blanket, slee])ing or loafing 
for days, while the young men of the band were engaged m foraging 
or hunting. 

In 1830 the band moved from Walnut to Indian creek, and for a 
short time made what is now Stark county their nniin hunting ground. 

The Ottawa chief, Pontiac, and the remnant of his trilje, who, after 
the Franco-British war, selected the country in the vicinity of Wil- 
mington for his principal village, and there located in 1764-5. In r7<i!t, 
he was killed by a, chief of the Illinois, Kineboo, during the council 
of Joliet Mound, iield tiiat year. In tills Indian village, the first full- 
blood Indian friend of tlie whites, Shahbonee, was boi'u alj(jut 177<>. 
Although an Ottawa, he married adaughter of the Pottawatomie chief, 
Spotka, at the mouth of Fox 7-iver. At that village he was declared 
chief of the Pottawatomies, and shortly after removed the tribe 
to the head of Big Indian creek, in Delvalb county. In 1807 he 
visited Tecumseh. which visit was returned in 1810. In 1811 he was 
present at the council of A'incennes, ])resided over by (Toneral Harri- 
son. In 1812, the couriers of Tecumseh ai-rived in Illinois, offering 
largesses to the tribes who would aid the British against the United 
States. Shabbonee resisted the offer until the fall of 1812, when he 
and twenty-two of his warriors left to aid Tecumseh. He was present 



INDFAXS (>['■ ILLINOIS. 63 

iit the l)attle of the Thames, in Canada, as was also IJilly Caldwell or 
SaiKjdnasli. During' the AVinneliago and Hlaek Hawk war, herendeivd 
incalculable good to the settlers, and died regretted in Grundy county, 
July 17, 1859. His wife, Pokanoka. was drowned in Mazen creek, 
{■irundy county, November 30, lS6-t. It is relateil that in 1S32 he 
visited this ])art of the military tract, warning the peojile to leave. 
Acting on this information, John Essex, David Cooper, Thomas Essex, 
8i'.. and Thomas. Jr., with their families set out for the fort near Pekin, 
but all returned to their ])ioneer homes with tlie excejrtion of Thomas 
Essex, Jr., who settled near Peoria. 

It is related that one of the primary causes of the Black Hawk war 
was from an incident that hap])ened in Liverjiool townshijx Fulton 
countv. Joseiih Farris, Asa Smith, and Bird Ellis, while out huntiu"', 
es[)ied a young Indian, caught him, cut switches and whi])ped liini 
with them, lie attempted to escape and while doing so one of the 
])arty struck him on the head with a gun, and they left him near the 
Indian camp. He recovered so as to get to his friends, but died just 
as they arrived at Peoria, where they had carried him on a litter. 

The immediate cause of the Indian outl)reak in lS3(i was the occu- 
pation of Black Hawk's village, on the Kock river. In' the whites, 
during the absence of the chief and his Ijraves on a hunting expedition, 
on the west side of the Mississi])pi. When they returned, they found 
their wigwams occupieil by white families, and their own women and 
chiklren were shelterless on the banks of the river. The Indians were 
indignant, and determined to rej)ossess their village at all hazards, and 
early in the sjtring of 1831 recrossed the ^[ississi])])i and menacingh' 
took ])ossession of their own coi-nfields and cabins. It may i)e well to 
i-emark here that it was ex])ressly stipulated in the treaty of 18o4. to 
which they attributed all their troubles, that the Indians should not be 
(jbliged to leave their lands until they were sold by the Unitetl States, 
and it tioes not appear that they occupied any lands other than those 
owned by the government. If this was true, the Indians had good 
cause for indignation and complaint. But the whites, driven out in 
turn by the returning Indians, became so clamorous against what they 
termed the encroachments of the natives, that (xovernor Revnolds, of 
Illinois, ordered General Gaines to Hock Island with a military force 
to drive the Indians again from their homes to the west side of the 
]\Iississi))])i. Black Hawk says he did not intend to be provoked into 
war by anything less than the blood of some of his own ])eople; in 
other words, that there would be no war unless it should be commenced 
by the pale faces. But it was said, and probably thouyht by the mili- 
tary commanders along the frontiei', that the Indians intended to unite 
in a general war against the whites, from Rock river to the Mexican 
borders. I>ut it does not appear that the hardy frontiersmen them- 
selves had any fears, for their ex])erience had been that, when well 
treated, their Indian neighbors were not dangerous. Black Hawk and 
liis Ijand had done no more than to attempt to re])ossess the old homes 
of which they had been depi'ived in their absence. No blood had been 
shed. Bkick Hawk and his chiefs sent a flag of truce, and a new treaty 
was made, by which Black Hawk and his band agreed to remain for- 



64 HISTORV OF ST.VKK COUNTY. 

ever on the Iowa side and never recross the river without the ]ier- 
mission of the President or tlie (iovernor of Illinois. Whether the 
Indians clearly understood the terms of this treaty is uncertain. As 
was usual, the Indian traders had dictated terms on their behalf, and 
they had received a large amount of provisions, etc., from the go\'ern- 
ment, but it may well be doubted whether the Indians com])reliended 
that they could never revisit tlie graves of tlieir fathers without violat- 
ing their treaty. They undoubtedly tliought tliat tliey had agreed never 
to recross the Mississip]>i witli hostile intent. However this may be. on 
the 6th day of April, 1832, Black Ilawk and his entire band, with their 
women and children, again recrossed the Mississippi in plain view of 
the garrison of Fort Armstrong, and went up Kock river. Altliough 
tliis act was construed into an act of hostility by the military author- 
ities, who declared that Black Hawk intended to recover his village, or 
the site where it stood, by force ; but it does not appear that he made 
any such attempt, nor did his appearance create any special alarm 
among the settlers. They knew that the Indians never went on the 
war path encumbered witli the old men, their women and their chil- 
dren. The wiir commenced, however, and among the enemies of tlie 
Hawk, tliere were none more pronounced than the early settlers of 
Spoon river precinct, as shown in tlie military history. 



CHAPTER III. 



-"sS^l 



EXPLORATION AXI) Orcll^ATION. 




I 



HEX tlie illustrious Manjuette was on his return voyage up 
the Illinois river, it is related that he met many of the orig- 
inal Indian occupiers of the valley, just returned from their 
trans-Mississip])i exile, to which the Iroquois had driven 
them. When La Salle came here over two hundi'ed years 
ago, he found the Peorias in full possession of the 
country, with their principal town at the outlet of the lake. 
There a great trading ))ost was founded by the French, and 
continued do-\TO to the war of 1812. At this time Governor 
Edwards ordered the destruction of the seventy dwellings 
constituting the town and the lianishment of the inhahitants. 
owing to their known symjiathy with the British. In 1S14 
P^ort ('lark was constructed, then deserted, and four years 
S later Abner Eads and Josiah Fulton settled there as the first 
^ white American pioneers. This was the actual beginning of 
' settlement on the military tract in April, 1819, by the advance 
guard of the " Shoal Creek Colony." 

Harvey L. Ross, in his youthful days, was fond of hunting and 
trading with the Indians. When but seven years of age he had killed 
wild turkeys, geese. and small game of almost every kintl. and at twelve 
thought nothing of killing a deer. He savs he also remembers catching 
twelve wolves in less than a month in steel traps placed near a dead 
norse. He relates some incidents of the first trading expedition in 
which he was engaged, which occurred in 1828. He started from 
Lewistown in company with Edward Plude, a Frenchman and Indian 
interjireter, and "IjiH" Eveland, son of John f^veland. Eveland was 
a large, powerful man, well accjuainted with the country and familiar 
with the Indian character. They loaded a two-horse wagon at Lewis- 
town with goods and traveled through what is now known as Knox, 
Stark and Peoria counties, where they found a large number of Indians 
and traded their goods to advantage. They returned home with their 
wagon loaded with furs and deer skins. They were gone three weeks 
and had traveled aliout one hundred and fifty miles, meeting only with 
two white settlers after leaving the neighl)orhood of Canton. 

Among the men who came about this time was Isaac B. Essex, who 
was appointed Indian teacher by Jesse Walker, the first Methodist 
preacher in the State. Although the school was for the benefit of the 
Indians, white chddren. what few there were, were permitted to attend. 
The names of the white scholars, as far as remembered by Captain 
Ilaacke, were Lawson Holland. N. Smith. Sally Eads, J. Sharp, J. and 

65 



(l(i irrsTOKv 1)1' stai;k nirxTV. 

Uohert l>atii;nn, i). Avery. Andrew Avery, Jolm and James Dixon. 
William. M. C, and Warren Jjotiardus. p]ssex taught several terms 
and then moved to a claim a little below liock Island. His claim was 
made on the top of a, blutl overlooking the Mississippi river, where he 
attemi)ted to build a city, which he called Quebec. But the attempt 
tailed, and Quel)ec was lost. In later years he returned to Peoria, and 
in the fall of 1S2S visitetl this county, staked his claim on the northeast 
([uarter of section 1.5, Essex townsiiip, juvpared the logs and siding for 
his future house, and, returning to "Shoal creek," remained tliere until 
April, 1829, when he set out to settle finally in the wilderness. With 
him were his wife and children, and accompanying him from Prince's 
drove were Daniel Prince, Frank Thomas, Stephen French, Simon 
lieed, and Eevs. Silliman and Allen, I>aptist preachers. They formed 
the " liuilding IJee,'" who raised the first caljin in Stark county within 
twenty-lour hours after arriving on the spot, where the first settler had 
])repared the lumber a few uiontlis before. Following the Essex family 
came John B. Dodge, a son-in-law of Benjamin Smith, and a relative 
of Elder Silliman. lie built his cabin on section 14, near the Essex 
cabin, and took all the parts credited to him in other cha])ters, until 
killed at Hock Island by a des[)erado from Kentucky. 

In March, l>s;)u, Squu-e Benjamin Smith, William P. Sewell, and 
(Ireenleaf Smith arrived and erected the thii'd building in the county, 
near that of Dodge, who left his cabin to John E. (Jwings in 1S31. 
William D. Grant built a shanty on what was known as "The James 
Ilolgate Farm," m 1831, and in this year also came Thomas and Eliza- 
lieth Essex, ])arents of the pioneer settler, with their children. Thomas, 
David, William, and Josejili Essex, and Mrs. ('ooi>er witli her husljand 
David. Harris W. Miner, mentioned at the beginning of the marriage 
record, Peter Miner, and Sylvanus Moore, named in the military, or- 
ganic, legal and ]iolitical chaiiters, and the quiet David Gregory, were 
all here. 

In 1832 Major McClenahan came to S])oon river early in the spring, 
with nine of his children. He t(jok possession of Peter Miner's cabin 
near Wyoming, and resided thei-e for a few months until the first im- 
provements were conq)leted in (-ioshen townshi}), known as the "Mc- 
Clenahan Settlement." The male adults of the family then were 
Ehjah, Elijah, Jr., James and Robert. Within this and the succeeding 
two years came James Holgate, Miss Marsh, Thomas Winn, Hugh 
White, Lewis Sturms, Minott Silliman, John Love, James Morrow, 
John P. Hayes, Jesse Heatii, John McClure, Jason Hopkins, Hugh 
Montgomei'v, F]li;is Love, Thom. Leeks, A. Baker, Pardon 15. Dodge, 
and Henry and Samuel Seeley, some of whom ln'ought large families. 
Henry McClenahan came late in 1834, and the next yeai', Thomas 
Bradford and Geo. Parker. 

In December, 1835, a party arrived at Osceola (xrove under the lead- 
ership of Major Robert ^loore. This party couiprised the leader, Avith 
James Buswell, Isaac S]>encer. Thomas Watts, Giles C. Dana, Peter 
Pratt, and Dr. Pratt, but all did not settle ]iermanentlv there. In June, 
1836, came William Hall, Mrs. William Hall, Robert and Mary Hall, 
Archibald Vandyke and wife, Charles Vandyke, Myrtle G. Brace, Brady 



Kxri.(n;ATii)N and di^citi'ation. 67 

Fi)\\'ler, E. S. Brodhead, John Davis family, Ileiulerson family, Thomas 
family, William Mahany. "William Godley, the Dorrance family. Will- 
iam and Henry Dunbar, David and (leorge Simmennan, Motfetts, 
Ilodgesons, Dunns. Wyckoffs, AVebsters, Emervs. Chatfields. Trickles. 
Eckleys. Likes or Lakes, Barnetts, and Jacob Smith, Henry Iiutler. Jar- 
ville Chaffee, AV. E. Buckingham (called by General Thomas the " Buke 
of Ducking-ham "' i, Simeon Ellis, Dexter AVall, Ira and Cyril AVard, S. G. 
AVorley. AVilliam Ogle, Adam Day, Henry Sweet. Asher AV. Smith, 
Lewis and Chris. Sammis, Ephraim Barrett. AVilliam Bowen, Adam 
Perry, Eli])halet EUzworth or Ellsworth. Samuel Love, Peter Sharer. L. 
Townsend, Henry Breese. Samuel Butler. Henry Sweet, Hugh Frail. 
Joseph Xewton, Israel Seeley. Daniel I)ol)bins, antl Henry and Matthias 
Sturms. All may be said to l)e here pi'ior to the close of the year \s'/S. 
with others younger and less ])rominent. whose names a]ipe;ii' in other 
chapters. From the i>eginning of 1.S87 to the s])ring of Is3i» many 
others joined the .settlers here, completing the pioneer circle, and ready 
to accept the responsibility of the local government granted to them in 
the latter year. The following copy of the original assessment roll 
ahnost covers the wIkjIc list of the pioneers of Stark county : 

The assessment of 1830. for the first district of the new county, 
was made by Isaac Spencei'. In the following list the names of own- 
ers and values oi ])ersonal properties are given, the figures denoting- 
dollars : Avery, Zebulon. 344; Avery, Josejih, (lOb; Bayard. Ejihi-aim. 
IfU; Buswell, James. 30-1-; Brace, Mvrtle, 343; Currier, Asa, 22!»; Currier. 
David. 73; Carter. Timothy, 3sO; Lhikes. Martin. 2-28; Davis. John, 3(U; 
Fei-ris. Svlvanus. .55; P\)wler. P>radv. 144; (Truthage. Thomas, (id; 
(4reentield. Charles. 123; Gray. Sarah. lOO; Hall. Robert. 4<;'.l ; Hall. 
Thomas. 15(i ; Hail. Langley. 43; Hall. AVilliam. 206; Harvey. Aaron. 
311 ; Hamilton. .lohn, 15 ; Lyle. John and Tliomas, T3(i ; Lyle. AVilliam. 
152 ; Leeson. John. 4(i(i ; Aloore. James AL, 216 ; Moore, AVilliam, 310 ; 
Moore, Robert, 220 ; Orsman, Morris, 30 ; Orsman, Bennett, 40 ; Oliver. 
Thomas, 273 ; Parks, AVilliam. 366 ; Pratt, Peter, 106 ; Bicker. Ben ja- 
min. 342; Sweet. Henry. 118; Sturm. Henry S.. 340; Sturm, Samuel, 
07; Sturm, Alatthew. Jr.. 07 ; Sturm. Nicholas, 205 ; Seeley. Israel. 5'.>; 
Seeley. Henry. 327; Smith, Asher, lOti ; Sturm, AIatthias,"257 ; St(me. 
Libertv. 112; Spencer, Isaac, 347; Sharer. Roliert. 12."'>; TurniiuU, 
Robert. 155; Turnbull, John, 203; A^'an Dvke, Arch. 113 ; AVhitakei-. 
Oliver, 333 ; AVinslow, Calvin, 312; AVoodard, Daniel, 151 ; AVoodard, 
Smith. 125 ; AA^inters. John, 265; White. Hugh. 60; AVhite. Henry. S4: 
Whitcher iV- A'ance, 135; AVoodard, Alfred, 117 : the t<Jtal valuation 
being S3,u'.i4. 

The list <jf pei'sonal |)roi)erty in disti-ict .\o. 2. in the county of 
•Stark, with the names of the owners and value of the personal property, 
assessed by John AV. Agard, for the year 1830, is as follows, the figures 
denote value in dollars : John AA^. Agard, 3()5 ; Moses Boardinan, 710; 
Thomas Bradford. II. "S; Henry Bi-eeze, 107; Heni-y Butler, *<Sii: 
(leorge Cargill. 375; Samuel Camp. 40; Lewis I)aven])ort. 1(>(» ; 
Lemuel S. Dorrance. (iln; AVilliam W. Di'ummond. S8 ; Elii)lialet 
Ellsworth. ;>50 ; Chauncy Fiellen. 3o6 ; Jesse AV. Heath. 125; James 
Holgate, 775; Aloses Jordan. Inn : Sanuiel Love. 224 ; P^lijah McClcua- 



68 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

han, 4-44; Nehemiah Merritt, 310; Sylvanus Moore, 359; Benjamin 
Newton, 120; Benjamin Newton, Ji'., 45; Joseph Newton, 257 ; George 
Parker, 25; Virgil Pike, 149; Ciiristoplier Samas, 4,110; Samuel 
Seely, 345; Peter Sliafer, 104; AVhitney Smith, 653; Benjamin Smith, 3(i6; 
Sewell Smith. 148; Greenleaf Smith, 475; John Spencer, 236; Samuel 
Thomas, 1,159 ; Leman Thurston, 123; Thomas Timmons, 170; Ilora-'-e 
Vail, 261 ; Dextei' llaU, 274; John A. Williams, 75; Thomas Winn, 
357 ; the total valuation being !gl5,916. The real estate in district No. 
2 was also assessed by John "W. Agard at $14,880. The names of the 
greater nunaber of actual settlers are given in the list of original 
entries. • 

The assessment of Massilon precinct or district No. 3 was made in 
is3i» by J. II. liarnett. In the following list the names of ownei's and 
values (jf personal property ai-e giveii : Arnold, Philamler, 184 ; 
Brown, John, 278; Bnrfield, Benjamin, 243 ; Burfield, Carson, 106; 
Burfield, John, 75 ; Bafnett, Ephraim, 755 ; Barnett, James 11., I(i4; 
Clark, Tliomas S., 280; Coldwell, Washington, 225 ; (\jhlwell, Thonuis, 
271; Coldwell, Presley, 135; Coldwell, Henry, 141 ; Cooley, Abraliam, 
442; Cox, Nathan, 308; Drummond, Benjamin, 419; Drumnioud, 
Zorih. 152; Davis, Daniel, l9(l; Dunn, Augustus A., 230; Ecklev, George, 
352; Emery. Fred W.. 2.5(1 ; Finch, Lewis, 216; Finley, John, 299; 
Greenlee, Allen, 143 ; Greenfield, Bethnel, 75; D. and" C. Gingrich, 
326 ; Ilanna, Robert, 250 ; Janez, Michel, 218 ; Moler, John, who moved 
to Iowa, 27; Matthews, Newton, 284; Ogle, Howard, 32s ; Powell. 
Colvin, 235; Porter, William, 258; Porter, Edward. 141; Mounts, 
Pero, 264; McClure, John, 808; Pratts, John, 395; Sheets, Peter, 970; 
Smith. William, 435 ; Smith, Jacob, 293 ; Shaw, Sumner, 188 ; Stui-ges, 
Davitl, merchant, 325 ; Simmerman, Jacob, 75 ; Treekell, Jefferson, 
()77 ; Treekell, Stephen, merchant, 736 ; Treekell, EdAvard, 399 ; Tree- 
kell, Washington, 399 ; Thompson, Thomas, 90 ; Wvckoif, Nehemiah, 
301 ; AVebster, William W., 23(> ; Wriggan, William W., lOd ; and John 
Whitzell, 135. 

The list of pi'o])erty in district No. 4, in the county of Stark, with 
the names of the owners and the value of the property, assessed by 
Silas Ilichai'ds for the year 1839. is as follows : Albright, George, 8(» ; 
Bennett. Jeremiah, 210 ; Brink, James, 47 ; Cue, William, 360 ; Cundiff, 
John, 330; Coburn, William, 27(i ; Dunl)ar. William, 693; Dunbar, 
Henry. 419; DriscoU, Lutlier, 615; Eiaeiy. Conrad, 538; Emery, 
Jacob, 571 ; Emery, Joseph ; 339 ; Emery, Jesse, 128; Eltgroth, Elijah, 
40 ; Grant. Joshua, 145; Grant, Nelson', 155; Hodgson, Daniel, 425; 
Hodgson, Jonathan, 726; Hester, John, 440; Hays, Harry, 845; Ives, 
Henry, 220; Jackson, Barnabas M.. 2,092; Jackson, George, 115; 
Lundy, John. 254; Lake, William, 144; Lake, Reuben, 179; Miner, 
Peter F., 4s5 ; Miner, Harris W.. 460 ; Miner, J. iV. C. IL, 1,336 ; 
Miner, Jesse, 35; Manning, Abiali, 50; McClenaghan, Henrv, 455; 
Mas(m, AVilliam, 397 ; McWiibams, John, 23s ; Parrish. Samuel, 270; 
Parrish, Joel, 135; Palmer. Jose|)li, 32(i ; Richanis, Silas, 4(>1 ; Rich- 
ards, Milton, 392; Reed, Ira ('., 50; Russell, John, 64; Simmerman, 
David, 535 ; Simmerman, George, 205 ; Sellen, Edward, 255 ; Stoddard, 
Israel, 315; Stoddard, Marcus A., 125; White, John, 562; Wheeler, 



KXPI.OKATIOJV AND DCCUPATION. ()9 

William. I(i8 ; Pulhamous, Isaac, 24: Wilson, James J., 117. Tlie 
total was $17,824. The list of lands in the fourth district, in the 
county of Stark, with the names of the owners and the value of the 
lands assessed hv Silas Richards, for the year 1839, comjtrised the 
names of Daniel Frost. Thomas (t. AVilliams and Isaac Foster. 

At the close of the war between the United States and England in 
1812, our government laid off a tract of land in Illinois for the sol- 
diers who participated in that war. The land thus a])pi'(i|)riated was 
emhraeed in the region between the Mississi]){)i and the Illiu(_)is rivers, 
and extended as far northward as the north line of Bureau and llenrv 
counties. To it the name •• ^lilitary Tract " was given, and by that 
luime this section is still known. Within this Ijoundarv is embraced 
one of the most fertile regions of the globe. Scarcely had Congress 
made the proper provisions to enable the soldiers to secure tlieir land 
ere a few of the most daring and I'esohite started to jxissess it. There 
were only a few. however, who at tii'st regarded theii' " quarter sec- 
tion '" of sufficient value to induce them to endui'e the hai'dships of 
the ]iioneer in its settlement ami improvement. Many of them scjld 
their patent to a fine •' jmairie quarter" for one hundretl dollars, 
others for less, while some traded theirs for a horse, a cow, or a watcii, 
regarding themselves as just so much ahead. This was a source of no 
little trouble to the actual settlei's. as shown further on in tl\is volume, 
for they could not always tell which tpiarter of land i)elonged to a 
soldier, or which was "Congress land" and could be preempted. 
Even when a settler found a suitable location known to be"])atent 
land," with a desire to pui-chase, he ex])erienced great difficultv in 
finding the owner, and often did not find him until he had ])ut iuin- 
dreds of dollars' worth of improvements on it, when the patentee was 
sure to turn up. It was seldom that a "patentee" could be found at 
the time of settlement, and many of the early settlers presumed that 
the owner never would Ije known ; but in many instances, after a, 
patent quarter section was made valuable by impi'ovement, the original 
patent would be In-ought on by some one, who would oust the occu- 
pant and tiike jiossession, sometimes paying him something for his 
improvements and sometimes not. Many holders of ])atents had no 
pity. This condition of affairs presented a tenqitation to merciless 
"land sharks," who would come into this section and work up cases, 
ostensil)ly for the original |)atentees, but really for their own pockets. 
The most notorious of these was one Toliver Craig, who actually nuule 
it a business to forge patents and deeds. This he carried on exten- 
sively from 1847 to 1854, e.specially in Knox and Fulton counties. lie 
had forty bogus deeds ])ut on record in one day at Knoxville. He 
was arrested in New York State in 18.54. by (). M. Boggess, of Mon- 
mouth, and taken to the jail at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attenq)ted 
suicide liy arsenic; but at the end of a year he was released on bail. 
The settlers around Osceola (ti-ovc, with men from other townships, 
organized an anti-claim jumpers" society, which checked, effectually, the 
operations of the claim junq)ers. and enabled them to hold their lands 
until purchased from the government. 



CHAPTER IV. 




MAKRIAOE KKOORD 1831-1866. 



Sariuage 



was not always tlie voluntary procee(lin<^- we 
iiDW tind it. It was compulsory among the Greeks. The 
Spartans could not tolerate celibacy, and by"the laws of 
LycurgLis criminal proceedings could lie taken against those 
who married toolateor unsuitaljly, as well as against those 
who did not marry at all. It went hard with the latter. 
Should any man remain single beyond a certain age lie was 
pul)licly scorned, and was made to do penance by walking 
naked in the winter througli the mai'ket place, singing a sati- 
rical song on himself. In the French settlement of C'anada women 
were sent over after the men, and the single men, that they might be 
forced to marry, were subjected to heavy taxation and to restrictions 
on their trade and their movements generally. Those who married 
were dealt with, on the other hand, in a generous spirit. Not only 
were tiiev ])rovided with a good wife and comfortable home, but they 
were awarded according to the number of theii" offspring. The father 
of ten children was ])ensioned for life at the rate of 3(io livres a year, 
li' he had twelve children the allowance was increased to lou livres, 
and it went up to 1,200 livi'es when fifteen children blessed the union. 
The conditions were reversed in the English colonies, for there the 
settlers eagerly welcomed the otlier se.x, and did not hesitate to pay 
ti'aders heavily in tobacco weight for every marriageable woman they 
brought over. As far back, however, as 1695 the local aaithoi'ities of 
Eastham in Massachusetts voted that every unmarried man in the 
township should kill six blackbirds or three crows yearly while he re- 
mained single, producing the scalps in ])roof, and as a penalty for not 
ol)eving the oi'der he was forbidclen to marry until he had made up all 
arrears. The recpiirement in this case was ahnost nominal ; but it was 
not so in Maryland, where half a centui-y later the Colonial Asseml)ly 
imjMJsed a tax of live shillings yearly upon all bachelors above thirty- 
five years of age (and on widowers without children) who were pos- 
ses.sed of i'::5()(). Thei'e was a similar graduated tax on bachelors in Eng- 
land in the reign of "William III. Any commoner who was a bach- 
elor at twenty-five had to ])ay a shilling fine, yearly, and the amount 
was increased in accoi'dance with I'aidv or title, any dui'al offender 
being taxed t(i the extent of £12 l(ts. yearly. The taxes grew heavier 
before they were i-emoved, and the time came when" l)aclieloi'S were 
called upon to i)ay an extra tax on their servants. Thus we see the 
old states as well as young ones have found out that their prosperity 
depends upon its married citizens. The best subjects, as Lord IJacon 

70 



MARRIAGE RECORD 1881-186(5. 71 

jioints out, are those in this relationship, the reason he t^'ives for this 
e<jnclusion Ijeing that single are " light to runaway," while " he that 
hath a wife and children hath given hostages to fortune." 

The marriage record of Spoon River precinct of Putnam county, 
from 1S31 to 1S39, is as follows : 

1832. 
Daniel Warren and Lucy Skeel, by Samuel D. Langhlin, J. P. 

1833. 
IJichard Hunt and Kuth Harram, by Samuel D. Laughlin, J P. 

1834. 
Emanuel Hitchcock and Rebecca Merrill, by Benj. Smith, J. P. 

1836. 

Dexter Wall and Sarah Starks. l)y Benj. Smith, J. P. 
Nero W. Mounts and Xancy Martindale, by Benj. Smith, J. P. 
Geo. F. Thomas and Elizabeth Romble. by W. M. Stewart, J. P. 
Martin Batterton and America Taylor, by Benj. Smith, J. P. 

1837. 

Henry .James and Margaret Wilkin.son, by Luther Driscoll, M. G. 
.lerry R. Larkins and Sarah Ann Davis, by J. B. Chenoweth. 
Nelson Dugan and Mary A. Stroude, by W. M. Stewart, J. P. 
Wm. M. Young and Nancy H. Glenn, by J. B. Chenoweth, M. G. 
.lohn P. Judson and Maria AVattles, by J, B. Chenoweth, M.G. 
Isaac Baker and Eliza Ash, by J. B. Chenoweth, M. G. 
Joseph Cox and Catherine Edwards, l>y J. W. Agard, .J. P. 
fjangley Hall and Sarah Ligo, by M. G. Brace, J. P. 

1838. 

April 10. W. W. Drummond and .Teniima McClenahau, by Jonathan 
Miner, M. G. 
Samuel Love and Catherine Taylor, by J. W. Agard, J. P. 
Jacob Zenor and Elvira Skeels, by B. Harris, M, G, 
.Joseph K. Lane and Emily ('hatt'ee, by J. W. Agard. J. P. 
W. A. Drummond and Ruth C'ox, by J. W. Agard. J. P. 
Samuel Sterne and IClizabeth Plienix, by M. G. Brace, J, P. 
'i'homas Timmons and Mary .Jane Davis, by J. W. Agard, J. P. 

1839. 

Robert W. Clanahan and Lucy A. Richards, by .Jonathan Miner. 
David Currier and Rebecca Jane Parks, by W. G. Vail, M. G. 
(ieo. Simmerman and Phoebe Richmond, by Jonathan Miner. 
Dan. Woodward and Mary A. Haditat, by M. G. Brace, J. P. 

During tills time a license was issued to Miiujtt Silliman, hut as the 
ceremony was not j)ei'formed in I'utnam cininty the document and 
certiticate were i-ecoi'ded at St. Louis in 1833. 

Tiic marriage of Harris W. Mimn" and Miss Nancy (Tross, in the 
winter of 1S31-'J, w;is tlie lirst between white American settlei's within 
tlie hounds of Stark county. Scjuire Hiram M. C!urry, of Peoria 
5 



Feb. 


16, 


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1. 


Nov. 


16. 


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May 

Oct. 


•28. 
19. 
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April 


5. 


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15, 


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17. 
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31. 


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<55 tllSTOHY (IF STAK'K COUNTY. 

county, was the celebrant. In 1832 Nero W. Mounts married the 
AVidow Martinchile. Squire Benjamin Smith otticiatin^'. 

"In February, 1834-," says Mrs. Sliallenbui'ger, " thei-e was a wed- 
ding at the house of James Ilolgate, of which we can still learn some- 
thing. This was between a gentleman by the name of McClure and a 
sister of Mrs. Holgate, Miss Marsh. The gnests were Mr. and Mrs. 
Sylvanus Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Gi-eenleaf Smith. Mr. and Mrs. John 
Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Seeley and .lesse Heath. AVhether 
S(|nire Smith or some wandering preacher pei'foi-med the ceremonv, 
Mr. Ilolgate did not inform us, l)ut said he had, in 1834, but a cabin 
sixteen feet square, and well tilled with the usual comforts of pioneer life. 
They took the door from its hinges to add to the taljle, and as the 
weather was mild for the season, the men stood outside while tlie 
feixst was spread. Tlien 'bee gums' were Ijrought in and jtuncheons 
laid on them for seats, and they had an excellent dinner, no .scai-city of 
anything Init room. The rejiast over, the men had again to retire to 
the ' sky pai'lor ' until the table could be cleared and the door restored 
to its place, when they all managed to get inside and had a gay time. 
But the toilets must be left to the imagination of the reader." 

The first marriage license in this county was issued Ijy the first 
clerk, over forty years ago. We give tlie form of the license and cer- 
tificate in full : 

State op Illinois, Stark Counts, ss. — 

I, Oliver Wbitaker, Clerk of the County Commissioucrs Court of llie Counly of 
Stark, do liereliy authorize any reijular ministt-r of the Gospel. .ludue or Justice of the 
Peace, to unite in marriage William Cliarles and Esther Stoddard ; and the minister, 
.Judge or .Justice of the I\'ace who may unile tlie above named parties sbaJl make a certiti- 
eate of the same and return it to me within thirty days, as the law directs. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set m3' baud and private seal (there lieing no 
official se.al provided) at Osceola, this 16th day of April, A. D. 1839. 

Oliver Whitakek, 
Clerk. 
Statk of Illinois, Stark Coi-ntv. 

I hereliy certify tb;it, on the IStli day of April. A. D. lS3il, I joined in the holy state 
of matrimony, Jlr. William Charles anil Miss Esther Stoddard, according to the usual 
custom and law of the State of Illinois. Given under mv band and seal this ISth day of 
April, A. D. 1839. ' I^rTiiEU Dkisk.i.l,' 

Minixter of the Gospel. 

Tlie record of marriage certificates entei'ed in tiiis ct)nnty from 
this time to the close of I8t)(! is as follows : 

1839. 

April 18. Wm. Cliarles and Esther Stoddarib by Luther Driscoll, M. (). 

•■' 18. fjewis Perry and C'larrissa JI. Elliot, hv Jonathan Miner, ^I. G. 
May 10. Egbert Ellsworth and Sarali Parrish, I'ly J. W. Agard. J. P. 

" 30. Robert C'olwell und .Nhiria MeClenalian. bv Jonathan Miner. 
M. G. 
July 8. Abel Stevens and Posaiina Davi.s. by W. F. \m\, .M. tb 
Aug. 15. Jacob Simmerinan and ^Maliiubi Slicets, bs^ Jonatlian Hodgson. 

J. P. 
Oct. IG. Luther Driscoll and Lydia Parrish. by Liitiier Driscoll. M. (i. 

" 20. Joseph Slocitm and EHza McKellogg. by Silas Picbanls. J. P. 
Xov. 21. Win. F. Thomas and Mary Butler, by John W. Agard, .J. P. 



MAKKIAGE RECORD 1831-1S66. 78 

Ira Wani, Jr., and Elizabetli Butler, by John W. Agard, J. P. 
Andrew Dray and Parnielia Winter, by John W. Agard, J. P. 
John Kiekey and Clarrissa Sweet, by John W. Agard, J. P. 

1840. 

Josiah Drummonds and Lueretia Colwell, by Joseph Perry, J. P. 
IJobert Hall and Harriett Marsh, by Samuel Cam]i, J. P. 
Oaks Turner and Rebecca G. Butler, by Wilson Pitner, M. G. 
James K. ileClennahan and Anna Pollock, bv W. F. Vail, M. G. 
Wm. H. Butler and ilary Fuller, by Wilson Pitner, M. G. 
John Kiggen and Anna Bothwell, by Washington Trickle, J. P. 
Wm. Porter and Eleanor Hamilton, by W. F. Vail. M. G. 
Ezekial Dukes and :\[argaret Wright, 'by W. F. Vail, M. G. 
James Pollock and .Mary Parrish, by W^ F. ^"ail. M. G. 
Alex. B. Hamilton and Mary C. Pratz, by John Fiidey, J. P. 
Wui. E. Elston and Eliza Sweet, by Samuel C'amp, J. P. 
Everett Elston and ilary Howard, by Samuel C!amp, J. P. 
Stephen Ordawayand Pho'be Stiles, l)y Jonathan Hodgson, J. P. 
Ira V. Reed and ilaria Charles, by Luther Driscoll, M. G. 
William Tener and Christiana Coleman, by John Miller. P. J. P. 
Samuel Maycock and Augusta Currier, by Samuel Camj:), J. P. 
Henry S. Cooper and Elizabeth Manter, by Silas Richards, J. P. 
Theodore F. Hurd and Catherine il. Driscoll, by Luther Dris- 
coll. M. G. 
John W. Henderson and Mary Perry, by Jonathan Miner. M. G. 
Sylvester Glass and Oliver Electa Lane, by John Miller, P. J. P. 
Ira T. Dibble and Lucretia Elmira Lane, by John Miller, P. J. P. 
W. F. White and Juliana .Murphy, by Edward Trickle, J. P. 
•' 23. C'harles 0. Blish and Elizabeth Boner", by Luther Driscoll, M. G. 

1841. 
Jan. 3. Joseph Newton and Jane White, by James B. Chenoweth, M. G. 

7. C. D. Fuller and Lydia Avery, by Samuel Camp. J. P. 
Mar. 4. Samuel G. Butler and S. L. Ward, by Jonathan Miner. M. G. 
'• 13. Joseph C. Avery and Martha Marsh, by Wm. Parks, J. P. 
" 18. Thomas G. Pattison and Sarah Stinbrook, by Jonathan Hodg- 
son, J. P. 
" 18. Marcus A. Stoddard and Lucinda A. Geer. by Jomithan Miner, 
.M. G 
John Burfield and Emily Colwell. by Edward Trickle. J. P. 
Urial T. Simmerman and Juliet Richards, by Jonathan Hodg- 
son, J. P. 
James Albro and Amy Lake, by Luther Driscoll, M. G. 
Carson Burfield and Eliza McClenahan, by Joseph Perry, J. P. 
Zarah Sweet and Sarah Stevens, by Samuel Camjj, J. P. 
(iabriel Bowen and Nancy Charter, by Aug. Richards, J. P. 
J. A. Parlcerand Ann Eliza Manning, by Jonathan Miner, M. G. 
John ('. Albro and .Alary A. Ohatfiekl, by Luthei Driscoll, M. G. 
Patrick Xeval and .lane Pounds, by Jonathan Hodgson. J. P. 
Noah Fogg and Kliza Smitli, no record. 

Daniel Smith and Henrietta Eagon. by Washington Trickle. J. P. 
John Bishop and Clarinda Williams, by Edwanl Trickle. J. P. 
Minot Silliman and Henrietta Bathen, Ijy Jonathan Hodgson. 
Joseph Blanchai-d and .\nn White, by Wm. Parks, J. P. 



Nov. 


21, 


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28. 


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9. 


Jan. 


2. 


(( 


9. 


a 


29. 


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1 2. 
14. 


a 


23. 


May 
April 


5. 

130. 

29. 


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14. 


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5. 


Aug. 


24. 


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.5. 

21. 


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24. 


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4. 


a 


11. 


a 


25. 


Nov, 


26. 


(( 


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Dec. 


8. 



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8. 
18. 


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22. 


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June 


9. 
24. 


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24. 


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.1. 


•• 


lo. 




27. 


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Sept. 

(»rt. 


26. 
17. 


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24. 



74 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Thomas Graves and Naucy A. Cox, by Edward 'rrickle. J. P. 
Eugenus Frum and Elizabetli IJarnett. by Jonathan Miner. 
G. A. Hough and Elizabetli t!lark. by Samuel (i. Wright. M. (i. 
John Pryor and Mary Ilalsted. by Jonatlum Hodgson. J. P. 
Joseph X. Benedict and Martlia Bui'tield. by Jonatlian Hodg 

son, J. P. 
Iniri Merchant and Martha Brooks, by Jonathan Miner, M. G. 
Miles A. Fuller and Ami Avery, by Win. Parks. J. P. 

184:2. 

Charles Bolt and Catherine Slifer, by W. F. ^'ail,' M. G. 
Seth B. Bristol and Rebecca Pollock', by 8. G. Wriglit, M. G. 
B. S. Helyard and Sabriua Logan, by John Miller. P. J. P. 
L. 0. Riddle and Eliza Smith, by John ilillgr. P. J. P. 
W. G. Knaggs and Laura Ann A. Ijittle, by Samuel G. Wright. 
James H. Beebe and Lucy A. Stoddard, by Samuel G. Wright. 
Solomon Geer and Nancy Piienix, by Peter S. Shaver, J. P. 
Daniel P. Reed and Leaiina Carter, by Edward Trickle, J. P. 
Reuben Colwell and Elizabeth Springer, by Edward Trickle. 
James B. Witter and Margery Eckley.lDy Edward Trickle, J. P. 
Henry Sweet and Melinda Stevens, by Samuel C'amp, J. P. 
Isaac Pulhamons and Lutitia Dunbar, by Jonathan iliiier, M. <i. 
Simon Sturm and S. S. Miller, bv Wm. Moore, J. P. 
W. W. Winshjw and Lucy M. Fuller, by Wm. Parks, J. P, 
John Stewart and Aurrilla Parrish, by Jonathan Hodgson, J. P. 
Alex H. Swiger and Naiicv I. Jolmson, bv Wilson Pitner, M. G. 
Wm. Clark and Emeline Walter, by Joliii M. Milk^-, M. G. 
James Davis and Sarah Jane Dunbar, by Jonatluin Hodgson. 
James P. Denby and Lucinda Bostwick, by Augustus Richards. 
James McNaught and Elizabeth Durana, by Jonathan Hodgson. 
Robert Rule and Cliarlotte Oliver, by W. F. Vail, M. G. 
Smith Hays and Jane Dray, by Samuel Camp, J. P. 

1843. 
Henry Sellon and Phu^be Stoddard, by Jonathan Miner, ^l. G. 
Wm. Ackley and Angeline Scofield, by Samuel G. Wright, M. G. 
Samuel Ridgeway and Icy B. Miller, by Peter S. Shaver, J. P. 
Lewis Bavley and Mary Lake, by Levi Chase, M. G. 
Egbert Ellsworth and Olin E. Glass, by John Sanders, M, G. 
John Swab and Mary Jane Emery, by Washington Trickle. J. P. 
Oliver Moore and Hester Ann Thurston, by Peter S. Shaver. 
David Essex and Xancy E. Wilkison. by Jonathan Anthony, 

Pastor M. E. church. 
Bevel Beardsley and Martlia Nixon, by Luther Driscoll, M. G. 
Edmund Winslow and Eliza P. Currier, by Alfred H. .Murray- 
Charles Lake and Eliza Ann Davis, by Edward Trickle, J. P. 
John Cundiff and Ruth Stites, by Jonathan iliiier. M, G. 
John Aueur and Lucinda Snyder, by Jonathan Hodgson. 
Smith Woodward and Sarah Jordan, by Lewis Austin, J. P. 
Lucius E. Miner and M. Louisa Culbertson, iiy Jonathan Miner. 
'J'homas Hinges and Ann Carney, by John \V. Agard, J. P. 

1844. 
Jan. 29. Lyman Hanehett and Lucinda Jane Simmernian, by George W. 
Jackson, J. P. 



Oct. 


28. 


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28. 


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3. 


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24. 


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it 


31. 


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3. 


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10. 


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10. 


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24. 


•' 


24. 


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3. 


a 


31. 


a 


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i i 


21. 


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28. 


June 


8. 


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30. 


July 14. 


ii 


31. 


Oct, 


10. 


iC 


36. 


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8. 


Dec. 


25. 


<c 


22. 


Jan. 


2. 


Feb. 


9. 


ii 


19. 


Mar. 


20. 


April 
July 

ii 


1 5. 

6. 

20. 


Aug. 


17. 


Sept. 
Oct. 


4. 

12. 


ii 


18. 


ii 


22. 


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30. 


Dec. 


3. 


ii 


12. 


it 


28. 



MARKIAGE RKCoKH 1S31-1866. 75 

,lon:itliaii Pi'.ittz and ¥A\za Jane ilurpliy, by Samuel G. Wright. 
David Emery and Mary Albright, by John Berfield, J. P. 
(Jeorge D. .Sturm and JIarian Jordan, by Lewis Austin, J. l\ 
Caleb A. Mounts and Naomi Xewton. by James B. C'henoweth. 
James H. Dunn and Patty Ann Sturm, by Lewis Austin, J. P. 
Tbeo. Pulhamous and Eliza L. Hodgson, by A. E. Phelps, M. G. 
Ansel Fuller and Lydian Sweet, by James Buswell, J. P. 
Levi Leek and Emily iL Pomery, by Jonathan Miner, M. G. 
John ilurphy and ^lartha Hester, by Jonathan Hodgson, P. J, P. 
Amza Newman and Sylva Jackson, by Lewis Austin, J. P. 
Jeremiah P. Ward and Alniira Day, by Jonathan Miner, M. G. 
James Jackson and Elizabeth Sturm, by Lewis Austin, J. P. 
Mckery Nation and Eosanna Pro, by Lewis Austin, J. P. 
Isaac C". Reed and Luna A. Pomeroy, by Daniel Bagley, M. G. 
Robert iL Moore and Maria White, by James Buswell, J. P. 
Alexander W. Albro aud Hester Ann Wilcox, by Hervey J. 

Rhodes, J. P. 
David H. Longand Eliza J. Simmerman, by Edward Trickle, J. P. 
James Greenough and Ellen Barrett, by Jonathan Anthony. 
George Sheets and Charlotte Simmerman, by Edward Trickle. 

1845, 

J. H. JIartindale and Rachel Ricketts, by John Berfield, J. P. 
James Bishop and Charlotte J. Arnold, by John Berfield, J. P. 
David (iwyre and Sarah C'olwell, by Edward Trickle, J. P. 
Samuel Badham and ilarv Richards, bv Robert McClenahan. 
Oliver B. ^Linley and Eliza Prattz. by Samuel G. Wriglit, M. G. 
John Louis and Ellen Howard, by James Holgate, J. P. 
Hall S. Gregory and Flora Newton, by James B. Chenoweth. 
John A. Maxfield and Jane Winter, bv Jonathan Anthonv. 
Stephen W. Eastman and Susana M. Gill, by Elisha Gill, M. G. 
Thomas B. Donnelly and iLirgaret Wilhelm, by John Berfield. 
Therrygood Riggen and Mariah Hubbell, by John Miller, J. P. 
Hosea Bulkley and Mary Nicholson, by Daniel Bagley, M. G. 
Oliver S. Avery and Eliza Jane Atherton, by John Miller, J. P. 
Bushrod Tapp and Mary Jane Essex, by Jonathan Anthony. 
George A . Worley and Mary A. Carter, by L G. Whitcomb. 
Henry Seeley and Amanda Boardman, by L G. Whitcomb, M. G, 
William Fenn and Anna Hester, by Jonathan Hodgson, P. J. P. 
James White and Anna Parmer, by Daniel Bagley, M. G. 

18-i(i. 
Amza Newman and Sarali Woodward, by Jonathan Hodgson. 
John Sjiringer and Sarah Coleman, by Edward Trickle, J. P. 
Jacob W. Blake and Susan L. Powell, by Daniel Baglev, M. (J. 
Adam Oliver and Polly Ann Parks, by W. J. Fraser, JL G. 
David Bedford and Mary Knapp, by H. R. Halsey, J. P. 
Avery A. Reed and Orselia Pomeroy, by Daniel Bagley, M. G. 
William Kinsey and Pauline Wilson, by Samuel G. Wright. 
William E. Foster and Sylvia C. Arnold, by Samuel G. Wright. 
Orrin Bates and Elizabeth Vail, by John Miller, J. P. 
Thomas A. Leonard and Harriet E, McClure, by Luther Dris- 
coll, M, G. 
Nov. 10. Jackson Dunbar and Mary Ann Wright, by Freeborn Haney. 



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■28. 


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1. 


a 


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a 


29. 


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11. 


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1. 


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21. 


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14. 


Nov. 


28. 


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5. 


*i 


14. 


It 


24. 


Jan. 


l!t. 




2ii. 


Feb. 


23. 


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20. 


April 


124. 


,'. 


13. 


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5. 


a 


8. 


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27. 


June 


5. 




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3. 


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9. 


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11. 


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ir. 


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11. 


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15. 


(,' 


18. 


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25. 


ii. 


19. 


Mar. 


10. 


April 


1 19. 


'■ 


11. 


June 


2. 


July 


3. 


Aug. 


28. 



7fi HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Dec. 20. John Hodgson and Abigail Hester, by John Miller. .). 1*. 
" 24. W:isliin2:ton Dunbiir and Anna Lee. liy John Miller, M. P. 

1847. 

Thomas P. Camronand Cynthia Hyler, by Edward Trickle. J. P. 

David Howard and Thaiiliful A. Elston, by Jolin Miller, J. P 

Benjamin Brooks and Amanda J. liounds. by Harvey J. Hhodes. 

Cliarles W. Todd and Al)bv Ann Dudley, by Samuel (!. Wri^-lit. 

Henry Colwell and Clarinda Ebby, by John Berfield, J. P. 

Thomas Riggen and Maria Rounds, by John Berfield. J. P. 

David P. Wintro and Louisa Edwards, by H. J. Rhodes, .1. P 

Joel Tliurstonand Malinda Ratrliff. liy John Miller. J. P. 

David D. Driscoll and Josei)hine il. Berger, by Luther Driseoll. 

Sylvanus W. Warner and Emeline Otis, by James M. Stickney. 

Amza Newman and Phoebe Greenfield, by John ililler. J. 1'. 

Natlian H. Jones and Susan S. Hubbell. by Samuel G. Wright. 

David H. Long and Angela M. Thompson, by Edward Trickle. 

Steplien Frye and Sarah E. Essex, by -John Miller, J. P. 

Lyman 0. Riddle and Margaret Runyan. by John Miller. J. P. 

Samuel Thomas and Ann Oziali, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 

Henry F. Miller and Elizabetli P. Winslow, by Charles M. 
Johnson. J. P. 

Minott Sillinuxn and Lutetia Oziah, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 

George D.Young and Catherine Parmenter. l)v John Miller, J. P. 

Caleb .M. S. Lyons and S. Eliza Rhodes, by S. G. Wright. M. G. 

Charles W. Caswell and Christiana Tencn. by Charles M. John- 
son, J. P. 
Dec. 38. Peter Nyberg and Louisa Anderson, by I. I. Headstrom. J. P. 

1848. 
Jacob Springer and Samantha L. White, by C. M. S. Lyons, J. P. 
Emanuel Gunsaul and Missouri Ann Dunbar, by Moses Jared. 
David M. Taylor and Suey Ann Powell, byC. M. S. Lyons, J. P. 
Robert Bathan and Jerusha Berger, by John Miller, J. P. 
Daniel Phenix and Jane Moore, by Elisba (iill. M. G. 
Michael Isewell and JIary Emery, by Rev. Raphael Rainaldi. 

priest. 
Jeduthan S. Hopkins and Ann L. Rouse, by Josiah MofHt, J. P. 
Cyril Ward and Mary :\IeXaught, by C, M! S. Lyons, J. P. 
Javil C'haffee and Mary Jane Boardman. by Josiah Mottit, J. P. 
James Essex and Elizabeth Essex, by Josiah ilotht. J. P. 
Albert B. Butler and Catherine Atherton, l)y Richard Radley. 
Alexander Rule and Betsey Oliver, by John Turnbull. .J. P. 
Luther Geer and Polly iloore. by Lnther Driscoll, M. G. 
Alexander Christy and Irena Sheets, by Josiah Moffit, J. P. 
Jacob Simmerman and Amelia Lane, by C. M. S. Lyons, J. P. 
William A. Sweet and Jane Persons, by H. I. Humphreys. M. G. 
John Barnhill and Penninali Hockenliarrv.bv S. (i. Wright, ^[.(i. 
Perrv Stancliff and Marthv Davis, bv Josiah Moffit, .]."¥. 
Elder Abvand Marv Ann'Mur])hv. bv W. P. King, M. G. 
William Waddell aiid Esther Xeelev,' by John R. Rounds. J. P. 
William Lyle. jr.. and Margaret McCreath. bv S.G.Wright, M. G. 
Charles Rood and Elizabeth Lyle, by S. G. Wright. :M. (i. 
David W. Bennett and Mary Ann Dodge, by Moses Jared, M. (r. 



Feb. 


27. 


Mar. 


18. 


ii 


30. 


Apri 


1 4. 


a 


5. 


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6. 


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19. 


July 


2. 


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a 


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20. 


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, 2. 


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2. 


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29. 


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30. 


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25. 


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20. 


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20. 



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8. 


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13. 


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.MAUKiA(JK i{K(-oi;n lS31-lS(ifi. 77 

Churles B. Smitli iiiid Saiah .1. Suyder, by H. R. llalsey, J. P. 
(ieorge Prssoii and .Marta Erie Dotr, by I. I. Iledstrom, M. G. 
Aaron Tyler, jr., and Elizabeth Buswell, by S. (i. Wright, M. (J. 
(ieorge Elston and Mary Ann Inies. by .loshua (iilfinan, J, P. 
0. Argelon (fraves and fjucy Ann Hoardman, l)y .John Miller, .1. P. 
Dee. 12. Peter Johnson and Mary Johnson, by I, I. Hedstrom, M. G. 

1840. 
,Tan. 1. Walter Puller and C'hloe M. Rowe, by S. G. Wright, M. G. 

7. Jeffrey A.Cooley and Louisa Culbertson, by S. G. Wright, M.ti. 
William A. Stites and Loviee Hodgson, by Absalom Woolescroft. 
Stanlev Morgan and Lvdia Long, bv Charles M. .Johnson, .1. P. 
Pennett C. Lee and El'izabeth Knight, by John Miller, J. P. 
.John Snyder and Susan S. Wright, by H, R. Halsey, J. P. 
William E. Uunn and Angelina H. WyckofE, bv Samuel G. 

Wright, M. (i. 
Isaac Sturms and Jane Stedham, liv .Joshua (iiltiniuin, J. P. 
Wdliam B. Smith and Eliza McXaught, by John Miller, .1. P. 
.John Potter and Charity Ann Young, by S. G. Wright, M. (i. 
Banajah Orsnum and .Mary Jane Sturm, by James Ilolgate, J. P. 
Andrew I'arker and Adeline D.I^nowlton.by James Holgate, J. P. 
Willard E, Clark and Sarah liaekenberry, by .John Cnmmings. 
Jacob Holgate and Alveiia Williams, by .John Miller, J. P. 
Thomas W. Ross and ilargaret .J. Armstrong, by Samuel (J. 

Wright, il. G. 
Thonuis .J. Henderson and Henrietta Butler, by Richard Eadley. 
AMlliam P. Williams and Joanna Stidham, by S. G. Wright, 
.fones Wai'd and Martha Wicksals, by Jonathan Hodgson, M. (i. 
JIartin Shallenberger and Eli za Ja ne Hall, by Samuel G. I--'' 

Wright. ]\r. (f. • —' 

.July 4. Craig Headley and Enieline Oarner, by H. .J. Rhodes, P. J. P. 
."i. .James H. Conley and ilinerva Ann Hall, by J. I^\ Thompson. 
Aug. 13. (ieorge Hanimon and Konar Reader, bv C. M. Johnson, J. P. 
Sept. 27. Ilirain H. Drawver and Marv Phenix,"bv S. G. Wright, M. G. 
" 23. Charles H. Tunu-r ami Eliza' Ricketts, bv S. G. Wright, M, (i. 
Oct. 12. Albert Peters and JIartha Crex. by I. I. Iledstrom, M. (i. 

••' 30. Avery A. I?eed and Rhoda Walters, by Luther Driscoll, M. (i. 
Nov. 1.1. .John Leffler and Erances Wilkinson, by .John Miller. J. P. 

" 27. Andrew Oliver and Helen Turnbull. bv Samuel fi. Wright, M.G. 
Dec. 24. .Tolm P. Barnett and Catlierine Miller, by .John ililler. J. P. 

18.50. 
Peter Nelson and Clarinda Haskins, by John Miller, J. P. 
Abner Sturm and Eliza Sturm, by W, W. Winslow, J. P. 
Wm. G. Thompson and Mary Stiles, by Absalom Woolescroft. 
Welleston K. Euller and Sarah" Oziah, by John Miller, J. P. 
Ethan A. Corn well and Edith Emerv. bv Milton Ecklev. J. P. 
Benj. E. Edwards and Catherine Eekley.'by Milton Eckley. J. P. 
Perrv Winn and Sai-ah Graus. bv John Miller, J. P. 
0. \\. Manley and Elizabeth Aton, by M, P. King. M. (i. 
;\Iiles A. Fuller and Elizabetli S. Walker, by.James'B. Chenoweth. 
Robert Cox aiul Susan Guyre, by Isaac Thomas, .J. P. 
.James C. Pjgbert and t'atherine Swank, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
.Julius Ives and Eliza Newton, by Sam. (7. Wriglit, M. G. 



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78 IILSTOKY OF STAKK COINTY. 

Nathan Snare and Lydia Davidson. l>y Absalom Woolescroft, M.G. 
Henry CUay Henderson and lantlia Fuller, by Sam. G. Wright. 
James A. Morris and .Vbce (Jreenongh. by Isaac Thomas. J. P. 
Mardonius Dnrand and Mahala M. St. Peters, by Jacob Young. 
Verness Brown and Phoebe Stofer, by llev. James M. Stickney. 
Peter A. Grass and Elizabeth Ann Wooley. by John Miller, J. P. 
Daniel Gingrich and Lucinda Porter, by M. P. King, M. G. 
Daniel McKee and Sarah Jane Sturm, by Miles A. Fuller, J. P. 
Elis Deas and Mary A. Simmerman, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
Benj. C. Leonard and Snsan Dnrand, by John Miller. .1. P. 
Edwin R. Boardman and Hannah Fuller, by Sam. G. Wright. 
John Miller and Hannah Swank, by Jacob Yr)ung, J. P. 
John L. Blanchard and Esther Stowell, Ijy Joseph Catterlin (Seal). 
James R. Lashellsand Saraii ]\I. Williams, by Wm. M. C'lark.M. G. 
Wm. L. Howard and Susan Wright, liy James Holgate. J. P. 
Andrew J. Finley and Margaret J. Carter, by John Miller, J. P. 
David Simmerman and Sarah A. Dnrand, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
Henry Hitchcock and Adaline Newton, by Miles A. Fuller. J. P. 
James Wolf and Tiantha Livermore, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
James D. Hodgson and Roxanna Risdon, by Rev. Wm. Gaddis. 
Elijah Greenfield and Mary F. Winter, by Miles A. F'uller, J. P. 
Sylvester Greenfield and Mahala Winter, by Miles A. Fuller. 
Hugh Y. Godfrey and F'rances E. McCauce. by Rev. A. Gross. 
Wm. E. Jones and F^lizabeth W. Littell, by Joseph Catterlin, J.I'. 
Wm. Newton and M;dinda Shaw, by W. W. Winslow. J. P. 
Aaron N. Fitch and Martha Jlartz, by Rev. A. Gross. 
Newton Russell and Susan M. Blake, by Jose])h Catterlin, J. P. 
Leonard C. Di-awyer and Catherine M. Sinivers, by Miles A. 
Fuller, J. P. 

1851. 

Jesse Williams and Mary Ann Green, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
Stephen D. Brees and Julia Drawyer, by Miles A. Fuller, J. P. 
Homer Laird and Olive Carothers. by John Miller. J. P. 
George J\[. Hazen and Margaret Pi-attz. by M. P. King. M. (i. 
William F. Berrian and Ann Barnhill, by Sam. G. Wright, M. (i. 
James Osterhout and Filieia Malvina Shaver, by Miles A. Ful- 
ler, J. P. 
Joseph W. Halsted and KeziaB. Gaddes, by Jolin Sinclair, M. G. 
Caleb Brooks and Mary Thompson, by Lnther Driscoll. M. G. 
Joseph C. Jackson and Snsan Dalrymple. by Miles A. Fuller. 
Thomas N. Fitch and Clarinda Taylor, by Dan. J. Hurd. J. P. 
Jonas Rimes and Mary Lacey, by Sam. G. Wright, M. G. 
Zelur Snell and Elizabeth Sturm, by W. W. Winslow. J. P. 
John J. Shockley and Melissa Round, by Jacob Young. J. P. 
Abram Phenix and F^sther C. Moore, by W. W. Winslow. J. P. 
Christopher Trickle and Agnes Dwire, by Jacob Young. J. P. 
Silas Round and Louisa D. Smith, by Jacob Young. J. P. 
Thomas J. Elliot and Mary C. Dudley, by A. (iross, M. G. 
Wm. M. Miner and Mary Miner, by A. Gross, il. G. 
A\^m. Morrison and Esther Colwell, by John Miller. J . P. 
Jefferson Winn and Larinda Wheeler, by John Miller. J. P. 
James H. Newton and Hester Ann McCance, by A. Gross, i\L (i. 
Jacob Emery and Lydia Driscoll, by S. G. Wright, M. G. 



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SXAKRlA(iK KKCOKD 1 S;^ 1- 1 Sftfi. 7<) 

Oct. 12. Isaac Diiiiniick and Xaiicy Sturm. l)y W. W. Wiiislow, .1. P. 

•'• 12. Jarvis S. Herger and Marv II. Hiiiitli, by .John F. Tli()ni]ison. 

" 23. Samuel (.1. Avery and .Marietta Day. by Sam. (i. Wriglit, J. P. 

'•' 22. John Motes and Luoretia Drummond, by .lolm Miller. .1. P. 

'• 2(i. Stougliton Lamoree and Rosanna Sheets, by John ililler. .1. P. 

Nov. 4. John Ohaifee and Mary Ann Fast, bv John Miller, J. P. 

5. Patrick M. Bhnr and Harriet M. Hall, by Sam. (t. Wright, M. (i. 

•' 27. David Oziah and Lydia Ann Vpdike, by John Miller, J. P. 

Dec. 7. Wanton Briggs and Temperance Davidson, by C. Lazenljy. 

K). John Rouse ajid Lydia Wooden, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 

•' 24. Addison G. Blanchard and Mary M. Bagley. by John P. Eckles. 

'• 28. Linens D. Richmond and Elizalietli A. Rouse, by Isaac Thomas. 

" 30. Daniel Keim and Sarah Ilartwell. by C. Lazenby, M. G. 

1852. 

Jan. 8. James Biggs and Eliza Ann Tapp, by G. Lazenby, M. (i . 

•• 19. C'alvin Butler and Eliza Harter, by John Einley. J. P. 

" 21. Charles H. Winter and Sarali A. E. Dray, l)v C'. Lazenbv, M. G. 

" 22. Peter Fast and Elizabeth Atherton, by A. (iross. M. G." 

" 25. Noah Springer and F^lizabeth Ebv, by John Finlev. J. P. 

Feb. 12. John Ileadlv and Marv Albro, bv Joseph Catterlin, J. P. 

" 13. Nicholas O.Buswell aiid Ellen Fowler, bv W. W. Winslow, J. P. 

" 18. Sylvester M. Armstrong and Elizabeth Redtield. by H. R. Ilal- 
sey, J. P. 

Mar. 11. Robert Jordan and Sarah I)i.\on, by .lohii Miller. J. P. 

" 15. Nathan Graves and Emily Boardnuan, by John Finley, J. P. 

■' 18. Samuel C. Neal and Asenath L. Matthews, by Robert Cameron. 

" 18. Alphonzo (ioodingand Harriet Lacey. by Sam. G. Wright. M. (i. 

" 20. Johnston Breese and .Mary Besette. by Miles A. F'uller, J. P. 

■• 21. Jjconard Duffer and Sarah J. Emery, by Sam. G. Wright, M. G. 

•• 25. Wm. P. F^inley and ('ynthia J Witter, by Jacob Young, J. P. 

April 1. Wm. Benjamin and Mary A. Parcells. by James Ilolgate, J. P. 

" 4. Andrew Jackson and Sarah Newton, by Miles A. Fuller. J. P. 

" 7. Arch. Ayers and t'atherine O. Becker, by Christopher Lazenby. 

" 13. Hugh Greenongh and Saraii Flliza Midler. Ijy Sam. (i. Wright. 

" 15. Wm. S. Shockley and Hannah Losey. by Jacol) Young. J. ]'. 

'■' 21. John A. White and .Marcia F]. Baldwin", by Sam. (i. Wright. 
John Hiner and Fjjizabeth \\'illiams, canceled. 

May 2. DeWitt C. Mears and E. Anne Armstrong, by A. Gross. M. G. 

2. Benj. Baldwin and Elizabeth Williams, by M. P. King, M. G. 

" 12. James ^f . Flint and Margaret F. Hart, by Sam. G. Wright. 

•' 22. John Wrigley and Ann Buckley, by Isaac Tliomas, J. P. 

" 25. Havilah B. Johnson and Judith Tapji, by C'. Lazenby. M. G. 

" 15. Samuel M. Eldridge and Caroline F. Gardner, by A. Gross. M. G. 

July 4. Orrin ^L Gross and Lucia Perkins, by A. Gregg. M. G. 

June 2<i. Wm. S. .Johnson aiul Belinda Tapp, by C. Lazenby. M. G. 
July 18. Kdward Duraiul and Mai'tha Ilalsted. by J. Hodgson, M. G. 

•• 22. Thomas Cohvell. Jr., and Josey Fl (Graves, by .James Holgate. 

" 25. Anson II. Rutherford and Charitv Dixon, by John Finlev, J. P. 

Aug. 8. Chauncev D. Fuller and Electa Ann Westfall. bv Miles A. Ful- 
ler, J. P. 

•■' 16. Henry Culbertson and Margaret Dill, by C. Lazenin'. M. G. 

••' 22. David Springer ami Mary K. Ghandler, by C. C. Wilson. .L P. 

•' 10. James H. Tull and Rachel Carter, by John Finley. J. P. 



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80 HISTOKY OF STAUK (BOUNTY. 

Levi Holnitiii and Lucy Ilollister. by lliles A. Fuller. J. P. 

Abiiih Butler and Elizabeth Emery, by Jacob Young, J. P. 

David Straight and Sarah Elston. by Miles A. Fuller, J. P. 

John Lewis and Rebecca Ann Eagon, liy M. P. King, M. (J. 

Orville lilanchai'd and Julia Ann Stimpson. by A. Gross, M. G. 

Isaac Moore and Abigail ]\Ioore, by Samuel Ordvvay, M. G. 

Samuel T)ixon and Hannah Cox, by Jolm ililler. J. P. 

Geo. V. Rose and F]urance Parrisb. by A. (Jross. i\L G. 
2n. Charles Howater and Rachel Bennett, by G. Edwards. ^L (t. 
"JL Wm. Taylor and ]Milly Moi'rison. by Joseph C. Tozier. J. P. 

ISoo. 
Levi A. Hodgson and Isadora Hodgson, by C. Lazenby, M. G. 

Horace F. Howard and Lovenia F. Fitch, by M. P. King. M. G. 

Joshua Round and Wilmyrtli Worley, by Joseph Catterlin, J. P. 
Luther P. ilcCoy and Rebecca J. Rogers, by Jacob Young. J. P. 

John A. Leeson and Martha Lnus. by John B. Fast. M. G. 

Jeremiah Patch and Julia FL Moi'gan. by James Holgate, J. P. 

Lyman Thurston and ihirtha Durand, by J. AL Hinman, M. G. 

Henry Jones and Ellen White, iiy Samuel (i. Wright, ^I. G. 

Cyrus Pratt and Phwbe Ann Atherton. by Jacob Young, J . P. 

Henry S. Godfrey and Susan Robertson, by A. Gros?, M. G. 

Philip F^arhart and Floretta Sheets, by John Miller, J. P. 

Lewis W. ^Villiams and Lucy A. Johnson, by Chris. Lazenby. 

.John Kelsey and Breta Johnson, by Chris. Lazenby, JL G. 

Stewart Jordan and Catherine Sturm, by AV. W. Winslow. J. P. 

John .M. Hatch and Roxanna Lyle, by H. P. Halsey, J. P. 

Ira Ward. jr. and Jane Stimson. by J. M. Hinman. M. (J. 

James Triplett and Barl)ery Ball, by Joseph Cattei'lin, J. P. 

James Culbertson and Family H. Ggle. by Samuel (i. Wright. M. (i. 

George W. Leeson and Mary M Leeson, by John B. Fast, M. G. 

Sylvester H. Jackson and ]>eularh A. Leeson. bv John B. F'ast. 

Clark S. Hitchcock and Thersey A. White, by Miles A. Fuller. 

W. H. Rutherford and Mary A. Springer, by Charles C. Wilson. 

Amos Lester and Olive Bennett, by Isaac Edwards, M. G. 

David Colwell and Lina Mott, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 

Thomas W. Newland and Mary Buchanan, by A. Gross, M. (L 

Aaron Porter and Harriet A'. Matthews, by R. Cameron. M. G. 

Nicholas Sturm and Mauvinia Saxton, by Retes Sturm. M. (i . 

Henry Fl Colburn and Pha'l)e A. Lutz. by C. Lazenby, M. G. 

Elijah Flitch and F^sther Whipple, by A. G. Lucas, M. G. 

Levi Francis and Charity AVilkinson, by Isaac Thomas. J. P. 

Alonzo W Bunce and Fhnily Dawson, by Jose])h Catterlin. J. P. 

Benjamin Todd and Frances I). Jones, by A. (Jross. M. G. 

"l^honias J. Wright and Susan D. Max field, by C. Lazenby, M. (i. 

Wm. C. Lee and Harriet J. Leeson, by John B. Fast. ^f. (J. 

James Slater and Almira Drury, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

Alfred (Herhart and Wealthy Ann Dugan, by H. J. Rliodes. 

Israel Tliurston and Sylvia Paine, by Josejih Catterlin, J. P. 

J. C. Lambert and Mary R. Wright, by C. B. Donaldson. J. P. 

John J. Boyd and Effa Poysher. by C. Lazenby, M. G. 

Fernando Jones and Jane Graham, by C Lazenby, M. (r. 

Alexander Turnbull and Sophia Turnbull. by Josepli Catterlin. 

Jacob ('lemmer and Ann Stowell, by S. G. Wright, M. (i. 



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marria(;k KEcoRii 1831-180(1. 81 

Wasliiiigl(in Urady iiiid Julia ('. Doiiiiv. I)y Samuel (I. Wi'iglit. 
Mattliew II. Koiiiids and l^Iliza lleadly, l).v 11. .1. Rhodes, .1 . P. 
Harrison Newton and Olive .\I. (iierhart, by W. 'V. ililler, .1. I'. 
Augustus J. Hammond and C'ecilia 11 VVynkoop, by .lames M. 

Stickney, M. (t. 
David Fast and Lydia Mofiit, ijy Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Liberty Stone and Thankful B. Leeson, by James Buswell. .1. I'. 
Moses Snodgrass and P^lizabeth A. McClenahan, by Henry Breese. 
John H. Taylor and Doliorah A. Barrett, by James B. t'lienowitli. 
Julius Ives and Sai-a,h L. t'arothers, by S. (I. Wright, M. G. 
.John Mortley and .Mary A. Knotts, l)y Alex. Moncrief, J. P. 
Gyrus Sweet and Armindia Ives, by A. Gross, M. (J. 
John E. Stanbury and Mary Johns Dotr, by "Wiishington Trickle. 
Thaddeus S. Thui'ston aiul Mary Jane Ellis, by Isaac Thomas. 
Galvin Hart and Mary A. Holgate. by S. (J. Wright, M. G. 
Frederick J. Brown and Rachel Pike, by A. G. Lucas, M. G. 
Benjamin Hawarten and Elizabeth Newman, by H. P. Halsey. 
.lolin Bates and Sarah Harvey, by Rev. S. G. Wright. 

1854. 
Samuel Maddox and Margaret F. Jennings, by Alex. Moncrief. 
James Belangey and Elizabeth Riley, by Henry Breese, J. P. 
S. S. Kaysfier and Hannah Whitaker. by Rev. A. (iross. Baptist. 
Aaron Curfman and Rachel Wilkinson, by S. S. Walker. JI. (i. 
Edward Besett and Melvina L. Hochstrasser, by M. P. King. 
Ambrose Fuller and Alice J. Woodward, by Rev. S. G. Wright. 
Sereno E. Donaldson and Francis E. Gushing, bv Rev. S. (i. 

Wright. 
Albion P. Hurd and Glarrissa Porter, bv Sam. Ordwav, J. P. 
Stephen W. Lyle and Eliza W. Hatch, by Sam. R. Thrall, M. G. 
Leven E. Timmons and Eliza A. Lake, by Isaac Thomas, .T. P. 
Adam (Jardner and Sojihronia Weaver, by James Buswell, J. P. 
John Snare and Maria T. Holgate, by G. W. Walker. M (jf. 
Peter Kigles ami Helen Rutherford, by E. Scudderlligh, M. G. 
Joseph Glaze and Mary A. t'hamp. by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Nelson C. Shaver and Mary Undiaugh, by John Fiidey, J. P. 
Joseph Jacobs and Mary Jane Emery, by J. S. iMahan, M. (i. 
Charles Potter and Lucinday Emery, by S. G. Wright, M. (i. 
Wm. W. Warner and Caroline A. Greeley, bv Alba (Jross, M. G. 
AVm. Oliver, and Eliza Turnbull, by N. C. Weede, M. G. 
Daniel J. Hodgson and Jane A. ililler, l)y H. R. Halsey, .1. P. 
Alex. Buchanan and ilarv McGlennan, bv S. G. Wright, M. (4. 
Luther S. Milliken and F. A. Brodliead,"by Phil. Chase. M. G. 
John A. White and Mary J. Anderson, by S. G. Wright. M. G, 
John Q. A. Thomas and Kate M. Douglass, by Alex. Moncrief. 
Samuel Earhart and Catherine A. Porter, by A. G. Lucas, M.(i. 
James M. Stim2;ison and Sarah Parrish, by Alba Gross, M. (i. 
George Dawson and Bashebe Graves, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Charles C. Allen and Jlrs. N. Elmira Culbertson, by Alba Ciross. 
Sylvester H. Stofer and P^liza J. Snell, liy .Jacob E. Jones, J. P. 
James Cakhal and Martha Fitch, by S. G. Wright, M. G. 
John D. Carter and .Julia Ann Dray, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Wm. Bonar and Mary Ann Lewis, by John B. Fa.st, M. (i. 
(r. W. Jjongmire and Thankful Elston, bv Jacob E. Jones. J. P. 



82 



HISTOKV ol'" STAKK ('(lUNTV. 



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Fred Miiwbcy ;inil Iliiniuih E. Rjililwin, Ijy Alex. Moncrief, .1. P. 
Wilson Sniitli and Mary M. Dennis, by A. Gross, M. G. 
John Kerr and Mary H. Kerr, by Alex. Moncrief, J. P. 
Chas. Leverton and Mary Jane Graves, by C. C. Wilson, J. P. 
Alexander Taylor and Susan Hui-lburt, by Thomas M. Pattin. 
Adrian R. Atin and Sarah Jane Prattz, by M. P. King, M.'G. 
Wm. H. Hall and Harriet E. Hill, by David James, M. G. 
David M. Leeson and Sybil P. Leeson, by Alex. Moncrief, J. P. 
Thomas Dunn and Henrietta (ieer, by John B. East, M. G. 
Finley Murchison and Mary Turner, by N. C. Wecde, M. G. 
Wm.'P. Buswell and Eliza 'llolgate. by'S. G. Wright. .AI. G. 
Geo. W. Mahan and Harriet Newton. "by 'J\ S. Vail, M. (;. 
Anderson Yelm and Priscilla E. Aby, by M. P. King. M. G. 
Wm. Leeke and Hester H. Higgins, by John Moi-ey, M. (}. 
Benjamin Anderson and Mary Ellen Addis, by John Morey. 
Jason G. Duncan and Abigail Smith, no record of marriage. 
John A. Gilfillen and Lucinda Buswell, by S. G. Wright, M. G. 
Wm. Kaler and Mary Leonard, by Herrick K. Halsey, J. P. 
Lewis Olmsted and Martha Pratt, by John Morey, M. G . 
Wm. Harter and C'larissa Carter, by John Finley, J. P. 
Henry S. Ilincrand Mary C. Grolf, by John Turbett, M. G. 
JohnE. Smith and Sarah J. ITpdyke, by Alex. Moncrief, J. P. 
Thomas Riggin and Julia Ann Stargett, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
John ]i. Roosd and Sarah E. Avery, by John B. Fast. M. G. 
Rufus Stites and Rachel Hodgson, by II. R. Halsey, J. P. 
John Peterson and Julia Hayes, by Myron II. Negus, M. G. 
Wm. Snell and Emily Taylor, by Henry Brees, J. P. 
John Davis and Nancy J. Albert-son, by Isaac Tliomas, J. P. 
Wilson Price and Eliza Graff, by John "Morey, M. G. 
Norman Pomeroy and Lydia Anthony, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
John P. Freeman and Rachel Freeland, by John B. Fast, M. G. 
Nathan Field, and Al)igail E. Pratt, by James llolgate, J. P. 
Royal A. Tanner and Emilv Eadv. by Alex. Moncrief. J. P. 
Philip Gless and Charlotte 'S. White.'by Alex. Moncrief. J. P. 
James Howard and Martha Snuggs, by S. G. Wright. M. G. 
Hiram P. (ieer an.d Mary Jane Stewart, by A. G. Lucas, M.G. 
Levi Craine and Nancy Stephens, bv S. G. Wriglit, M. G. 
Samuel M. Jones and Martha Redfield. by S. G. Wright, M. (i. 

1855. 
Ben. F. Smith to Mary R. White, by Andrew Gregg, M. G. 
Henry C. Blanchard and Mary E. Albertson, by Isaac Thomas. 
Austi'n Smith and Sarah K. McNaught, by Alba Gross, M. G. 
.Iiishua Giliillen and Lucy A. Sawyer, by Samuel II. Thrall, M. G. 
Stephen W. Eastman and Martha Merchant, bv Alba Gross, JI. G. 
Edward Colgan and Drusilla Marlatt, by H'. R. Halsey, J. P. 
Milton P. King and Mary A. Lucas, by A. G. Lucas, M. G. 
Alex. Sunburg and Mrs. P. Nelson, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
Andrew Tull and Sarah Carter, by John Morey, M. G. 
David Olmsted and Rachel A. Fraker, by John Morey, M. G. 
John Hook and Nancy Jane Svvarts, by Alex. Moncrief. J. P. 
Amos Dennis and Margaret Van Sickle, by John Morev, J. P. 
John Wiley and Eunice M. Trickle, by R. C. Dunn, M". G . 
Jacob Wiley and Julia Ann JInrphy, by Jacob Young. .1. P. 



MARRIAGE KECORU 1831-18t)(;. 83 

Eeiiben Swank and Jfartha 1 [eaten. In' John Morey, M. (J. 

Croft Pilgrim and Snsanna S\vanl<, by John Morey, M. (i. 

Samuel P. Shannon and S-irah E. llazen, Ijy Jolm Morey, M. G. 

Thomas i[eXaua-ht and liaehel E. Kio-gins, bv Jacob Young, J. P. 

Joseph I). Taylor and Elizaljeth Ward, by W. M. Fuller': J. P. 

Elijah Eagan and Luna Stevenson, by John Sargent, JI. G. 

Duncan Mathesonaud Catherine liuchanan, by Chas. Donoldson. 

Matthias A. Sturm and Matilda Sturm, by Jacob E. Jones, J. P. 

Robert Colwell and Abigail Vinson, by John J'inley. J. P. 

Matthias Sturm and Eliza Stratten, by Jacob E. Jones, J. P. 

Isaac E . Dennis and Margaret L. Wiley, by John Morey, JI . G . 

Herman Geisenheiner and Margaret Pall, by Alex. Moncrief. 

Wm. Ives and .Tulia A. Brown, by Myron II. Negus. J. P. 

Elijah McCleiiehaii and Elizabeth Wilson, by James M. Rogers. 

Marshall (iustin and Marv Ann Ansman, bv R. C. Dunn, M.G. 

McCaiullcss Mottitt and Annie Moffet, by W. V. Vail, M. G. 

John Marshall and Eliza Patcli. by Christian Hrinkerhotf, M.(i. 

John Eavans and Ann Briton, by John iloncrief, il. G. 

John Woodward and Rebecca E. Shimey, by R. C. Dunn. M.G. 

Merritt Jamison and Sally Jay, by Isaac Thomas. J. P. 

John Elliss and Leanna Francis, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 

John Davison and .Afary Ellen Shull. by John Morey, M. G. 

Albert Ellsworth and Cornelia Elliott, by John Morey, M G. 

Cornelius Denham and Mary P. Buswell, by S. G.Wright. M. G. 

James Spillman and Sarah E. Athala, by A. G. Lucas. M. G. 

Henry Stofer and Nancy Jane Bi'iton. by Alex. Moncrief. J. P. 

Horace A. Johnson and Amelia A. Creighton. by (J. Brinkerhoff. 

Henry Colwell and Sarah Ann Vinson, by John Finley. J. P. 

Wm. Dunn and Susan Dorrance, l)y Jacob E. Jones. J. P. 

Geo.C. Boardman and Martha J. York, by H. R. Halsey, J. P. 

Jefferson Win and Olive Jane Beers, by C. Brinkerhoff. M. G. 

Israel Thurston and Rhoda Deats. by C'. Briukerhoff. M.G. 

Sylvester F. Otnnui and Emma Deuchfield, by R. C. Dunn. M. G. 

Newton Shepler and Mandy Glen, by Sands Perkins. J. P. 

Samuel Ponwell aiul Olive Leigh ton, by Alex. jMoncrief, J. P. 

Gideon G. Goodale and Mary Ann Sweet, by C. Briukerhoff. 

John Mills and (ieorgianna Slygle. by Washington Trickle, J. P. 

Wm. H. Worley and Sarah F. Armstrong, by Wm. R. Stowe. 

Harris Miner and Mary Burd, by W. Haney,"^ M. G. 

Adam Dick and Mary Pumersey, by W. Haney, M. G. 

John CoUison and Christianna Reeder. by Samuel G. Wright, 
'•' -17. Jonatlian Nicolas and Emily Humphrey, bv A. G. Luoas. M. G. 
" ;J(). Wm. Winn and Nancy Sheffer, by Wm. ll'aney. M. G. 

1850. 
Jan. 1. Moigan Risedorph and Fran(ns Avery, by John B. Fast, M. (i. 
•' '-'A. \V. II. Davidson and R. J. Ilazen, byWm. Haney, il. G. 
•• 31. John West and Caroline Lacy, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
" 31. Abner Alday and Edith Dixon, bv Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Feb. '). Wm. P. Fenn and Lucy J. Wooden, by R. C. Dunn. iL G. 
T. Vincent Tapp and Catherine Stargell. by W. Trickle, J. P. 
14. Elias Wilcox and Clarissa Sillanum. l)y IL T. Ives, J. P. 
•• 15. John Miller and Sai-ah Shuts, by David McCanee, J. P. 

10. Benj. Newton and Sai'ah Roberts, by Wm. (r. Gordon, M. G. 



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84 HISTORY OF STAKIv COUNTY. 

•Jesse Vinson and Diana Hickman, by S. W. Bates. M. G. 
John E. Jones and Louisa Jane Stacy, by J. E. Jones. J. P. 
(leoi'ge Ludlum and Sarah 11. Stni-ni. by I'eter Sturm, M. G. 
Edward P. W'riglit and Alma J. Wriglit, by S. G. Wright, M. (i. 
Berien Snyder and Chirissa Buck, by Sanuiel G. Wright, M. G. 
James J. Dickey and Caroline Jones, by W. Trickle, J. P. 
Xewton Carter and Amy McDanel, by Wm. Ilaney, M. G. 
James Caneday and Margaret Sturdham, by U. McCance, J. P. 
Pichard Hare and Elizabeth Fintz, by ]). McCance, J. P. 
Wm. Sargent and Margaret Xelson. by M. P. King. M. G. 
Thomas Kyan and Mary Pixlar. by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Henry Presler and Sarah Ann (iillett, by A. G. Lucas, M. G. 
.Marcus D. Smith and Emiline Jordan, by James Buswell, J. P. 
Josiali Jaques and Isabell Pratz, by A. G. fjucas. if. G. 
William P. 15acon and T. S. Briggs. by K. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Jolm Riley and Joannah (iriffin. liy Thomas Lynch. iL G. 
James Hartley and Ann Mellor, by William Beardsley, M. G. 
'J'homas Zimm and Nancy M. Wheeler, by S. G. Wright, M. (i. 
(iideon A. Barlow and Martha B. Peterson, by T. S. Bennett,M.G. 
Ezekiel Enniss and Polina Davis, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Fred. Kalzenberger and Frances V. Whiffen. bv P. Case, M. G. 
John Wilder and Louisa Wood, by M. P. King^ M. G. 
George W. Edwards and Mary M. Spellinan, by D. McCance, J. P. 
C'alviii B. Proud and Xaney J. Graves, by D. McCance, J. P. 
Levi Hop])Ock and Sarali M. Davison, by S. G. Wright, M. G. 
Bennett C. Lee and Missouri Gunsaul, by C. Brinkerhoff, M. (J. 
John W. Jones and Susanna Ferbraehe. by Jason Wells, M. (J. 
(iideon D. Hitchcock and Sarah J. Shaver !^ by J. A. Pratt. J. P. 
Cyrus Jacobs and Elizabeth Jones, by W. II. Whitten. J. P. 
Jacob Dawson and Isabell Eby, by D. D. Firbrache, J. P. 
]}rookens M. Strong and Lydia A. Sturdevant. by (;. A. Hewitt. 
Abner Adkins and Mary Jane Bogard, by J. M. Rogers, J. P. 
Thomas Eagleston and Ann V. Ettis. by J. M. Rogers, J. P. 
(Jeo. S. Maynard and Esther A. Durgin. by Milton McDonald. 
Wm. H. Johnson and Lydia Sturm, by W. H, Whitten, J. P. 
Ilai'rison Cox and Mai'garet Stricklen. by S. G. Wright, M. (i. 
George W. Keed and Phoebe I). Webster, by Peter Sturm, M. (J. 
Joseph Buchanan and Sophia J. Truitt, by Rd. Dunning, if. (!. 

Dan. Ahvard. Jr.. and Amanda Hennick, 

.losliua J. Round and Columbia A. Riggin, bv R. C. Dunn, M. (i. 
John Adams and Sarah J. Ines. by W. II. Whitten, J. P. 
Jonas Johnson and Christine Anderson, by C. Brunkerhott'. 
'i'iiomas Oliver and Jane Turnbull, by X. (). Weede, iL <L 
S. R. Hazen and Mary J. Ban. by R.'C. Dunn. M. G. 
Solomon Dixon and Mary J. Pratt, by James M. Rogers. J. P. 
Ellis AVilson and Mary Jane Fredericks, by Jason Wells, M. (J. 
Wm. Matthews and Lydia Brown, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Henderson Edwards and Matilda Mounts, by Isaac Thomas, J. P. 
Jas. Cnmmings and Catherine M. Sharer, by Milton McDonald. 
Wm. Tliomas'and Martha Ann Shaver, by Milton ^McDonald, 
('has Telitson and E. L. Burd. by Wm. Haney, >L (f. 
('has. E. Stone and Fanny L. Iluckings. by R. C. Dunn, M. (i. 
licnj. A. Newton and Susanna i)unii. by J. E. Jones. J. P. 



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MAKKIAciE KECUKU lS31-18t)t3. 85 

'Sow 6. Wm. Sill and Matilda Jane Jenkins, by P. S. Shaver, J. P. 

('. ('has. Case and Lueinda Hill, by R. C. Dnnn, M. G. 

" 9. Samuel Sturm and Aby Elstone, by Petei' Sturm, ^f. (i. 

'• 17. Jeremiah Wilcox and liuthany floats, by V. Brinkerhotl'. M. (I. 

" 20. Zara K. 15ennett and Lvdia Si?elev, bv Jo, E. Jones, J. P. 

•• 22. John Ifeed and Emiliiie ileadley', by'H. K. Ihdsey, J. P. 

•• 2.'). Thomas Cross and Sarah Harvey, by -M. P. King, M. (i. 

Uec. 11. Patrick (ravin and Margaret J. Farding, by Alex. ]Iochstrasser. 

•' 16. Anna C. More and Lydia A. Batehelor, by D. McCance, J. P. 

21. Lewis J. Jordan and Catherine Sturm, by J . E. Jones, J. P. 
•■ 21. Francis T. Brockway and Catherine J. Trickle, by W. S. Bates. 
•• 25. Wm. A. Knight and Mrs. Lovina Swift, by K. C. Dunn, M.G. 
" 35. Andrew J. Barns and Sarah Barren, by I). McCance. J. P. 

■' 28. Nelson C. Shaver and Content Chapman, by A. Taylor, .1. P. 

lS5r. 

Jan. 1. Lochlin liuchanan aiul Christina McClennan, by 1!. C. Dnnn, 

1. Leonard S Severance and Eunice <). Ceer, bv Milton McDon- 
ald. M. G. 

" — . Henry Wald and Jane Frazer, . 

'' 0. James Prather and Ann Johnson, by J. Ferguson, M. G. 

" 7. James Koberts and Laura Fredericks, bv Jason Wells, M. (i . 

8. Lafayette Dunbar and Almira Wells, by D. McCance. J. P. 

" 11. Aaron A. (iarnor and Harriet Williams, by D. McCance. J. P. 

•• 20. Peter Suavelv and Catherine Conner. bvD. McCance. J. P. 

" 22, Samuel McAnghean and .Alary Fell, bv j). McCance. J. P. 

■' 29. Wm . Pound and Mary Jane Reed. Ijy Abner Mason, M. (i . 

" 31. Wm. W. Atkins and'Sylvina C. Hurlbert. by Peter S. Shaver. 

" 29. John K. Mealman and Jane Hoar, bv D. McCance, J. P. 

Feb. 19, John Pai'ick and Esther Alward, by W. Haney, M. G. 

" 12. Roger Greenongh and Mary Sabins, by Isaac TMiomas, J. P. 

'• 12. Zenas Justice and Catherine Morgan, by David McCance, J. P. 
Daniel Kelley and Ann Flinn, married at Catholic Alission. 
Joseph Dyress and Ilanna Crosby. 

25. F. A. Jones and Marie Lacv. bv \\ in. ILmev. 3L (J. 

•• 26. Wm. Reed :liu1 .Mar\ (Jingrich.'bv W. S. Bates. M. G. 

" 20. Alljert Rouse and Harriet' Kay. by .1. M. Rogers, J. P. 

March 8. John Demuth and Sarah Whipley. by J. Packer, M. (i. 

7. Edward Bliss ami Margaret R. Clarson, by 1). McCance, J. P. 

•• 12. Benj. Brown and Maria Kane, bv H. T. Ives, J. P. 

■■ 12. W in. Laton and .Matilda }.[. Danioii. by W. S. Bates. M. G. 

■• 1'.). Fli (_'. .(ones and Susan .1, Mooiv, by C. A. Hewett, M. G. 

19. Andrew Stevenson and Martha Ann Johnson, bv Mellon P. Kins. 

•• 211. .lac'ob Overlauder and Abigail Ca.se. by \V. 'i'ric'klc. J. P. 
■ bilin C Kckley and Marv .1. Wardin. 

April '.). .Iimas Eltzi-ath and Maria Pidgcwav. li\ K. ('. Diiiin.M.(;. 

'• 13. Henry C. Shull and Lucy Ann Graves." l>y W. S. Batewell. M.(i. 

•• 19. Henry Greenawalt and Maria ('olwell, h\ D. .McCance. J. P. 

May 3. (ieorge Barberand Sarah J. Kirkpatrick. by W. H. Whitteii. .1. P. 

6. llciiry Ingram and Jane Wrigley, by J. .M. Rogei's. J. P. 

■.'(;. S. S. Ste])hcns and .Maiy .1. Sturtevant. by .Alven Abbott. M. (i. 

22. Samlford .M. WliitliniitMn and Fliza .L .Vrinstninu-. bv D. .Mc- 

Cance. J. P. 

27. David Courier and Caroline K. C, I'atridge. by K. ('. Dnnn. M.(i. 



8fi inSTOKY OF STARK COUNTY. 

June 2. J5eiij;iiiiiu Turner uml Kutli A. Mvers, by E. 0. Dunn, M. G. 

12. Morris Fowler and Elizabeth Ilaniilton.'bv R. C. Dnnn. M. G. 
■' 23. Franklin Rhodes and Catherine M. Wood, bv S. G. Wright, M.G. 
July 3. Elias Eby and Elizabeth Cox, by W. S. Bates. M. G. 
" 9. George (3ziah and Rachel A. Barnbill, by W. Ilaney, M. G. 

8. Stej^hen A. Munson and Sarali Ann Hotchkiss, by James Fer- 
guson, M. G. 
12. Russell C. Briggs and Percy Weaver, by W. AV. Jones, M. G. 
12. Martin Koran and Mary S. Langford. byE. Ransom, Jr., M. 6. 
Aug. 15. Michael Flynn and Johanna Hogan, by Rev. Peter Corcoran. 

"" 20. Leonard Wolf and Catherine Lane, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
Aug. 20. Joim White and Lena Banewey, by W. F. Vaill. M. G. 
" 23. John Young and Julia Ann Vines, by A. Taylor, J. P. 
'• 23. Jacob Morrison and Pliebe A. Johnson, by John Finley, J. P. 
Hep. 1. John O'Grady and Ellen Farrell, by Rev. John O'Gara. 
" 3. Wilson Price and Caroline E. Sipes, by Rev. Wm. Haney. 

Michael McCarty and Fanny Martin, married at Catholic Mis. 
George W. Dunbar and Eunice Broughton, by D. McCance. J. P. 
Thomas Wilson and Sarah Shade, by Jas. M. Rodgers. J. P. 
Farquhar Bain and Jenet McDonald, by R. C. Dunn. M. G. 
Gus. L. (Joodale and Clarissa Jackson, by Jacob W. Rodgers, J. P. 
'J'heo. Truman and Mary Matthews, by James Ferguson. M. G. 
Henry IL Oliver and Mary Murchison, by David A. Wallace. M. G. 
Darius S. Wiley and JIary Ann Aten. by E. Ransom, M. ({. 
Robt. J. Dickinson and Lauraitte M. Chapman, by R. C. Dunn. 
David 0. Toothaker and Catherine E. White, by Jacob Young. 
Francis Kline and ^Margaret O'Neal, by Rev. Thomas O'Gara. 
James Grecnough and Sarah Bash, by Sylvester F. Ottman. J. P. 
Wm. S. Iliner and Betsy T'wiss. by Rev. James Ferguson. 
John C. Gore and Mary Ann Gage, by Rev. Amos Morey. 
AVm. .\. Boyer and Elizabeth J. Cooper, by Rev. A. J. Jones. 
Freeman Besett and Mahala Dorrance, by C. W. AVood, J. P. 
AVni. Drummond and Ellen Timmons, by D. D. Ferbrache, J. P. 
llcrnian Page and Rachel Hodgson, by E. Ransom, M. G. 
John Hazen' and Eliza Anthony, by James Ferguson, M. G. 
Seth Davison and Marv E. Donovan, by E. Ransom, M. G. 
Henrv S. Stone and Martha L. Stacy, by R. C. Dunn. M. G. 
Jei)hth;ih K. Tucker and Rachel R. Todd, by Amos Morey, M. G. 
Leonard C. Drawver and Elma .L Rickev. bv C. D. Fuller, J. P. 
Alex. V. Fuller and Amv Breese, bv C. D. Fuller, J. P. 
Joiin W. Tuttle and .Maria J. Kleiiiing. by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
C. X. Jiangs and Nancy Fowler, by A. Abbott, M. G. 
II. Lewis Williams and Mary Alexander, by C. D. Fuller. J. P. 
H. Nelson Jones and Sarah Munson, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Nov. 23. Frank AValk and Hannah Nortman", by Rev. Father Griffith. 
" 19. Georsfe F. Dexter and Laura Miner, by Rev. Amos Morey. 
I'J. Thomas A. Foster and Maria J. Winslow. by Rev. A. Abbott. 
26. Charles AVilson aiul Julia Mix. by Rev. A. H. Lewis. 
" 20. Wan-en Chaffee and J. Proud, by John Finley. J. P. 

— 1'. AVarrington and Charlotte Alasters. License issued Nov. 20. 
Dec. ]. John S. Moffit and Melvina I. Bunnell, by A. J. Jones, M. G. 
" 20. .James J'^agleston and Almcda W'liitinan, by I^)b. M. Bocock. J. P. 
" 24. Lafayette Gray and I^ydia E. Morey, by E. Summers, M. G. 



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Dec. 20. .Toliii Cole and ^fary A. Rowell, hy Jiinies !M. liogers, J. P. 
" 19. Jackson C'lmrcli and .Jnlia Ilotclikiss, by Jolm Finley, J. P. 
" 22. Dewitt Stevens and Marv Welsie, bv David McCance, J. P. 
" 31. II. P. Grant and L. W. Norton, by" E. C. Dunn. M. G. 
" 31. Tlionias D. Church and Sarah Wliite, by Amos D. Morey, M. G. 

31. Zura Hall and Harriet E. Bower, by R.'C. Dunn, M. G. 
" 24. Xathan C. Bolin and Lucinaa A. Harlow, by John Finley, J. P. 

18.i8. 
Jan. 1. (Jhamplin Lester and Ann McReath, by J. N. (iraluuii. M. G. 
" 2. .lames Kennedy and Hannah Shoekley, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
7. Thonuis Aid ay and Martha Di.xoii, by .lames M. Rogers, J. P. 
Isaac N. Tidd and Elizabeth Green, by A. J. Jones, M. G. 
P. Resedorph and Mahala Boardman, by AV. H. Whitten, J. P. 
Clhas. H. Fuller and Tlieda Gillette, by J. W. Rogers, J. P. 
R. E. Wcstfall and Sarah Ann Woods, by E. Ransom, M. G. 
W. S. Ilixon and Melissa Lutes, by Myron H. Negus, M. G. 
iMichael Vanakv and Melinda Rilev, by- C. D. Futler, J. P. 
Franklin J. Bush and Abba Gillett, 

Henry Scott and Catherine Turnbull, by John N. Graham. 
David Lyon and Marv .Jordan, bv W. B. Harris, M. G. 
Benj. F. Gharrett and Eliza Griffin, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
John H. Turnbull and Mary Armstrong, l)y .1. M. Graham. 
Andrew M. P]wiug and Phebe Briggs, by \V. H. .Tones, M. G, 
Alilton Morrow and Lvdia Briggs, by AV. II. .Tones, M. (x. 
Asher W. Avery and Martha Rickey, by C. D. Fuller, J. P. 
.Tohn Mnrchison and Jemima Chisholm, J. 31. Graham, M. (J. 
John T. Thornton and Helen Lyle, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
David Colwell and Eliza Updyke, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
Oliver Smith and Eliza WarreJi, by 'C. M. Wright!" M. G. 
David J. Curtis and Harriet E. Dewey, by Phila. Chase, M. G. 
Luther J. Mcllvain and F]liza Ridgeway, by A. J. Jones, M. G. 
Adoljihus Ril)ley and Ellen Eagleston, by J. M. Rogers, J. P, 
Asa A. Bunton'aud Mary Lyle, by R. C." Dunn, J. P. 
C. D. Hichell and Margaret Sturm, by Bernard AVagner, M. (i. 
David R. Gilvin and Eunice M. Trickle, bv R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Alfred M. Snyder Mand aiy E. Hayes, by C. Brinkerhoff, M. G. 

Anthony Dennis and Betsy Piester. 

\V. H. Adams and Sarah .1. Anthonv. bv Jas. Ferguson. M. G. 
Ilarvy B. Harris and Alary J. Wall, by A. J. Jones, lAI. G. 
Bethuel Parrish and Eliza Strayer. by James Ferguson, M. G. 
.loseph H. Cox and Nancy Wilkinson, by David AI. Cauce, J. P. 
Ira F. Dewey and Isabella Kiuijip, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
David Tinlin and Sarah E. Armstrong, by E. Ransom, AI. G. 
23. David Crumb and Alary Headley, by D. McCance, J. P. 
" 2.1. .Joseph Robb and Agnes AFurnan, by A. .T. .Tones, M. G. 
" 2.1. H. N. AlcConaughy and Ann N. White, by Jacob AV. Rogers. 
:>(). .Toel Hester and I^ydia Ann Hodgson, by Amos Morey, M. (i. 
A]n-il 4. W'm. Dixon and Hannah AVright, by S. F. Ottman, J. P. 
" <J. Allen T. Parrett and Alaria Nichols, by A. J. Jones, M. G. 
•' !». Oeorge A^an Pelt and Anumda M. Brown, by E. Summers, 
'■ 14. Kdward J. AVyman and Susan E. Bradford, by .T. H. Anthony. 
4. .Anson H. Curtis and Elizabeth Imes, by Jas. AI . Rogers, J. P. 
May 11. Robert Crowl aiul Mrs. F]liza- 'i'odd, by Amos Morey, M. G. 



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88 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

James Buckley and Susanna IVlills, by A.J. Jones, JI. G. 
Wm. II. Ely and xVlmira Summerman, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
Robt. H. Worley and Margaret Anthony, by Jas. Ferguson. M. U. 
Geo. Shotzen and Eutli A. Drnmmond, by James M. Eogers. 
Jiio. Snetlien and Christina C. Benedict, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 
Spencer Cox and Rebecca Lamb, by Jacob Young, J. P. 
David P. Winter and Xancy Haxon, by Jacolj W. Rogers, J. P. 
W. li. Turnbull and Margaret Turnbull, by J. M. Grah^am, M. G. 
George Jackson and Margaret Colthar, by J. M. Rogers, J. P. 
Jos. E. Loring and Mildred L. Johnson, by Wm. McDermand. 
Roswell Jordan and Rebecca Cade, by Peter Sturm, J. P. 
George Phenix and Susan Jane Drawyer, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Josiah Cogall and Tacy Graves, by John Finley, J. P. 
Thomas Y. Olmsted and Sarah A. Sherwood, by Geo. F. Hill. 
Augustus Kelsey and Anne J. Hodgson, by D. McCance, J. P. 
Noah Springer and Eve Gingrich, by B. Wagner, M. G. 
Henry B. Dorrance and Mary E. Powell, by Chancy D. Fuller. 
Dennis Lee and Elizabeth F. Garrison, by D. McCance, J. P. 
Humphrey Avery and Emma J. Davison, by C. D. Fuller, J. P. 
Elias L. Emery and Mary E. Lowman, by J. Ferguson, M. G. 
John G. Turnbull and Helen Scott, by D'. McC^an'ce, J. P. 
Chas. N. Crook and Helen R. Goodrich, by R. McBocock, J. P. 
Nelson Allen and Margaret Lindsey, by John Fiuley, J. P. 
John Morris and Catherine Schanck, by S. F. Otman, J. P. 
Benj. Cleveland and ^Melissa Thirston, by ^I. P. King, M. G. 
Peter Peterson and Christina Nelson, by Jacob W. Rogers, J. P. 
Walter B. Bettis and Mary F. Jay, by John Snethen, J. P. 
Edward Cleveland and Caroline Bangs, by David McCance, J. P. 
John AV. Riggs and Jane Stowe, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Isaac Nicholas and Martha Humplireys, by James M. Rogers. 
John A. Leeson and Marijaret A. Coon, by Joseph P. Gilbert. 
Richard Hight and Ann Bunnell, by C. D. Fuller. J. P. 
Jolm Brooks and Judith A. Halt, by D. McCance. J. P. 
Peter C. Johnson and Martha Vixel. by Amos Morey, M. G. 

Charles B. Foster and Charles by Alvin Abbott, M. G. 

John Jackson and Polina A. Mahoiiy, by J]. Ransom, M. G. 
James H. Hickok and Harriet L. Pomeroy, by Isaac L. Hart. 
Darius Dermand and Sarah A. Iliner, by James Ferguson, M. G. 
Charles Rhodes aiul Caroline Cram, by R. C'. Dunn, M. (i. 
Joseph Ridle and Maiy Bennett, by T. S. Bennett, M. G. 
Mason Stofer and Candaee Stine, by R. C. Dunn. M. G. 
David Gumming and Mary A. Anthony, by Amos Morey, M. G. 
William Calhoun and Mary J. Stanley, by Amos Morey, M. G. 
.Vndrew Anderson and C'hristiana Pierson. by Amos Morey. M. G. 
F]lias MuUer and Lucy Redding. l)y A. G. Gridley, J. P. 
James D. Ballentine and Rhoda Walter, by Jacob W. Rogers. 
James B. Hu.ssell and Mary J. Bevier. by Alvin Abbott, M. G. 
Isaac Grant and Harriet Snyder, by M. II. Negus, M. G. 
Wm. H. Harris and Anna Harmon, by W. H.'^Whitten, J. P. 
Esthner Rounds and Eliza Smeggs. by Jacob W. ]{ogers, J. P. 
Andrew J. lirodi and Sarah R. Stedham, by J. T. Lintliicum. 
Eli Ferris and Nancy .1. Fitch, bv Peter Sturm. iNI. G. 
Richard Hill and Lucy A. Stiles,"by George F. Hill, .M. (!. 



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MAKRIAGE EECORD 1831-1866. 89 

Dec. IC). John Rickey and Kebecea A. Speers. by S. P. Kezerta, M. G. 

'• 23. James A. Goodrich and Leali Rechling.'by W. H. Whitten, J. P. 

•■' 8. Simon Dixon and Sarali Bateman, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

" ii. Aaron Smith and Lydia J)alrymple. by P. S. Shaver, J. P. 

■■ 15. Jolm ilartin and Jane B. Fowler, by K. C. Dunn, if. G. 

•• 18. Win. AVriglit and Ellen Jarvis, by S'. F. Otman, J. P. 

"■ 2:}. Cliarles II. Lake and Marv A. Boice, by Jacob W. Rogers, J. P. 

••■ 23. George W. Scott and Marv V. Cox, bv'W. J. Smith, M. G. 

'■ 23. Alex. Iloadley and Hannah Rhodes, by Thos. S. Bennett, M. G. 

" 30. Jesse S. Atherton and Lois Grant, by M. IF. Negus, M. G. 

1859. 

Jan. 4. John C. Laurence and Martha Crawford, by A. H. Ilepperly. 

0. Valentine B. Thornton and Lodema E. Rhodes, by R. C. Dunn. 

10. John O'Neil and Catherine McKiggins, by Father O'Gara, M. G. 
20. Andrew Stone and Eliza C. Clark, by Alvin Abbott, M. G. 

" 30. John Buchanan and Emetine Beers, by M. 11. Negus, il. G. 

Feb. G. Timothy E. Bailey and Soiihia E. Smith, by Sylvester F. Otman. 

13. John Weir and Je'nnette E. Fell, by J. A. McCulleh, J. P. 

1*1. Cornelius Stevenson and Tyrilla Bedford, by D. McCance, J. P. 

22. John Pilgrim and Isabella Coleman, by A. H. Ilepperly, M. G. 

24. Solomau J)ixon and Mary F. Bateman, by W. J, Smith, M. G. 

.Mar. 2. Eidiraim X. Pardee and Sarah Stone, by A. Wedge, ^l. (A. 

3. Walter T. Hall and Emily Shinn, by A. II. Ileperly, M. G. 

13. John \'ernon and Aurora Madearis, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

•• 23. N. Wright Dewey and Harriet P. De\vey, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

April 14. Nelson G. Gill and Missouri E. Whitford, liy Elisha Gill, M. G. 

'• 16. John Corkhill and Annie Quayle, by Jacob W. Rogers, J. P. 

" 20. Leander H. Hewitt and Hannah W. Morey, by George F. Hill. 

" 20. Samuel Bolt and Mary Snell, by C. D. Fuller, J. P. 

" 24. William Loiicnum and Lydia A. Freeland, by Jas. Buswell, J. P. 

May 1. .John H. Oliver and Lizzie C'. Poole, by A. H. Hepperly, M. G. 

" 28. Orson B. Stowell and Harriet R. Church, by A. H. Hepperly. 

June G. Theo. T. McDaniel and Sarah CUirfman. by James M. Rogers. 

9. ('uthbert Blakely and ilelinda Price, by James M. Rogers, J. P. 

'• 21. John Maxtield and Sarah Shoeklev, by C. Brinkerhoff, M.G. 

•• 30. Chester W. Woodman and Ann Porter, by W. II. Whitten, J. P. 

July 3. Benjamin S. Hall and Juliet Truitt. by W. H. Whitten, :\I. P. 

" 3. John Seeley and Sarali Willison, by W. J. Smith. M. G. 

11. Joseph Slott and Mary Blewer, by Elijah S. Brodhead, P. M. 
Aug. 5. ilichael Gallagher and Catherine Clilford. by Rev. W. H. Power. 

15. William Taylor and Catherine McCarty, by Francis Loomis, J. P. 

" 18. John Green and Maria E. Gentry, by Jacob Young, J. P. 

'• 23. Orvill Baker and Martha Given, by Jacob W. Rogers, J. P. 

'■ 31. .Jasper M. Morris and Catherine E. Bolt, by J. W. Smith, M. G. 

David J. Welch and Elizabeth Jones, 

Sept. 1. Thomas J Wright and Ann Monerieff, by Rev. R. C. Dunn. 

" 1. Simon Peter Smith and Elmira Stevens, by David McCance. J. P. 

" 4. Simpson Syfert and Sarah A. Newton, bv James B. Chenoweth. 

Sept. 11. David Jones and Harriet Leseur, by W. S. Bates, M. G. 

'• 15. Albert M. Oliver and :\Iary D. Griffin, by John L. Scott, M. G. 

"' 11. David S. Miller and Margaret A. Cross, by Wm. Leggett, M.G. 

'•■ 35. Samuel Smith and N'ancy Ellison, by W. S. Bates. M. G. 

'• 39. Wm. Headley and Emily R. Rhodes", by R. C. Dunn, M. 0. 



IK) IIISTOKY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Oct. 9. Harvey 0. Sliiyter and Melvina JIcDauiel, by Jacob W. Rogers. 
" 11. Mathusaleh BeVier and Eliza F. Foster, by A. Abbott, M. G. 
" 8. Thomas Proctor and Melita Armstrong, by Elijah S. Brodhead. 
" 9. Harlan Craig and Minerva Jane Nelson, by John Snethen, J. P. 
" 19. John Jackson and Ellen Flanagan, by E. S. Brodhead, Pol. .his. 
"• 23. Alfred Edwards and Harriet A. t'lark, by A. Abbott. Jf. G. 
" 26. David ]5arrett and JMary McSherry, by James M. Rogers, J. P. 
'•' 29. Henry Olmsted and Celestia Aten, by Jacob Matthews, M. G. 
Nov. 1. James Goleman and Charlotte Kane, by Jacob Matthews, M. G. 
" 6. Jacob Vandike and Mary E. Blood. by'C. H. Case, M. G. 
'•■ 3. Amos Hodge and Hattie E. Hood, by.Samnel Ordway, M. G. 
'■' 0. Felix Inman and Sarah A. Cole, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
" 5. Charles 0. "Wilson and Laura A. Earle, bv E. iS. Brodhead, Mag. 
" 18. Benj. G. Homer and Catherine Winters, 'by 0. D. Fuller, J. P. 
" 10. Clark Wooden and Mary Jackson, bv James M. Rogers, J. P. 
" 15. Silas R. Swarts and Nancy Ely, by Thos. 8. Bennett, M. G. 
" 20. Ed. H. Champion and HannaJi A. Drawyer, by H. B. Foskett. 
" 17. John M. Brown and Maggie R. Hawks, by Andrew J. Jones. 
" 17. Charles Dickinson and Lydia A. Church, l)y Thomas S. Bennett. 
" 20. Geo. Colwell and Sai'ah Barr. by John H. Anthony, J. P. 
" 19. Robt. Smith and Sally A. Schockley. by John H. Anthony. J. P. 
" 24. Sam. D. Lindlevand Sarah C. Ilixinbaugh. by Jacob W. Rogers.' 
'' 24. Wm. Shepley and Catherine Myers, by W. J." Smith. M. G." 
Dec. 11. Thomas L. Colhvell and Ellen Nicholas, by W. S. Bates, M. G. 
'■■ 17. John Sidner and Phebe Libbey. by Jacob Young, J. P. 
" 27. August C. Bei'gman and Catherine M. Johnson, by J. W. Rogers. 
" 27. James F. Thompson and Margaret A. Todd, by Jacob Matthews. 
" 31. Henry J. Otman and Carrie Hall, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
'•■ 17. Micagy Swiger and Eliza Sturm, no record. 

1860. 
Jan. 4. Oliver R. Newton and Abbee H. Pettee, by Samuel Ordway. 
]. Samuel Smeggs and Mahetable Rhodes, by Jacob AV^ Rogers. 
1. Thomas T. Wright and Nancy J. Dawson, by Robt. McCutchen. 
" 5. Henry Garner and Tabitha Stevenson, by M. P. King, M. G. 
'•• 15. Wm. Blake and Matilda Si)illman, by W. H. Whitten, J. P. 
Feb. 5. John Kelley and Ellen Carr. by Rev.' Walter H. Power. 

1. David Woodar.l and Orritta Rhodes, by J. L. Hawkins, V. D. M. 

1. Seth F. Rockwell and llaniuih E. Woodard, l)y J. L. Hawkins. 

7. Samuel AVhite and Nancy A. Jones, by John Finly, J. P. 

•■■ 12. James W. Ratliffe and (Jlive Rouse by James M. Rogers, J. P. 

'• 8. James Truitt and Prudence A. Drake, by Jas. M. Jiogers, J. P. 

James Tucker and Hannah N. Six, by E. S. liroadhead, P. M. 

Henry Emery and Hannah Emery, bv James E. Gaston, M. G. 

Johnll. LaiH" and Lvdia A. IlalL by R. C. Dunn. M. G. 

Henry M. Hall and Anna A. Hublnird, by R. 0. Dunn, .Af. ({. 

Charles T. Bennett and Lucinda Sturm, by Peter Sturm, i[. G. 

Edward S. Talladay and Martha Maycock, by J. L. Scott, M. G. 

Thomas Timmons and Lucy A. (Jraves, by VV'. S. Bates, M. G. 

Bradford F. Thompson, and Eliza A. Bevier, l)y Alvin Abbott. 

John W. Smith and Almira A. Vodder, by James Sheldon, M. G. 

Almon W. Wildei- and ^lary A. Coleman, by S. C. Humphi'ey. 

Lewis W. Williams and Mai-y Atlierton, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

John E. Gharrett and Harriet II. Holgato, by J. L. Scott, M. G. 



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MARRIAGE RECORD 1831-1 Sfi6. 91 

Win. Kincade and JMargaret Kermeen, by J. W. Rogers, J. P. 
Samuel E. White and Mary A. Marlin, by E. G. Dunn, M. U. 
David K. Mieliael and Susan Sturm, by G. H. Case, M. G. 
George Ely and Carrie Johnson, by D. McCance. J. P. 
Amasa Sawyer and Kebecca 1). Sawyer, by K. C. Dunn. M. G. 
Frank G. Drew and Sophia L. Clark, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Ohas. McCumsey and Mary E. Godfrey^ by J. W. Rogers, J. P. 
.Tolm D. Essex and Mary .). (4ierhart, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Geo. E. Mereer and Harriett Rallard, by J. W. Rogers, J. P. 
Lewis II. Kerns and Mary M. Kern, by Syl. F. Otman, J. P. 
George, Kerns and Alice Wrigley. by W. J. Smith M. G. 
Jas. D. Lundy and Martha A. Mathews, by John ]\[orey, JI. G. 
Amos Bennett and Hannah Bunton, by D. McCance, J. P. 
Berry Edmiston and Delila Shenefelt, "bv J. L. Scott, M. G. 
John T. Eagleston and Eliza Wrigley. by W. J. Smith, M. G. 
John Maine and Abi. W. Eagen, by M. P. King, M. G. 
Edward W. Stewart and Hannah Craft, by John Finley. J. P. 
John L. Jennings and JIary J. Collins, by E. S. Broadhead, J. P. 
Jerome B. Thomas and Harriet N. R. Tasker, by R. C. Dunn. 
Samuel W. Eagan and Sarah E. Wiley, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Steplien Young and (.'larista Lorman, by Henry Allen, M. G. 
John Jackson and Eliza A. Jlontooth. by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
Erastiis Stanton and Martha Armstrong, by E. S. Brodhead. 
Charles Brown and Hannah A. York, by E. S. Brodhead. 
William Wilson and Lois Sweet, by E. Ransom. M. G. 
John McKenzie and Ilectorina McGregor, by W. F. Vaill, M. G. 
Robert W. Hall and Sarah A. Olmsted, by E. S. Brodhead. 
Joab Nicholas and Alcinda Colwell, by R. C. Dnnn, M. G. 
Charles W. Carter and Sarah Carter, by Samuel Ordway, M. G. 
James Greenongh and Mary A. Eraser, by D. McC!ance, J. P. 
William Atkinson and Hannah Robson, by J. M. Graham, M. G. 
William K. .Morgan and Mary J. Winter,"by E. S. Brodhead. 
James 0. Williamson and Emilene Wilson, by C. H. Case, M. G. 
Moses H. AVeaver and Virginia Clark, by C!. A. Hewitt, M. G. 
George Graen and Isabella Fell, by J. M. Graham. M. G. 
William Wilson and Mary E. Falconer, by Jacob ^Matthews. 
Rachel II. Todd and .Alafgaret Brangle, by A. J. Wright, M. G. 
Jasper Taylor and Eliza Ann Pyle, by William Leggett, M. G. 
Dewitt C. Green and Almira Greenough, by E. S. Brodhead. 
Adam S. Murchison and Nancy Fuller, by John M. Graham. 
Wm. Slick and Mahala Harrott, by E. S. Brodhead, Magistrate. 
John B. Kay and Mary Currier, by AVilliam Leggett, M. G. 
Nathan D. Stewart and Julia C. Kenyon, by John Snethen, J. P. 
William A. Wooden and Martha F. Allison, by J. Woodward. 
Aug. S. Thompson and Sarah Fowler, by C. 11. Case. M. G. 
Geo. A. Dudley and Sarah E. Dudley, by Issaac L. Hart, J. P. 
Gavin L. Eenwick and Mary Harvey, by Joseph Woodward. 
Rufus Woodcock and Olive Green, by E. S. Brodhead. Mag. 
James B. Matthews and Susannah M. Matthews, by J. Matthews. 
David Murray and Susannah M. Tnrnbull, by John M. Graham. 
Patrick Smith and Jane Flanigan, by Catholic Missioner. 
1861. 
Jan. 1. James Martin and Mary E. Nichols, 1/y G. F. Hill, M. G. 



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92 HISTORY OF UTAKK OOTTNTT. - 

Jan. 0. Charles L. Lane and Mary E. Finley, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 13. Cliarles F. Blood and Rachel A. Sturm, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 13. Wm. Rhodes and Betsy Rounds, by Isaac L. Hart, J. P. 

" 17. Thomas Zinn and Sarah A. Wilson, bv Jacob W. Rogers, J. P. 

" 19. Dix Ryan and Sarah Smith, by R. 0. Dunn, J. P. 

" 23. Colburn J. Robbiiis and Sarah M. Bennett, by E. S. Brodhead, 
Magistrate. 

" 24. Daniel Mcintosh, and Mary E. Riggan, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 27. Carlos Miner and Laura Pomeroy, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 28. Frederick Hartsock and Sinthey Carpenter, by D. McCance, J. I'. 

Feb. 7. Presley Terrell and Lavena R. Curfman, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 13. Orlando H. Brace and Lucy Hudson, by I. I. Fleharty, M. G. 

" 14. Jacob M. Jones and Catherine Atherton, by Jacob Young, J. P. 

" 14. Elisha Elston and Maria Riokev, bv W. J. Smith. M. G. 

" 14. Royal J. Curtiss and Achsa Rhodes, R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 14. James M. Virtue and Elizabetli Chandler, by John Finley, J. P. 

•' 14. Artemus E. Ewers and Anna D. Hochstrasser, bv E. S. Brod- 
liead, P. Mag. 

" 17. Orastus Alden and Salome Rhodes, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 21. James P. Ileadley and Gate Kindle, by I. L. Hart, J. P. 

" 24. Harmon Imes, and Lydia Shade, by James Snare, J. P. 

" 20. Benjamin Aby and Prinnah H. Bodine, by M. P. King, M. G. 

Mar. 3. Cyrus Avery and Pliebe Kewton, by James B. Chenowetli, M. G. 

" 5. James Shrouf and Cliarlotte Bunnell, by Syl. F. Otman, J. P. 

" 13. John Finlev and Sarah Adams, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

" 14. Natlianiel Kissell and Martha P. Burns, bv Wm Les-gett, M. G. 

" 17. Geo. Straver and Urena L. Parrish, bv A.\J. Wright, M. G. 

" 17. Allen M. Pierce and Marv W. Thomas.'by Jacob ]\Iattlie\vs. M. G. 

" 20. Charles Plummer aiul Louisa Calhvel],"'by E. S. Brodhead, P. 
Mag. 

" 24. Morris Kirkpatrick and Hannah A. Elston, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 30. Mich.ael Plankeal and Francis Williams, by V. J. Giddings, M. G. 

April 2. Asa Currier and Mary L. King, by Wm. Leggett, i[. G. 

" 7. Spencer S. Elston and Polly M. Sturm, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

••■ 13. Hiram I). Sturm and Catherine A. Williams, by Peter Sturm, 

'•' 17. Phillip Webber ami Caroline Ames, Jacob Mathews, M. G. 

" 28. Edwin Youngkin and Matilda Hart, by U. P. Aten, M. G. 

" 29. Robt. G. Williams and Labella Hollingshead, by E. S. Bi'od- 
head. P. Mag. 

May 1. John Colgan and Maria Goldsberry. No record. 

" 1. James S. Patterson and Margaret J. Rule, by D. A. Wallace. 

" 8. Wilson Trickle and Elizabeth J. .Miller, by E. Ransom, M. G. 

" 3. George W. Miller and Mana Cross, bv Jacob ilatthews, M. G. 

'•' 22. Alex. Crow! and Marv J. Espev. bv J. M. (iraham. M. G. 

" 23. Stephen A. Cornish aiid Isabella Marlin. bv J. M. Graham. M. G. 

" 23. David 0. Dufur and Elizabeth Drunim. by R. C. Dunn, .M. (J. 

•Tune 10. I). S. Main and Rebecca Coon, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

•• 27. Christian South ami Susanna Strayer, by Joseph S.Williams, J. P. 

July 4. Walter Lyle and Julia A. Ferris, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

3. John Shaver and Marv P. Greenman. bv Jacob .Matthews. M. (J. 
" 4. Nathan B. Foster and 'Clara L. Wethersby. by J. B. Russell, J. P. 
" 3. .lohn Fowler and Sarah E. N^orris. bv R' C.'Dunn, M. G. 

4. Michael Alderman and Jayey E. tiolwell, by W. S. Bates, M. G. 



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MARRIAGE KECORP IS^l-lSfifi. 93 

Warren Williams and Eliza 0. Perry, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 
William Eby and Lovina Hull, by David Wbeffin. J. P. 
Franklin Pross and Margaret E. Pruitt, by Jacob Matthews. 
Joseph P. Hall and Jane Carse, by Win. L. Leggett, M. G. 
Roswell F. Wood worth and Charlotte E. VanVelsen, by Wm. 

Colwell, M. G. 
Eugene M. Gallup and Mary E. Merchant, by A . J. Wright. 
Shepherd P. Westphall and Elizabeth Aumick, by E. 8. Brod- 

hcad. P. Mag. 
AVni. J. Gamel and Anna J. W.ive. by E. S. Brodhead, P. M. 
Harry V. Johnson, and Susan Todd, by A. J. Wright, M. G. 
David H. Bobbins and Martha Cole. byE. S. Brodhead, P. M. 
^latthews Gillan and Jennette Graham, by C. A. Hewitt, M. G. 
Edward S. Force and Eliza Aten, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 
Joseph Curtiss and Mary E. Farding, by Jacob Matthews, M. G. 
Hiram Parrish and Martha J. Hoppock, by J. A. Pratt, P. M. 
Samuel G. Scraiitou and Julette J. Westfall, by E. S. Brod- 
head, P. Mag. 

" 20. Lawrence McNamee and Martha Armstrong, by D. McCance. 
Oct. 1. Henry B. Upton and Jannet Scott, by I. M. Graham, M. G. 
8. Whitfield D. ilatthews and Mary A. Chaddock, by W. J. 
Smith, M. G . 
" 13. Daniel S. Thui*ston and Clarinda McKinniss, by E. S. Brod- 
head, P. Mag. 
" 17. Samuel A. Fitch and Mary E. McDaniel, by D. McCance. 
" 24. Walter M. Dexter and Alida J. Bennett, by Edward Sellen. 
" 24. Willard Palmer and Elsie Gamer, by A. C. Miller, M. G. 
" 27. Miner Y. Smith and Harriet Lee, by James Busvi-ell, J. P. 
Nov. 1. Mih) W. Fargo and Mary M. Reeger, by Jacob Matthews, M. G. 
" 4. Wm. Luce, jr., and Jane McViekers, by J. B. Russell, J. P. 
" ". Wm. D. Cuinming and Martha E. Anthony, by A. C. Miller. 
'' 12. Patrick !McSherry and Ellen McGuire, by Catholic Missioner. 
'■ I'.i. Horatio G. Scribner and Hannah Scholes, by AV. W. Winslow. 
•■'■ 14. Kobert L. Scott and Isabella Happock, by Daniel M. Kelly, J. P. 
'■■ 14. Harrison Miner and Alice Parrish, by H. B. Foskett, JI. G. 
" 14. Charles B. Thorp and Harriet Riddle, by W. J. Smith. M. G. 
" 14. Tyrus Matthews and Climena Scribner, by E. S. Brodhead. 
" 18. Lewis Redding and Cynthia Ann Walling, by John E. Evans. 
" 18. Franklin Runnells and Lenora E. Blood, by"C. A. Hewitt. M.G. 
'■'■ 10. Ambrose W. Matthews and Sarah Ann Wilsev. by D. McCance. 
" 17. Hiram P. Mallory and Hannah Redding, by John R. Evans. 
Dec. 4. Chas. T. Edwards and Eunice V. Spencer, by 0. A. Hewitt. 
4. Jesse J. Flaharty and Annie Bruce, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 
" 11. Chas. H. Barce and Kesiah Y. Flint, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 
" 19. Thomas S. Jones and Margaret J. Jones, by W. J. Smith, M, G. 
'•■ 17. George Miller and Mary Ely, by D. McCan'ce, J. P. 
" 22. Andrew Oliver and Betty Armstrong, by John M. Graham. 
'•' 23. John Arganbright and Latitia Ray. by Minot Silliman, J. P. 

1802. 
Jan. 1. John Buchanan and Ann McBeth, by John M. Graham, M. G. 
'• 1. R. C. Baker and Mary A. Shore, by J. T. AVestorer. M. G. 
" 1. Moses II. Weaver and Sophia Stuart, by Charles P. Blake, J. P. 
" 5. David H. Anderson and Sarah A. Veeder, by Jacob Matthews. 



94 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Jan. 1. Thomas C. McChesuey ami Kosotta A. Palmer, by W. J. Smith. 

" 1. Moses B. Robinson and Mahala Swift, by Jefferson Kaymond. 

" 2. Robert M. Finley and Mary A. Hum, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

" 7. Roderick MfKenzie and Margaret Ross, by Geo. Stebbins, ^I. G. 

" G. John Jones and Xancy Jane XVhite, by Minott Silliman, J. V. 

'•• 14. Levi Eckley and Cliarlotte 8. White, "by John Finley, C. J. 

" 15. John Shaner and Cordelia Flook, by John Xeff, M. G. 

" 19. Wm. Pratt and :\Iary A. Snethen, bv Peter Sturm, M. G. 

'•• 23. John II. Taylor and Isabella Galley,' by M. P. King, M. G. 

" 26. Albert P. Terwilliger and Margaret Willey, by Peter Sturm. 

•' 30. Cliarles Janes and Christina Baglon, by I). McCance, C. J. 

" 30. Josejih Patterson and Caroline Price, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

Feb. 3. Patrick lianley and Margaret Alworth, l>y Lewis Lightner. 

" 1. Caleb S. Ileaton and JIarv E. Knoff, by Allen C. Miller, M. G. 

" 4. Betherel Parrish and Cele'stia Ferris, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

" 0. Jacob L. Young and Julia A. Gardner, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

" 13. John Cohvell and Almira Fast, by W. S. Bates, M. G. 

'•■ 20. Donald McKae and C'hristy McLennan, by John M. Graham. 

" 21. Nils Nelson and Parmelia Paulson, by D. JlcCance, J. P. 

Mar. 1. Wm. J. Morey and Josephine Di'iscoll. by D. M. Kelly, J. P. 

2. Adam Jackson and Agnes Murray, l)y Jolin M. Graham, M. G. 

"■ 3. Wm. Dickinson and Mary Atkinson, by J. S. Millsapps, j\I. G. 

" 4. Joseale Bevier and Eliza McKibbins, by Louis Lightner, M. G. 

" 5. Wm. Redding and Hannah L. L. Atkinson, by John R. Evans. 

" 0. Milner P. Davidson and Lora A. Lyon, by John Neff, JI. G. 

" 10. Peter Roberts and Sarah N. Clifton, by Levi Lapham, J. P. 

" 8. Robert Faulds and Catherine Courtney, by James M. Stickney. 

" 13. Wm. A. Lawson and Sina Mott, by E. S.' Brodhead, Pol. Mag. 

" IT. Elias Nuller and Rhoda Jenkins, by Sylvester F. Otman, J. P. 

" 2(1. David D. Coombs and Eliza Applegate, by B. F. Fuller, J. P. 

Ajn-il 1. Francis Baxter and Jane A. \\'a,rdell, by A. J. Wright, M. G. ^ 

2. Wilson Spencer and Caroline Brace, by Jacob Matthews. M. G. 

" K). Richard F. Williamson and Louisa Nicholson, by A. J. Wright. 

May 7. .John Butler and Marv Cavenagh, by Catholic Missioner. 

'• 2G. Charles W. Coe and Julia A. Bennett, by Alvin Abbott, M. G. 

" 20. Nicholas Sturm and ilartha Sturm, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

'• 29. Albert Vail and Sylvia Stockton, liy E. S. Brodhead, Pol. Mag. 

June 14. John Smith and Bridget McC^omisky, by Louis Liglitner, il. G. 

" 22. Wm. H. Drennin and Lucy A. Chaffee', by W. S. Bates, 51. G. 

" 25. Wm, H. Ansman and Ruth A Nelson, by Peter Sturm. M. G. 

July 4. Harrod ^lurnan and Gertrude A. Lyon, by E. S. Brodhead. 

•■' 12. Samuel Montooth and Hannah S. Sturm, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

Aug. 7. Jacob McDaniel and Louisa Hall, by Ahab Keller, M. G. 

•'' 10. ^Michael Bargin and Celia. Noble, by E. Delaharty. M. G. 

'• 11. .fereniiali Wagoner and Laura Culton, by R. McBocock, J. P. 

" 10. ]5cnjamin Meliew and Marietta Ellenwood, by John Neff, M. G, 

•• 18. Rol,)ert Alexander aiul Jlelissa R. Mix, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

•■ 1<;. (iersham Bunnell and Ellen Cooper, by James Snare, J. P. 

•• 1."). .lames A. Long and Rosina Glitch, by Peter Sturm, M. (i. 

'• 19. Charles Kezerand Sarah J. Smith, i)y Josiah Kerns, M. G. 

'■ 20. .losiah Miner and Lydia A. Houck, by Jeff'. Raymond. J. P. 

•• 21. Wm. Iligginson and Mary Evins. by D. McCance, J. P. 

'■ 2G. Lemuel F. Matthews and' Lucretia S. Trickle, by W. J. Smith. 



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Aug. 37. Newton l>;uif;lni iind Irene Siiiuiis, by D. McCancc, C. J. 

•• 28. Ephraini W. Smith lunl Sarah M. Addis, by D. MoCanee. .F. 1'. 

•■ 30. James X. i:)ayison and Mdvy C. Richards, by B. F. Fuller, J. P. 

Se})t. 2. Alyah Sturteyant and Rebecca Pratt, by Jacob Matthe\ys. M. G. 

3. Thomas Corlitt and Mary Zinne, by D.' McCance, J. P. 

9. Robert Allen and Alice Holt, by R. C. Dunn, U. G. 

" 13. Jacob Williams and Sarah Saxtoo, by Peter Strum, M. G. 

" 31. Wellington 11. Boyer and Anna P. Hinson, by D. Hitchcock. 

31. (ieorge W. Gharrett and Alice Fuller, by James Snare, J. P. 

14. Geo. Cooper and Rebecca liunnell. by James Snare, J. P. 

" 25. Geo. IT. AlcC'lenahaii and Mai'tha L. Atherton, by J. Raymond. 

Get. 5. Thomas Wiekham and Mary Welch, by P. McGregor. Cath. Pas. 

•• 1. Philip C. Rhea and Eliza j'. I'arks. by John Netf^ M. G. 

3. Charles Stephens and Hannah J. Jewell, l)y ]). McCance, J. P. 

" 3. Ira H. Hochstrasserand Margaret Drinnin, by M. P. King, M. G. 

5. George Holmes and Jlartini E. Carney by John Xeff. M. G. 

'• 15. Neri'McHaniel and Finiah Mcintosh, by D. McCance, J. P. 

" 31. Michael S. Smith and Nancy Bateman. by W. J. Stubble, M. G. 

" 33. Joseph P. Gibbs and Hannah B. Gibbs, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 39. Le^vis Corson and Lydia A. Buck, by E. C. Brodhead, P. Mag. 

Noy. 8. Ziba Hackett and Lucinda Smith, by Thos. Grattridge, J. P. 

9. John M. Ilurd and Mahala R. Swank, by S. A. Elliott, M. G. 

'- 13. Wian E. Clough and Jennie I'hornton, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 37. Samuel White and Lucinda Harris, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

Dec. 3. Wm. E. Thomas and Elniira ^[yers, by D. Cance, J. P. 

" 15. Geo. M. Adams and Hannah R. Adams, by R. V. Dunn, M. G. 

" 15. D. H. Dalrymjile and Louisa Harmon, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 34. John E. Dack and Jane AViley. by John 'Netf, M. G. 

•■' 38. Stephen Halsey and Delia II.' Lacey, by D. M. Kelley, J. P. 

" 39. Isaac Welch and Catlierine L. Baldwin", by R. C. Duim, M. G. 

" 31. J. C. Capestake and Sarah C. Hulsizer, by R. C^. Dunn, M. G. 

1803. 

Jan. 5. George Boardman ;uid Lydia, Smith. l)v Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 15. Wm. Coleman and Eliza'Leigh, by S. A. Elliott, M. G. 

'• 11. John Freeland and Emilene Hall, by James Snare. J. P. 

" 14. Norman Malcom and Elyira. Straight, by R. C. Dnun, JI. G. 

" 33. Geo. E. Richmond and Eliza N. Simmernian, by S. M. Farrar. 

■' 37. John II. Ogle and Diantha W. Sturm, by A. t!.' Price, V. D. M. 

Feb. 5. Albert M. Frisbie and Harriett Hines, by M. P. King, M. G. 

5. G. II. II. Q. Dalrymple and Mary Griffin," by Peter Sturm, U. G. 

••■ 10. Richard J. Crodder and Eliza A. Tofflemoyer, by John Sargent. 

'■ 11. Ellis W. Gaskill and Jane JfcBride, by J. A. Graham, M. "G. 

" 11. John Besler and Anna Jopig, by E. S. Broadhead, Pol. ilag. 

" 13. Wm. Murray and Isabella Fairbairn, by J. M. Graham, M. G. 

" 19. Geo. Rutherford and Jane Armstrong. A. J. Wright, M. G. 

" 32. Francis S. C'lark and Malyenia Powell, by W. R.'Stowe. M. G. 

" 23. Reed Spencer and Sarah J. Grecnman, by James Snare. J. P. 

" 25. Farquhar Bain and Ann !Mui'chison. no record. 

Mar. 10. William McCormick and JlcU French, by James Snare, .1. P. 

9. James 11. S])ringfield and Martha E. Geer, Benj. M. Lombard. 

" 26. Madara D. Fezler and Mary B. \\hitaker, by R. C. Dunn. 

" 25. John C. Emery and Lonisa C. Hall, by R. C^. Dunn, M. G. 

" 31. John Smilie and Mary A. Burns?, by D. M. Kelly, J. P. 



!'S HISTORY OF STAflK CorNTY. 

April 12. Xatliaii Downing and Ilannali F. Eiter, S. P. Huntington. 

" 17. Murdow Murchinson and Sallv Matheson, no record. 

" 22. ^\'m. H. Tliwiss and Hannali fitter, by A. C. Price, M. G. 

May (>. ,1-dcoh H. Sanders and Mary M. Brace, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

" 2. Daniel B. C'lark and Eliza A. Kent, liscence returned. 

" 17. David L. Ash and Eliza. Messenger, by Lemuel Pomeroy, M. G. 

" lil. Francis M. Timmons and Eliza Rush, by A. G. Hammond, J. P. 

•Tune 14. (ieorge Smith and Adelia A. Greenman, by Jos. Woodward. 

'• 11. 'i'homas Scavenger and Ann E. Coi-ner, by James W. Hewett. 

•• 30. Thomas Robinson and Lucy C. Lyle. W. J. Stubbles. M. G. 

July 2. David Collins and Sai'ah Burns, by John Netf, M. G. 

" 2. Calvin Vulgamot and Catherine Gingrich, by W. S. Bates. 

'•• 4. W. L. Straiiarn and Harriet E. ReedT by D. Whiffen, J. P. 

!). Aaron S. Atherton and Mary J. Sanders, by W. J. Smith, M.G. 

'• 12. Wm. S. Hixon and Lucy Oziah, A. J. Wright, M. G. 

Aug. 7. Wm. P. Hall, and Lonisa J. Hadsell, by D. M. Kelly, J. P. 

" 4. Henry Caruthers and Lucinda Simmerman, by S. M. F. Farrar. 

" IG. Thomas C Hepperlv and Selina A. King, by John Neif, M. G. 

" 1(1. Jothan Rounds and Martha Cypler, by B. F. Fuller, J. P. 

" 20. John V. May and Rel)ecca A. Trickle,'A. C. Price, M. G. 

'' 2o. Chas. H. Maxiield and Helen Fuller, by A. J. Wright, M. G. 

" 2(;. Rol)ert Riddle and Betsy Cameron, R. C. Dunn, M."'G. 

Sept. ■}. Geo. Boale and Lydia Mix, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

;5. Samuel Hewett and Mary J . Sapp, by James W. Hewett, P. M. 

'■• 23. John ^\'. Emery and Lizzie Livingstone, by D. ifcCance, J. P. 

" 10. Jacob H. Simmerman and Levina Durand. J. W. Hewett. 

" 13. Robert M. Masters and Louisa Lundy, by Jacob Matthews. 

" 16. Thomas Dawson and Jane Meadows, Jos. Woodward, J. P. 

" 21. Cornelius L. Lupert and Laura Ualsey, A. Gross, M.G. 

" 24. AV. H. Gray and Eliza Traphagan, by D. McCance, J. P. 

" 22. Thomas Homer and Charlotte Dewey* by A. J. Wright, M. G. 

Oct. 1. Aug. B. Kirkpatrick and Fannie Redding, by Jesse Redding. 

" 4. David j\Iagee and Eliza Jewell, by D. McCanee. J. P. 

7. John Black and Eliza Mason. by'E. Ransom, jr., M. G. 

•' 13. Cornelius Horn and Lienor Newton, by X. Y. Giddings, M. G. 

•' 18. Wm. Peterson and Mary Wooden, by Robt. McCutcheon, M. G. 

•• 10. Geo. A. Clifford and :\Iary C. Clifford, by A. C. Price, M. G. 

•• 15. Charles H. Grimm and Catherine McLennan, by J. M. Graham. 

Xov. 10. Reuben Gardner and Mary McGee, by W. W. Winslow, J. P. 

■• I'J. Wm. P. McGilliard and Eliza J. Torrance, by A. C. Miller, M. G. 

" 16. (Chester Lyon and Chloe A. Austin, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 15. Peter Nelson and Lucinda A. Smith, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 25. George Currier and Sarah Drury, by A. M. Gardner, M. G. 

'•■ 22. Dan.Drawyer andLucia A. Wilson, by D. A. Falkenburg 
M. G." 

" 26. James A. Edwards and Susan Lee. by A. C. Price, M. G. 

'•■ 30. Isaac Shepherd and Mary A. Cockshot, by D. McCance, J. P. 

•■•• 30. Daniel McClure and .Matilda Case, by R. C. Dunn. M. G . 

Dec. 12. J. 15. Cochran and Sarah C. Goodspeed, by Ansel J. Wright. 

'•' 8. James Pace aiul Bell McLain, by George Stebbins, M. G. 

'■'■ 10. Bainbridge Ray and Mary Prather, by D. McCance, M. G. 

" 17. George Boardmau and J. C. Updike, by W. S. Bates, M. G. 

" 17. Wm. P. Caverley and Elizabeth Hartley, by A. E. Wells, M. G. 



^tARRIAr;K record ISSl-lSOti. 99 

Dec. 24. Josepli Smith and Sarah Arinentrout, by S. M. F. Fai-rar, .1. I'. 

■• 24. John II. Houze and Susannah Gingricli. by D. McCance, J. I'. 

' ' 30. Wm. S. Kimball and Margaret P. Comstock . by James W. Howett. 

■' .')!. Thos. T. Leacox and Hannah V. Wilson. bvDelos S. Jlain, 'S\. (I. 

iS(;4. 

.Ian. o. (tbo. 0. Maxliold and Cynthia C. Parrish, by R. C. Dunn, M. (i. 

G. Isaac S. Wliitaker and Sarah A. Shinn, by R. C Dunn, M. (i. 

" 21. Miles Colwell and Amanda Barr. by D. McCance, J. P. 

'• 14. James Kerns and Sarali J. Bristol!, by N. J. Geddings. M. (J. 

•• 19. James R. Lawson and Ophelia Lafferty, by J. W. Hewett. P. M. 

•' 20. Nathan Shulze and Kliza A. Culbcrtson, by R. C. Dunn, M. (J. 

" 26. Wm. C. Phelps and Rachel Snvder. by Jos. Woodward, J. J'. 

'•' 29. Thos. TurnbuU and Margaret Montooth, by J. M . Graham, M. ( I . 

Feb. 3. Thomas Baskin and Nancv Simmons, J. B. Chenoweth, M. G. 

•' lU. Thomas W. Fmbleton and Kate Beach, bv F. F. Perkins. JI. G . 

" 10. Wm. Miller and Mary E. Miller, by S. M. F. Farrar. J. P. 

" IC. Geo. P. Gerard and Nancy E. Leeson, by A. H. IIe|iperly, M. ('• . 

" 14. Martin Medcai'is and Mai'garet J. Robinson, by Jas. Snare. J. P. 

" 18. Daniel Keller and Marv \V. Wright, bv E Ransom. M.G. 

" 22. Cyrus A. Anthony and Charlotte'Shaw", by Allen C. Miller. M. G. 

•' 25. Ezra J Griffin and Rebecca L. Nicholas^ by J. M. Ford, M. G. 

'• 27. John Dawson and Jenuma Detman, by B. F. Miller, J. P. 

•• 20. Robert Cinnamon and Jane McClane, by F. F. Perkins, M. (i. 

Mar. 10. Anthony Sturm and Xancy Bogard. by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

9. Jas. M. Harwood and Rebecca Wall, bv A. H. Hepperly, M. G. 

'■ 13. Edwin H. Tyrrell and Elizabeth Rockwell, by F. liascom, M. G. 

" 12. Abe. Loudenburg and Lydia Phenix, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 17. Jesse Redding and Surah Fulk, by Peter Sturm, i[. G. 

'• 22. Alfred S. Ilemmant and Mary E. Kavanaugh, liy J. AV. Agard. 

"■ 23. Thomas J. Townseiid and Maria L. Bevier, bv A. C. Price. M. G. 

"■ 20. Albert Vansickle and Rachel A. Oziah, by S.'M. F. Farrer, J. P. 

" 25. Thomas Imes and Cvnthia A. Harmon, bv Peter Sturm. M. (i. 

■' 27. Charles Hall and Sarah Carter, Ijy Thomas Beall, J. P. 

" 27. Peter J. Allison and Mary A. Williams, bv A. J. Wright. :\r. G. 

" 31. James F. Holmes and Mary Richardson, by A. J. Wright, M. ti. 

A|iril 3. Daniel E. Markland and Hannah E. Miller, by James Snare, J. P. 

•• 3. Geo. H. Hurd and Cynthia J. Wilson, by A. C. Price, M . G. 

" 13. Harry Hull and Alice Somljerger, by Jacob Matthews, M. G. 

'•• 17. Chas. II. Colwell and Hester Miller, bv D. McCance, J. P. 

" 11. Ira C. Reed and Sarah M. Barnell, byS. M. F. Farrar. J. P. 

" 13. Wm. Calhoon and Ann :M. Beaver, by A. C. Price, M. G. 

19. Theo. Bacmeister and Laura L. Ogle, by A. C. Price, M. G. 

•• 19. Ira Newton and Olive E. Smith, by R. C. Dunn, M.G. 

•• 30. Amerieus Jones and Hannah Messenger, bv R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

:\rav 10. Aliram Vandike and Henrietta R. Blood, bv A. C. Price, M.G. 

•■ 12. W. II. Gibbs and Julia A. Grant, by J. W. Hewett, Pol. Mag. 

"■ 15. John Drew and Atlanta Lyie, by Ehud Fordyce, M. (}. 

'•' 17. Emerv Butfom and Anna ilimes, by A. C. Price, M. G. 

•■ IL Henry H. Emery and Sarah A. Swab, by D. M. Kelly, J. P. 

June 4. James Yates and .Martha Baritt, by J. W. Hewett, Pol. Mag. 

•'• 15. Henry Rhodes and Carrie Johnson, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

'• IS. Selde'n Miner and Eliza C. Smith, by A. C. Price, M. G. 

'• 21. OloflE II. Johnson and Sarah Swift, by E. McCance, J. P. 



100 IirSTORV OI<' STAKK OOUNTY. 

.Iiiiie ;!li. JaiiU'S II. Dexter and Eliza i\I . .Johnson, by S. L. Hamilton. 

July 4. .(esse W. Hawk and Su.san Locey. by I). McCance, J. P. 

" 4. Wm. Murnan and Mary C'oe, by 1). McCance, J. P. 

" S. John Kermeen and Annie McCain, by B. F. Fuller, J. P. 

'• 4. Jolin Graves and Kebecca J. Hurry, by E. B. Barker, M. G. 

" 17. Francis G. Leggitt and Katy Long, by A. C. Price, M. G. 

Aug. ;!. W. 0. Dalrymple and Ellen Conner, by W. W. AVinslow, J. P. 

'^ 11. Francis W.'Ennis and Ellen Cooper, by J. W. Hewett, P. .M. 

'• 15. Henry Lassing and Josie Marker, by K. 0. Dimn, M. G. 

'• 31. John'AV. Rounds and Missouri A. Davis, by D. M. Kelley, J. P. 

Sept. 1. liobert A. Turnbull and Rebecca Montooth, by R. C. Dunn. 

" 7. Thomas A. Colvin and Sarah Willeson, by S. B. Smith, M. G. 

'■' 8. Stephen Roberts and Susanna Hogan, liy J. W. Hewett, P. M. 

" i:). Daniel 0. Addis and Margaret Caskey, by Allen C. Miller, M. G. 

" 20. Eugene B. Lyon and Martha Cox, by E. P. Barker, M. G. 

" 23. Thonias Nichols and Mary J. Colwell, by J. W. Hewett, P. M. 

" 24. John A. Cowell and Charlotte Gridlev. by E. P. Baker, M. G. 

" 20. Fred P. Bloom and Charlotte Curfman. by R. C. Dunn, M, 6. 

" 29. Israel Dawson and Eflfte McJIillen, by J. W. Hewett, P. M. 

'• 29. Pliilip Arganbright and Josephine Boggs, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

Oct. 3. Lorenzo Waldron and C'larrissa Reed, by Edward Arllon, M. G. 

7. Wm. W. Stuart and Delphine Xewton, by James B. Chenowith. 

"■ 14. Wm. O. Flaharty and Margaret Kelly, by John Kilkenny. Priest. 

" 10. Abram Buffington and Susan A. Pettit, bv A. II. Ilepperlv. 

" 13. Wm. W. Hvlton and Adelaide Phenix, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 17. Cialvin R. Sinytlie and Armcntia Triplett, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

'■' 24. Wm. A. Cade and Fannie E. Simpson, by J. M. Van AVagner. 

" 21. Geo. B. Vansickle and Alziria Barnhill, by A. C. Miller, M. G. 

" IS. John Hoppock, Jr., and Hattie Conklin, by Horace Worden. 

" 30. John Imes and Mary Asburn, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

" 29. James Boland and Eleanor Boyd, by R. C, Dunn, M. G. 

" 29. Daniel McCrady and Mary Dixon, no record. 

Nov. 3. Clarion Davis and Ellen Boardman, by J. W. Agard, M. G. 

5. Bela H. Curtiss and JIary Shaw, by Alvin Abbott, M. G. 

'•' 12. Joel Straio'ht and Eliza Whitcher, by A. G. Hammond, J. P. 

" 17. John M. Cole, and Christenah Peterson, by D. M. Hill, M. G. 

" 14. Charles C. Gleeson and Mai'v Bolt, by James Snare, J. P. 

••■ 24. John Barler and Nancy J. (Jraves, by D. McCance, J. P. 

'•■ 20. Hugh Rhodes and Hannah Beatty, by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 26. Cuthbert Driscoll and Sarah J. Davis, by M. H. Negus M. G. 

" 29. D. JfcLennan and Catharine Murchison, by Lemuel Pomeroy. 

" 29. Hiram AVyatt and Rebecca Newmyer, by James Darsie. 

Dee. 4. John W. Dickenson and Delia ^I. Drawyer, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

'•' 5. Jacob Rogers and Mary W. Remanington, by A. C. Miller, M. G. 

S. W. II. Fleming and Sarah A. Wilson, by Wm. Leber, M; G. 

•• II. Harrison I). GUI and Sarah Britten, by^E. P. l?arker, M. G. 

'■ 22. Sidney F. Harding and Jlary A. Irwin, by J. M. Graham, M. G. 

" 22. Alonzo Luce and Catlierine'Miller, by J.'W. Hewitt, J. P. 

" 25. Robt. G. Stowe and Martha E. Pope," bv E. Ransom, Jr., M. G. 

" 27. John F. Greenfield and Thurza Hitchcock, by D. McCance, J. P. 

1865. 

Jan. 4. Henry Newton and Cynthiana Harvey, by J. W. Hewitt, J. P. 

" 5. Daniel Lundy and Catherine Emery, by Jacob Matthews, M. G. 



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MAKIUAGE KECOKU 18ul-lSCG. 101 

John Greenwood and Susan Wriglit, by J. W. Agard, M. ({. 
Ivowland F. Washburn and Lucinda Williams, bv E. P. Barker. 
James P. McCJuvro and MarvJ. Collins, bv J. W. Hewitt, J. P. 
Thonuis Hick aiid Margaret Cockslioot. bv J. W. Hewitt. J. P. 
Adam Fleteherand yiavx Pees, by J. W. Hewitt. P. Mag. 
John Arm6,trong and Jane Rule, by J. M. Van Wagner, M. (r 
Geo. W. Kirk]iatrick and ^Nfartha A. Taylor, by James l)arsie. 
Wm. 0. Johnson and Hannah L. Fiteh, by James Darsie, M. G. 
Win. J. Lamper and Mary Clayton, by C. Seidell. M. G. 
Joseph F. Lewis and Catherine Buckley, by IX McC'ance. J. P. 
Ross Colwell and Mary J. Gierliart, by A. J. Wright, M. G. 
Matiiusalah Bevierand Fanny L. Hicks, by Alvin Abbott, M. (i. 
Wm. W. Buswell and lone Beckwith. by J. M. Graham, M. G. 
Daniel Moon and Hester A. Lord, by John M. (iraliam. M. G. 
James A. Henderson, and Francis A. Dewe\;, by R. C. Dunn. 
John Harvie and Melinda Jane Simmerman. by James Snare. 
Aron J. Anderson and Susan Updvlve, bv J. W. Hewett, J. P. 
Wm. A. Ellis and Adaline W. Davis, by A. G. Ilaniniond, J. P. 
Wm. Warhurst and Lydia Fmbaugh, by Geo. W. Brown, M. G. 
Alex. Ballentine and Isabella Teinpleton, by R. C. Dunn. M. G. 
Simon Cox and ^fary E. Graves, by A. G. Hiiminond, J. P. 
John H. Brown and Mary Holmes, by James Darsie, JL (>. 
Albert G. Hilliard and Euplninia Clark, bv W. J. Beck, M. G. 
Jliles S. Williams and Pollv M. Elston, by W. W. Winslow, J. P. 
Eli Wilson and Mary M. Morris, by J. W. Hewitt, P. Mag. 
Thomas Mayborn and Rebecca Jerrems, by A. G. Hammond. 
Lewis Hoppock and Huldah Cross, by W. J. Beck, M. G. 
Henry C. Morris and Mary Burnam, by E. Ransom. Jr.. ]\[. G. 
(ieorge R. Harris and Jane Page, by J. W. Hewett, P. Mag. 
Abel T. George and RJioda E. Siia.rer. bv J. B. Clienoweth, M. (i. 
Wm. Delay a"nd Martha Patrick, by C." il. S. Lyon, J. P. 
Geo. W. Goodnow and ilary Harmschild, by D. McCance, C. J. 
John T. Kinmiinth and Henrietta Atherton, by James Darsie. 
Wm. M. Pilgraiu and Marv Wasliburne, by E. P. Barker. M. (i. 
Oliver White and Mattie L. .Mercer, by Darius M. Hill. M. (i. 
Geo. Atwood and C'atherine M. Foster, by A. J. Wright. M. (i. 
Jacob Umbangh and Sarah E. Diidlev, bv A. J. Wright. .M. G. 
Wm. Boyd and Mary Colthar. by A. C'. Miller, M. G. 
Simjjson Simmons and Mai'garet Hull, by C. A. Hewett, M. (i. 
John Frey and Eliza Jane Fulk, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 
James Montooth and Mary Wilson, by Wm. Leber, M. G. 
Ezra Ferris and MaiT C. Cummings. No record. 
Cliancey E. Ballard and Mary E. Zink, by James Buswell, .1. P. 
Charles H. Newman and Alvira \'. Jordan, bv Alvin Abbott. 
Harlan P. Wyckoff and Phcbe Ackley. by R.'(' Dunn, M. G. 
Wm. Mowon and Lucinda Potts, by C. M. S. Iaoii. J. P. 
John ilcKee and Madeline Bradfonl, by A. II. Ilcpperly. il. G. 
(ieorge A. Smith and Mary E. Wolf, by Ji. C. J'rice, M.' U. 
Chris G. Birlemeyer and Ann B. Weiiger, l)y E. Ransom, jr. 
Jas]ier Dollisou and Lydia Ellison, by C. ^I. S. Lyon, J. P. 
M(jrris C. Lainpson and Mary J. Francis, by A. G. Hainmiiiid. 
Andrew Creighton and Hannali Atkinson, iiy Jos. Woodward. 
Benjamin C. Follett and Helen Rhodes, by A. J. Wright, M. (i. 



lOlJ mSTOKY OF WTAKK COUNTY. 

8ept. 5. Eli Emery and Mary C. Johnson, by J. W. Hewitt, J. P. 

5. Stejihen W. Marring and Sarali I'orter. bv A. J. Wright, M. G. 

.1. lliram A. 8. Kane and Mary E. Burns, bv J. \V. Ilewett. P. M. 

n. (Jeo. W. Reed and Mrs. Jane Hunter, by Wni. A. Clark, :\I. G. 

7. Philip F. Eai-hart and Lucretia DollisoUj by C. M. S. Lyon. 

" 11. George Pheljis and Sarah C'hoate, by E. P. Barker, M. G. 

•■ 14. Sylvester Hall and Catherine Harding, by A . H . He])perly. M. G. 

" 14. Joseph A. Webster and Susan E. Saxtoii, by J. B. Pussell. J .V. 

■■ 14. Benj. V. Ilersh and LoveS. Fo.x, bv A. G. Hammond. J. P. 

•• 16. Biirdiek Kinvon and Silvina Wilson. "G. W. Shaffer. M. G. 

•■ 10. David M. Poor and Matilda Witter, by D. M. Hill, M. G. 

•• IS. Job Mahaffy and Ann E. Broughten, by H. E. Halsey, J. P. 

" 21. Stephen Green and Francis S. Hunt, bv James W. Hewett, J. P. 

" --.'4. Koyal H. Miller and Arabella Kissell,"by R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

Oct. 1. Charles M. Wilson and Jane A. Lawson", by Wm. Leber, M. G. 

2. .Joseph C. Hiuer and Eleanor A. Eagan, by A. P. Aten, M. (}. 

2. Orange F. Dorrance and Ada Hieks, by J. Milligan, M. G. 

4. .lames A. McKenzie and Louisa Tlionias, by J. W. Agard, iL G. 
7. Joseph H. Gingrich and Mary A. Finch, bv D. M. Hill, M. G. 

m. Demetrius E. Morris and Mary \'andyne, by G. W. Shaffer, .M. (i. 

12. Samuel Happock and Sarah J. Likes, bv E. Ransom, Jr., M. G. 

14. Wm. C. Wright and Susan C. Casky, by .1. W. Hewitt. P. :^Iag. 

17. Hector M. Lamb and Athalia Barlow, by C. M. S. Lyon, J. P. 

I'.i. Enistus E. Reed and Clarinda Wood, by James Snare, J. 1*. 

lil. H. H. Ballentine and Mary Trimmer, by Aug. G. Hammond. 

10. Ciiauncev R. Miner and Chloe R. Parrish. bv A. J. Wright, 

li). Richard R. Luce and Eliza McYicker, by D.' McCance, J. P. 

23. Duncan G. Ligraham and Eliza A. Stickney, by J. M. Stickney. 

20. Wm. B. Thompson and Ellen Toothaker, by R." C. Dunn, M. G. 

2(). Anson R. Tanner and C'atherine Oxenberger, bv Peter Sturm. 

2(!. Oliver P. Crowell and Mary .M Hiner. l)y D. M. Hill. M. G. 

21!. .lames Wall and Ann Cai-roll. bv ilissionarv Priest. 

2'.). Henry S. Crook and :\Iattie Hanchett. by Robt. :\IcB()cock, M. G. 

31. (Jideon Murray and Jane Fairbairji, by A. J. Wright, M. G. 

Nov. 2. .\aron Schmuck and .Julia A. Hill, by E. Ransom. Jr., M. G. 

5. James M. Lowman and ilary E. Thomas, by D. ;\LHiil, M. G. 

12. Samuel Redding and Letitia Bogaixl. by Sam. Stoiightcn, JL G. 

13. Nimrod C. Bisliopand Auliana Winslow. bv Alvin Abbott, M. G. 
i!i. -Joseph B. Armentrout and Pollv A. Fantz'. bv D. .>[. Hill. M. <i 
Hi. Wm. H. Hazard and Sarah M. 'Caskev, by A C.Miller. M. G. 

23. (;eorge H. Martin and Ruth White. h\ D." M. Hill. M. G. 
2(j. Fred. ^\. Talbottand :\Ielissa R. Ale.xander. by L. R. Winn. J. P. 

Dec. 5. (Jeo. W. ]5otkin and Jane B. Potter, by 11. Ransom, il. G. 

— . Joel Dixon and Hannah Putnam, bv 0. G. Wood, J. P. 

24. Robert Hall and Jane Wrag. by R. McBocock. J. P. 

25. .Jonathan (J raves and Racliel (iraves, by A. tJ. Hammond, ,1. P. 
2-5. Henrv C. Acklev and Melvina Simmernian. ijv C'. W. Young. 
28. James I{. Gelvin and .Martlia, 0. Trickle, by D. .M. Hill. M. G. 
28. Samuel .Meehm and Almeda A. Cheeseman. bv J. W. Hewitt. 
28. John L. Finley and Rebecca Trickle, bv D. M; Hill. M. (J. 
31. .John McCarthy and Mary Poil. by .\. G. Hammond. J. P. 

ISIiO. 

.Jan. 1. Ozias V. Smith and \'alina E. JMiller, bv J^ouis Benedict, M. G. 



MAKKiAuK KKcxmr) 1881-186*!. lo;; 

Jan. 1. Williai'd B. Foster and Mary Curtiss, by Alviii Abbott, M. (f. 

•' 7. Patrick McGiiire and Sarah Harty, by Father Kilkenny. 

" 1. Jos. 0. H. Spinney and Julia Bevier, by Alvin Abbott, M. (i. 

4. Harry Forman and Susannah Schanck, by A. C. Price. M. (I. 
'• ]. Archibidd Wade and Elizabeth Ijynian. by E. Pansoni, Ji'. 

•' 1(1. Wni. 11. Barton and K. M. Standard, by" A. G. Hammond. 

"' 14. Lewis Ilalsted and Harriet A. Jackson, by E. Ransom, Jr. 

" 18. Laban il. Uusfanand Susan A. Cook, bv R. 0. Dunn, M. G. 

" 11. Wm. I. Cross^md Delia M. Fuller, by l"). M. Hill. M. G. 

" 7. Charles D. Shaver and Delia Bourlier, by J. B. (Jhenowth. 

" 25. Henry Zininiernuiii and .Jacobin Wilt, by A. G. Hammond. 

" 25. Orrin Kinmouth and Hester Athei'ton, by E. Ransom, M. G. 

" 25. Oarin Maxfield, Jr., and Cvnthia Stone, bv R. C. Dunn, M. G. 

" 28. Charles Dudley and Eliza C. Bevier. by M." H. Megus, M. U. 

" 30. Peter F. Gregory and Rachel Bird, by J. W. Hewitt, P. M. 

Feb. 8. George Leigli and Margaret Knotf , by Wm. Leber, M . G . 

" 11. W. J. Hamilton and Annette Bryan, by A. J. Wright, M. (i. 

" 12. Franklin Stantcm and Ellen Riggin, by R. C. Dunn, M.G. 

'•• 13. Newton Dollison ami Mary Wliit'e, by C. M. S. Lyon, J. P. 

" 19. Peter J. Riner and Martha L. Graves, by R. C. Dunn. M. G. 

'•■ 21. Nathan Snare and Isabella Williamson, by W. E. .Martin. 

" 20. Joel Hendrirk ami Henrietta Wilson, by W, Leber, M. (t. 

" 28. John D. Essex and Mary Bunnell, by A. G. Hammond. P. P. 

" 27. Ira F. Havden and Jlarietta A'inson, by J. W. Hewitt, J. P. 

" 27. Nicholas Filior and Wyonui Andei-son,'by J. W. Hewitt, J. P. 

•• 28. Hiram Thurston and'Ormilda White, by C. M. S. Lyon, J. P. 

Mar. 2. Charles 0. Wilson and Lucinda Acer, by J. W. Hewitt. J. P. 

5. Wm. Johnson and Mary Y. Barrett, by J. W. Hewitt. J. P. 

7. Clayton A. DeWolf and Lnsetta Atherton. by David R. (lelvin. 

" !). Wm. Turnbull. Jr., and Catharine McLennan, by J. R. Harris. 

" 11. Milton Trickle and Drusilla Shirvei-?. by E. Ransom, M. G. 

" 21. dohn Wiley and Sarah C. Aten, by W. Leber, M. G. 

" 15. Ephriam S. (iarrison and Sarah ('. Pratz, l)y i). ilcCanee. 

'• 21. ('arlos B. Lyle and Mary S. Fugles, by J. R. Harris, M. (t. 

■• 22. Andrew Galbraith an<l Hannah R. Thomas, by E. P. Barkei'. 

April 4. Jacob Carr and Hhoda Jliller. by A. G. Hammond, J. P. 

" ■ S. Michael Hurini and Angeline Oveidander, by Wilson Trickle. 

•" 15. .lames Morris and Henrietta Little, bv Calvin Seldin, M. (i. 

" 11). Henry Scott and Fllen Buswell. bv J.' R. Harris, M. Cr. 

" IS. W'm.'Moffitt and Elizabeth J. Hall, by R. C. Dunn, M. (i. 

May. 2. Elwood DeWolf and Nancy Atherton, by C. M. S. Lyon, J. P. 

10. James Swank and Henrietta Kissel, by Wni. Leber. M. (J. 

•• 10. John Farrell and Harriet Poll, by C. A. Shurtlert". J. P. 

" 13. Calvin B. Rockwell and Maria L." Whiffen, by S. \. Estee. 

•' 15. Alva W. Brown aud Francis Hodgson, l)y R. C. Dunn, M. (i. 

" 15. Wm. H. II. Myers and Mary E. Shannon, by A. J. Wright. 

" 22. Samuel K. Leacox and Flora Kirkpatrick, by J. R. Harris. 

'■■' 22. Alfred Christie and Margaret Grife, by G. W. Gue, M. G. 

" 23. Charles E. Shinn and Rebecca .1. Pollok, by E. Ransom.. Jr. 

■• 24. I). J. Stimniell and Adeleide Triplett, bv S. A. Estel. M. G. 

" 27. Ezekul Ayres and Nette Bell, by Wm. "Leber, M. G. 

•• 26. Lyman B. Smith and ('lara Rliynhart, by R. C. Dunn, M.(i. 

■'■ 30. C. Swackhammer and Eliza Warden, by C. W. Young, J. P. 



104 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

June (i. lioderick ^latlicsan ami Mary A. McLennan, by N. C. Weede. 

(t. .lames Smith and Ann Kees. by C. M. S. Lyon, J. P. 

1). Clayton A. (iil:)bs and Julia Beviei-, by E. Ransom, M. 6. 

'• 10. Elezer Latfertv and Maraaret A . Ilarkness, bv 0. M. S. Lvon. 

••^ 1-^. Mark M. Lucy and Mary Berfield, by R. 0. iDunn. M-. G." 

'^(1. Edgar W. Curtiss and Kate ilcKibbon, by Father Kilkenny. 

1!). Wm. J. C'ulbertson and Anna Bevier, byR. C. Dunn, M. J. 

30. Abel Armstrong and Annie Reed. I)y X. "C. Weede, M. G. 

July 3. Andrew J. Rushing and Emma Dugan, by D. M. Hill. 

'• '.i. Luman P. Himes and Lucinda Bufluni, by L. D. Gowen. 

" 3. Alex. Murchison,, Jr., and Maggie Wede, by John IL Montgomery. 

4. Joseph M. Cree and Pliebe Christopher, by AVilliam Leber. 

4. Isaac E. Ensley and Eliza J. Barnell, byC. M. S. Lyon. 

4. William D. Freeman and Nancy Stacy, by C. M. S. Lyon. 

4. Peter M. Harkness and Marcella Reed, by Hugh Rhodes. J. P. 

13. Jonathan Thompson and Melenda Parsons, by C. M. S.Lyons. 
•• -U. Hugh Stockner and Anna Beers, by A. J. Wright, M. G. 

22. Jlenrv W. Moore and Hester S])elman, by James 15. Russell. 

'■ 2i). Samuel G. Butler and Susan Hotchkiss, by Philander Chase. 

Auo-. 9. Solomon Leighton and Sarah Snell. by James Snare, J. P. 

■• 15. Henry C'. (iriffin and Ellen Green, by A. H. Hepperly, M. G. 

30. Henry. Seeley and Alma South, by J. W. Agard, M. G. 

•■ 2U. Charles Shaner and Bell Warner, by W. J. Smith, M. G. 

••i9. James Burris and Susan A. Eastes. by James Snare, J. P. 

Sep. 3. SaxtonT. Kellogg and Honer Piester, by G. W. Shailer. 

2. Oscar G. Hixson and Sarah A. Cox, by A. G. Hammond. 

5. Albert P. Finley and Rachel Hiner. by D. M. Hill. M. G. 

0. (ieo. H. Simmermanand Eliza C' . Richmond, by C. M. S. Lyon. 

'•■ (J. Asa Taylor and C^atherine Umbaugh. by C. M. S. Lyon. 

•' 20. John M. Roach and Adeline Funk. by'W. A. Clark, M. G. 

•' 27. Thomas W. Ross and Happalonia Wilber. by W. J. Beck. 

•■ 30. Klijah Terwilliger and Mary F. Sturm, by Peter Sturm, M. G. 

•■ 30. John Whitcher and Ahna Hall, by A. G. Hammond, J. P. 

Oct. 3. Samuel S. llayden and ilaria Wilson, by William Le))er, M. G. 

■' 4. Jacob Young and Mary J . Kirkbuff, by Allen C. Miller, AL G. 

•' 8. Chas. A. Ketchen ami Abbey E. (iardiner, by L. D. Gowan. 

14. Xewill H . Blanchard and Ellen F. Stone, by Sam. G. Wright. 

15. Freeman R. Dayison and Susan A. Jewell, by James Buswell. 
1(1. Huruiou H. Hochstrasser and Cristina Drinnin, by A. J. Wright. 

•• IS. Wni. AIcKinstry and Esther Boyd, by B. C. Dennis, M. G. 

•• -.'L Amas P. Gill and Anne V. Stod"dard. by A. J. Wright, M. G. 

•• 2o. (ieorge Murray and Lucetta Woodward', byJ. H. Montgomery, 

]i). Arclu n. Tliorp and Amand Perry, by E. Rans(jm, Jr., M. G. 

•.'4. James C. Powell and Rose Holmes, by J. H. Alontgomery, M. G. 

•• 30. Wm. H. Hines and Rachel Lemoine.'by .1. W. Errett, M. G. 

30. Samuel M. Lemoine and Alma Hines, by .1. W. Errett. AL G. 

30. Alfred Poil and Mary C. Lemoine, by J. W. Fi'rett, AI. (}. 

•' 30. Ebcnezer AL Armstrong and .Martha Walliker. by Baxter C. 
Dennis, AL G. 

Noy. I. Daniel AL Beers and Eliza Bowers, by .\. S. Estee, AL G. 

;. Albert Shoemaker and Maggie J. Snare, by W. E. Alartin, AL G. 

■■ 11. (ieo. W. Pate and ALirtlui Gnitry, by H. R. Halse\^ J. P. 

■• 11. Wm. W. Alorsc and Alary J. AloVe, by B. L.Lombard. AL G. 



PIONEEE ASSOCIATIONS AND KKMINISCKNCES. 



105 



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Shelden P. ifavliew and Kdsa Dickenson, by E. Ransom, Jr. 
John L. Addis and Margaret R. Coleman, by II. Tiffany, M. G. 
Royal Ijafferty and .Sarah Jane Atherton, by E. Ransom, M. G. 
Henry B. Perry and Rebecca 0. Dewey, by R. C. Dunn, M. fJ. 
Daniel J. Walker and Stella I). Rhodes, by L. Dow Gowan, M. G. 
Patrick O'Donnell and llonora Shea, by Father Kilkenny, C. P. 
Jasper X. Kitterman and Philinda Mix, by I. W. Searle, J. P. 
John L. Kennedy and Amanda Siiaw, by J. Cavitt, M. G. 
Rowland T. Lake and .Jennie E. Ilurd, by Horace Tiffany, M. G. 
Lewis E. Morton and Charlotte J. Christopher, by II. Tiffany. 
Simeon C. Chamberlain and Sarah Jane Cress, 11. R. Ilalsey. 
Thomas A. Foster and Xancy Bangs, by Alvin Abbott. M. G. 
Wm. Nicliolas and Marv M. Colwell, bv R. C. Dunn, M. G. 



"What a fund of histoi-y there is in this ])lain record of the lieg-in- 
nings of many families whose lives are linked with the jirogress of 
this county. Fortunately for the county, the lessons inculcated of 
temperance and virtue boi'e fruit, and in alnu^st every instance carried 
with them happiness and prosperity. 



CHAPTER V 



PIOXKKK ASSOCIATIONS AXl) KKMINISCENCES. 



T seems as if there were something in partial isolation of 
mankind that develops the kindlier feelings of the human 
soul, enlarges its better impulses, and recreates mankind 
into more nearly the image of the true man. And this is 
true even of these men, some of whom led wild lives, and 
this was i)ut the excrescent gTowtli of the circumstances in 
which they were ])laced, and in no way affected tlie manli- 
ness of character wliich develoj^ed itself. It seems, indeed, 
as if it were a wise provision of nature that the openingof 
new countries should be attended with a renewal of the sim- 
])ler life of man, and thus introduce new blood into the 
world of civilization. Few today can undei'stand the feelings which 
animated the pioneer men and sustained them under every difficulty. 
Fewer still are they who comprehentl the feelings of the pioneer women 
as they contemplated their surroundings and looked into the future, 
the horizon of which was darkened by discouragement and gloom. 
And yet they faltered not, but sustained their husbands by a trust in 
the outlook that was constant, and boi'e an abundant harvest. As 
wives, they were the most agreeable of companions ; as friends, the 
most faithful and affectionate; as mothers, gentle as children ever had 
the misfortune to lose, who corrected the most jiernicious of evils Ijy 
the most tender management. Prudent from affection, though most 
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106 HISTOKY OF STARK COUNTY. 

liberal of nature, they practiced economy from the love they bore 
their husbands, and at critical periods, preserved order in affairs from 
the care of which those husbands were relieved; she reclaimed her 
choice from despair, urged his indolence to exertion, and constantly 
admonished him to industry, integrity and manhood. The early set- 
tlers of Stark were naturally temperate and religious, and to them is 
due in greater measure, the enviable place which the county holds 
today in moral and physical, as well as financial strength. 

The Stark County Mutual Protection Society, organized August 12, 
1848, to oppose the operations of horse-thieves and gamblers, may be 
credited as being the initial association of pioneers, which led to the 
formation of many, if not all, of the secret and benevolent, agricult- 
ural and religious associations of the county in after years. The first 
meeting was held in the court house at Toulon. Myrtle G. Brace was 
temporary President ; Hugh Rhodes, Secretary, and Wheeler B. Sweet, 
Organizing Secretary. Precinct committees were apjiointed as fol- 
lows: Toulon — William Ogle, O. Wliitaker and George Buchanan. 
MassiUon — Edward Trickle, Thomas S. Clark and Allen Greenlee. 
La Fdijdte — Jacob Emery, William Pi-att and if. Atherton. fryo- 
/y(/;i^—Capt. Butler, James Ilolgate and Joseph Newton. Osceola — 
William Dodd, John Lyle and Walter Fuller. Constitution and by- 
laws were reported. At this juncture Dr. Chamberlain moved the 
adoption of a resolution favoring an anti-gaml)ling society in conjunc- 
tion with the anti-horse-thief organization. The repijrt was amended 
so as to cover this resolution, and the constitution adopted and signed. 
The oi'iginal members were : Conrad Emery, George A. Worley, 
Henry Butler, Thomas Hall, Minott Silliman, Joseph P]merv, Lewis 
Perry, Elijah McClenahan, E. Trickle, M. Chamberlain. T. S. Clark, 
William J>owin, David Emery, Henderson Truman, J. Emery, Jesse 
Emery, John Dodd, I. Ackley, J. Puchty, John Pollok, Peter E Pratt, 
M. Atherton, William M. Pratt, Joseph' Atherton, Hiram S. Albright, 
Joseph Cox, Henry Brice, O. Whitakti', Jose|ih Newton, Lemuel Dor- 
rance, W. XL Butler, John Pi'yor, Thomas Lyle, A. li. Butler, William 
Ogle, W. T. Fuller, Andrew Ilroy, W. M. Rose, Jacob Sumner, George 
Sumner, George Sheets, Hugh fihodes, W. B. Sweet, J. W. Hender- 
son, J. H. Barnett, H. White, Henry T. Ives, Nathan Snare, W. E. 
Elston, Joseph R. Newtou, I'hilip \^^unson, Thomas J. Hendei'scm, 
William O. Sment, John Turnbull, IJradv Fowler. Walter Fuller. Ja- 
cob Ilolgate, M. G. Brace, Isaac Thomas, 'S. G. AVright. William Hall, 
Samuel G. Butler, Samuel Thomas, Ira Ward, William Moore, William 
Lyle, A. W. Harod, Matthias Sturm, Henry Sturm, Joseph Blanchanl, 
Christian Gingrich and Thonuis Dugan. 

The revival of the anti-horse-thief organization was attempted 
August 10, IStJO, and on the 24th, resolutions were adc^pted, asking 
the supervisors to consider the sul)ject (xeneral Henderson delivered 
an historical atldress before a meeting of old settlers in ISO."), but there 
is no account whatever of the meeting being duly organized. A nu^et- 
ing of old settlers was held at Toulon, January 2, 1806, for the 
purpose of organizing a society. Dr. Thomas Ilall presided, with 
Oliver White as Secretary. A committee was a])pointe(l to lake a 



PIONEER ASSOCIATIONS AND REMINISCENCES. 107 

census of all the ])ersons then in the county who were here April 4, 
lS8!t. Tlie members were : W. W. Winslow, Osceola; M. G. Brace, 
Elmira; Lewis Terrv, Goshen; C. L. Eastman, Toulon; James llol- 
gate, Penn; W. Trickle, W. Jersey ; Harry Hull, Valley; and W. IT. 
Butler, Essex. At this meeting, also, T. J. Henderson. C. L. P^astman 
and C. M. S. Lyon were appointed to arrange for a meeting on April 
4, 18<)6. The census referi'ed to was taken in a few townships, as 
noted in townshiji history, and there the sul)ject dropped not to be 
revived for twelve vears. 

The following letter addressed to Oliver Whitaker by W. II. Butler, 
dated, ])i'ayt(_)n, Andub(m ('o., la., June 2f, 1880, accom[)anied a, liistory 
of the beginnings of the ( )ld Settlers' Association : " For several months 
I have been so unsettled that I have not felt inclined to attend to any 
business, though I have kept constantly in view my responsibilities as 
secretary of the Stark County Old Settlers' Society, and my duty to 
you as its president. At last, from copious notes, I have macle out my 
report and send it herewith. * * * * * * There is an omission 
of IMr. Phelps' name as to the executive committee, who j^ou know was 
appointed the year previous. * * * * Please fill as you would 
have it done. I would ask it as a personal favor that you would allow 
my friend, E. H. Phelps, to read these minutes at the next meeting. 
-::- -::- -::• ■::■ j send also proceedings of the initial meeting of the 
society. * * * * They are to Ije signed l)y the temporary pres- 
ident and secretary. With my best regards to Mr. Whitaker, etc., etc." 

From the original document referred to in this letter, we learn that 
long prior to the fall of 1878, a number of old settlers meditated a per- 
manent organization, and with that object before them held one or two 
meetings of a festive business character. The War of the Union was 
the principal obstacle to organization. A decade and a half had passed 
away before the suljject of pennanent organization was again seriously 
considered. On December 1?>. 187S, a day when "the severest snow- 
stornx that had been experienced for years was raging," about 150 old 
settlers and their friends assembled at the Toulon House, and there 
shared with one another the pleasures which old acquaintance under 
olden circumstances could alone summon up. A feast was held, and 
then the assembled men and women moved to the town hall to con- 
sider the question of organization. There the meeting was called to 
order by lienjamin Turnei'. Oliver Whitaker was chosen temporary 
chairman, and E. H. Phel[)s, secretary. Minott Silliman, Benjamin 
Turner and James Holgate were appointed a committee on resolutions 
expressive of the sense of the meeting in re organization. This com- 
mittee re])orted in favor of organizing "The Stark County Old Settlers' 
Society" and of making a quarter century's residence a test of mem- 
bership. This resolution was ado])ted and the election of otlic(»i's pro- 
ceeded with. Oliver AVhitaker was chosen ])resident ; W. H. ISutler, 
secretary; Benjamin Turner, treasui'er; Edwin P>ntlei', E.H.Phelps 
and Dr. W.T. Hall, executive committee. It was then agreed that the 
first annual meeting of the society should be held September 1, 1870, 
at the County Court House. 

After business, Charles Myers, the toast-master, presented the follow- 



lOS HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

ing special subjects to be spokeii to : (1) " The Pioneer Ministry," 
responded to bv Elder Keane; (2) " Our Earliest Settlers," bv Deacon 
Norman Butler; (3) "The Stark County Bar," by Hon. M'. Shallen- 
1)erger; (1) "The Press." by E. H.Phelps; (5) "Education," by B. F. 
Thompson; (0) "The Physician," by Dr. W. T. Hall. Benjamin 
Turner moved a vote of thanks to the several committees and 
especially to the ladies. Mr. Sliallenberger moved a vote of thanks 
to Mr. Stockner for his kindness in oj)ening his house to the old 
settlers so generously and freely. The motions were cari'ied and the 
first meeting of the old settlers of Stark county was something of the 
past. 

The first annual meeting of the society was held in the court house 
square, September 3, 1879. The officers present were Oliver Whitaker, 
Toulon, president ; vice-presidents : Levi Eckley, West Jersey ; D. J. 
Hurd, Goshen ; Jefferson Trickle, Essex ; Brady Fowler, Toulon ; M. 
B. Parks, Elmira; E. CoJgan, A^alley; James Flolgate, Penn ; W. 
W. Winslow, Osceola; ti'easurer, Benjamin Turner; secretary, 
^y. H. Butler. The executive committee were Dr. T. W. Hall, Edwin 
Butler and E. H. Phelps. The officei's having taken their places with 
the invited guests ujion the platform, and the audience comfortably 
seated, a thousand strong, the Toulon cornet band, Eugene Shallen- 
l)erger, leader, delighted the assemblage with some very excellent 
music. The secretary then read the report of the initial meeting of 
the society, held the year previous, E. II. Phelps acting as secretary, 
after which the president read the ])rogramme of exercises for the day. 

By request, the venerable Elder Stickney offered prayer, wliich was 
followed by the Toulon Glee Club singing "AVe Come Home Again." 
This club comprised Mrs. A. T. Iliggins, oi-ganist ; Mrs. Lawrence, Miss 
"Pauline Sliallenberger, ]Miss Ada l^lielps. Miss Ida Moslier, Miss Ida 
Smith, ilr. X. J. Smith, ]\Ir. D. J. AValker and Mr. C;iyde Lyon. The 
election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : President, 
Oliver AVhitaker of Toulon; vice presidents : John Finley of Toulon, 
Levi Eckley of AVest Jersey, Jefferson Trickle of Essex, J. D. Ilhodes 
of Goshen, Andrew Oliver of Elmira, E. Colgan of A'allev, James IIol- 
gate of Penn, AA'^. AVinslow of Osceola,; treasurer, Benjamin Turner of 
Toulon ; secretary, AV. II. Butler of AVyoming. 

Hon. Martin Shallenbei'ger delivered the addi-ess of welcome. The 
executive committee electetl wei'e (_)rlando Brace, Levi Silliman and 
Henry Perry. At this meeting Captain Thompson brought up the 
resolution to erect a monument to Dr. Hall. This was carried and a 
committee on sul)scriptions appointed. General Henderson delivered 
an address. 

Thesecond annual and third general reunion of pioneei's was held at 
Toulon, Sejitember 9, 1880. Oliver AVhitaker presided, with Captain 
Thompson acting secretary. Judge AVi'ight delivered the adtlress of 
welcome, and Miles A. Fuller, the annual or historical address. The 
election of officers resulted as follows : Oliver AVliitaker, ])resident ; 
B. F. Thonqison, secretary; Benjamin Turner, treasurer. I). J. Hurd 
of (xoshen, I. AV. Shaw of Osceola, 1!. II. lirown of AVest Jersey, Robert 
Hall of Elmira, Henry Colwell of Essex, Wm. Eagelston of Toulon, AV. 



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n. Wliitten of I'cuii. Will. Dawson oi' \'ulley, were all elected vice- 
presidents. The president appointed Thoma.s II. Maxfield, J. F. 
Rhodes and F. W. Fuller, executive committee. Elder Stickney was 
chaplain, while the Toulon Choral Union, with Miss Lottie Brace at the 
oroan, discoursed the music. 

Captain Thoni])son read the list of deaths during the year 1879-80, 
giving ages, as follows : Mrs. Elvnira Allen, 47 ; Dennis Mawbey, 63 ; 
Miss Louisa M. Culbertson, 25 ; Mrs. Sibella E. Armstrong, 70 ; Mrs. 
Sarah Deifenderfer, 58; Otis T. Gardner, 71; Ansel M. Gardner, 78; 
Joseph D. Rhodes, 60 ; John Schenck, 57 ; Mrs. S. Callisson, 26 ; Mrs. 
John ILOgle, 40; Thomas Winn, 79; Peter Sheets, 91; Lewis Perry, 73. 

Thomas AVinn, at the time of his deatli, had been a resident of this 
state 48 years, and of this county 45 years. lie lia,d six sons, Madison, 
Jefferson, Perry, William, Warren and Marsh, all of whom are now 
living excejit Jefferson. The oldest, Madison, attended the first regu- 
larly organized school in this county, and is the oldest person now 
living who attended school as a pupil in this county. He resides near 
AVest Jersey, has been 49 years a ;-esident of this state, and 30 years a 
school director. The oldest pioneer of Stark county now living'isMrs. 
Susannah Miner, the widow of Harris W. Miner. Mrs. iliner's maiden 
name was Smith. She was born in Lincoln county, Massachusetts, 
March. 11,1 798, and is therefore over S2 years old. From Massachusetts 
she moved to Wheeling county, Virginia, April, 1814 ; from there to 
Licking county, Ohio, April, 1816 ; and thence to Essex in this county, 
Se|)tember, 1829, since which time, for 51 years, she has been a resident 
of this county. She was married to Harris AV. Miner. October 29, 1832. 
She still enjoys good health. Air. Perry H. Smith is the oldest living 
native of Stark county, he being the first child born in the territory 
now composing this county, who is now living. 

The third annual or fourth reunion of the association was held Sep- 
tember 1, 1881. The officers elected were: president, Oliver AVhitaker ; 
vice-]iresidents: AVest Jersey, Jonathan Pratz ; Goshen, E. S. ]-!uffom ; 
Essex. Henry Colwell ; T(julon. Major AL Silliman ; Elinira. Andrew- 
Oliver; Valley, AVm. Dawson ; Penn, James Snare; Osceola. Edward 
P. AV right; treasurer. Benjamin Turner; secretaiy, B. F. Thompson; 
executive committee, J. M. Brown, AV. AV. AA^right and Samuel Burge. 
Aides A. Fuller delivered the address of welcome. General Thomas J. 
Henderson, the annual address, Rev. D. G. Stouffer, the prayer, and 
the Toulon Glee Club, consisting of Messrs. Samuel Burge aiid Adna 
Smith, Airs. Lawrence and Miss Plie][)s, Airs. Burge, organist, then sang, 
" AVe Come with Song to Greet you." The secretary read the list of 
deaths, giving name, residence and date of death as follows : AVyoming. 
— John'B. Brown, Alav 18, 1881; Airs. J. B. Brown, June 30, 1881 ; 
Miss Nellie Johnson, f'ebruarv 11, 1881 ; Airs. B. Crone, August 28, 
1880; Mrs. Anna Curfman, March 22, 1881. Elmira.— John Grife, 
April 18,1881; AVm. D. Blanchard, Alay 11,1881. Osceola.— Alary 
T. Gardner, Alarch 27, 1S81 ; Airs. Pho'be Smith, June 29, 188i. 
Goshen. — Alicliael Nowlan, Alarch 5, 1881; Airs. Ann Bradley, Jul v 9, 
1881 ; Airs. Susannah Aliner, July Kl, 1881; Airs. Thomas Dugan, May 
10, 1881 ; Luther Geer, June 27, 1881 ; Robert Moore, August 26, 18Si. 



110 HISTORY OF STAEK CorNTY. 

West Jersey. — Josej)!! DeWolf, 1881. Toulon. — A. R. Reniington, 
May 6, ISSl ; Mrs. Elizabeth Fast. July 28, 1881. Essex.— Mrs. Jeff- 
erson Trickle, August 28, 1881. Kansas. — Mrs. Samuel G. Wright, 
1880. Toulon.— Ik'iijamin Packer, 8r., August 31, 1881. Penn. — 
Mrs. Jane A'ewton, ]\iarch 11, 1881 ; Alex. Kissenger, October 18, 1880. 
Modena. — Mrs. J. II. Vernon, 1881. Toulon. — Mrs. Jose])li Perry, 
March 30, 1881 ; Elisha Mosher, March ti, 1881 ; Jacob Wagner, May 
12, 1881 ; Mrs. S. Co^vperth\vaite, May 20, 1881 ; Oliver ]\Iahany, 
April 19, 1881. Osceola. — Alex. H. Brock, January 11,1881. (4oshen. 

— Jonas Butler, July 20, 1881. Essex. — Wm. R. Shinn, December 12, 
1880. Lamar, Mo.— Nancy Perry, Nov. 5, 1880. Grinnell, Iowa. — 
Elizaljeth Marvin, April IT," 1881. Red Oak, Iowa. — James AV. Hewitt, 
November 9, 1880. Victoria, 111.— Lewis Finch, July 30, 1881. 
Southern 111. — Isaac B. Essex, 1878. Peoria. — Archibald Avers, 
December 21, 1880. Essex.— Mrs. Clarinda Colwell, January 22, 1880. 
Goshen. — Mrs. B. M. Jackson, December 21, 1880 ; Simeon L. Williams, 
August 16,1881. Shelby Co., 111.— John C. Jones. February, 1881. 
At this meeting Dr. Chambei'lain announced that $111 were collected 
toward the Dr. Hall monument. The four county clerks, O. Whitaker, 
T. J. Henderson, JMiles A. Fuller and D. J. Walker were present, while 
Messrs. Henderson, Shallenberger and Andrew Baldwin sang " Auld 
Lano- Syne." 

The" meeting of September 7, 1882, was one mai'ked by soci;il ami 
intellectual success. A large contingent from Kewanee and neighl)or- 
ing towns helped to swell the ranks of the old settlers of Stai-k, so that 
when Pi-esident Whitaker called the meeting to order, a number of 
these, to him familiar faces of olden times, turned toward the chair. 
Addressing them he explained the wide difference between the chair- 
man's gavel — nothing less than one of Judge Finley's croquet mallets 

— and the mallet of olden days, and made sundry ijuaint comparisons 
between the past and jiresent. The Toulon liand discoursed sweet 
music, Uev. E. V. Cady offered prayer, and the Glee Club, rejjresented 
bv Samuel Purge. Carrie Purge, John AValker, Mrs. G. S. Lawrence, 
Lucretia Flint and Newton Smith, rendered one of their favoi'ite songs 
Letters were then read from S. A. Dunn and J. M. Dunn, Grinnell, la., 
one from Amelia M. Perry, announcing the death of James L. Perry on 
August 1, 1882; one from "Long John" Wentworth to Samuel Purge; 
one from Pranson Lowinan, dated Hastings. Neb.; one from S. S. 
Kaysbier, Seneca, Kan.; one from S. G. Putler. Farragut, la.; one from 
W." H. Putler, Cheney, Neb.; one signed ''Jose])!) Planchard and 
family." Island Lake, i3urton, P. O. Kan.; one from (\ II. Prace. Pekin. 
111.; and one from S. G. Wright, Brookville, Kan. A list of deaths 
in the old settler's circle was also read, covering the ])eriod from Sep- 
tember, 1881. to date of meeting. The list of deaths comprises the 
names of Rev. J. (t. Agard. who came in 1836 and died at Chicago, 
October 11, 1881; Rulotf Parrish, of Goshen, died March 12, 1882, 
settled here in 1837; Mrs. Theodosia Moon, settled in ls33, died Octo- 
ber 1. 1881, at Elinira; Robert Mitchell settled in 1838, died at Toulon 
in July, 1881. Mrs. Lydia Magljy's death was rei)orted with dates; 
Ellis Devine died at Galva in August, 1882, settled here in 1841 ; John 



PldN'KKU ASSdCIATlONS AND UKMIXISl KXCES. Ill 

Drinnin dieil at Toiil(jii in issi, settled licre in 1844; Ilii^h Kiuxles, 
who came at this time, died in (Toshen July 14, 18S2; William Turn- 
l)ull died at Eliiiini July 12, 18S2, settled there in 1849; Mrs. Judith 
Tap]), of Toulon, dieu in 1882, settled here in 1851; Elder John Sar- 
geant came in 1853, died in Peoria in July, 1882; Mrs. Isaljella 
Shriyers. of Essex, settled liere in 1853. died in 1882; Jolm Jlclntosh 
died in West Jersey in 1S82, settled here in 1853; Mrs. Deborah Rat- 
clitf died at AVyoming in 1882. settled here in 1852 ; Ste])]ien I). Easton, 
a settler of 1853, died in (rushen in 1882; J. S. Ilaxton came in 1858. 
died in Goshen in Sejjteniber. 18Sl; James L. Perry came in 1S5T, 
died in Io\ya in 1882; Joel S. Wilson came in 1858, died in Penn town- 
slii]) in 1882; James G. Armstrong died in Iowa in 1881; Mrs. Frail 
died in Goshen in 1882; llavilah ]>. Joimson at Peoria in ()ctol)er, 
1881; Mrs. Julia Newton at Elmira. August 24, 1882; yquire Parrish. 
without dates; Dayid L. Sterling died at IJradford. June 23, 1882, and 
Mrs. Vernon at ^lodena. July 3, 1882. 

The election of officers resulted as follows: O. Wliitaker, ])resi- 
dent ; Benjamin Turner, treasurer; John M. Brown, secretary; Wells 
White, II. M. Hall and Dexter Maxfield, executiye committee. The 
yice-presidents were John Lackie. Osceola ; Theo. Whitten, Penn ; 
Henry Blood. A'alley ; Andrew Oliyer. Elmira; Geo. W. Dewey, 
Toulon ; Edward Ti-icle. Essex ; Minot Silliman. Goshen ; Leyi Eckle}', 
West Jersey. Addresses were delivered liy James A. and D. W. Hen- 
derson, Norman Butler and others. 

In the letter of S. G. Wright the following historical facts are given : 
"I remember spending my first night in 8tark coi;ntj% Jul}'' 2, 1840. 
On the morning of the 3d, in passing through Osceola Grove, I saw a 
jJeasantJooking old lady walking amid the tall shady oaks, knitting 
as she walked and ready to give the information which we needed, viz.: 
' the direct road to Providence.' It was good Mother Parks. I learned 
from her of several settlers there from Vermont, remembering es\^e- 
cially James Buswell. Isaac S]>eucer, Riley Chamlierlain and Church 
Sturtevant. I did not move my family into the county until the fall 
of 1841, nor become much acquainted with any of these families until 
the fall of 1842." Speaking of the sokliers of iStark. he writes : " May 
we profit liy the inheritance their toil and blood have secured us." 
Speaking of temperance, he writes: "In Kansas we secured a consti- 
tutional amendment to prohilnt the manufacture and sale of intoxicat- 
ing drinks. God hasten the day when you shall achieve the same for 
Illinois. May Stark county be foremost for it." 

In S. S. Kaysbier's letter, he says: "As the first drugg-ist in Stark 
county, and one among tlie first m journalism, I may rank as a pioneer. 
Thii'ty-one years ago (now 3G) I rented of John Culbertson tlie old 
' Red End,' on north side of public square, at 85 per month. It was 
in that building that Mr. Culbertson made most of his fortune, but a 
second fortune was too much to ask of that rickety wooden house. 
* * * * I sat on the porch of Cooley's hotel the night of my 
arrival, and there I heard Prof. Donaldson's singing school pupils' 
voices distinctly, as they were wafted from the old court house." 

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112 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

at Toulon. The following named otlicei's were elected: O. Whitaker, 
president; Dr. II. M. Hall, secretaiy; Benjamin Turner, treasurer. 
The vice-presidents are: A. J. Finley, West Jersey; Minott Silliman, 
(loshen ; Henry Colwell, Essex ; Isaac Thomas, Toulon ; Col. William 
Jackson, Elmira; George Marlatt, Yalley; Daniel Phenix, Penn, and 
E. P. Wright, Osceola. Executive committee: Perry Winn, Chauncey 
Miner and William H. Xewland. 

Elder Stickney offered prayer, the Glee Club rendered tiie music, 
giving Todhunter's pioneer song among others. James A. Henderson 
delivered the address of welcome, and Captain Brown read the death 
roll as follows : Names of old settlers who died dui'ing the year ending 
September t!, 1SS3. and reported at the annual reunion, 1SS3: John C. 
t) wings, died in (Jherokee county, la., September 16, 1SS2, aged S3 
years; originally settled in Fulton county in 1825, resided in Stark 
county a short time, removed to Carroll county, where he resided lo 
years, removed to Iowa; voted at the first election in this county. 
Sarah Thomas, wife of Owen Thomas, died at Toulon township, Sep- 
tember 20, 1882, aged fi2 ; a resident of this county 29 years. Polly 
Crandall (lied at Caput, Mo., October 1, 1882, aged 85; became a resi- 
dent of this county in 1840, removed to Missouri in 1880; a resident 
of this county io years. Isaac W. Searl died at Bradford, October 2, 
1882, aged 69 ; a i-esident of this county 44 years. Rebecca Fowler, 
wife of Brady FoAvler, died in Toulon township, October 14, 1882, 
aged 76 years ; a resident of this county 46 years. Jane Johnson, wife 
of Aaron Johnson, diefl at West Jersey, Novembei- 3, 1882, aged 72 ; a 
resident of this county since 1849. AVilliam Chamberlain died at Tou- 
lon, November 2, 1882, aged 65; resident of this state 41 yeai's and of 
Toulon 36 years. Finley Matheson died in Elmira, December 26, 1882, 
aged 63 ; came to this county 30 years ago. Mrs. Jehile Kissell, 
daughter of John Mcintosh, died at West Jersey, December 12. 1882, 
born in Stark county, aged 29. Royal L. Pratz died in West Jersey 
townsliip, January 16, 1883, l)orn in Stark county, aged 2<; years. 
James S. Jackson,' son of H. H. Jackson, died in Taylor county, Iowa, 
January 7, 1883; removed to Iowa in 1SS2. Mrs. Clinton FulU'f died 
at Elmira, January 25, 1883, aged 63 years; resided in county about 30 
years. James Ingels, of La Fayette, died in Florida, January 27, 1883, 
aged 6)3; resident of this county 29 years; his death was caused by the 
accidental discharge of his gun while limiting. Daniel D. Stone died 
in Toulon township, February 7, 1883, aged 7o ; resident of county 27 
years. Sylvester Sweet died at Toulon, February 8, 1883, aged 88 ; a 
resident of the county 42 years; a soldier in the war of 1812. James 
Darby died in Henry county. 111., Febriiery 12, 1883, aged 78; came to 
this county in 1848.' John Finley died at Toulon, February 28, 1883, 
aged 81 ; a resident of the state 49 years and of this county 45 years ; 
he was clerk at the first election held in the county ; was the second 
sheriff of the county, served three terms; was county judge one term, 
and justice of the peace for many years. Susanna McCoy died in 
West Jersey townsliip. May 6, 1883," aged 57; resident of county 30 
years. Edward Nixon died' at Toulon, May 8, 1883, aged 59 ; resided 
in this state 53 years and in this county 27 years. Belle Grieve, 













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(liiughter of Rol)ert Grieve, died in Toulon townshi)), Ajirii 23, ]ss:j, 
aged 20 ; horn in Stark county. Owen Thomas, Jr., died at Oska- 
ioosa, la.. Ma roll -M), 1SS3, aged 32; came to this count}^ in 1854, re- 
moved to Iowa in isTH. William R. Legg died at f Mark, Neh., May 11, 
1S,S3; a former I'esident of T.iulon. lilioda E. George died in Einiira 
township, ^[arch 24. lss3, aged 51; resided in county 48 years. 
Charles II. Maxfield died in -lefferscm county, Neh., May 23. 'lS83, 
aged 40 ; born in the county. Catherine Porter died in West Jersey 
township, May 2f!. 1883, aged !)6; resident of state and county 4!i 
years. Mahala Young, wife of O. W. Young, died at West Jersey, 
June 1, 1883, aged 54; came to Illinois in 1S44 and to this county in 
1854. Robert jMcClenahan died at Sigourney, la., June 11, 1SS3, aged 
45; l)orn in the county and removed to Iowa about 1.S5<1. i'resley 
Colwell died in Nodaway county. Mo., June, 1S83, aged 72; came to 
this county in 1837. removed to Missouri in 1879. Charles M. Teeter 
died at Wyoming, June 13, 1S83, aged 6(5 ; came to Marshall county in 
1855 and to Stark in 1858. Orson Grant died at La Fayette, June 14, 
1883, aged 3!t ; born in the county. Charles Jin^dan. father of Roltert 
and John Joi'dan, died at Wv(jmiiig, June, 1S83, aged 83; settled in 
Ohio in 1812, afterward went to Iowa, where he remained until a few 
years ago, when he came to Wvoming, and resided with his sons. 
Mrs. Mary C^ Riggen died in Iowa, June 28, 1883, aged (i5; came to 
this county about 1844. Eliza A. Henry, wife of James R. Henry, 
died at AVest Jersey, July 1, 1883, aged 02 ; resided in county 32 years. 
Eleanor Trickle, wife of Washington Trickle, died at Elmwood, I^eo- 
ria county, July 15, 1883, aged 7(1; came to this county in 1830, i-e- 
moved to Peoria county in ISOti. Thomas Nichols died at Elmira, 
July 22, 1883; resident of state and county about 49 years. Mrs. Al- 
len Atherton, daughter of Lewis Williams, died in Goshen township, 
July 31, 1883, aged 22; born in this county. Jonas B. Ballentine, of 
Toulon, died at Monica, Peoria county, August 3, 1883, aged (')8 ; resi- 
dent of county 40 years, ilarian Grieve, (laughter of Robert Grieve, 
died in Toulon townshii), August 17. 1SS3, aged 22; Ijoi'u in the county. 
Ora E. Pratz, son of Jonathan Pratz, died at. West Jersey, August 23, 
18S3, aged 21 ; born in the county. J. M. Hurd died at AYest Jersey, 
August 25, 1883, aged 05; resident of countj'^ 27 years. John Pilgrim 
died at Galva, Septendier 1, 1883, aged 77; came to county in 1852. 

A number of valualde historical letters were read before this meet- 
ing, references to which ai'e made in other pages. 

Tiie old mill brought here in 1830, and owned by S. G. Breese, was 
placed on the grounds during the old settlei-s I'eunion of 1883. 

The seventh annual reunion of the old settlers was held at Toulon, 
August 20, 1884. A. P. Miller delivered the address of welcome. Dr. 
Copestake described Stark county as he found it on his arrival here. 
A. G. ILimmoiuI, who settled at Wyoming thirty-four years before this 
meeting when a boy of si.xteen years, tlelivered ;tn historical address. 
Henry G. Little was here at the organization of the county, and 
related some pleasing facts of tliat time. C. ('. Wilson, the lirst super- 
visor from Valley township, delivered an interesting speech ; and the 
president, Oliver Whitaker, explained all about the exhumed log, which 



11(1 HISTORY OK STARK OOUNTY. 

lay on the platform ; the time it grew where the court-house now 
stands, when it was used in liridging the slough on Main street, and 
its discovery while repairing a bi'idge at this place in lsS4. George 
X. Brown, tiien of tlie Wyoming Iferuhl. now of the Peoria Transcript, 
said some i)retty things of the pic^neers. A list of men and women 
who died since the last reunion was read, and next a large nnnd)er of 
interesting letters from old settlei's, who could not respond to invita- 
tions to be present, were read. The Cilee Club, represented bv R. J. 
Dickinson, D. J. AValker, F. W. Lyon, L. L. Long. :\[rs. Ida M" Swee- 
deen, Mrs. M. S. Higgins, Misses Edith Dickinson, I'ird Thoi'nton. and 
Mattie White. The officers elected wei'e: Oliver Wliitaker, jii'esident; 
Dr. 11. ]\r. Hall, secretary; Benjamin Turner, treasui'cr; the vice-])resi- 
dents chosen were: Eccless West, W. Jersey; G. II. Redtield, Goshen ; 
P. P. Johnson, Toulon; Henry C'olwell, Essex; Gyrus Bocock, Penn; 
Samuel Wrigley, Valley ; John liOcker, Osceola, and Myrtle Brace, 
Elniira. 

The death-roll for the year ending August 1, 1884, is made up as 
follows: Mrs. Mary Hoffman, of W. Jei'sey. died September 10, 1883, 
aged 71 years. Mrs. Barbara E. Smith, daughter of John P^niery and 
a- resident of the county for forty-four years, died April 21, 1883, aged 
52 years. Mrs. Frances Barnes, daughter of Sewell Smith, formerly of 
Essex township, died at Lincoln, Neb., August 10, 1883. Mrs. Mary A. 
Gruchfield, daughter of the late David Cooper and for twent^'-seven 
years a resident here, died in Essex townshi]!, January 1, 18S4. aged 7fi 
years. Mrs. Elizabeth Chaffee, widow of Jai'vil Chaffee, formei'ly of 
Essex township, died in Taylor county, la., March 3. lss4. aged 80 
years. Allen Stimmell, died in West Jersey township, January 4, 1884. 
Mrs. Joseph De Wolf died in AV^est Jersey township, January li>, 1884, 
aged 54 years. Mrs. Martha A. Myers, died in Toulon, January 23, 
1S84; she came here in 1855. Mrs. Kate Ilogie died near Toulon, 
January 23, 1SS4. in her 33d year. David McCance died at Toulon, 
February lit. Is84, aged t>0 years; he resided here thirtv-six \'ears. 
The death of Charles AV. AV^right, J. F. Cha]3in, Mrs. Philander Pome- 
roy, Darius Panders, Miss Sarah Anderson, Mrs. Ruby Greenfield, 
Mrs. Gertrude AVagner. C\ S. Fidper. H. S. Johnson, James A. Hender- 
son, Stacy Cowjjerthwaite, Mrs. Amelia Butler. Jefferson Trickle, S. P. 
Fast, George Ilarvey. Andrew Swartz, Lucy P. Cooley, John Miller, 
Mrs. Margaret R. Hawkes, Patric-k Cavanaugh, Cyrenius Dewey and 
AVilliam Thomas — each one is noticed in the township histories. Let- 
ters were read from N. P. Cross, of Pleasanton, Kan.; John AI. Burns, 
of Orion, 111.; Cyrus Shinn, of Eagle S])rings, Kan.; B. F. Fuller, AVash- 
ington, b. C; J. E. Bush, Beatrice, Keb.; David Fast, Irwin, AIo.; 
Daniel AV. Henderson, Jefferson, la.; A. J. AYhitaker, AVashington. 
D. C.; Ilenrv G. Little, Grinneli. la.; AA^. E. Dunn, Galesburg. 111.; 
AV. AV. AVinslow, Osceola, 111.; S. (4. P.utler, Farragut. la. 

Henry G. Little, writing in 1884, says: " Vou ffrst tried for Coffee 
county, taking one township from IIenr\- and some from Knox. I 
worked hard to help defeat it, and we did so." David Fast, writing 
from Irwin, Mo., says : " On September 28, 1850, I came to Stark and 
lived there until September 28, 1881. In 1850 I started a harness 



I'loXKKl; ASSOCIATIONS AND KKMIXISCKXCKS. 117 

slio]) ill an olil t'raiiie building sontli of uncle Norman I'utler's liouse. 
and afterward used by B. ('. Follett as a stable.'" 

The eighth annual reunion of old settlers was held August 25, 
1885. IVIiles A. Fuller delivered the address of welcome; Martin 
Shallenberger spoke on the subject of pioneer manners and customs; 
Ca]itain Thomson road letters from absent friends; T. J. Henderson 
also delivered an address, and the list of all settlers, who died since 
the last meeting, was read. The officers elected were: Oliver Whit- 
aker, president; Henry M. Hall, secretary; Eenj. Turner, treasurer; 
John F. Rhodes, Win. F. Nicholson, and Harlan Pierce, members of 
executive committee. The vice-presidents chosen were C. W. Young, 
New Jersey; Barney Frail, Goshen ; Henry Colwell, Essex; Eugene 
Lyon, Toulon; David Carrifr, Elmira ; Edward ("olgan. Valley; Wes- 
ley Brown, Penn ; and Joim Lackie. Osceola. Among tli(jse present 
were Pei'ry Smith, of Wyoming, the first white child born in this 
county, fifty-four years before this meeting; M B. Parks, who built 
the first house in Elmira township; Adam Perry, who taught the first 
school in the county; Samuel O. Brees, of AVyoming, whose parents, 
on coming here, moved into a stable, where he was born on Christmas 
day; Dr. and ATrs. L. Ilurd. who were tiie first couple married in 
Henry county. Jerome B. Thomas, of Ohio, who settled here forty- 
one years prior to this meeting, was here. O. P. Emery, of Galva, 
and Little, of Kewauee, were also here. The pioneers of fifty years' 
ago or more, present at this meeting, were Perry Smith, came fifty- 
four years ago; IMrs. Jonathan Pratz, Perry Winn, N. W. Holmes, 
Minot Silliman, each fifty-one years ago; Nelson Grant. Jacolj P^nierv, 
Barnabas Frail, Hiram Albright, (t. H. Pedfield and wife, R. 11. 
Moore, each came fifty years ago. The old settlei's, who were here 
forty years ago or more at date of eigiith reunion, are named as 
follows: M. B. Parks, Wm. Sheets, John Fowler, Wm. Ogle, Levi 
Eckley, Jonathan Pratz, Mrs. George M. Hazen, Miles A. Fuller. 
Washington Trickle, each fortv-nine vears. 

Archiltald \'andyke, Uncle Johnnie Turnbull. Dr. H. M. Hall, 
Perry (xrant, Wallace Mason, Mrs. Josiah ^Motfit. Airs. John Black. 
Samuel IJrees, Wm. Mason, Henry Colwell. each forty-eight years. 

Calvin Eastman. Oliver Whitaker and Mrs. Whitaker. Wm. Oliver. 
Wells AVhite, Barney Jackson, Wm. Sturms, Andrew Oliver, W, T. 
Leeson, Thomas Oliver, Orlando Brace, Benj. Brown, each forty-seven 
years. 

Amos Bennett, Mrs. Sarah Bennett, Mrs. Colburn l\ol)bins, Walter 
AL Fuller. AV. P. Currier, each forty six years. 

Airs. D. It. (Kelvin, J. P. lleadley, Harrison Aliner, Benj. Turner, 
Orin Maxfield, Dr. AValter Hall, each fortv-five years. 

Airs. A. Al. Snyder, A. J. Finley, Edward Nowlan, Airs. AV. AI. 
Fuller, each forty-four years. 

All's. Charles E. Shinn, S. II. Hazen, John and G. Al. Hazen. Eli 
Emery, Charles llhodes. Alichael Emery, each fortv -three years. AVm. 
AVhite. K. C. Briggs and A. J. Alaxfleld, each forty-two years. Alason 
Trickle, Isaac Thomas, Jerome B. Thomas. Charles Sturtevant, and 
Jackson Lawrence, each forty-one years. John Ogle. AVm. Sweet, 



118 niSTORV OF STARK COUNTY. 

Samuel Jones, L. P. Iliiiies, Josej)!) Atlieiton, A[rs. C. E. narrin<>ton, 
Willard Palmer, Samuel Thomas, Sylvester H. Saunders, A. C. Himes, 
Wm. Allen, David Oziah, Mrs. John P. Atherton, each forty years. 

The above seventy-live named, with others menticnied liereafter, 
constituted tlie pioneer circle in September, 1.S85. 

The pioneer necroloijy for the year was reported as follows: — Jacob 
Stinnnel died in "West Jersey township March 24, 1SS5 ; a^ied ()6 years. 
Ca]it. George AV. Buchanan died September, 18S4 in the 87tli year of his 
age ; he came with his family to this county in 1837 and remained 
here until 1853, when he moved to Davis county, Washington terri- 
torry, where he resided up to the time of his death. Christopher 
Hiner, of Chenoa, 111., died November 8, 1884, in the 80th year of his 
age; he was a resident of West Jersey townshi[) from 1849 to 186f!. 
W. L. Shirts of Galva, died November 14, 1884, aged <!2 years. He 
was a citizen of Toulon from 1854 to 1867, since which time he has 
resided in Galva. Mrs. Mary E. Austin died at her home in Elmira, Stark 
county, November 18, 1884, aged 65 years; she was the daugiiter of 
John Leeson, was married to Lewis Austin in 1838, moved to Elmira 
in 1840, where she resided to the time of her <leath. Mrs. Hannah 
(liuller died in Elmii'a, Stark county, December 30, 1884; she was 
mari'ied to Ambrose Fuller in 1816, and they settled in Elmira in 1839 ; 
her husband died in 1845, and his was the first grave in Elmii'a ceme- 
tery. Mrs. Lydia Fuller Shivvers died in Toulon, December 20, 1884, 
aged 60 years ; in 1844 she was married to Ansel Fuller in Osceola, 
l)ut they moved to Wethersfield township, where they resided until his 
death in 1863 ; Se])tember 5, 18S2, she married Ho])kins Shivvers and 
resided in Toulon until her death, ilary Pierson AVhite, daughter of 
J. D. Pierson, dietl September 8, 1884, in the 22d year of her age. II 
Blakely died in Toulon, December 26, 1884. Walter H. Blair died in 
Toulon, Decend)er 26, 1884, in the 23d year of his age. Isaac P. Spen- 
cer died in Osceola, Deceml)er 27, 1884; he was one of the first comers 
to the grove early in the thirties. William Williams died at the resi- 
dence of David Lownian, in Hastings, Neb., January 6, 1885; Mr. 
AVilliaras was a native of England, was born in 1794; came to Amer- 
ica 1839, to Stark county in 1855, where he resided until Davis Low- 
man and family moved to Nebraska, he accomjianying them. Capt. 
John P. Atherton died at his residence in Toulon, January 31, 1885, 
in the 83d year of his age; He moved from Kentucky, his native state, 
to Illinois, in 1831, and to Stark county in 1845. Daniel Woodward 
died near Bradford, January 20, 1885 ; he was an old time settler of 
Stark county. Mrs. Mary Shannon died near Des Moines, Iowa, Feb- 
ruary 6, 1885 ; she had but recently moved to Iowa from West Jersey, 
where the remainder of her life had l>een passed. Zara Newton died 
in Elmira township, Feb. 6, 1885, aged 78 years; he came to Stark 
county many years ag(x Charles Bolt died in Osceola township, Feb- 
ruary 23, 1SS5, aged 7<> years ; he came to this county in 1845, settling 
in the townshi]i in which he died. Thomas Faulconer died in Valley 
townshi]), March 18, 1885. He was a long time resident of that town- 
ship. Elijah Bocock died at Castleton, March 18, 1885, in the 87th 
year of his age; moved to Illinois in 1837, and to Stark county in 



PIONEER ASSOCIATION.S AND BEMINISUENCES, 119 

186*3. Solomon AVilkiiison died in Essex township, April -2. 18S5. ao'ed 
88 years ; he came to this county in 1819, and settled on the farm 
where he died. Mrs. Peter Sliatfer died near Starwano, Marcii 10, 
188.5, an early settler in Stark county. IJobert Patterson died near 
Fairmount. Xel).. A})ril 1."). 18s."), aged 71 years: he came to this 
county in 18.")5 and remained liei'c until aliout two years ago. when he 
nioveil to Neliraskii. William Henry Hutler was born in Xew Haven, 
Conn., October 5, 1811, emigrated to Putnam, now Stark county, in 
1835, and in September of that year married Marj' Fuller, of Elmira : 
in 1880 he moved on to a farm near Lincoln, Neb., where lie died, IMai-ch 
29,188.5; he was a printer by trade, learing to set type in the okl 
Franklin printing otiice in Richmond, Va., in 1823; worked seven 
years with IIarj)er I.rothers and on dailies in Wall street; iifter he 
came west he was connected with the Peoria lieyister. and afterward 
with what is now the Stark ('ounty3VM'.y. Josiah Moffitdied in Essex 
township, April 17, 1885, in the 76th year of his age; he came to this 
county in 1837, settling on the farm where he died. Adam Oliver 
died in Elmira township. May s, 1S85. in the 7iith year of his age ; he 
settled in that township in is:is. .Jacob Smith died in (4alva last fall, 
in the S2d year of his age; he settled in West Jersey township in ls35 
atid lived there until I87<i. when he moved to Galva. Mrs. Catherine 
Buchanan, wife of Capt. Geo. W. Buchanan, died in Davis count v, 
W. T., July 23, 1885, in the 81th year of her age. Nathan Bevier died 
in Lafayette, July 23, 1885, in the .s8th year of his age ; he moved to 
Lafayette in 185P» and has since resided there. Daniel Gingrich ilied 
in Essex township. August 2(), 1885, aged 7(; years; he came to this 
county in 1837. Joel Goodale died in Toulon township, August 21, 
1885, in the 76th year of his age ; he came to Stark county in 1876. 
Branson Lowman died in FListings, Neb., March 13, 1885, aged 67 
years ; he came to Illinois in 1832, to Stark county in 1857, where he 
lived until 1882, when he moved to Neijraska. 'Mrs. Eachel Brown, 
daughter of Tirgil Pike, died at Frazee, Minn., January lo. lss5, one 
of Stark county's pioneers. IL V>. Dorrance died near Modeiia, March 
23, 1885, in the 48th year of his age ; he was a native of this county. 
Mrs. Robei-t Grieve died in Elmira township, March 3o, 1885, in the 
55th year of her age. Mary Ann Woodward died in Osceola town- 
ship, March 13, 1885. Mrs."^ Sarah M. Smith, formerly wife of tiie late 
Sewal Smith, died in Lafayette, March 22, 18S5, aged 77 years ; she 
came with her husband to Stai'k countv at a verv earlv clav. Mrs. 
Abby Ann Todd, wife of Maj )r C. W. Todd, died at Lafayette, Marcli 
Iti, in the 7<ith year of her age ; she came to this county with her 
husband in islo. Samuel Montooth, senior, died near Modeiia-, Febru- 
ary 16, 1885, aged 76 years. Total number: 38 — six more than last 
year. 

The meeting of August l'.>, issil, sur|)assed all other reunions in 
method of organization and nu.nber of ])ersons present. The weather, 
too, was delightful, and the old court-house gi-ove was clothed in all 
the richness of summer. The dinner was excellent in material and 
arrangement. This im]iortaiit part of the programme was carried out 
under the auspices of the Congregational society, and earned for the 



120 HISTORY OP' STAEK COUNTY. 

uses of that cluircli over $100. The officers elected were : Oliver Wit- 
aker, president; Jonathan Pratz, AVest Jersey; Minott Sillinian, (4o- 
shen ; John McMillan, Essex ; Isaac Thomas. Toulon ; John Tui'iihull, 
Elmira; Samuel AVrigley, Valley; Cyrus Bocock, Penn ; and John 
Lackie, Osceola, vice presidents ; I>enjamin Turner, treasvu'er; 1!. F. 
Thompson, secretary. The executive committee comjirised Orlando 
Brace, William Nolan and Chester M. Turner. Capt. Thompson acted 
as secretary of the meeting, vice Dr. Hall, removed to Kansas. To 
him is entirely due the compilation of the death roll, given as follows : 
William Dawson died at Stark, Se))teml)er 10, 1885, aged 75 years, 10 
months aiul ?> days; came to Illinois from Ross county, Ohio, in ls39, 
and lived in Valley townshiji since ls5o. Miss Louisa Colwell, daugh- 
ter of Henry Colwell, died at her home near Duncan, Octol)ei' 21, 1885, 
aged 21 years; her entire life was spent in the vicinity where she died. 
Alu-am Powers died in Penn townshi]), November il, 1885, aged 71 
years; came tf) Stark county in 1856, and lived in the county until the 
time of his deiitli. Kcjhert McKinney Pocock died at his home in Penn 
township, Ji.muiry Pi, 1886, aged (io yeai's ; came from Ohio to Fulton 
county in 1837, and in 1854 moved to Stark county, where the re- 
mainder of his life was spent; he served as justice of the peace in his 
township for sixteen years, and was serving his thirteenth year as a 
mend>er of the county Ijoard of supervisors, of which he was chairman. 
Anthony Ilobinson died at his home near AVyoming, ^[ay 21, 1SS(!, 
aged 61 years. Wai-ren Pattec died at his home in Penn townshi]). 
May 1, 1S86, aged 7-1 years. Mrs. Sandi Bennett, wife of Jei'eiiii;ih 
Bennett, died at Saxon, February ;!, ls85, aged 88 years, 2 months and 
22 days; moved to Fulton county in 1838, and the year following came 
to Stark count}', where her remaining days were spent, a i-esident for 
forty-eight years. Mrs. Keziah Young, wife of Stephen Young, died 
at Toulon, February 3,1886, aged 8('> years and 11 months; came from 
Maine to Iowa- in 1851, and in 1S58 moved to Toulon, where her days 
were ended. Thomas A. ()akes died near Toulon, March 15, 188<!, 
aged 74 years, 8 months and 10 days. I\Irs. Lucretia Kuston died at 
her daugiiter's, Mrs. Anderson, in Toulon, February 28, 1886, aged 65 
years; came to Lafayette in 1851, and lived there about one year; 
her first husljand was Homer llinies. Mrs. Sophia S., wife of Moses 
11. Weiiver, died at Osceola. A|)ril 24. 1886. Hon. James llolgate died 
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. .lohn Snare, at Snareville, jMarcli 22. 
1886, aged 81 years, 7 nujiiths and 24 days; came from Pennsylvania 
to Penn township in 1830 ; he was one of the three commissioners that 
managed the county affairs until 1849, when he was elected judge, and 
served until 1853 ; he was assessor of Penn townshi}) for sixteen years, 
and the first su])ei'visor from the township and the first chairman of 
the i)oard of supervisors in the county; in 1863 he served one term in 
the state legislature. Mrs. Ann Dixon died near Stark, March 2s. 
1886), aged 72 years; came to Stai'k county in 1851. Joseph .\tht'rton 
died near Lafayette, May 1, 1886, aged 72 years, 4 months and 13 
daj'S ; came from Ohio to Hancock county in 183ti, and from there to 
Stark county in 1845, where he t(M'minated his life. John Whit'^ died 
at Lafayette, May 8, 1835, aged 54 years, 6 months and 2S days; came 



PIONKEE ASSOCIATIONS AND KEMINISCENCKS. I'ii 

from Ohio to Stark county in 183<), iind lived on the same place till 
the time of his death. Geo. Springer died May 1<>, 1S8(!, aged To 
years, 7 months and 9 days; came from Ohio to Stark count\' in 1S41, 
settling in Essex township, and there lived to the time of his death. 
Thomas Graves died in Essex, December 12, 188.5, ageil <i8 years, 11 
months and 14 davs. Mrs. Rebecca Dickinson, widow of Win T. Dick- 
inson, died at Lafayette, Se])tember 12. 188.5, aged 8.5 years, 11 montlis 
and 28 days. Mrs. Sarah Ileadley, wife of James Ileadley, died in 
Toulon, June 11, 188(5, aged 85 year.s, 9 months and 17 days. Mrs. 
Jane P. Sweet, wife of William Sweet, died at Toulon, June 15. 188(5, 
aged (10 years, 4 montlis and 6 days. Geo. B. Harlan died in Wyo- 
ming, November 15, 1885, aged 72 years and 2 months. i\Irs. Martha 
A. Morris, wife of (4eo. Morris, died in Toulon, December 10, 1885, 
aa'ed 48 years. Anthonv Robinson died near Wvomiiii;', Mav 2, 1S8(>, 
aged (51 years. Mrs. Elmira F. Eastman, wife of (Vilvin L. Eastman, 
died at Toulon, July 3, 1886, aged (53 years; was a resident of Stark 
county for forty two _years, and an occujiant of the same house for 
thirty-four years. Benjamin F. Young died at Toulon, July 21, 188(5, 
aged 59 years. Solomon ll. I'ass died in Toulon, Julv 3(t, 188(), aji-ed 
7t5 years, 1 month and 2d days. Spencer Fanlconer tlied in Valley, 
May 22, 188(5, aged 77 years. Mrs. Margaret Brain died near Wady 
Petra, July 2. 188(5, aged (57 years, 10 months and 5 days. Mrs. Mary 
P. Adams died near IJradl'ord, November, 1885, aged S5 years. -John 
V. Bevier died at Bradford, January 3(i, 188(5, aged 81 years. Nicho- 
las Sturm died in Osceola, March 21, 1SS(5, iiged 78 years. Mrs. Dorcas 
Gushing, wife of Geo. Gushing, died at liradt'ord, March 21*. lS8(S,agcd 
(!4 years. Micagy Swiger died in Penn, Fcbrnary 9, 1S.S(5, aged 63 
years, 8 months and 15 days. Mrs. Hannah F. Downing, wife of 
Nathan Downing, died in Penn, March 5, 188(5, aged 44 years. James 
McNulty died in Penn, June 29, 188(5, aged 72 years. Mrs. Sarah 
Harty, wife of Andrew Ilarty, (lied in Penn, July 28, 1S8(;. William 
Miner died in Southern Missouri, .luly 31, 1885. Mrs. Rosannali 
Dixon died at Peoria. Se])tember 2. 1885, aged 77 years. Mrs. Jane 
Sturm, wife of Peter Sturm, died at Cambridge, March 21, ISSO. ]VIrs. 
Fanny Smith, nee Sillinian, wife of William P. Smith, died at Princo- 
ville, April 2, 1886, aged 82 years, -lesse T. Turner died at Mai-ietta, 
Fulton county, April 28, 1S86, aged 74 years. 7 months and 13 days. 
Mrs. Porter, wife of \/illiam Porter, died at Atkinson, May, 1886. 
Mrs. Sarah F. Brown, nee Hodgson, wife t>i Alva W. nr<jwn,'died at 
Medale, Harrison county. Iowa, June 23, ISSIS; born in Stark county. 
in 1S40. Mrs. Rebecca Dickinson died at (Jalva. III.. June 24, iSsV). 
aged 81 years; Mr. Dickinson was her fourth husband. Mrs. Rebecca 
Nelson, wife of Upton Nelson, and sister of Peter Sturm, died in Mis- 
souri about the 1st of Augu.st, 188('); born December is, IMS. Mrs. 
Elizabeth Whitman, mother of Thomas Gemmell, died at Peoi'ia while 
on a visit, April 18, 1S8(1. aged (19 years, S montlis and 14 days ; she 
came from Scotland to this country in 18(!6. and lived here most of 
the time till her death. Mrs. S. .V. Miller died in Farragiit. Iowa, 
while on a visit. May I'.i. issii, aged 4S years; came from Ohio tc 
K'no.x county in 1849. and moved to Stark county in 1861. Josejih 



122 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Catterliii died at Abilene, Kansas, Ma}' 21, 1S8C, aged 06 years, 7 
niontlis and 15 days; moved from Virginia to Springfield in 1885; 
came to Toulon in 1849. Mr. Silas Moody died at Perry, Iowa, July 
1(1, 1880, aged 70 years, (! months and It days. William Walker died 
at Eldora. Iowa, July 8(i, ISSC, aged <I5 years. Mrs. Sahriini it'liat- 
tield) llilliard died at New Virginia, Iowa. January 28, 188(i, aged 69 
years; she came to Stark county in 1834, ami lived near Lal'a^'ette 
until 187?), and was the first female that taught school in Stark county. 
Mrs. Maria Kightlingei', wife of Jacob Kightlinger, died at lier home 
in Yates City, July 16, 1886, aged 84 years; she came from Pennsyl- 
vania to Stark county in 1837. living liere two 3'ears, then removing 
to Knox county, ami later to Yates City. Henry G. Kinkade died at 
Starwano, August 19, 18S6, aged 31 years, 9 months and 1 day : has 
lived in Stark county since he was one year of age. 

M. A. Fuller's historical address, delivered at the meeting of 188U, 
stands as one of the most elaboi-ate jiortrayals of ]iioneer life ever 
given. 

The underground railroad must not be (overlooked. About the 
time Stark county was organized this line began to assume practical 
form in the neighborhood, and was j)atr'onized by a few ])assengers. 
A few years later the r(iad grew in favor with refugee slaves, and ulti- 
mately became an important highway between the Sunny South and 
the bleak Canadas. (4alesl)nrg Station was one of the best organized 
on the line of the Undergrouiul Eailroad. There Nehemiah West, 
(George Davis, P. Neeley and Samuel Hitchcock were the permanent 
conduct(jrs on the division extending to Ontario, in Knox count\', and 
through Stark county. In Ontario township the house of ('. F. Camp 
was the depot, and Hod Powell conductor. Eev. John Cross, con- 
nected with the railroad in 1843, was charged with aiding in the escape 
of slaves, but befoi'e the trial he removed to Bureau countv, where a 
(le]nity shei'iff was sent to arrest him. Mr. Cross offo'ed to go with- 
out ojiiiosition, liut there were no means at the disposal of the deputy 
to travel, so that his ])risoner agreed to su|>]ily his own team. They 
started or. Saturday, stayed with Oliver Whitaker at Osceola Grove 
next day, where the prisoner pi-eached. On ]\Ionday thev left en route 
for Knox county, where Mr. Cross defended himself. IPrior to this, 
in 1839 or 1840, he was imprisoned in the Galesburg jail, but was 
bailed out b}' the abolitionists. 

Fnnn Kev. S. G. Wi'ight's journal the following extract is taken, as 
bearing on this railroad s\'stem : ''December 24, 1841; started for 
AValnut Creek ; great rain ; the creek was swimming ; Richard C. and 
William Dunn were with me; difficulty in crossing branch above 
Trickle's mill : had to break ice for near an hour, and go around by 
Traker's (4rove; preached at j\lr. Foster's Friday. April, 1842; went' 
to Knoxville to hear debate between Kinney and Frazer; also to oii- 
tain a teacher; May 2, went to Lafayette to hear Mr. Harris expose 
Mormonism ; rehearsed his lecture to my jieople at Mr. Webster's. 
••■ •■' * "'•■ * February 6. 1843 : On Friday another fugitive from 
slavery came along, making twenty-one that have passed through this 
settlement on their way to Canada; the ink freezes on my pen as I try 



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to write. May 22, 18-1:3 : Saturday went to Emery settlement, but 
found so strong an antipathy against abolitionists that few would liear 
me preach, so I went on and preached at Toulon Sal)bath morning ; 
report said the Mormons meant to draw me into deliate here. May 
20 : The grand jury found a bill against me and my elder, W. "W. 
"Webster, for harlioring runaway slaves. June 24: Witness in case of 
The People vs. t!ross. for harljoring runaway slaves. January 5, 1847 : 
Arrivetl home on Friday; found tiiat two fugitives were along with 
only Christmas papers." 

W. IT. Adams, in one of his pioneer sketches published in the Senti- 
nel, speaks of Fountain Watkins, "the laughing Abolitionist," and of 
his connection with tiie Underground Railroad, better known as the 
"(4reat Southei'n and Canadian Underground Railway." In his sketch 
he refers to Dave Frisby, the first school-teacher in tlie Elmwood dis- 
trict, Knox county; Mrs. Watkins, wife of Fountain Watkins; Eli 
Wilson, an old abolitionist; Peter, a colored fugitive; George Pierce 
and John Dalton, anti-abolitionists; Elias Wycoff and Xeheraiah 
AVycoff, well known names in Stark county. One of AYatkins' stories 
as told to Mr. Adams is as follows: "Some time late in the forties, Eli 
Wilson Ijrougiit quite ii likely young man to my place, who said he 
had been a waiter on a JMississippi river steamboat. He stayed with 
us for about a week, and played with the boys in the woods. Some of 
our kind of men at Farmington sent me word one evening to push the 
boy ahead, as hunters were on his track. It would not answer to start 
that night, as it would be certain to invite pursuit. I finally con- 
cluded to wait until morning, and stutlied out a ]>lnn how the old 
woman and me wovdd m) visitino: tlie next dav on iiorseliack. As the 
fall winds were kinder hard on the 'winiin's' faces, it was no more 
than natural for her to have on a veil. So the next morning I saddled 
a gray team I owned, and had Peter jnit on one of my wife's dresses 
and veils, and helped him to mount the horse with the side-saddle 
just as though it was my wife. I mounted the other horse, and 
admonished Peter not to talk unless I spoke to him. We struck out, 
taking a, road that led in the direction of the east side of the mound 
west of the town of Elmwood. Tiie road across the Kickapoo bottoms 
was lined on each side with a dense growth of high weeds and brush. 
While in this place we saw a team coming towards us with George 
Pierce and John Dalton in the wagon. I liad been tol 1 that Dalton 
had been blowing around that if ever he caught me 'running off a 
nigger,' he would arrest me' I pulled out to the riglit and Peter to 
the left to let the wagon pass. I said: 'Good morning, ha! ha I' and 
they said 'good morning." We had not got more than a rod from 

them when I heard (4eorge say: 'I'll be d d if I don't believe 

"Fount"' has got a nigger with him.' Here the road made a sharp 
turn, the ground was soft, and didn't we ply the Inid and let the horses 
go until we reached the high ground at the mound. Here we pulled 
rein and looked back. Not a soul was in sight. I told Pete that it 
was twelve miles to the next timlier, and we had to travel, as there 
was danger of them cusses following us We reached the hazel l)rush 
south of Rochester, on Spoon river, where I hid Pete iind started for 
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124 inSTOKY OK STARK COUNTY. 

town to find something to eat for the horses, the fugitive and myself. 
i\reeting Dave Frisby. I did not pretend t(; notice liini ; but he recog- 
nized me and said, 'Ileh), Fount; liow do you do ^ Where are you 
going?' I rephed : 'Just down hei'e to find a girl; my wife is not 
very well.' Dave said : ' You don't want a girl ; you have a runaway 
somewhere in the brush, and are now looking for something to eat. 
I know YOU, eld fellow ; you can't fool this child. Fount. IIow is the 
wife and bal)ies, anyhow? I said: 'Dave, where have you been?' 
He re]ilied that he was in business at llociiester, and, continuing, said; 
' Sa}', Fount, you've got a fugitive hid somewhere; don't you deny it. 
Do you see that house over there? I board there with Elias Wycoff, 
brother to Nehemiah, of Stark county, both sound .abolitionists.' I 
said : ' Dave, Wycoff may be all right, but you always said it was not 
right to help the slaves get away from their masters.' He replied : 
'lount, you know I always said slavery was wrong; then it is right to 
free them. Here is my hand.' I could tie to Dave.'' 

I turned about and went with Dave. Wycoff was not at home, but 
was exjiected shortly. The horses were cared for, Dave and I went 
out to the fugitives retreat. I gave the signal and the woman stejiped 
out. We introduced her to the family and Mr. Wycoff. Mr. Wycoff 
then came and was delighted to help any one out of lioiulage. Pete 
and I had su]iper, and afterwards I informetl Wycoff that the lady 
wished to make some change in hei' dress. She was shown into a 
room, I followed after and said, " Fete, take off j'our dress." Wycoff 
said, " Is that a man ? " I replied that it was, that he had on my wife's 
dress, and that I wished to take it home with me as dresses were not 
over jilenty at my house. Peter slip])cd out of the dress and stood be- 
fore us in a suit of broadcloth. All laughed, the women came, and 
seeing the joke, also laughed. I waited until late that night, bade 
Pete and his new friends adieu, and ai'rived home just before daylight. 
Ha! ha! ha! You don't hear the crack of the slave-driver's whip now- 
a-days. Ha! ha! ha!" 

In the histories of West Jersey, Elraira, Osceola, and other town- 
ships, many of the conductors on the Great Southern and Canadian 
Underground R. P. find proper mention. 

In the first })ages of this chapter reference is made to the anti- 
horse-thief and gambler associations. Thei'e has always hovered 
around the frontier of civilization bold, desperate men, who prey upon 
the unjirotected settlers rather than gain a livelihood by honest toil. 
Theft, robl^ery and murder were carried on l)y regularly organizetl 
l)ands in Og-le, Lee, Winnel>as:o and DeKalb counties, who moved 
through other sections of the State. The leaders of these gangs of cut- 
throats were among the first settlers of that jiortion of the State, and 
consequently liad the choice of location. Among the most prominent 
of the leaders were John Driscoll, William and David, his .sons ; John 
Brodie and tliree of his sons ; Sanuiel Aikens and three of his sons; 
William K. Bridge and Xorton B. Boyce. These wei-e the representa- 
tive characters, those who planned and controlled tlie movements of 
the coml)ination, concealed them when danger threatened, mu-sed them 
when sick, rested them when w orn by fatigue and forced nuu'ches, tur- 



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nished hiding places for tlieir stolen booty, shared in the spoils, and, 
under cover of darkness and intricate and devious ways of travel, 
known only to themselves and subordinates, transferred stolen horses 
from station to station; for it came to be known as a well-established 
fact that they had stations, and agents, and watchmen scattered 
throughont the country at convenient distances, and signals and pass- 
words to assist and govern them in all their nefarious transactions. 

The "Receipt for Hoi-se Stealing" published in ISSi! in the Brim- 
Jield JVeios from the pen of W. II. Adams, conveys a good idea of some 
of the troubles and dangei"s to which the early settlers were subjected 
by horse-thieves. lie introduces his pa per by a mention of the Laffertys, 
Slocum's. Driscolls, George Eckley. Henry McClenahan, James ]\[ont- 
gomery, John ]\Iiller, Joe Swalm, Wesley Fraker and others ; follows 
up the emigration of the Latfei'tys from Ashland county, Ohio, to 
ivnox county, Illinois, in lS?>(i. and then entei's upon the story of horse- 
stealing in is;3S. Three men came to Lafferty's in April, ISSs, stating 
tiiat they were land-buyers, and asking to stay all night. The evening 
of the next day they returned with all their " land papers " wet, claim- 
ing that their vehicle upset while crossing the creek. Mr. L. dried the 
])a})ers. On next morning which was Sunday, one of the young men 
bi'ought forth a fiddle, when ilrs. Lafferty said, "we have noise and 
racket enough on week days. I want a little rest on Sunday." That 
night her husljand's team of " blacks'' was stolen, and early on May 2. 
John I.aiferty entered upon the pursuit of the thieves. He returned 
next morning and met John Miller, who lived in what is now Prince- 
ville to^\^lship, Sewel 'Smith of Mud Run. in Putnam, and Bob Col well, 
who lived south of Prince's Mill, on Spoon river, each of whom lost 
horses. When they heard that two of Lafferty's and two of Fraker's 
horses were stolen the same night, they pro])osed tiiat all would return 
to their homes, get arms and supplies, and give pursuit, ajipointing 
ifontgomery's house at Sugar Tree Grove, the starting place. This 
appointment was kept, and Lafferty, Swalm, Fraker, Golwell, Miller 
and Smith started in search of the thieves. Meantime, one Poantree 
of Henderson Grove, arrived at Miller's house with the information 
tliat two horses in charge of a boy were at Washburn's Grove. John 
]\rcOoy was dispatched, identified the horses, and pushed forward in 
search of Lafferty and friends, whom he met returning to AYashl)urn's. 
xVrriving there, they relieved the landlord of the horses, and prepared to 
malce preparations for hanging the boy. Meantime, Miller led the boy 
some distance away, and got a pi'omise from him to give full inform- 
ation if his life would be spared. Lafferty and C'olwell cpiestioned him. 
and learned that the renilezvous was in the Winnebago swamp. At 
midnight thejiarty set fortii to capture the rolibers, Lafferty and ]\Ii!ler 
leading with the boy between them. Toward morning they arrived 
neai' the rendezvous. At daylight all the })artygot within a few yards 
of the camp and waited for the roljbers to appear, which one did just 
Ijefore suni-ise. He was captured liy John Miller; two others jumped 
out of the bush hut and were captured. Then all the horses and saddles 
were got together and the victors and vanquished jiroceeded to another 
grove to try the robbers. The court was organized, the boy's state- 



126 HIST01{Y OF STARK COONTY. 

ments were noted, each of the settlers identiiietl his horses, and the trio 
were fonnd guilty and lumged. At Spring Creek, on tlieir homeward 
journey, they were tii'ed ujion by friends of thieves, the fire was re- 
turned briskly and thus ended the adventure of the early days of May, 
1838. Lafferty and party merely stated to their friends tliat " the boy 
gave a receipt that he would never steal another horse." In June, 1838, 
Colwell, Joe Drumniond and others visited the Winnebago swam]), 
where they saw three bodies swinging from a tree, ('olwell saitl, " 1 
wonder if them ere injuns were hung by the whites during the Black 
Hawk War?" Drummond turning to him said, "Dad. you fellers 
didn't shoot him, you hung him." Colwell replied, " I guess they're 
dead," and the party left the scene of the tragedy. 

" Cattle Driving in Early Days " is the title of a story from the 
])en of W. 11. Adams in tlie BriiiilieJil Ne-ws. Jolni Emery, now of 
Galva, is made the hero. It appears that in about 1844 or 1845, one 
Therygood Smith, a dealer of Rochester, resolved to change the 
fanner's notes in his possession into something more tangil)le, and thus 
acquired possession of 225 head of cattle. This herd he placed in 
charge of Jolin Emery of Stark County, with orders to drive tliem to 
Chicago. P]merywas assisted on the di'ive l)y John P. Pratz, Elias Laf- 
ferty and Michael Smitii, notorious " Imll-wliackers." At '' Xine Mile 
House," on the Des])laiues, he sold a few iiead and received !E^2ltl^ in 
gold, then pushed on to Chicago, where the cattle were slaughtered 
and Emei-y paid .^il.loo in " wildcats " for the quarters, the only ])arts 
then weigiied in the market. During the days passed at Chicago, he 
boarded at the City Hotel, corner of State and Lake streets, a mile 
distant from the old slaughter house. On leaving Chicago, he passed 
the first night at the "Nine Mile House," and there met Jack and 
Bill Britts of New Bradford on Green Iliver. Pushing forward with 
the Britts, Jack remained at Paw Paw while Emery and Bill Britt 
went forward to Princeton. They had no sooner arrived thei'e than 
two men, well mounted, appeared. They were robbers on his track. 
At Princeton he was introduced to a lady and her son from Mead vi lie. 
Pa., who wished to learn the way to Carson Berfieid's home in Stark. 
He volunteered to accompany them, and next da}' set out on the jour- 
ney. Noticing the carriage and the saddled horse, one of the robbers 
exclaimed: " What ! oil' so soon "'. and rushed in hot haste to the stable 
for their horses, quickly ajjpearing again, one patting on the bridle 
and the other with the saddle away up on his iiorse's shoulders was 
vainly striving to tighten the surcingle as the horse plunged about. At 
this juncture the lady and son stepjied into the carriage. As soon as 
seated she requested Mr. Emery to hand her his valise and overcoat, a 
request which he lost no time in conq)lying with. The landlady had 
informed almost every guest of the jeopardy that the stalwart looking 
drover was in, with the solemn admonition not to mention it as they 
valued their lives. As a matter of course every guest in the house 
was on deck to see the outcome, ^[en and women wei'e all in fav(»r 
of the drive, most particularly the women. Wlien Mr. Emery handed 
his valise to the occupants of the can'iage, one of the robbers sai<L 
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liere — here is one thousand dollars in jiaper (reaching into his vest 
pocket and pulling out the wallet)." Replacing this, he reached into 
his trousers pocket and withdrew the gold, saying : " Here is two hun- 
dred dollars in gold; I would like to see you get it. As soon as you 
approached me last evening I knew what your business was, and who 
set you dii'ty, contemptible, thieving skunks on my track. You can 
come and go witii me if you think it will be healthy, or you can go 
back to Paw Paw Grove and tell Jack Britt that you didn't get my 

money — or you can go to h 1.'' As Mr. Emery swung himself into 

the saddle and rode away, he was observed by all eyes. 

Hundreds of stories, more or less of this character, are current, 
some of which are Ijrietly told in the pages devoted to township and 
personal history. 

J. lilancliard. writing from P>urrton, Kas., to Captain Brown, in 
1SS3, recites the following reminiscences: "In the fall of 1841 the 
wi'iter married one of the fair daughters of Osceola. Soon after the 
ceremony, which w^as performed by the venerable Square Parks, I 
took my bride to our cabin away out on the prairie, even before the 
windows and doors were adjusted. But, contrary to the present 
custom of wedding toui's, we went to work fixing things and getting 
ready for real iiousekeeping. Our household then consisted of my 
wife and I and my bachelor i)i-other. At the commencement we laid 
in a tolerable supply of groceries and provisions, and things went on 
swimmingly, yes lovingly, for a time. But near the end of the next 
summei- our stores run alarmingly low, and we were reduced to 
']ium])kins and jiotatoes.' In those days there were no water-mills 
nearer tiian the Kicka])oo oi- ^lackinaw rivers except an old log mill 
on Jack creek, known as Parker's mill. But at that time there was no 
water behind, and the only way to get a little corn cracked was for 
two or three men to get on the water-wheel and tread it out. But 
about this time Lemuel Dorrance built a saw and grist mill on Spoon 
river, about one mile distant. And a year or two ])revious to lS-1-1 the 
steam mill was jnit in operation at Wethcrstield. So I tram])ed out 
some smutty spring wheat with my oxen and started to the latter 
place to mill. And though it was but seven or eight miles on a bee 
line (for there were no farms in the way) from Myrtle G. Brace's to 
Wetherslield, yet I was three days making the round trip. While I 
was there, a gaunt-looking man from Victoria came in, having on a 
very long face, and he said, 'Pherris, when can you grind my grists 
We have eaten the last pumpkin.' 'Don't know,' said Pherris, the 
miller. • Perha])s in two or tliree days.' 'Why, God bless you! my 
family will starve in tliat time,' exclaimed the gaunt man. 'I can't 
hel]i it,' replied the miller. But if the bottom had not dropped out of 
the well at the steam mill the water had, and we had to haul water 
fi'om a sjn'ing near Squire Blish's, and pour it into the well. How- 
ever, in the course of two or three davs, we all g-ot our jiTists, and 
w'ent on our way rejoicing. And the flour was soon kneaded, set on 
the coals in the l)ig stove or sod fire-place (for we had no quick meal 
stoves in tliose days), but it came out a real short cake or light biscuit. 
Not long after we set u\) housekeeping, we had a kind of infair, and. 



128 niSTc)R\- OF STARK COUNTV. 

our cabin not Ijeing finisheil, I delaycHl putting on the wedding gar- 
ments until the guests had arrived. 1 asked Mrs. 13. where I should 
change my cjothes. Mrs. Oliver Whitaker being present, and always 
ready for a joke, said. 'Why, Blanchard, go up-stairs.' But, lo and 
behold! there was nothing up there but sleepers and rafters. So I 
resorted to the haystack, and soon came back as good as new." 

James B. "VYitter, writing to Olivei- Whitaker, from Fairmont, 
Neb., in 1883, says: "When I received your card of invitation, 
instanth' my mind ran back over the j'ears when I first came to Stark 
county. It was in the fall of 1839 that I first came into the county; 
it gave me an opportunity to see the growth of that little county nji 
to 18f9. The first few years of my residence there, the places of 
almost every man were familiar. I passed over almost every road 
that was used in the county, knew almost every house and the names 
of the persons residing in it. But what a change in thirty years; still 
more in forty. The settlements were first made along the streams 
and near the timber, and in passing from one settlement to another it 
was often a lonely tramp, not hearing a sound excejit the l)irds that 
were used to a prairie country, or perhaps some wild animal would 
jump up and dash away and would soon l)e out of sight in the tall 
grass. But those things have long since disappeared, and now appear 
cultivated fields, fine houses, with herds of diiferent kinds of stock, 
which serve to enrich the farmer and to give life and activity to the 
people of the county. I would further say that my wife came to 
Illinois in the year 1835, and her father came to Stark county in 1837. 
We were married in 184-2, and together we toiled through those hard 
j'ears which followed the early settling of Stark county." 

The letter of 11. C. Henderson, dated Marshalltown, Iowa, August 
25, 1883, is a model pioneer letter, such a one as every old settler should 
write. It was addressed to Dr. Ilenry M. Hall, then secretary of the 
Old Settlers Association, and from it the following extract is made: 
•• I think of the broad, uncultivated prairies of old Stark, of the beauti- 
ful hills and valleys, the woodlands and streams, that delighted my 
boyish fancy, when the young blood coursed freely througli a fi'ame 
cpivering with strong, happy life. I remember well the woods and 
prairies decked with inanv-hued flowers, and carpeted with native 
grass. I remember the waving fields and golden harvest, I recall the 
summer's heat, tiie smoky autumn, with its foliage of fire and gold ; 
I think of snowy wintei's and ice-bound streams, of the cabin and liarn. 
of the log-cal)in scliool house, of fun and frolic, of work an<l ]>lay ; ho\v 
I used to go barefoot, and often was compelled to do so; of the thi-ead- 
l)are clothes and sometimes scanty fare at the family board; of the 
spelling-schools, of the singing-schools, and. after awhile, of the Sunday- 
school, in the organization and direction of whicli your venerable father 
took an active ])art ; of the campmeetings and celein-ations ; of tlie 
elections and the courts. Well I remendter tiie Hi'st county meeting at 
Major ]\IeClenahaivs to (.irganize the county; and the first courts held 
in my father's old cabin, when all tlie county were our guests. How 
lonesome it used to be in the old cabin after court, or the meeting of 
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Winslow and Jefferson Trickle, or William Ogle (I forgot which now), 
with Augustus Dun as sheriff and Oliver "Whitaker county clerk. 
As I glance back at those times how those venerable forms coine \\\i 
before me. I remember Avhen the county seat was located at Toulon, 
and Carson Berlield staketl out the lots through the hazel and ])luiu 
thickets, so dense that a way had to be cut with brush scythes to enaljle 
them to carry the chain and point the compass. I recall also the old 
court house built liy Elder ]\lott, who, it was said, painted it with 
buttermilk. How well I remember when Ben Turner opened uj) a 
hotel in the northwest comer of the public square, and Mr. Whitaker 
kept boanlers in the northwestern part of the town; wlien Dr. Hall 
moved his old eccentric cabin from Osceola to town, and reljuilt it with 
its quaint angles and odd proportions, on the hillside south east of the 
court house. In those days I knew nearly evervl)ody in the county, 
and had at one time and another been at nearly all their cabins. I 
could now almost name them all: Wesley Miner, William Bowen, 
William Mahany, Majoi' Mcf'lenahan and Stephen O. Worley on the 
west and south sides and Andrew Swartz, Minot Silliman, William 
Ogle, Adam Perry, and "old man Leak," on the east side, composed 
the entire settlement on Indian creek above the old town of Moulton, 
not now known to the voung-er generations. At AVvoming-, with onh* 
one house in it, 1 think, resided Genei'al Thomas and his family, the 
Butlers and Whitney Smith. Above them, east of Spoon river, Elijah 
McCTenahan, Syl. Moore, Jesse Heath, James Holgate, Lemuel L)or- 
rance antl Mr. Breese made up nearly the entire settlement east of 
Spoon river between the Osceola and Wyoming settlements, and the 
AA inslows, Buswells, Sturnis, Alyrtle O. Brace and the Lyle lirothers 
made most of the settlement on upper »S])oon river. The Woods, Adam 
Day, Essex, Cliaffees, Coxes, Smiths, lioardmans and Trickles wei'e 
nearly all the inhabitants of the southeast part of the county. I might 
mention many others whom I remember with pleasure, who then, or 
sliortly after, resided there — the Olivers, Fullers, Turnbulls, and many 
others whom I have neither the time nor space to mention now. I 
knew them all well for a number of years and have heard of them often 
since, and always with ])leasure. They laid the foundations of society 
deep and strong, and Jifty years have rolled away since, but the in- 
fluence of these good fathers and mothers is still felt, and their works 
follow them in the prosjierity and glory of the jiresent time." 

S. 11. Henderson, of Hastings, Neb., writes: "More than forty- 
seven years ago (July 2, 1S36) on a rainy day, my. father, with his 
family, and the family of Mrs. Jane Elliott arrived at the ])lace selected 
for (jur home on Indian Creek, just one mile south of Toulon. Not 
one of the Elliott family remains, and the descendants of the widow 
are scattei-ed far ami wide. And my tlear father and mother are long 
since passed away. Their children are remembered for their sakes 
Many who are regarded as old settlers in Stark county settled there, 
after our familv emigrated to Iowa in 1S45, nearly thirty-eight years 
ago. I regret exceedingly that I cannot be ^vith you. For a quarter of 
a century I have been an itinerant jireacher in the Methodist Episcopal 
cliureh. and in that tiuK^ I have missed roll-call but twice, and then I 



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was ill the service of my country, Jielpiiig to put down the great 
rebeUiou." 

Many reminiscences might be introduced Iiere; but as innumerable 
references to ]noneer diiys are found tliroughout tliis work, more 
particularly in the pages devoted to township history and ]nog)'a))]iy, 
the writer selected the foregoing as a fair resume of ]noneer history 
for the couutrv's i)ioneer circle. 



CHAPTER YI. 



OKGANIZATION AND COMMISSIONERS COUET. 




N tlie organization of Illinois Territory in 1801>, it was 
divided into the counties of K;indolph and St. Clair. In 
1818 the whole northwest part of the state belonged to 
Madison as set off from St. Clair on the establishment of 
" state government. In 1821 Pike county was founded, and 
in 182?> Fulton county was organized. When this (Fulton) 
county was established and for over tw^) years thereafter, it 
extended east and west from the Illinois to the Mississippi 
rivers, and from the base line near where Ilushville, Schuy- 
ler county, now stands, to the northern boundary of the 
state, including the country where Eock Island, Galena, 
Peoria, Joliet and Chicago now are. It was indeed a large 
county, and embraced what is now the wealthiest iind most 
populous poi'tion of the great West. The gre;it lead mines 
of (raleuii iiad not vet been discovered, and Chicau'o was 
onl}' a trading and mditary post. In 1825 the Legislature 
created Peoria county and attached to it for all county 
purj)oses all the country lying north of it witiiin this state 
on both sides of the Illinois river as far east as the third )n-inci|ial 
meridian. The Commissioners' (Jourt of that county convened for the 
first time Marcii 8, 1S2."). In this yetir also, Schuyler county was es- 
tablished, and the same year the counties of Adams, Hancock, McDou- 
ou^h, Warren, Mercer, Knox, Henry and Putnam were set off from 
Fulton. In 1839 Stark county was formed out of six congressional 
townships of Putnam and two of Knox county. On AjJi'il 2, 1831, 
Putnam was divided into four precincts, one of which, Spofni Iliver, 
included all the county south of the direct line from the head of Crow 
Prairie to Six Mile Urove, thence northwest to the original county 
line; Bureau precinct, all the present county of that name and ])arts 
of Stark and Marshall counties, with nineteen voters. The voters in 
the Spoon River precinct of Putnam county, August 1, 1831, were W. 
1). Grant, Sewell Smith, John I>. Hodge, Sylvanus Moore, Benjamin 
Essex', Thomas Essex, Thomas Essex, Jr., Daniel Cooper, Harris W. 




[■ONTIAC — CIUEF OF TITK OTTAWA 



OUCJANIZATIOX AN'I) C<)^t^tISSIONEEs' COUKT. VoS 

^[iiier. Isaac B. Essex, Greenleaf Smith. "Win. Nortli. Benjamin Smith. 
John C. Owings. 

In September, 18;^) 1, a ri)a<l from Hennepin to Smith's Foi'd on 
Spoon Biver, was ordered to be re-surveyed and mai'ked. 

Dni'ino- tlie Blaclv Hawk war, in ]May, lSo2, the mihtary companies 
known asT^ads', BaiMies' and liaugliman's, with a (h'taciiment of Tnited 
States infantry under CoL Zach. Taylor, and Lieuts. Jeff Davis and 
Sidney Johnson, camped at Boyd's Grove. It is related that many of 
the Spoon Kiver voters ultimately '-were taken with the war fever" 
and entered the ranks, but of this the writer lias no authority, beyond 
the rosters given in the military chapter. 

In ]\Iarch, 183-i, the commissioners of Bntnani laid off the county 
into road districts. All the settlements in the Spoon river neighbor- 
hood formed ]S'o. 17, with Sylvanus Moore, supervisor. At this 
time James Holgate, Samuel Merrill and James McClenahan \vere 
appomted fence-viewers for township 13 north, range 6 east. 

In June, 183-1-, Benjamin Smith. James Ilolgateand Elijah McClen- 
ahan were appointed judges of election in the Sj)oon Biver precinct. 
The first election after organization was held August 1, 1834, when the 
following named voters were recorded in Spoon Biver precinct: W. D. 
(Tan-ett, Sewell Smith, John B. Dodge, Sylvanus Moore, Benjamin 
Essex, Thomas Essex, Thomas Essex, Jr., David Cooper, Harris "VV. 
Miner, Isaac 1>. Essex, Greenleaf Smith, B. Smith, William Smith, 
Benjamin Smith and John C. Owings. The judges of election were 
"William and Greenleaf Smith and "W. B. Essex, with Jolin C. Owings 
and Benjamin Smitii clerks. The meeting was held at Benjamin 
Sniitii's house. 

Little or notliing was accomplished in the way of public improve- 
ments in Spoon River precinct. The towns of Wyoming, Osceola, 
]\Ioulton, Massillon and Lafayette were platted in ls3(;-7, but lieyond 
this ])ni)lic enter])rise ditl not lead. 

The bribery act of 1837, granting millions of dollars to public 
works wiiich were never completed, and loans of money made to 
counties, so as to win the people's approval, resulted in Putnam 
receiving §10,000 as her share of the public plunder. Ammon Moon, 
who was then county treasurer, loaned this sum without i)roi)er 
security, and thus Putnam lost her spoils. Stark, however, received 
tiie porticju of this fund to wiiich she was entitled. 

The time had now arrived when the jieojile of western Putnam 
resolved to have a little commonwealth of their own. This period 
and events belonging are well portrayed by Mrs. Shallenberger, 
thus: "At the session of the legislature in 1836-7, an act "for the 
formation of the county of Coffee" was approved. Xow, as Colonel 
AVilliam Henderson was from his first settlement here prominent 
in local politics, and known to l)e an enthusiastic admirer of the 
Tennessee hero. General Coffee, with or under wiiom he had done 
military service, it is highly probable that this, as well as sul)se- 
(juent acts for the same purpose were secured through his instru- 
mentality. Tlie new county was to be eighteen miles square, com- 
prising nine full townships — six to be taken from Putnam, two from 



VSi IIISTORV OF STARK COrNTV. 

Knox and one from Ileniy. Benjamin Mitcliell, Richard N. Cullom 
of Tazewell, and Samuel Hackieton of Fulton, were the commission- 
ers to select the site for the county seat, which, if located on ground 
not already laid out as a town, should be called Eipley. This act, 
however, was not to take effect unless a majority of the voters in 
Knox and Henry counties, at an election on the 10th day of April, 

1837, should sanction it. Putnam was allowed no voice in these 
proceedings, and the ]>roject failed on the vote; so ''Coffee county" 
was no more, altliough it luul already apjieared on several maps of 
that day. A more vigorous attempt was made during 1838, con- 
tinuing through a great j^art of the year. Much feeling was excited 
by this contest, as is usual in local questions. Both parties in the 
struggle had weighty arguments to wield. Those wishing to make 
the Illinois river a boundaiy on the east, urging the increased tax- 
ation that must result to the residents in a small county ; the other 
side urging the convenience of a county seat near at hand. So the 
question of a new county was made the leading issue in the canvass 
for another representative from the Spoon river country. As early 
as February, 1838, a meeting was held at the house of James Hol- 
gate, near Wyoming, when it was " Resolved, to petition the next 
legislature for a new county, and to protest against the Illinois river 
as a bounilary on the east," and "to nominate Colonel William II. 
Henderson, in order to the success of their plans." After adjourn- 
ment, a meeting of the disaffected minority, some fifteen or twenty, 
was held and i-esolutions passed "to accept the Illinois river as a 
boundary on the east, and to ]iut Thomas S. Elston, Esq., of Bureau, 
in nomination for the legislature." ]\Ir. Elston, however, does not 
appear to have become a canditlate. Others were nominated in dif- 
ferent i)arts of Putnam and Bureau ; but only the names of C'olonel 
Henderson, Amnion Moon, B. M. Hays of Hennepin, and Andrew 
Burns of Magnolia, were conspicuous in the canvass. In an address 
to the electors of the district, pul)lished in the nearest papers. Colonel 
Henderson stated that " he should lay down as a basis for his action, 
two lines, to-wit: the liaes dividing ranges 8 and 9, east of the fourth 
principal meridian, and another which had reference to the formation 
of Marshall county." He was elected by a plurality of nearly a 
hundred over his competitors, receiving the almost unanimous vote 
of Spoon river, Lacon and Lafayette precincts. Notice for a petition 
for a new county ^vas again advertised according to law, in October, 

1838, and on the sixteenth of January, 1839, Colonel Henderson ])re- 
sented this petition from citizens of JPutnani. Henry and Knox coun- 
ties, ])raying the formation of a new county. 

The" subsequent proceedings are summarized from legislative and 
other documents as follows : In 1837 the vote of Eastern Knox county 
for division and annexation to Coffee county was 77, while against the 
measure isG votes were cast, thus effectually closing the road which 
earlier apjieared open to the success of the measure. On January 23, 

1839, Mr. Moore rejjorted a bill for an act to establish Stark county, 
which was twice read, and on motion of Mr. Stapp, referred to a com- 
mittee composed of Stapp, Henderson, Alexander, Compher and Jar- 



iiU(iAMZ,\TION AM) CoMMISSIoNKKs'' COTR'!'. I;-).") 

rott. On Fehniai'v .">. Jarrott reported the l)ill, Stapji niovec] indefinite 
postponement ; l)nt on motion of Henderson the bill and amendment 
were laid on the table. (_)n February T, on motion of Otwell, they 
were referred to a committee, composed of Murphy, Otwell, Dubois, 
Jarrott and Kercheval. On February 11, Dubois reported tJie bill, etc., 
and recommended ado])tion. Forty three votes were recorded in favor 
and 31 contra. On February 1."). the engrossed bill was read a third 
time, but its ]iassage was negatived. On February L(i, the question — 
•■ Shall the bill ])ass r' was again negatived. On Febi-uary 28 a mes- 
sage from the senate announced that that body amended a l)ill for "an 
act to dispose of the territory lying west of the Illinois I'iver in the 
county of Putnam and for other purposes," so as to read, " an act for 
the formation of Stark and for other purposes," and further asked the 
concurrence of the house. On ^larch 2, the council of revision 
I'eported apjiroval of the act, and Stark county was estal)lished. 

John Stark, after whom the county is named, was born at London- 
deny, N. II., August 28, 1728, of Irish parents, who came to the 
colonies in 1719, and in 1730 moved to Deny field, now Manchester. 
In 1752 John joined a hunting expedition through the wilds of North- 
ern New Hampshire, was captured ly the Abenaquoies, carried 
to Canada, released by a Boston friend on payment of sl(t3, and the 
year following visited the headwaters of the Androscoggan. During 
the Ivevolution he was at Saratoga, and was of the conned which stipu- 
lated the surrender of Eurgoyne. He also served in Rhode Island in 
1778, and in New Jersey in 17SU. In 1781 he was appointed comman- 
der of the northern department of the American army and served until 
he o-reeted the birth of the United States. In his Ii-ish rifle ln'i<rade 
were seventy-one Irishmen, who served at liunker Hill, where four of 
theni were killed. Stark's order was, " wait till you see the white of 
their eyes," and on another occasion, "We must win today, boys, or 
tonight ]\Iolly Stark is a widow." The name has not suffered in its 
present connection, for in later years the sons of Molly Stark oljeyed 
many an order, witli a much nobler foe in front than Stark fought 
against. 

The act approved February 1, 181rn, jn'ovided that Cyrus Walker, of 
]\IcI)onough county, I). G. Salisbury, of Bureau county, and William 
Fenn, of Marshall county, be commissioners to locate the seat of jus- 
tice for Stark county, they to meet at W. II. Henderson's house in 
IS-K). It was further provided that that })ortion of Henry county 
within the following-named boundaries be attached to Stark, viz.: '■ lie- 
ginning at the southeast corner of Henry county, running north on 
line dividing ranges .5 and G to the northeast cornei- of section 24, T 
15 N., li. 5 E., thence west with the section lines to the northwest cor- 
ner of section 22. in R. 4, thence along the section 22, thence south 
along line dividing towns 13 and 1-4 N., thence east to beginning." 
This addition was suliject to a vote of Henr\' county, ordered to be 
taken in March. Is4n. Another act, approved February 1, 1840, 
declared valid the assessment of taxes taken in Stark and Henry coun- 
ties in lS3i), as if taken regularly under the act concerning ]niblic rev- 
enue, as approved February 2<>, 1839. The act approved February 27, 



136 lllsi(i|;v OF STAKK Odl'NTV. 

1841, provided tliat the east ^ of R. 4 and all of E. 5 in townsliips 14 
and 15 N. constitute a part of Stark, and be taken from the southeast 
corner of Henry county, on condition that the people of Henry 
county wotdd vote in favor of sucli addition to Stark. It was further 
])i'ovidcd tliat John Dawson, Peter Van liei'gen and William F. Elkin, 
ail of Sangamon county, be itjiitointed commissioners to locate the 
town of Toulon, the county seat, and they were instructed to meet at 
W. II. Henderson's house in A])ril, 1841. The action of those com- 
missioners was also made liable to a vote of the jieople of Stark. The 
sale of lots in the town, and the transfer of school funds from Henry 
and Knox counties to Stark county, were also ]>rovided for. A refer- 
ence to the ])ioneer chapter will point out the o])])()sition this question 
met with fi'om the citizens of Henry county, concerned an anti-square 
opposition which still persists in denying a ninth township to Stark. 

Commisft! oners' liecord. — The first meeting of the County Commis- 
sioners was held at Elijah McClenahan's house, April 4, 1839, under 
the act establishing the county, approved March 2, that year, Calvin 
Winslow, Stephen Trickle and Jonathan Hodgson present. The two 
lirst named qualilied before tlie latter, who was a justice of the peace, 
and he, in turn, before Calvin Winslow. Oliver Whitaker was ap- 
pointed clerk j)/Y> tern. Minott Sillinian qualified as treasurer and Oli- 
ver Whitaker as clerk. On April 5th, T. 14, R. G and 7 E. was laid 
off as justice district No. I ; T. 13, E. 7 E., as district No. 2 ; T. 12 N., 
E. 5 E'., as district No. 3; T. 13, R. 5 E., as No. 4, and T. 13, E. 6 E., 
as No. 5. The boun^hiries were not exactly those of the congressional 
townships. Nine road districts were established on this day also. The 
road supervisors then appointed were John Lyle, James Holgate, 
Whitney Smith, Jefferson Trickle, W. W. Webster (June term), Joseph 
Palmer, Peter F. Miner, S. G. Worley and John Miller. It was then 
ordered that every able-bodied man should perform three days' work on 
the roads. There were five assessors' districts established. Isaac 
Spencer, J. W. Agard, I. II. Barnetf, Silas Eichai'ds and Adam Perry 
were appointed justices of the respective justice districts. 

On April 5, 1839, James Holgate was appointed school commis- 
sioner. The school lands trustees appointed on April 0, 1839, were I. 
C. Avery, Henry Seely and A. M. Smith, for Osceola ; Henry Breese, 
Samuel Camp and I. Spencer, for Penn ; J. AY. Heath, Samuel Seely 
and Adam Perry, for Toulon ; Calvin Powell, Sr., Moses Boardman 
and Whitney Smith, for Essex; W. AV. Webster, Jose))h Palmer and 
Milton Richards, for AVest Jersey; ('. H. Miner, Luther Driscoll and 
Samuel Pari-ish, for Goshen. The first deeds recorded in the county 
wei-e as follows: AVilliam Dunbar to Eulitf Parrish, June 24, 1839, for 
lots 1, 2 and 8, in block 38, La Fayette village; Henry and Eliza Seely 
to Nicholas Sturm. Feljruary 2S, "1839, for the N. i,'N. AV. \, Section 
27, T. 14, R. 7, the consideration being !? 187.50. 

Robert AlcClenahan Avas appointed county collector. A lottery 
was held to determine the terms of the commissioners, which resulted 
in giving Stephen Trickle one year, Jonathan IIodgS(jn two, and Cal- 
vin AVinslow three years. The board decided that the county and cir- 
cuit courts should be held hereafter at W. II. Henderson's house. ( )n 



OKUANIZATIOX AND OOMMISSIONKKs' COUKI'. 1'57 

June 4tli a tax of 4<) cents per $l(iO valuation was ordered. At this 
session live election precincts were established, grand and petit juroi's 
were a])])ointed, and the assessors ordered to be paid. In September, 

1839, William Ogle replaced Commissioner Trickle. John Hester. 
Adam Perry and Joseph D. Lane were commissioned to locate a road, 
commencing at I5ovd's Grove toward L. S. Dorrance's mill. This was 
the introduction to road-niakmg under the new local government. On 
September 3d a number of orders were issued for si each, to judges 
and clerks who presided at the August election, and the day after a 
resolution was recorded granting 75 cents per da}^ to each grand and 
petit juryman who would be called to serve in court. On December 2, 
1880, an'order was issued for !f;2.50 to 1>. M. Jackson, to cover freight 
and other charges on eleven I'ecoi'd liooks, from Cincinnati, O., to 
Stark county, and one for 7.5 cents for conveying seven record books 
from La Fayette to Colonel Henderson's house was issued to Pliili)) 
Anshute. 

The first regular bridges over Spoon river on the Peoria and Galva 
road were erected in the fall of 1839, L. S. Dorrance su]i]ilying tlie 
lumber. In March, isKi, William Lyle was paid sl(;..')(i for the origi- 
nal book-case in clerk's office. At this session the following names 
were bestowed on the live election ])recincts respectively, viz: No. 1, 
Osceola, Wyoming, ]\Iassillon, La Fayette and Central. On March 7, 

1840, Minot Silliman presented his account as follows: :§l,268.7r) from 
September 2, 1839, to date, including $505. fid of the internal imjirove- 
ment fund ]iaid over by the Stark county commissionei-s as agents for 
Putnam county; contra jurors' certificates, !?27; county orders paid 
out, $528.49; commission, $11.10; total expenditure, $5(;('..59 ; cash (m 
hand, $702.17. Henry Breese was a]ipointed collector of tlie county. 
The firet overseers of the poor were appointed Se])tember !>, 1840, as 
follows: William Mahany, Central township; Henry McClenahan, La 
Fayette township; Brady Fowler, Osceola township; Nehemiah Mer- 
ritt, Wyoming township. In October, 1840, a special election for jus- 
tice of "the peace was held in Massillon townsliii), which cost the county 
$5.50 judges" and clerks" fees. The total expenditures for the year 
ending March 7, 1841, amounted to $1,298.02. and the total revenue, 
including balance from 1840, $2,111.00. 

On July 12, 1841, John Dawson, P. X. Bergen ami W. F. Klkin, 
a])pointed under the act of February 27, 1841, to locate tlie county 
seat of Stark county, made their re])ort, stating that on May 17, 1841, 
they did locate the Town of Toulon as the cf)unty seat, on ninety nxls 
of land then owned by John ^liller, being a jiart of the southwest 
quarter of section 19, in township i;>, north, i-ange fi, east, being twelve 
rods east and twelve rods north of the west and south l)oun(laries of 
the quarter section, upon the conditioii that John ]\Iiller execute to the 
commissioners a good deed in fee sim])le for the tract. This deed was 
made July 28. 1841, by John and Mary Ann IMiller, reserving only 
such timijer and shrubs, buildings, rails and fruit trees, to i)e renmved 
by him before April 1. 1S42. and hke pro])prty when the owner of any 
lot shall commence building on and enclosing the same. This (l(>ed 
was acknowledged by Joseph Pcri-y. In Sei)tember, ls41. iliady 



138 IIISTOKY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Fowler I'enliiced Calvin Winslow on the county board. The expendi- 
tui'es for tlie year ending March 9, 18-t'2, exceeded $1(120, still leaving a 
l)ahnice in favor of 1S4;^ of !?1,053.19. 

The con) inissioners in 1843 were AVin. Ogle. iJrady Fowler and F. 
AV. Eniei'v. In 181-1:. L. S. Dorrance took Wni. Ogle's ])lace; in 1845, 
.Tose])li Palmer replaced Brady Fowler; in islli, .lefferson Trickle took 
F. W. Emery's place; in 1847, James llolgate, Joseph Palmer and 
Jeflferson Trickle formed the hoard, and the last named with Tiieo. -J. 
Kurd iuul Thonuis Lyle in 1S48. They were the last commissioners 
of Stark and its live precincts, Tonlon, Osceola, Lafayette. Alassillon, 
and Wyoming. 

Dnring the year 184!> the commissioners' court was abolishe<l and 
the business of the county ])laced in charge of the county coui't. 
James Holgate, deceased, w;is judge, and Wm. F. Thomas, sheriff, nm\ 
ex officio, collector of taxes. Calvin L. Eastman, Theo. F. llurd and 
lleni-y lireese were appointed commissioiu'rs in l)eceml)er, 1852, to 
divide the county into townships in accoidance with the act of Feb- 
ruary 17. 1851, jn'ovitling foi' township organization. One of the last 
acts of the old board, June <!, 1853, \vas a resolution favoring S5(»,000 
aid to the Western Air Line Railroad. In August. 1853, 534 voters 
sanctioned this aid, and 141 opposed the ))roposition. 

The justices of the ])eace holding office in 1849 were: W. W. Win- 
slow, Dan. J. Ilurd, Walter M. Fuller. Isaac Thomas, Miles A. Fuller, 
Jacob Young, John F. Thompson, James P>. Lewis, John Miller, Wm. 
Ogle, TNlilton Eckley, Jose]ili Catterlin. .lohn Finley and Ilerrick A. 
Ilalsey were elected in 1851 ; James Hathaway, Chas. C. Wilson antl 
John F. Thompson in 1852. James llolgate was county judge, and 
Oliver Whitaker notary public. The names of the pioneer justices 
from the days of Squire Owens and Squire Benjamin Smith down to 
18(>(), are given in the marriage reou'd, while from 1853 to the ])resent 
time the record is given in the histories of the several townships. 

The committee on division of the county rejiorted in January, 1853, 
the following names for seven of the eight divisions : Essex, Valley, 
Goshen, Toulon, Penn, Elmira and Osceohi. The supervisors subse- 
quently chosen, were Lemuel Dixon, Charles C. Wilson, Lewis IT. 
Fitch. Calvin L. Eastman, James llolgate, Thonuis Lyle and Brailfoi'd 
Foster. West Jersey was subsecjuently organized in 1853, and W. W. 
Webster elected first supervisor. Janu^s llolgate was elected 
first chairnuiu of the boai'd, June 7. 185;!. The committee abov3 
named received !til.50 for their' services, and the new organization was 
conqtleted. The justices elected in 1853 are niiuied as follows : Alfred 
Freeman, Chas. B. Donalson, John Miller, Jacob E. Jones, Ilervey J. 
Rhodes. Henry Hreese. John Suiire. Janu^s Buswell, W. M. Fuller. 
Isaac Thonuis,' John Fiidey, lleirick R. Ilalsey, Washington Trickle, 
,lacob Young. ,\lex. Monci't'if. Jaunts llolgate. county judge. From 
1S54 to the ])resent time the names of supervisoi's and justices are 
given in the histories of the townships. 

Coimtij Biiihlingfi. — The county courlhouse and jail are noticed by 
]\Irs. Shallenbei'ger, thus: "The first courthouse, a plain wooden 
structure built to meet present wants, was completed in 1842, and 



o 



ORGANIZATION AND COMMISSIONKBS COURT. !•>•' 

served many important purposes for tlie county and town, not only as 
a seat of justice, but sometimes as churcli and schoolhouse too. The 
old jail was l)uilt a year or so later, perhaps, in 1844. by Ira Ward. Jr.; 
a man from Knox county by the name of Hammond, doing the mason 
work. This still serves to hold, rather insecurely, iiowever. Stark- 
county criminals, and it can hardly be said that its accommodations or 
management, reflect any great credit upon the county officials who 
control this matter. The present courthouse is a substantial and well 
yjroportioned brick edifice, with airy and convenient oflBces on the 
tirst floor. Standing, as it does, on a square shaded by a tine growth 
of young trees, it is a pleasant and comely jiicture foi' the eye to I'est 
upon; one for which a good many of our citizens would be willing to 
fight valiantly sliould its possession ever be seriously disputed — as 
some see fit to predict. It was erected in is.")!! at a cost to the countv 
of $12,n()()." On July 14, 18S4, the bid of J. Volk & Co. for building 
a fire proof office structure for the county was acce|)ted, and Messi's. 
Caverlv, Jordan and Armstrong were appointed a building committee. 
This l>uilding contains the oifices of the countv clerk, circuit clerk and 
treasurer oidv. the other offices with the coui't room being in tiic old 
building. 

Tlii! Poor Fiiriii. — In the notice of the old coinniissionei's" court, 
reference is made to the establishment of an almshouse. Mrs. Shallen- 
berger, speaking of this instituti(m. says : "The first county ]ioor-house 
was located a little noi'theast of Toulon, on what was long familiarly 
known as 'Adam IVrry's ])laee;' indeed, the house was but the old 
residence eidarged, and ada])ted in various ways to its new duties. 
But this being deemed insutficient to meet the denuinds liable to be 
made by the increase of paupers, as the county grew in years and 
numbers, it was decided in 1868 to buy a larger farm, farther from 
town, and to erect upon it a good, substantial and commodious ])oor- 
house. Accordingly a tract of land descrilied as the northeast quarter 
of section 12, in township 12 north, range 5 east, in Stai'k county, 
was purchased from Davis Lowman, at a cost of about sSjIMKi, and 
early in the following year ])reparations for building bc^gan — the 
committee in charge being V. M. S. Lyons, J. II. Quinn and II. Shiv- 
vers." Hewes White was appointed superintendent in March, 18()2. 
The old poor-farm was sold June 27, 1S('>8, in lots of five and ten acres, 
bringing s7,8<)."). A few months ])rior to this the county purchased 
from I)avis Lowman !(!(> acres for s^fi.dOf), and on this the ])i'es(Mit 
county poor-house stands. The buildings were erected by William 
Caverly at a cost of !r^l(i,Ul»(l. In ,\ugust, isTo. J. S. (Treen, superin- 
tendent, reported nine inmates. Lewis Lacy died tliei'e, July 2'.>, islu, 
in his 80th year. From 18fi8 to June. 1880, two hundred and two per- 
sons were i-eceived into this institution. Foi- a nundjei' of years Super- 
intendent ^Morrison has managed the house, and by methodical business 
means placed it at the ])innacle of all county charitable houses in the 
state. In l)eceml)er, l8S<i, the house v,as destroyed in' tire; no lives 
were lost, but the supei'intendent lost his personal ]m)i)erty. 

The inde.x to legislative acts affecting Stark county, froin ls;;'.i i<i 
I8t>9, is as follows: county formed, boundary and organization, L. 



140 



IIISTOKY OK STAKK COUNTY. 



I,s8y r2 Mar.). 2:^9; luuate county seat and extend county limits, after 
vote. L. 184:0 (1 Fel).), Cy2\ share in internal iniprovenn^it t'uinl. Id. (20 
Jan.), 65; assessments for 1830 legalized. Id. (1 Feb.), 77; Toulon to 
be county seat, L. 1841 (27 Feb.). 98; records made by B. Turner, 
deputy of B. ^I. Jackson, legalized, L. 1845 (18. Feb.), 3ti4; townshi}) 
from Henry and added to this county, vote thereon, L. 1849 (12 Feb.), 
55; shee]) and swine not to run at large, L. 1855 (14 Feb.), 154; school 
lands. T. 12. R. <>, sold by Isaac B. Essex, deeded by governor. L. 1851, 
townshij) law, L. 1853 (8 Feb.), 151; Osceola plat vacated, Pr. L. 1855 
(14 Feb.), 46; Wyoming chartered, 2 Pr. L. 1865 (16 Feb.), 642; Tou- 
lon chartered, Pr. L. 1859 (11 Feb.), 688; amendment, offenders com- 
mitted. 2 Pr. L. 1865 (16 Feb.). 583; Washington street partly vacated, 
Pr. L. 1S47 (26 Feb.), 204; same, Pr. L. 1851 (28 Jan.), 18;'countv to 
sell town lots, Pr. laws 1849 (;i2 Feb.), 133, and Pr. L. 1855 (14 Feb.), 
526; Toulon Lodge No. 93 A. F. and A. M. chartered, Pr. L. l.S5o (10 
Feb.), 569; trustees First Baptist church, acts legalized, Pr. L. 1859 
(12 Feb.), 33; supervisors sell seminary, 1 Pr. L. 1867 (18 Feb.) 4. 



CHAPTER VII. 



I'OLITIC.VI. HISTOKY. 

()LITI("S, or the science of government, occu|)ies a first 
place in the estimation of all free peoples, and of those who 
would be free, even as it does in that of the governing 
classes of countries where little or no freedom exists. 
Under our own flag, in every county and municipality in 
the Union, ])olitics is an ever-recurring subject. For this 
reason a large sj)ace is devoted to this chapter, and the 
following summary of the history of conventions intro- 
duced. Previous to 1796 the nominations for Pi'esident 
and Vice President were entii-ely in the hands of the 
Electoral College; subsequently, the nominating power 
became one of the privileges of the several parties in ' 
Congress. George Washington was nominated as the tii'st 
President without any formality of convention in 1788. It 
is, ])erhaps, forgotten that John Adams had nearly half as many votes 
in the Electoral College. AVashington was renominated for a second 
term in 1792, but not without considerable ojiposition. Probably 
most readers of this generation do not know that in the tirst Electoral 
College the names of Lincoln and Hari'ison were presented as riviil 
candidates for election. R 11. Harrison, of ilaiyland. received six 
votes; and Benjamin Lincoln, (^f Massachusetts, one vote. The sharj) 
contrast lietween the method of nominating canditlates now and in 
the early days of the Republic is shown by tlie following sketch of 
the contest for the Presidency in 1800: The method, as the Constitu- 




POLITICAL HISTdKV. 141 

tion then stood, of voting for two candidates without distinction as to 
the office for which the\' were intended — the one receiving the highest 
numljer of votes to be President — furnished pecuhar facihties for 
quietly displacing Adams without seeming to make any open attack 
upon him ; and even wnthout the necessity that more than a limited 
number of influential pohticians should lie in the secret. The names 
of Adams and Pinckney being Ijrought forward in a pi'ivate caucus of 
tlie Federal members of Congress held for the purpose of agreeing 
upon candidates to be supported i)V the party, it was recommended 
pretty unanimously that l>oth should be voted forecpially; but the 
opponents of Adams secretlj- hojied that means might be found to 
secure Pinckney the larger vote. A similar caucus of the opposition 
members selected as their candidates Thomas Jefferson and Aaron 
Burr — with the distinct understanding, however, that Jefferson was 
the choice of the party for President. Poth these caucuses were held 
with profound secrecy — this sort of dictation lieing not yet recognizeil 
as a part of the institutions of the country. Their proceedings, instead 
of being formally reported, were communicated to local leaders by 
letters. 

In 18(i-l. for the first time, the electors balloted separately for 
President and Vice-President, Jefferson being chosen by the adminis- 
tration party, and Charles ('. Pinckney by tlie Federalists. In ISOS a 
Democratic-Republican congressional caucus nominated Madison, and 
a Federalist, Charles C. Pinckney. In lsl2 a congressional caucus 
renominated Madison, while an op])osition caucus at Xew York 
selected DeWitt Clinton. In IS 16 Monroe received the nomination 
of the Democratic-Pepublican congressmen, and Pufus King, of the 
Federalist caucus. In lS2ti the jiower of the caucus waned, failed, 
and Monroe was reelected. In 182-1 Crawford, nominee of a congress- 
i(jnal caucus, failed, and the revolt against the system threw the onus 
of nomination on State legislatures. Clay, Jackson, and J. Q. Adams 
were nominated, and the latter was ultimately elected by vote of the 
House. In 1828 Jackson was nominated by the Tennessee Legislature, 
and Adams by the National Pepublicans. Two years later the Anti- 
Masons" convention was called, met in September, 1831, at Phila- 
delphia, and nominated \Yilliam Wirt for President. In December 
the National Republicans nominated Clay at Baltimore, and the 
national nominating convention was at last a fact. Since 1830 the 
national convention has grown in popular favor, until in our own 
time it forms a meeting that claims the attention of the whole world. 
In the following record of elections menticm is made of the candidates 
for President, antl the vote each received in this county. 

I'reriiict Eli'tions. — The election of ls3!t for precinct Xo. i was 
held at T. J. Kurd's house, when fifty-five voters were jiresent. The 
August elections for justice of the peace resulted in the choice of Silas 
Richards. Israel Cummins was elected constable. The election of 
1839 for district Xo. 2 was iield at James IIolgate"s liotise. Forty-four 
votes were recorded for county officers. The election of township 
officers resulted in the clioice of Washington Trickle and John Finley, 
justices, and Lewis Finch, constable. Tlie elections of 1839 for pre- 
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143 m.STORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

cinct No. 5. .at tlic house of Wm. II. Henderson, resulted in tlie choice 
of Wm. Mahoney and Josejih Perry, justices, and David Gwinn, con- 
stable. In September, David Gwinn, or Gwire, Avas elected justice. 
In precinct No. 1, fifty-three voters were of record. Wm. Parks and 
James Buswell received equal votes for justice, and Nicholas Sturm 
was elected constable. In September, Wm. Par'ks was elected over 
Buswell by six votes. 

County Elections. — The first general election after organization was 
held August 5, 1839. For some months prior to election day the 
county was kept at fever heat not only by the democrats and whigs, 
as distinct parties, but by sectional and personal influences within each 
l)arty. An account of the condition of the county at that time is given 
in cliapter Y. In the following pages a complete record of elections 
is given : 

August 5, 1839: Commissioner — Calvin Winslow, w., 120; Jonathan 
Hodg-eson. d.. Sa-l; William Ogle, d., 116; Calvin Powell, w., 10; Stephen 
Trickle, d., 114. Clerk— Oliver Whitaker, d., 98; Adam Perry, w,, 31; 
Robert McClennahan, w,, 85. Treasiirer — Minott Sillinian, d., 150; Enoch 
Cox, w., 71. Surveyor— Joseph C. Averv. Tl: J. W. Agard. d., 2; Charles 
H. Miner, w., 73; Carson Berfleld, d., 76. Judge— John Miller, d., 169; 
Augustus Richards, w. , 37. Recorder — Jesse Heath, d., 109: Y>. M. Jack- 
sou, d,, 114. 

August 3, 1840: Coniniissioner — William Ogle, d., 184; Stephen 
Trickle, d., 104. Sheriff- John Finley. d., 166; Samuel Butler, w., 130. 
Coroner — Adam Day, d., 178; Moses Boardman, d., 24; James Holgate, 
d., 29; B. Essex, d., 4. Representative — Elisha Swan, d., 163; W. H. 
Henderson, w,, 139. 

NovEMBEK 2, 1840: President — \V. H. Harrison, w., 181: .Martin 
Van Buren, d.. 154. 

Apkil 19, 1841: County seat — For location, 202; tigainst location, 65. 

August 2, 1841: Congress — Tames. H. Ralston, d., 146; John T. 
Stuart, w., 130. Commissioner — Brady Fowler, d., 138; W. y\' . A\"ebster. 
w., 124: Calvin Winslow, w., 6. School conimissioiuu- — Samuel C;iinp, d., 
73; Benjamin Turner, d., 65; Charles 11. Miner, w., 122. 

August 1, 1842: Governor — Thonuis Ford d., 189; .losepli Duncan, 
w., 152. Lt. -governor — John Moore, d., 183; W. H. Henderson, w., 133. 
State senator, Wm. H. Thompson, d. 173; Charles Ballance, w., 154. Rep- 
resentative — B. M. Jackson, d., 188; Henry Breese, w., 155; Cyrus Lang- 
worthy, 119. Con. convention — For convention, 288; against convention, 
27. Sheriff — John Finley. d.. 220; Lewis Perry, w., 105. Coroner — 
Adam Day, d., 180: Liberty Stone, w., 106. Commissioner — Jonathan 
Hodgeson d. , 140; scattering, 2. 

October 31, 1842: Sheriff — lohn Finlev, d., 86; J. K. McClennahan, 
w.. 4. 

August 7, 1843: Congress — J. P. Hoge, d., 166; Cyrus Walker, w.. 
180; Matthew Clnunbers. 13. School commissioner — Charles H. iliner, 
w., 176; William F. Thomas, d.. 155. Probate justice — Jonatlian Hodge- 
son, d., 164; Thomas Hall, d., 139. Commissioner — Lemuel S. Dorrance. 
w., 187; Jo.seph Palmer, d., 170. Clerk— Oliver Whitaker, d., 185: Jesse 
Heath, d., 165. Recorder — J. W. Henderson, w., 195; ]5enjamin Turner, 
d., 161. Treasurer — Minott Sillimau, d., 302; Sylvester Scliofield, 6. 
Surveyor — Carson Berfield, d., 258; Charles II. Miner, w,, 33. 



roLITlCAI. HISTORY. 14.3 

August 5, 18-44: Congress — Josepli P. Uoge, d., 215; M:irtiu B. 
Sweet, w., 178;. John Crass, a., 33. Commissioner — Joseph Palmer, d., 
200; Harry Hays, w., 189: Hugh Rhodes, a., 27. Representative — B. M. 
Jackson, d., Bureau, 22G; C. H. Miner, w. , Peoria, 144; W. W. Webster, 
a., Stark, 31. Representative — Benjamin L. Smitli, d.. Bureau, 303, 
Harvev Hadlev, \v., Peoria, 173; Lazarus Reeves, a.. Stark, 6. Sheriff — 
John \V. Henderson, w.. 201; John Finlev, d., 198; W. W. AVinslow, a., 
29. Coroner— John .Aliller, d.. 193; M. S. Hubbard, w., 183: Liberty 
Stone, a.. 28. 

NovEMBEK, 4, 1S44: President— J. K. Polk, d., 200: Henry Clay, w., 
187: James G. Birney, a., 33. 

August 4, 1845: Commissioner — Jefferson Trickle, d., 145; W. W. 
Webster, a., 28; School commissioner — James B. Lewis, d., 172: C. M. 
Garfield, d., 29: Hugh Rhodes, a., 17. 

Augusts, 184G: Governor — Augustus C. French, d., 217; Thos. M. 
Kilpatrick, w., 205; Richard Eells, a., 59. Lt. governor — J. B. Wells, 
iL, 218; N. G. Wilcox, w., 204; Abram Smith, a., 59. Congress — 
Thomas J. Turner, d., 220; James Knox, w., 207; Wait Talcott, a., 57. 
Senator — Peter Sweet, d,, 214; L. B. Knowlton, w., 196; Moses Pettin- 
gill, a., 58. Rej)resentative, Bureau, Peoria and Stark — Thomas Epper- 
son, d., 210; R. E. Thompson, w., 207; Albert G. Porter, a., 58. Repre- 
sentative, Bureau and Stark — Samuel Thomas, d., 184; Theodore F. Hurd, 
w., 227: Augustus A. Dunn, a., CO. Sheriff — J. W. Henderson, w.. 
204: Benjamin Turner, d., 173; Henry J. Rhodes, a., 32. Commissioner 
— James Holgate, d.. 222: Mvrtle G. Brace, w., 207; Giles C. Dana, a., 
50. Coroner — Philip Ansclnites, d., 217; E. M. Garfield, d., 192; Lib- 
erty Stone, a., 52. 

Ai'iiiL, 1847: Constitutional Convention — B. M. Jackson, d., 154; 
George H. Shaw, 11: Henry D. Palmer, w., 92; Hugh Rhodes, a., 23. 

August 2, 1847: Commissioner — Thomas Lyle, d., 213; H. R, Hal- 
sey, w., 200; W. W. Webster, a., 19. Clerk — T." J. Henderson, w., 231; 
James B. Lewis, d., 212, Recorder — Samuel G, Butler, w.. 223; John 
Berfield, d., 203. Treasurer — Minott Silliman, d., 223; John Miller, d., 
173; Joseph Blanchard, a., 49. Probate Judge — S. W, Eastman, d., 182; 
Thomas Hall, d., 138; Harvey J. Rhodes, a., 49. Surveyor — Carson Ber- 
field d., 316; William Buswell, a., 40. School Commissioner — James B. 
Lewis, d., 278: Samuel G. Wright, a.. 87. 

March 0, 1848: Xew Constitution — For, 233; against, 84. Article 
on colored jiersons — For, 148; against, 135. Two mill tax- — For, 250; 
against, 54. 

August 7, 184.S: Governor — Augustus C. French, d., 240; J. L. D. 
ilorrison. w.. ISO; CliurlesY. Dyer, a., 57. Lieutenant Governor — Will- 
iam .McMurtry, d., 243; Pierre Menard. 36; Henry H. Snow, 50, State 
Secretai-y — Hiirace C. Corley, d., 241; L. C. Payne Freer, 55; Levi Davis, 
31. Auditor — Benjamin E. Vail. 54: Milton "Carpenter, d., 243; Enoch 
Moore, 31. Conajress — Joseph B, Wells, d., 224; E. D. Baker, w., 
220; Joseph t^all'f. s.. 39. Senator— R. H. Spicer, d., 229; John 
Denny, w., 210: Joseph Jackman, f. s.. 37. Representative — Lemuel 
Andrews, d., 210: William Bailey, w.. 223, Harvey J . Rhodes, a., 40. 
Commissioner — Theodore P. Hurd, w., 239; Milton Atherton, d., 211; W. 
W. Webster, a.. 34. Sheriff — John Finley, d., 231; C. M. S. Lyon, w., 
225; (iiles C. Dana, a., 24. Coroner — William Chamberlain, w., 220; 
Jolin A. Williams, d.. isil; Ljliertv Stone, a., 35. 



144 HISTOKY OF STARK PODNTY. 

September 4, 1848: Supreme Judge — John D. Caton, d., 200; Jesse 
B. Thomas, w., 55. Clerk of Supreme Court — Lorenzo Leland, w., 206; 
John M. Mitohell, d., 14. Judge of Circuit Court — Benjamin P. Frid- 
ley, d., 133; Theoplius L. Dickev. w., 130: Onslow Peters, d.. 10. States 
Attorney— Burton C. Cook, d.. 179: Edward S. Holbrook. d.. 38. 
Circuit Clerk — Oliver Whitaker. d.. 199; Jefferson Winn, d., 49: N. W. 
Rhodes, w., 12. 

NovEMBEK, 7, 1848: President — Taylor, w., 214; Cass, d., 174; Van 
Buren, f . s., 84. 

December 23, 1848: Representative — John Henderson, w., 218; 
Barnabas Jackson, d., 130. 

April 14, 1849: Probate Justice — Harvey'J. Rhodes, a., 105; Philip 
J. Anschutes, d., 19; Jonathan Hodgeson, d., 45. Adding Township 
14-5 — For, 172; against, 7. Adding S 4 of 14-5 — For, 154; against, 19. 

November 6, 1849: County Judge — James Holgate, d., 260; Harvey 
J. Rhodes, a., 127. Additional Justice — James B. Lewis, d., 231; 
William Ogle, d., 238; Herrick R. Halsev, w., 189; Henrv Breese, w.. 
157. County Clerk — T. J . Henderson, w., 245; Edward K. Wilson, d.. 
178. Treasurer — Benjamin Turner, d., 219; Samuel G. Butler, w., 194. 
Surveyor — Carson Bertield. d., 325: James Egbert, d., 25. School Com- 
missioner — Samuel G. Wright, a., 199; M. Shallenberger, d., 189. 
Township Organization — For, 103; against, 1U3. 

Janu.vry', 14, 1850: Circuit Judge — On.slow Peters, d., 193: William 
Kellogg, w., 131. States Attorney — Aaron Tyler jr., 150; Lewis AV. 
Ross, 115: Harmon G. Reynolds, 40: John T. Lindsay. 3. 

November 5, 1850: State Treasurer — John Moore, 100; Ebenezer 
Fuller, 23. Congress — Thompson Campbell, 157: Martin P. Sweet, 123. 
Representative — James M. Allan, w., 122; W. W. Drunimond, d., 137. 
Sheriff— William F. Thomas, d., 142: Stephen G. Worley, w., 129. 
Coroner — Minott Silliman, d., 100: Hiram Nance, w.. 100. 

November 4. 1851: Bank Law — For, 172: again.st, 118. State Sen- 
ator — Samuel Webster, w., 161: Reuben H. Spieer. d., 154. Treasurer 

— Benjamin Turner, d., 204: six others, 13. Surveyor — Carson Bertield. 
d., 250; eight others, 11. School C!ommissioner — Sumuel G. Wright, a., 
152; T.J. Henderson, w.. 20; G. A. Clifford, w., 30. 

November 2, 1852: President — Pierce, d., 350; Scott, w., 336; 
Hale, f.s.,82. Governor — Joel A. Mattison, d., 357;EdwinB. Webb., w., 
338; D. A. Knowlton, f. s., 73; Lt. Governor — Gustavus Koerner, d., 
356; James L. D. Morrison, w.. 338; Philo Carpenter, f. s., 73. State 
Secretary — Alexander Starne, d., 350; Buckner S. Morris, w., 337: 
Erastus Wright, f. s., 72. Auditor — Thomas H. Campbell, d., 350; 
Charles Betts, w., 339 ; E. J. Smith, f. s., 71. Treasurer — John Moore, 
d., 357 : Francis Arenz, w., 343 ; JMoses Pettingill, f. s., 53. Senate — 
Benj. Graham, d., 358; Samuel Webster, w., 337: Geo. A. Clifford, f. 
s., 64. Legislature — W'm. Marshall, jr., d., 358: James M. Allan, w., 
384. Congress — Lewis W. Ross. d.. 301 : James Knox, w.,33S ; L. W. 
Curtis, f. s., 71. Court Judge — II. M. Wead. d., 362; H. 0. Merri- 
man, w., 318; Elisha N. Powell, w.. 59. States Attorney — E. G. 
Johnson, d.,418 ; Geo. W. Stipp, w., 340. Sheriff — Clinton Fuller, w., 
359 ; John Berfield, d., 350 ; Joseph Blanchard, f. s., 49. Court Clerk 

— Milton Eckley, w., 209 : Jefferson Winn, d., 298 ; Oliver Whitaker. i.. 
192. (!oroner-— Eijenezer Fuller, d., 330: David McCance, d.. 309; 
Amos Hodgeson, d . , 52 . Associate Juclge ■ — John F . Tiiomj)son. d . , 355 : 
Ilerrick R. Halsev, w., 334 ; Harvev J. Rhodes, a., 05. 



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Mai;i II l-t. ISo-'i : Court Judge — Onslow Peters, il., ITo: Eliliu A". 
Powell, w., 4,") ; Joiiiitlian K. Cooper, w., (iO. 

AiorsT 13, IS.j.'j : li. E. Sub. — For, 534 : against, 141. 

November 8, 18.53 : County Judge — .James Holsate, d., :.'o; : ller- 
rick K. Ilalsey, w., tSG : Harvey J. Rhodes, a., '.i. Clerk — Milton War- 
ren, d., 24(i : Miles A. Fuller, w., 2G8. Treasurer — Benj. Turner, d., 
246; Davis Lowniun, \v.. 255. Surveyor — Sylvester F. Otman, d., 264; 
.lames Perry, w.. 237. School Commissioner — S. (i. Wright, a., 218 ; 
Lueius E. Miner, w.. llli. 

Ai'iUL 4, 1854 : Township organization — For. 380 : against, 104. 

November, 1854: Congress — William McMurtry, d.. 213; James 
Knox, w., 390. Senate — John Moore, d., 233: James Miller, w., 272. 
Representative — Henry Grove, w., 347 ; T. J. Henderson, w., 395 : Wni. 
S. Moss, d., 182; Alexander Moncrief. d., 237. Sheriff — David 
McCance, d., 248; Joseph Blanchard. w., 327. Coroner — jNIinott Silli- 
man, d., 251 ; Luther S. Milliken, w., 348. 

JuxE 4. 1855 : Suppress intemperance — For, 428 ; against, 359. Su- 
preme Judge — John Dean Caton. d., 749 : E. S. Leland, w., 29. 
Supreme Court Clerk — Lorenzo Leland. w., 425. Circuit Judge — 
Onslow Peters, d., 42L ; Elilm X. Powell, w.. 334. 

XovEMBER 6,1855. Treasurer — Davis Lowmaii, w., 237: Mathew 

B. Parks, d., 136. Surve3'or — Sylvester F. Otman. f. s., 285; James 

C. Egbert, d.. 63. School Commissioner — R. C. Dunn, a., 381: C. 
M. S.Lyon, w., 07. 

April 1. 1850: Circuit Judge — Jacob (iale. d., 372: scattering, 98. 

November 4. 1856: President — Buchanan, d.. 353; Fremont, r., 
718; Filmore, Am.. 152. Governor — Wm . A. Richardson, d.,352; Wm. 
IL Bissell, r., 747; Buckner S. Morri,s, Am., 128. Lt. Governor — R. 
J. Hamilton, d., 356: John Wood, r., 749 ; Parmenas Bond, Am., 128. 
State Secretary — Wm . II. Snyder, d., 357: Ozias M. Hatch, r., 744; 
Wm. H. Young, Am.. 128. Auditor — Samuel K. Case.v. d., 356; Jesse 
K. Dubois, r.. 744. State Treasurer — John ^loore, d., 357; James Mil- 
ler, r.. 870. Superintendent of Instruction — T. H. S. Mathews, d., 355: 
AVm. II. Powell, r., 744: Ezra Jenkins, Am., 128. Congress — James 
\V. Davidson, d., 465: Wm. Kellogg, r.. 757. State Senate — .Tohn 
Dickson, d.. 436; T. J. Henderson, r., 767. Representative — Wm. S. 
Moss, d.. 339; M. Shallenberger, d., 458: .John T. Lindsay, r.. ;47: Cal- 
vin L. Eastman, r.. 720. Circuit Judge — YA'ihii X. Powell, r., 786; 
Amos Merriman, d.. 80. States Attorney — Joseph W. Parker, d., 406; 
Alexander McCoy, r.. 70ii. Slierifl — William Lowman. d., 588; Henry 
Breese, r.. 015. C'lerk — Jefferson Winn, r., 807; Milton Dwire, d., 406". 
Coroner — Benj. Ililliard, 742; John E. Atherton, 1-..472. Constitii- 
tional Convention — For, 1,008; against, 133. 

XovEMBER 3. 1857: Countv Judge — James Holgate. d.. 204; John 
Finley, r.. 390: C. W. Young. Am.. 78. Clerk — AVarham Mordoff, d.. 
190; ililes A. Fuller, r.. 479; Jas. G. Armstrqng, Am., 72. Treasurer 
— William Lowman, d., 275; Davis Lowman. "v.. 370; Xathan Snare, 
Am., 97. School Commissioner — R. C. Dunn. r.. 424: James Fergu- 
son, Am., 74: Charles Myers, d.. 229. Surveyor — Sylvester F. Otman. 
r., 404; John H. Anthony, d., 238; B. F. Fuller. Ann. 94. 

X'ovEMBER 2. 1858: State Treasurer Tames Miller, r., 933; Wm. F. 

Fondey, d ., 589; John Dougherty, d., 2. Superintendent Instruction — Xew- 
ton Bateman,r., 933: August C . French, d ., 588; John Reynolds, d., 2 . Con- 



140 HISTOKV OK STAKK OOl'NTV. 

gress — Wm. Kellogg, r., 9^9; James AV. Davidson, d., 58i; Jacob Gale, d., 
8. Representative — Thomas C. Moore, r., 930; Myrtle G. Brace, r., 930: 
Jacob Jamison, d., 585; Ebon C. Ingersoll, d., 583; Mathew McReynolds, 
d., 0; Wash. Oorrington, d., 4. Sheriff — Oliver P. Emery, r., 543; 
Mark Blanchard, d.. 511: Benj. F. Fuller, i., 4(i8. Coroner — Benj. L. 
llilliard, r.. 930; Henry M. Hall. d.. 588. 

XovEMBER 1, 1859: Treasurer — Wm. Lowman, d.. 445: Hugh Rhodes, 
r., 4G0. Surveyor — S. F. Otman, r., 485: J. H. Antliony, d., 425. School 
Commissioner — R. C. Dunn, r., 511: Wm. H. Butler, d., 401. 

November 6, 1860: Constitutional Convention — For. 1,481: Against, 
59. President — Lincoln, r., 1,104; Douglas, d., 659; Bell, 23. Governor 
— James C. Allen, d., 671; Richard Yates, r.. 1,167; Wm. Brown, 8. 
Lieutenant-Governor — Lewis W. Ross, d., 673: F. A. Hoffman, r., 1,104:- 
H. C. Blackburn, 8. State Secretary — Geo. H. Cami^bell, d., 673; Ozias 
M. Hatch, r., 1,172. Auditor — Bernard Artzen, d., 673; Jesse K. Dubois, 
r., 1,172. State Treasurer — Hugh Maher, d., 673 : Wm. Butler, r.. 
1,172. Superintendent Instruction — Edward R. Roe, d., 673; Newton 
Bateman, r.. 1.172. Congress — R. G. Ingersoll, d., 672; Wm. Kellogg, 
r., 1,174.' State Senate — Albert C. Mason, d., 673; Thomas J. Pickett, 
r., 1,172. Representative — John T. Lindsay, d.,069: Jacob Jamison, d., 
671; E. S. Johnson, r., 1,172; Theodore Hurd, r., 1,173. State's Attor- 
ney — Henry B. Hopkins, d.. 674; Alexander McCoy, r.. 1,170. Circuit 
Clerk — Theo. A. Foreman, d.. 698; P. M. Blair, r.. 1,128. Sheriff — 
Ephraim Markley, d., 710; Elisha Greenfield, r., 1,123. Coroner — Henry 
M. Hall, d., 680^; Jerome B. Thomas, r., 1,160. 

JuxE 3, 1861: Circuit Judge— Elihu X. Powell, r., 219; Amos L. 
Merriman. d.. 111. Clei'k Supreme Court — Lorenzo Lelaiid, r.. 180: 
David L. Hough, d., 141. 

November 5, 1801: Sjiecie Basis — For, 7; Against, 560. Delegate 
Constitutional Convention — Thos. J. Henderson, r.,476; Julius Manning, 
d., 153: Norman Purple, d., 73. County Judge — David ]\IcCance, d., 
534; John Finley, r., 19. County Clerk — Miles A. Fuller, r.. 525. Treas- 
urer — William Lowman, d.. 546. School Commissioner — Charles flyers, 
d., 260; N. F. Atkins, r., 314. Surveyor — AVilliam Nowlan. d.. "505; 
James C. Egbert, r., 53. 

June 17, 1862: New Constitution — For, 485; Against, 993. Art. 
on Bank. etc. — For, 529; Against, 916. Sec. 1, Negroes — For, 715; 
Against. 693. Sec. 2. Negroes — For, 1,382; Against, 39. Sec. 3, Ne- 
groes — For, 1,072; Against, 237. Congressional ApjJortionment — For. 
482; Against, 955. 

NovEMBEK 4. 1862." State Treasurer — Wm. Butler, r., 801; Alexan- 
der Starne, d., 566. Superintendent Instruction — Newton Bateman. r.. 
801; John P. Brooks, d.. 565. Congress — E. C. Ingersoll, r., 815; 
James C. Allen, d., 544. Congress — Owen Lovejoy. r., 5(;4: T. J. Hen- 
derson, u., 763: Benj. Graham" d.. 28. State Senate — Mark Bangs, r., 
794; John T. Lindsav, d.. 564. Representatives — Enoch Emery, r., 
777; Calvin L. Eastnn'in. r.. 79b; Wm. W. O'Brien, d.. 545; James Hol- 
gate, d., 590. Sheriff — B. Frank Fuller, r.. 703; Thos. W. Ross. d.. 
650. Coroner — Jeffrey A. Cooley, r., 743; Theo. Bacmeister. d.. 682. 

Novembers, 1863:" Treasurer— C. M. S. Lyon, r., 695; R.J. Dick- 
enson, d.. 206. Surveyor — HenryOliver. r.. 693; John 11. Anthony, d.. 
208. School Commissioner — N. F. Atkins, r., 697; Robert S. Barr. d., 
210. 



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\()\iCMi;i;i! \','. ISiJo: Circuit Judge — l\I . Sluilleuliero'er. d . . 441!; M. 
WilliiUH.sou, r. . S,s; . 

NovKMi'.F.i! S. 1S(14: I'residcut — Geo. li. :MrC'lellaii. d.. Clo; A. Liu- 
eoln, v.. 1.K4. (idveruor — James 0. liobiiison. d.. 014; Tl. J. Oglesby, 
r.. 1.174. Lieutouiuit-Cf<ivoi-nor — S. Corning Jndd. . d.. (114; William 
Bro.'i.s, r.. l.l^'i. Secretary State — WnuAT Turnev. d.. 014; Sharon 
Tvudale. v.. 1.174. Auditor — John Hise. d.. 614:'0. U. Miner, r.. 
1,174. U'l-easurer — Alexander Starne. d., Iil4: J. II. Beveridge, r.. 
1,174. Superintendent Instruction — John P. Brooks, d., 614; Newton 
Bateman, r., 1,174, Congress at Large — James C. Allen, rl., 014; Sam- 
nel \V. Moulton, r.. 1,174. Congress — James S, Eckles, d., 013; E. C. 
Ingersoll, r., 1,174. Kepresentative — Wm. Rounseville, d., 013; Jacob 
Ja'mieson, d., 012; Alex. McCoy, r.. 1,173; R. C. Dunn, r., 1.170. 
State's Attorney — Geo. E. Ford."d.. Oil; Chas. P. Taggert, r., 1.174. 
Sheriff — James Nowlan. d., 014; John M. Brown, r., 1,109. Circuit 
Clerk — Chas. Mvers, d.. 609; P. M. Blair, r.. I,17!t. Coroner — II. M. 
Hall, d., 614; John F. Rhodes, r., 1,170. 

May 7, 1864: Congress. — E. C. Inaersoll, r. 871 ; Hezekiah M, Wead. 
d., 405. 

June 0, 1804: Supreme Judge. — Charles l'>. Lawrence, r., 483; scat- 
tering, 14. 

NovEMBKii 7, 1805 : County Judge. — Hugh Rhodes, r., 358. Clerk — 
M. A. Fuller, r., 303. Treasurer — R. J. Dickinson, v., 300. Supt. of 
Scliools- B. G. Hiill. r., 300, Surveyor— l^dwin Butler, r., 370. 

November 0, 1806: State Treasurer — George W. Smitli. r., 1,293; 
Jesse J, Philips, d., 585. Supt. Instruction — Newton Bateman, r., 1,294; 
J. M. Crebs. d.. 585. Congress at Large. — John A. Logan, r., 1,292; T. 
D. Dickey, d.. 585. Congress — E. C. Ingersoll. r., 1,280 ; Silas Ramsey, d., 
585. State Senate— G. L. Fort, r.. L2i)2 ; W. E. Cook, d., 585. Repre- 
sentative— S. F. Otman, r.. 1.280 ; Thos. C. Moore, r.. 1.291 ; Wm. T. Dow- 
dall. d., 584; J. U. IJogers, d.. 585. Sheriff— Jesse Likens, r., 1.277 ; Cy- 
rus N. Anthony, d.. 590. (loroner — Tohn Fiidey. r., 1.292: David Fast. 
Jr., d.. 579. 

JrxE 3. 1867: Clerk Supreme Court — \V. M. Taylor, r.. 575; S. J. 
McFadden. d.. 8. Circuit Judge— S. I). Pnterliangh. r..'437 ; H. M. Wead. 
d., 209 ; J. K. Cooper, i., 21." 

NoyEinsKH 5. 1867: Keeinng up Stock — For, 0O5 ; against, 401. 
Treasurer — R. J. Dickinson, r., 765 ; Patrick Nowlan, d., 327. Surveyor 
— Edwin Butler, r., 058; John H. Anthony, d., 328. 

November 3. 1868: President — Seymour, d., 705; Grant, v.. 1.394. 
Governor — John R. Eden, d., 719 ; Jolni M. Palmer, r., 1.381. Lieutenant 
Governor — Wm. 11. Van Epps. d.. 71 ; : -John Dougherty, r.. 1.381. Sec- 
retary of State — (1. Van Horebekc, d.. 1 13; Edward Rummcl, r.. 1,384. 
Auditor — John R. Shannon, d., 710; Charles E. Lippincott, r., 1,377. 
State Treasurer — Jesse J. Phillips, d., ;iO: Erastus N. Bates, r.. 1.382. 
Attorney-General — Robert E. Williams, d.. ;iO: AVasli. Bushnell. r., 1.381. 
Penitentiary Commissioners — J. W. Connet. d.. 716; W. M. Gai'i'ard. d.. 
710; Calneh ZarJey. d.. 710; Andrew Shuman, r.. 1,382; John Reid, r., 
1,382 ; Robt. E. Logan, r.. 1.383. Congress at Large— AV. W. O'Brien, d.. 
715; John A. Logan, r.. 1,382. Congress — .John N. Niglas. d.. 717; E. 
C. Ingersoll, r., 1,351 ; Samuel Dorr, t.. 3. Board of Ecpuilization — Wm. 
French, d.. 615; Ela H. Clapp, r.. 1,380. Constitutional Convention — 
For, 582; Against, 664. States Attorney— J. W. Cochran, d., 720: Chas. 



148 TIISTOKY OF STARK COUNTY. 

P. Taggiii't, r., IjlJGl. Representative — Patrick Nowlau, d.. 738; Henry 
Trnitt, cL, 7:51 ; B. F. Thompson, r., 1.353 ; W. E. Plielps, r.. 1,360. 
Circuit Clerk— Wm. Lowman, d.. 7r38 : John M. Brown, r., 1,303. Sherifl: 
— C. P. Jackson, d., 726; S. M. Adams, r., 1.365. Coroner — Wni. liiad- 
ley, d., 716 ; Thomas Hall, r., 1,376. 

^'^OVEMBEU 2. 1869: Coustltutioinil Clonvention — Henrv N. Wells, r., 
704; M. A. Fuller, r., 733; Henry Grove, d., 360; M. Shallenlierger. d., 
374. County .Judge — Iluah Rhodes, r.. 69!) ; James Snare, i., 273. Countv 
Clerk— Oliver \Vhitaker,^r., 737; Tiios. J. Wright, d.. 234. Treasurer— 
R. J. Dickinson, r.. 706; Benj. A. Newton, i., 254. Superintendent of 
Schools— B. G. Halt i'-- "81 ; John AV. Agard, d., 380. Survevor— Edwin 
Butler, r., 703; J. H. Anthony, d., 368. 

July 3. 1870 : New Constitution — For, 609 ; Against, 65. 

November 8, 1870: State Treasurer— E. N. Bates, r., 768; Charles 
Ridglv, d., 494; R.J. Hammond, t.. 3. Penitentiary Commissioners — 
Ehner Washburn, r., 767; Casper Butz. r.. 767; Frank T. Sherman, d.. 494; 
Thomas Redman, d., 493 ; J. F. Siinson, t.. 3 ; Joseph Smith, t., 3. Snpei-- 
intendent of Public Instruction — Carl Feinse, d., 495 : N^ewton Bateman, 
r., 763 ; D. Wilkins, t.. 3. Sheriff— S. M. Adams, r.. 665 ; E. B. Lvon, d., 
581. Coroner— P. P. Johnson, r., 490: James Oulbertson, i., 406'; Madi- 
son Winn, d., 348. State Senate. — Lucien H. Kerr, r.. 691 ; Mark Bangs, 
r., 766; J. AV. Cochran, d., 514; ^Y. E. Cook, d., 494; Lucien E. Kerr, 
error, 49. Representative — M. A. Fuller, r., 759; James M. Rogers, d., 
496. Congress at Large — John A. Logan, r., 763, AVm. B. Anderson, d., 
495; J. AV. Nicholson, t.. 3. Congress — E. C. Ingersoll, r., 547; B. N. 
Stevens, d., 586 ; F. B. Ives, t., 63. 

November 7, 1871 : Congress at Large — .John L. Beveridge, r., 64<) ; 
Samuel S. Hays, d., 343. Surveyor — Edwin Butler, r., 615: John An- 
thony, d., 351. Treasurer — R. J. Dickinson, r.. 489; Geo. Nicholas, d.. 
486 ; Alex. Hepperly. i., 5. 

November 5, 1872: President — Grant, r., 1318; Greeley, 1. r.. 606: 
O'Connor, d., 5. Governor — R. J. Oglesby, r., 1317; Gustavus Koerner, 
1. r., 665; Sidney Creese, d., 5. Jjieutcnant Governor — J. L. Beverage, 
r., 1331; Charles Black. 1 . d., 663: S. B. Allen, (i; B. S. Storrs, d.. 5. 
Secretary of State — Geo. H. Harlow, r.. 1318; Edward Rummel, 1. r.. 
664; J.W. AVallace, 7; Ethan Sutton, d., 5. Auditor — C. E. Lippen- 
cott. r.,1193; Daniel O'Harra, 1. d.. 670; 0. E. Burch, 6; C. H. AVeit- 
nian, d., 5. State Treasurer — Edward Rutz, r., 1320; C. II. Jjanphier, 1.. 
664; Geo. Dietrich, 7; Henry AVest, d., 4. Attorney General — Jas. K. 
Edsall, r., 1219; John V. Eustace. 1. d., 663; John 0. Robinson, 7; Geo. 

A. Meach, d., 4. Board of Equalization — Rufus AV . Miles, r., 1,232; 
Samuel P. ilarshall. 1. d.,669. C'lerk of Supreme Court — Carlo D. 
Trimble, r.. 1223: Eli Smith, 1., 664; J. K. Malburn. d., 5. Congress 
— N. E. AVorthington. 1. r.. 677; Granville Barrere, r., 1310; J. H. 
Nicholas, d., 4. State Senate — L. B. Whiting, r., 1313; Milo Ken- 
dall. 1., 668. Representative — Cyrus Bocock. r.. 1864; Joab R. Mul- 
vane, r., 1834*; M. R. Dewey, \. r., 1946*. Circuit Clerk — J. M. 
Brown, r., 1144; H. J. Cosgrove. 1. r.. 697. Sheriff— S. M. Adams, r.. 
1138; E. B. Lvon, 1. d.. 746. States Attorney — J. II. Miller, r., 1156; 
P. M. Blair, "l. r., 697. Coroner — P. P. .Johnson, r., Il(i5: AV. T. 
Hall, 1. r., 663; James Culbertson, i., 43. 

Juxi: 3, 1873: Circuit Judge— Henry B. Hopkins, r., 420; J. AV. 
Cochran, a. m. d., 373; Henry W. AA'ells, i., 76. Supreme Judge — C. 

B. Lawrence, r., 470; A. M. Ch-aig, a. m. d., 399. 




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I'dlJTICAr. HISTclin'. l.'ll 

XovEAriiKK i. 18;;i: County Jiitlge — ^\'. W. AViIliIiI . r..i(J;i; D. Low- 
infin, a. in. r., 088. Clerk — David J. Walker, v.. ',S',: .1. Armstrong, ;i. 
in. r.. i!.")!i. Treasurer — Orhindo Brace, r., 733; CI. W . Nicholas, a. m . 
d.. ;ii'.i. Superintendent Schools — Alonzo Abbot, r., 786; E. II. Phel]).s, 
a . in . . (io.") . 

A'ovEMBEK 3, 187-t: State Treasurer — T. S. Ridgeway, r., 7i!l; David 
Gore, a. m. d.,571. State Superintendent Schools — Wm. B. Powell, r. , 
795; S. M. Etter, a. m. r., .553. Congress— R. II. Whiting, r.. 711: 
L. F. Ross, a. m. d.,030. State Senate — L. D. Whiting, r., 773: J. 
Benedict, a. m., 574:. Reiirescntative — A. (f. Hammond, r., I;i98; Jonas 
H. Moore, r., 987; Davis Lowman. a. m. r., 907: J. J. Ilerron, a. in. 
d.. SKi. Sheriff — S. M. Adams, r., 863; A. A. (iingrich, a. m. d.. 
481. Coroner — W. 11. Butler, r. 801; S. Grimshaw, a. m. r., 540. 

November 2 1875 . Treasurer — Orlando Brace, r . , 493 ; AV . K . Fuller. 
1. r., 457. Surveyor— Edwin Butler, r., 501; John II. Ogle, 1. d., 437. 

Electioks, 1870 : Twenty-one Presidential P^lectors, r., 1,440 ; d., 780; 
g. b., 90 ; pro., 4. Governor — Shelby M. Collum, r., 1,493; Lewis 

Steward, d., 880; James F. Simpson, g. b., ; Samuel B. Allen, 

jjro.. 4. Congress — Thomas A. Boyd, r., 1,307: George A. Wilson, d., 
84-.J ; William W. ifathews, g. b., 104. Representatives — Daniel J. 
Ilurd. r., 2,078 ; Charles Baldwin, r., 2,027+ ; James Nowlan, d., 2,02(H ; 
James J. Herron, g. b., 0444-. State's Attorney ^ — Bradford F. Thompson, 
r., 1,101 ; John E. Decker, d., 1,111. Clerk of Circuit Court — John 3L 
Brown, r., 1,418 : David Tiulin, d., 880. Sheriff — Samuel M. Adams, r., 
1.477: James M. Lawman, d.. 827: William J. Vance, — ., 1. Coroner 
— Wilson Trickle, r., 1,433: William B. Armstrong, d., 879. 

Elections, 1877: Judge 8th Circuit — David McCulloch, r.. 30O : 
Elbridge G. Johnson. — , 42 ; Geaser A. Roberts, d., 172 : John B. Cohns, 
d., 5. County Judge — William W. Wright, r., 809; Patrick M. Blair, 
d., 409. Clerk — David J. Walker, r., 1,221 ; David Lowman, pro., 4 ; 
Treasurer — Orlando Brace, r., 670; Donald ilurchinson, r.. 137; P. S. 
Mattox. d., 156 ; Williston K. Fnller, g. b., 251. 

Elections, 1878: Congress — Thomas A. Boyd, r., 997; George A . 
Wilson, d., 332 ; Alex. ^IcKeighan, g. b., 452. State Senator — Lorenzo 
D. Whiting, r., 990 ; James ilcGinnis, g. b., 589; Alex. H. Thompson, 
— , 311. Representatives — Simon Elliott, r., 1,060^; Martin Shallen- 
berger, d.. '.I2'.i+ ; Albert G. Scott, g. b., 1.301 ; Svlve'ster F. Ottman, r., 
1,703. Sheriff — C. F. Hamilton, d., 800; S. M. Adams, r., 1,095; 
Andrew Galbraith. r., 1. Coroner — W. B. Armstrong, g. b., 892 ; John 
F. Kliodes, r., 1,017. Constitntional Amendment — To amend sec. 31, 
art. 4, 1,794; against, 69. 

Elections, 1879: Treasurer — Orlando Brace, r.,842; Absolam D. 
Perrine, g. b., 006. Surveyor — Manning A. Hall, r., 902: John W. 
Agard, d., 536. 

' Elections, 1880 : Pres. Electors — Twentv-one Electors, r., 1,383; 
d., 681 : g. b., 380; pro., 4. Governor — Shelby McCullom, r., 1,378 ; 
Lyman Trumbull, d., 084; Alvin J. Streeter, g. b.,382; Uriah Copp, 
pro., 4. C(nigress, 9th — John H. Lewis, r., 1.363; John S. Lee. d , 
094: Wm. II. Revnolds, g. b.. 372. Board of Equalization — Wm. Mel- 
lor, r.. 1,383 : Charles F. Robison, d., 083 : Matthew H. Mitchell, —, 379. 
Representatives — Charles Baldwin, r., I,91(i4 ; Svlvester F. Ottman. r.. 
2.313i; John II. Welsh, g. b., 1,989; Simon Elliott, d., 1.077^: C. 
Otman, 0. State's Attorney — Bradford F. Thompson, r., 1,291 : Win, 



152 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

E. Scott, d., 1,110. Circuit Court Clerk — John M. Browu, r., 1,357; 
Samuel tl. lirees, tl., l,nlG. SherifE — Samuel W. Adams, r., 1,397; Eugene 
B. Lyon, d., J, 033. Coroner — John F. Khodes, r.,, 1,378 : Kobert W. King, 
g. b., 1,05:2. Constitutional Amendment — For amendment of sec. 8, 
art. 10, 8()3 ; against, G5C. 

ELEi'Troxs 1883 : Congress 10th — John II. Lewis, r., 1,148; Nicholas 
E. Worthington, d., 553; Matthew H. Mitchell, g. b., 320. Senator 
25th — Lorenzo D. Whiting, r.. 812; John E. Decker, d., 785; John C. 
Copestake, g. b., 320; Eeiiresentative 25th — John Lackie, r., l,895i; 
James F. Thomson, g. B., l,3!t] ; John II. Welsh, d., 1.45U; A. B". 
Avcrv, r., 1.1534-; John T. Thornton. ])ro., 534. County Judge — Wil- 
liaiii'W. Wright.'r., 1,178; David McCance, d., 517; George W."^Bradley, 
g. b.. 327. Y'lerk — David J. Walker, r., 1,230; Patrick M. Blair, d., 
4C1; S. I{. Hazen, g. b., 318. Sheriff— Andrew Galbraith, r., 1,278; 
Ira G. Foster, d., 3!)G; Thomas Gemmell, g. b., 352. Coroner — Charles 
W. Teeter, r., 1,172; David G. Plummer,\l., 512; R. W. Young, g. b., 
303. Treasurer — Orlando Brace, r., 1,137; John H. Anthony, d.,401; 
John Dexter, g. Ij., 470. Superintendent Schools — William E. Sandham, 
r., 1.129; Amelia L. Ilalsej', ind., 610; B. F, Jackson, g. b., 229. Ap- 
propriation — For the 1531,712.18, 862; against, 558. Canal Cession — 
For, 1,435; against, 181. 

Electioxs 1884: President — James G. Blaine, r., 1,365; Grover 
Cleveland, d., 784; B. F. Butler, g. b., 99; St. John, pro., 213. Gov- 
ernor — Richard J. Oglesby, r., 1,384; Carter H. Harrison, d., 796; James 
B. Hobbs, g. b., 92; Jesse Harper, pro., 190. Congress — Nicholas A. 
Worthington, d., 1,102; Julius S. Starr, r., 1,336. Board of Equaliza- 
tion—William Meelor, r., 1.379; R. A. Perkins, d., 791. Representa- 
tives-Simon Elliott, g. b., 9054.; James li. Miller, r., 2,066; Albert W. 
Bovdon, v.. 3,038; Eli V. Eallv, d., 3,057. States Attorney— John E. 
Decker, d., 1,268; Bradford >. Thompson, r., 1,084. Circuit Court 
Clerk — JohnM. Brown, r., 1,403; Paul Newton, ind., 1,032. Coroner 
Sedgwick E. Hazen, g. b., 1,038: David S. Burroughs, r., 1,375. Sur- 
veyor — Carson Bertield, d.. 1,082; Edwin Butler, r., 1,376. Committee 
on Amendments — For amendment of sec. 16, art. 5, 1,207; against, 258; 
lor state house appropriation, 850; against, 1,249. 

ELECTION'S 1S,S5: Judge Circuit Court — David McCullough. r., 898; 
N. M. Laws, r., 874; Thomas M. Shaw, d.. 692; Samuel S. Page. d.. 734; 
Nathan W. Green, d., 641. 

Electiox OF 1886: State Treasurer — Taiinei-, r., 1,233; Rickcr. d., 
785; Austin, pro., 134. Superintendent Instruction — Edwards, r., 1,232; 
Oldt, d., 779; Gilmer, pro.. 136. Congress— Post, r., 1.194; Worthing- 
ton, d., 890; McCnlloch, pro., 133. Senate — Washburn, r., 1,327; Bry- 
ant, d., 851; Trimble, pro.. 131. Representative — James H. Miller, r., 
2,238: Pomerov, d., 1,148; Morrasy, pro., 33; De.xter, r., 2,684; Bloom, d., 
351. Judge — 'Fuller, r., 1,280; Shallenberger. d.. 770; Nowlan, pro., 133; 
Clerk — Walker, r., 1,250: Nowlan, d., 830; Callison, pro., 123. Treas- 
xii-er — Hawks, r., 1,363; Colwell. d., 801; Oliver, pro., 136. Sheriff — 
Montooth, r., 1,354; Hamilton, d., 639; Newton, pro.. 296. Superin- 
tendent Schools — Sandham, r., 1,280; Sherman, d., 591: Mrs. Stouffer. 
pro., 308. Coroner — Sprague. r.. 1.217: Rogers, d.. 775; Newland. 
pro., 157. 

In Xoveinber, IssO, a majority of 308 votes opposed tlie in-oposcd 
constitutional araendiuent. It is stated on got)d authority that Henja- 



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iiiin Turner, James M. TLoiiias, and Win. I.owitian were delegates to 
the Chicago River and Harbor convention of ls4'.i; Init there is no 
mention of a Stark County delegation in the reports of tliat meeting 
made by Horace (ireeley. 

The office of blaster in Chancery was establislied here in 1853, 
when II. J. Drummond was appointed. In ]S5i Martin Shallenbergei' 
was commissioned, and served until 1S50, when James A. Ilender.son 
received the appointment, but resigned m May, 18*32. George A. 
CliflFord was appointed, but did not file bonds. In 18t;5 he was 
succeeded l)y James W. Hewitt, and he by Judge W, W. Wright in 
18<!9, who filled the office until 1875. In this year John E. Decker 
received the ])osition. In 1879 Allen 1'. ]\Iiller was commissioned 
Master, and served until the appointment of Patrick M. Blair in 188('>. 

Local Political Conventions. — The first convention or caucus ever 
held in Stark county was in 1838, followed by the more imjiortant one 
of 1839. For the decade and a half succeeding there is nothing on 
record to show who i)articipated in political organization l)eyond the 
election returns embraced in this chapter. 

The Democratic convention for Peoria and Stark counties assem- 
bled at Princeville, August 14. 1850. James IIol";ate presided, with 

E. P. O'Donnell and RosAvell Bills, secretaries. Ihe delegates from 
Stark county were Benj. Turner, J. Jamieson, Elisha Barton. Sylvester 

F. Otman, Paul Bouse, jr., Xicholas Sturm, W. D. Blanchard, and 
James liolgate. The delegates-at-large were B. M. Jackson, E. M. 
Emery. W. B. Armstrong, and W. ( )gle. J. W. Parker was nom- 
inated for })rosecuting attorney, and Martin Shallenberger for repre- 
sentative. The following notice ajipeared under date, Wyoming, Til., 
September 29, 185G: "The Old Line Whigs of Stark are requested to 
]neet at Toulon, October 8, 1856, for the pui'pose of organizing the old 
Whig ])arty." This was signed by Henry Butler. This meeting was 
duly held, and the republican ticket of Miat year approved. The 
American caucus followed with their nominations, and the officers of 
three j)arties were named for the thrilling campaign of that vear. 

Stephen A. Douglas visited Toulon, October 20, 1858. 'The next 
day Aljraham Lincoln arrived. The first Lincoln man in Stark county 
was Hugh Godfi-ey, the wagon-maker, who, in 1858, after Lincoln's 
visit to Toulon, wrote with chalk on the cross-beam of his shop : " For 
President in 1860, Abraham Lincoln." When asked was he in earnest, 
he said. "Old Abe is the man I am going to vote for in 186n," and hi' 
did vote for him. E. W. Blaisdell. who is still living in Eockford, 111., 
claims to be the first man who publicly suggested Abraham Lincoln 
for President. This he did in a "ringing editorial" in the Rockford 
Jiejjuhlican, of which he was editor during the memoral)le Lincoln- 
Douglas senatorial campaign. The joint discussion Ijetween R. C. 
IngersoU and Judge Kellogg took place at Toulon, Seiitember 25, 1800. 

Throughout the winter of 186(i-l, "Kansas Meetings" were held 
in every township, when moneys antl supjilies were liberally con- 
tribute(i for aid of the Kansas sufferers. 

The Democrat, in noticing the re))ublican ratification meeting at 
Toulon, says: "We are informed that the Hon. M. G. Brace has a 



154 HISTORY OF S'I'AKK COUNTV. 

splinter of the veritable rail that "Old Hanks" bronght into the Re- 
])ublican State Convention. If a rail can make Lincoln jn'esident, cer- 
tainh' a splinter onglit to send Mr. Brace to the legislature. Headers, 
the genuineness of tliis splinter is well authenticated. Thei'e has been 
a question al)out the rails whicii tiie Kei)ublicans had at their ratifica- 
tion meeting, some people stiying tiiey were stolen fi-om Culbertson's 
fence, but you can rely on this splinter." 

The unconditional Union convention of Stark county assembled 
October 19, 1863, with O. Whitaker jn-esident and Dr. 'A. M. Pierce 
secretary. The Union convention of 1 864 assembled August 20, George 
W. Dewey ])resident. The delegates were: Toulon — George W. 
Dewey, lirady Fowler, George W. Scott, R. C. Dunn, James Johnson, 
(". M. S. Ljfon and Ilirani Willett. West Jersey — Jacob Young, J. 
liaymond, S. H. Sanders, I. L. Newman and E. B. Pomeroy. Osceola 

— .lohn Lackie. I. W. Searle, Alfred Foster and J. G. Fowler. Goshen 

— J. H. Wilbur, Hugh Rhodes, D. M. Kelly, Charles Hines and J. H. 
Barnett. Elmira — Walter M. Fuller, James Buswell, Lewis Austin 
and George Grey. Penn — George Moss, AVilliam Eagelston, John 
Acklev and Robert M. Bocock. Vallev- — Joseph Woodward, II. 
McVicker iind J. M. Rogers. Essex — H. A. Hoist, O. C. Walker, 
Joseph Cox, Hopkins Shivers and Edward Trickle. The delegates to 
congressional convention elected were P. M. Blair, W. H. Butler, John 
Schank and James Blanchard. Davis Lowman, Isaac Thomas and P. 
M. Blair were elected members of the central committee. 

The Cincago D-lhune, published Septemlier, 1870, gave an account 
of the Sons of Liberty in Illinois, and their design to capture Camp 
Douglas and I'elease the Confederate prisoners in November, 1864. In 
the list of prominent members of the order the present postmaster 
(Judd) of Chicago, Martin Shallenberger of Toulon, and a half a dozen 
of men from Putnam, Henry, Knox and Marshall counties are men- 
tioned. In 7'eference to those terril)le days, it might be added that 
had not cool heads led the peo])le of Stark their zeal wouhf have 
In-ought them to tiie execution of four or five neigidjors. a)iil thus 
blacken one of the proudest war records in Illinois. It is a fact that 
neither Judd, Sliallenberger, or any of the men named in the report, 
entertained the idex of rescuing the prisoners. 

The Union League, then in full force here, eml)race<l almost the 
entire numljer of rejiublican voters residing here. The differences ex- 
isting between the Knights and League did not rest at all on the 
former's sympathy with the rebellion, but were grounded mainly on 
plans for a settlement between tlie North and South. The LTncondi- 
tional Union party of Stark county called a convention for September 
23, 1865, which call was signed by P. ^I. Blair, Davis Lowman and 
Isaac Tliomas, Union Central Committee. 

Tlie lirst soldiers conventiou of Stark county was held (October 21, 
1865, and n(nninated a soldier's ticket for county officers. Rev. A. J. 
Wright, nominated for county judge, S. F. Ottman for county clerk 
and Oliver AVhite, for superintendent of schools, declined the nomina- 
tion. 

On August 27, 1869, the temperance convention held at Buda, 



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nominated Eev. F. I>. Ives, for cong-ress. It is related that uj) to tliis 
time temperance ideas grew apace under the genial guidance of tem- 
perance associations ; hut now politics crept into each meeting room, 
organization decayed. s(j to speak, and meii who were reclaimed solely 
l)y association, fell hac-ic into their drunken ways. 

The anti-polygamy meeting, lield at Toulon on Felu'uary. 1SS:>, was 
addressed by Judge Wright, A. P. Miller, B. F. Tliompson and llev- 
erends Myers and Stouffer. J. II. Miller offered the i-esolution as 
follows: " Resolved, by tlie citizens of Toulon m mass meeting assem- 
bled, irrespective of sex, political parties, or religious creeds ; Ijeing 
fully impressed with tlie lielief that all citizens, no matter where situ- 
ated, should and do look- with lioi'i'or upon the encroachment of any- 
tliing that tends to invade our homes, or tlie homes of our fellow citi- 
zens; as well a^any teaching or practice that tends to set at defiance 
the sanctity of the mai-riage relation, or doctrine that under the ])re- 
tense of a revelation ileties the laws of both God and man, which have 
declared from time iflimemorial in all civilized nations and govern- 
ments, ' that one man should have but one wife, and one woman but 
one husband ; except in ca">e of death or a legal separation in conform- 
ity with the laws of civilized legislation, when either is at lilierty to 
nian-y again.' And we denounce in unmeasured terms any doctrines 
or teachings that recognize any invasion of the sanctity of the mar- 
riage relation, or endangers social order as understood in all enlightened 
governments; being without precedent in the past, and in utter tleti- 
ance of all that is pure or sacred." The second i-esolution denounced 
mormonism and its jiractices, and called upon the journalist, preacher 
and orator to act and speak in favor of the bill then l)efore congress. 
In the fall of 1SS2 the ditfei'ences between the republicans of Stark 
and Piureau counties In re the senatorial convention, were amicably 
adjusted. 

The greenback county convention held at Wyoming, in August, 
188-f. endorsed the county ticket of the prohibition and democratic 
parties. The democratic and republican conventions of that year par- 
tofik in a great measure of tlie interest attaclied to the presidential 
campaign. 

The first prohibition convention of the loth congressional disti'ict 
assembled at Elmwood, kSeptemljer 2S, ISSti. Stark was reiiresented 
])V E. ('. Baker. J. M. Jones, Wm. A. Newton, E. B. Lvon. Eli Enu-r- 
ick, J. C. Atherton. Rev. D. G. Stouffei-. II. Y. Godfrey.' Judge David 
McC'ulloch received the nomination for congress. AVilliam Xolaii is 
president of the central committee. 

The greenback district convention was held at Peoria. Se|)t('nilier 
15, ISSfi. The Stark county delegates were Jacob Shuhnv, W. II. 
Sherman, C. F. Hamilton, Dexter G. D. Eagleston, Anton Sundguist, 
Phiii]i Bronier, Michael Ryan, Allen Burl, J. B. Robinson, Richard 
Iloadley, John Foster C'oulson. Some discussion followed tlie ]>ro])o- 
sition to nominate a greenback ticket, and in the confusion which fol- 
lowed, Richard Iloadley, chairman of the Stark county delegation, 
announced that, "as it was very plain to be seen that tJie convention 
was being run i)y bulldozers, that they could hope for no iiii|iartial 



15*) llISTUliY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

decisions by the chair thev shouM witlidraw from the convention." 
This tiiey imniediately did, followed l)y a hii'ge portion of the Kno.x 
county delegation and a ])art of the Peoria county delegation. Fif- 
teen delegates remained, nominated W. T. Wallace, and resolved to 
call their ticket " The National Lal)or Party." The thirty-nine wiio 
withdrew, met in John Bi-ady's office as a regular convention, adopted 
four resolutions, one of which was an approval of ilr. "Worthiiigtoirs 
course in Congress, and one expressive of adhesion to the greeid)ack 
jiarty. The committee on resolutions comprised J. T, Thom])son, ('. 
F. Tiamilton and Irwin J. (lark. The nominee for Congress declined 
and A. M. Clark was subsequently selected. 

The Republican convention of the tenth district was held at (lales- 
buro', August 2r>, 1SS6. Col. William Jackson, Miles A. Fuller, and 
1!. F. Thomjjson represented the county on the committees of creden- 
tials, organization, and resolutions respectively. A. 'G. Hammond's 
motion to ])roceed with an infonnal l)allot was carried, and the roll of 
counties for nomination being called, J. A. Lfeeper, of Fulton, nom- 
inated Hon. G. B;irrere; G. W. Price, of Knox, nominated Gen. P. S. 
Post; and P>. F. Thompson, of Stark, nominated Judge W. W. Wright 
as the unanimous choice of Stark coimty. Mr. John McGinnis,()f 
Peoria, seconded the nomination of Mi'. Wright. The roll was then 
called and stood as follows: Fulton. 'I'i for Parrere; Knox, 2.") for 
Post; Peoria, 15 for Post and 15 for Wright ; Stark, 7 for Wright, 
making a total of 23 for Barrere, -1-0 for Post, and 22 for Wright. 
Before the announcement of the vote by the chairman, the Fulton 
county delegates changed their votes from Barrere to Wright, making 
the total vote stand 45 for Wright and 40 for Post. A motion to 
adjourn was lost by a vire voce vote, but carried by a rising vote. On 
reassembling, the first formal liallot was taken as follows: l'\dton, 
Wright 21, Post 2; Knox, Post 25; Peoria, Wright 12, Post 18; 
Stark, Wright 7; total. Post 45; Wright 40. On motion of Cajit. 
Thomjison, Gen. Post's nomination was made unanimous. Mr. 
Thompson's speech in nominating Judge AVright was highly '-oinpli- 
niented liy tiie Galesljurg and Peoria jiapers. Judge AV right made a 
speech, promising his best su])])ort and that of Stark county to the 
successful candidate. 

The Democratic Congressional coiiventi(jn of the tenth district for 
1886 was held at Canton. X. PI Worthington was renominated. S. 
Y. Thornton, of the Fulton county L/'dyer, called the convention to 
order. Dr. AValter Ilall, of Toulon, was made chairman of the con- 
vention, and J. E. Walsh, of Peoria, secretary. The delegates to the 
convention Irom this county were V. 11. Brown, Di'. W T. Ilall, Ed 
Colgan, and Frank Thomas. The alternates were J. Isl. liogers, W. 
T. IJitmon. 1'. AV. Ross, and IMatthew McKeighan. The (lelegates 
were instructed lor .\. E. Worthington. 

The Stark county ])rohil)itioii convention, which met at Toulon, 
June 12, ISSC), made the following nominations for county ofKcers: 
AVin. Xowlan, of I.atayette, for couiitv judge; G. E. Calli.soii, of 
Toulon, for county clerk; ]\rrs. 1). (t. Stoiilfer, of AVvoming, for sii|)er- 
intiMident of schools; AV. A. Newt(m, of Toulon, for sheriff; \Viii. 



rOLlTKJAI, IllSTOHV. laT 

Xewland. of Tcmlon, for coroner. The following- were ajtpointed 
delegates to attend tlie state prohibition convention lield at S|n-ing- 
tieliiy June 2:-5, ISSl!: J. j\[. Jones, Lafayette ; Eli Emerv, Toulon; S. 
Iv. llazen. West Jersey; and J. C. C'opestake, Wyoming. 

The Greenback county convention assembled August 28, 188fi, with 
W. B. Armstrong as chairman, and C. F. Hamilton as secretary. 
Jacob Shulow, Henry ('olwell, and W. H. Sherman com])osed the 
connnittee on organization. Dr. King, of West Jersey; J. I>. Robin- 
son, of Essex; and Richard Iloadley wei'e the connnittee apjiointed to 
confer with a committee frcmi the Democratic convention on the ticket 
to be indorsed by this convention. The report of this committee was 
received, and upon motion adopted, to indorse the ticket nominated 
bv tlie Democratic county convention. The following were ajipointed 
delegates to the congressional convention, with insti'uctions to vote for 
the I'enomination of N. E. Worthington : Jacob Shulow, of Yallev : 
Philip Beanier and Andrew Kamerer, of AVest Jersey; Michael Ryan 
and Allen Reall, of Valley; W. II. Shernum, John j>exter and G. I). 
Eagleston, of Penn ; Richard Iloadley, Foster C'oulson and Antony 
Suiukjuist, of Toulon; Henry Cohvell, of Essex. The following were 
appointed a committee to attend the representative and senatorial 
convention, to be held at Princeton, Septend)er 21, 1SS(k Dr. R. W. 
King, George A'anSickle, J. W. Cole and Thomas Diyden. of West 
Jersey; f. F. Hamilton, of (Jsceola; W. B. Ai'mstrong, J. B. Rolnnson 
and A. J. Smith, of Essex ; John l>lack, Nathan Snare and Fred 
Greenwood, of Toulon ; Frank Kissinger and Elbert Drawyer, of 
Penn; John A. f'olgan, of Valley; James Jacicson, of Elmira. The 
delegates chosen to the state convention were Henry Colwell. of 
Essex; W. H. Sherman and John Dexter, of Penn. 

The members of the (Treenback county central committee were 
chosen as follows; J. P). Robinson, of Essex; Elisha Swanlc, of West 
Jersey; Jacob Shulow, of A'alley; AV. H. Sherman, of Penn; Henry 
Colwell, of Essex. 

In 1884 the prohiintion vote of this county was '••'••, and of the dis- 
trict, 583, increased in ISSif) to 123 and 8<i9 respectively. 

The Democratic County Convention assembled at Payne's Opera 
House, Wyoming, August 3(t, issd. Patrick M. Blair, of Toulon, was 
elected temporary chairman, and (Tcoi'ge Kolan,of Toulon, temporary 
secretary. Harmon Phenix, U. H. Brown, John II. Ogle, S. H. 
McKeighan, and AVilliam Stevenson were cliosen a committee on cre- 
dentials ; and A. J. Sturm, T. AA'^. Ross and James Frail a committee 
on permanent organization. They reported in favoi- of V. II. Brown, 
of Goshen, for chairman, and (Tcorge Nolan, of Toidon. for secretary, 
and these gentlemen were chosen. Fi'ank Thonuis, John E. Deckei', 
AVill A. Scott, and AV. A. Truax were made a committee to confer 
with a similar committee of the Greenback convention in session. The 
following were made a committee to select filenames of candidates for 
the county offices, to be filled at the coming election : AA^illis Pierson, 
IT. C. Brown, James Estep, J. M. Rogers, P. AI. Blair. James G. 
Brady, AY. T. Ditmon. llumi)hrey Avery, A. J. Sturm. The confer- 
ence committee had agreed with the Greenback committee that o;dy 



158 III.STUKV OF STAKK COUNTY. 

one ticket should be nominated Isy botli conventions, and also had 
agreed upcjii tlie names of candidates for the ottices to be filled, and 
the committee to name candidates lejiorted in favor of the names 
agreed upon, whicli were : For County Judge, Martin Shallenbei'ger ; 
County Clerk, James Nowlan ; County Superintendent of Schools, 
Wm. H. Slierman; County Treasui-er, Henry Colwell; Sheriff, Henry 
Hamilton; Coroner, James M. Eoo-ers. The delegates to the legislative 
convention were: J. E. Decker. Harmon Phenix, Benjamin Turner, 
T. W. Eoss, Winfield Scott, Hi-. O. C. Darling, Chester Turner, and C. 
P. Jackson. 

To fill vacancies on the county central committee, the following 
were chosen : Edwin Ferris for Penn, Willis Pierson for AVest Jersey, 
and Madison Winn for West Toulon, vie- Winfield Scott, A. W. Pal- 
mer, and J. Knox Hall, resigned. 

The democratic senatoi'ial convention at Princeton, Se])tend)er 28, 
nominated .lohn P. Ihyan foi' state senator and A. Morrasy and J. M. 
Kogers for representatives. J'enjamin Turner was a delegate from 
Stark county, and was accompanied thither by his son Chester. 

The re])ublican county convention, held in August, 1886. The 
meeting was called to order by J. M. Brown, and E. S. Buffum, of 
Lafayette, cliosen temporary chairman, and F. C. Willson, of Bi'ad- 
ford, secretary. C. AV. Young, Cyrus Bocock, and A. (4. Hammond 
were appointed a committee on credentials. J. D. (^uinn, John 
Lackie, Jacob Graves, William Jackson ;ind S. F. Otman, committee 
on permanent organization, who reported in favor of the officers 
named. D. J. AValker was declared in nomination foi" county clei'k, 
John Hawks for county treasurer. AY. P. Sandham for county superin 
tendent of schools, and Dr. L. T. Sprague. of Lafayette, for corone)-. 
An informal ballot was now takei\ for candidates for county juilge, and 
the following were brought out : ]\[. A. Fuller, B. F. Thompson, C 
C. A'anOsdel, A. P. Miller. On vote being taken, M. A. Fuller received 
87 ;B. F. Thompson, ii2 ; A. P. Miller, 11; G. C. A^anOsdel, 3. Mr. 
Fuller having received a majority of all the votes cast was declared in 
nomination. .Vn informal ballot was next taken for candidates for 
sheriff, iind the following |)resented : James Montooth, John F. 
Khodes, 1!. A. JSTewton, J. R. Jones. On vote being taken, Montooth 
received 2.-) ; J. F. Rhodes, 20 ; J. R. -Jones, 10; B. A. Newton, 12. 
Second balloting, Montooth received 35 ; Rhodes, 20 ; J. R. Jones, 10 ; 
C. R. Miner, 2. Montooth having received a majority of all the votes 
cast was declared in nomination. C. AY. Young, AV. T. Dickinson, and 
N. J. Smith were ap])ointed a- committee to select delegates to the 
congressional convention, which selection was as follows and accepted 
l)v the convention : K. S. Butt'Lim, A. (4. Ilaiiimond, Cyrus Bocock, 
AVilliam -liidcson, M. A. Fuller, D. S. Hewitt, B. F. Tlu)mp.son. The 
following were the delegates appointed to the i-epublican state con- 
vention : John Lackie, W. F. Price, O. Brace. The following were 
selected as the county ceiitr;d committee: P). R. Brown, of West Jer 
sey ; E. S. P.tiffum, of (tosIicu ; Perry Winn, of I']ast (xoslien; .lacob 
(iraves, of South Essex; A. (t. Hammond, of North Kssex ; .1. AF. 
lirown. of '{"ouloii : Marsh A\'inn. of East Toulon: AVilliam -iacksoii. 



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of Elniira ;* ymnuel Wrigley, of Yallev ; Cyrus Bocock, of Penn ; 
Jose])h Fleinming', of Osceola. The committee was oro-anized with 
J. M. J'.rown ciiaimian and E. 8. IJiiffum seci'etary. The following 
were ap}K)inted by the caucus as delegates to the legislative conven- 
tion, to be held at Princeton; September 7: Newton J. Smith, JSTiles 
A. Fuller, A. AV. King, J. A. Clock, C. W. Brown, B. F. Garrett, T. H. 
Crone, A. G. Hammontl, AVilson Trickle, L. Egbert, Perry Winn, Sam- 
uel White. 

At the repulilican legislative convention iield at Princeton Septem- 
ber 7, P]d\vard A. Washburn, present c(nintv treasurer of Bureau 
county, was nominated for state senator. Sterling Pomeroy, of Bureau 
county, and James II. Miller, of Stark county, were nominated for 
representatives. 

The victors ;nid vancjuished oi the campaign, wliicii followed the 
several nominations, are referred to in tlie pages devoted to election 
returns ; while in tiie pages devoted to family history the greater num- 
l)er of tliem find mention. 



CHAPTEPt VIII. 



THE COURTS AND liAR. 





ing tliougjits of litigious terms, fat contentions am 
advances made l)V societv 



ROM the earliest jieriotl in the history of the world the ad- 
vocate has existed and made his ])vesence Icnown where men 
of other trades were silent and unfelt. The author of 
■• Paradise Lost " lived at a time wiien mental revolutions 
reduced humanity to a state of ske])ticism and left the con- 
science of the people uncontrolled l)y that spiritual govern- 
ment which for centuries ruled the Christian world, and 
judging from the experiences of that time declared that 
" most men are allured to tlie trade of law, grounding their 

[)urposes not on the prudent and heavenly contemplation of justice and 

equity, which was never taught them, but on the promising and pleas- 
flowing fees." The 
n after years fostered certain ambitions, 

and anujng the highest of them was to attain the profession of the law. 

It became a great never-ending studJ^ and thus in Johnson's time the 

bar endiraced 

" Men of thut large ])n>fessiou, who can speak 
To every cause, and things indeed contraries, 
Till they are hoarse again, yet all be law : 
That with most quick agility can turn. 
And return, make knots, ;md undo them. 
Give forked counsel, take provoking gold 
From either side and p\it it up." 

Ill the earlier years of the county the circuit lawyers, principally 
from Peoria, (xalesburg. Canton, and other old pioneer centers of the 
military tract were well known in the courts of Stark. The coming 
(if W. W. Drummond to estalilisli an office formed an introduction to 

10 



1(50 IIISTOKY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

a ])ermanent local liar, but not until ISiT, when Martin Shallenberger 
settled at Toulon, did the numbers of circuit lawyers attending Stark 
county courts decrease. Within the last four decides Stark county 
has claimed many excellent lawyers, and even furnished a few to the 
new states and territories. In the following pages brief notices of the 
old and new bar are made. 

The Circuit Court of Fulton county, the first connected with 
Korthern Illinois, was held April 20, 1S24. There was not another 
term of the court held until November, 1(», 1825, when John York 
Sawyer, presided. Judge Sawyer was one of those early judges who 
hail 110 finely furnished and fitted room in which to hold court. It was 
the humble cabin, or plain board building, in which this able judge 
]oresided. He has been known to hold court upon the bank of the 
Mackinaw river in Tazewell county. He was a man eminently suited 
to the times. John Twing, attorney general pro tan., acted as pros- 
ecuting attorney at this term, and Stephen Dewey, clerk. Ossian M. 
Ross officiated as sheriff. This was the first circuit at that time, and 
extended throughout the northern )iai't of the state. A few years 
later it was changed to the fifth, and included all the country in the 
military tract, even the counties of Cook and Jo Daviess. 

In May, 1831, Judge Young opened the iirst session of the Krst 
circuit court for Putnam county. Among the petit jurors present were 
John Whitaker, Wra. Boyd, Wm. Wrigiit, Ezekiel tli(uuas and Justus 
Anient. A number of lines were imposed on absent jurors, most of 
which were remitted. In September, 1831, the names of Benjamin 
Smith, Sylvanus Moore, "Wm. D. Grant, Ilari'is Miner, Isaac B. Essex, 
Aaron Whitaker, John B. Dodge, James CTarvin, Kosweil Blanchard, 
AVm. Smith and David Cooper appear as gi'and jui'ors. At this term 
Clark Ilollanbeck was charged with "malCeasance in office" as justice 
of the peace, but tlie case was subse(juently ipuished. The tirst indict- 
ment in May, 1831, was that of Resin Hall for bigamy, and Martha 
Wright, one of his wives. Before the September session was held. 
Hall, wives, cabin and all disappeared. 

The first entrv in the record A of the circuit court of Stark county 
(held at the house of W. 11. Henderson, October 11, 1839, with Thomas 
Ford, judge of the ninth judicial circuit, jiresiding; Xorinan J. Purple, 
states attorney ; Augustus A. Dunn, sheriff, and John W. Henderson, 
clerk), is as follows: Luther Driscoll having been duly summoned as 
a grand juror was ajipointed by the court, foreman of the grand jury ; 
and Asa Currier, Henry Seeley, Samuel Love, John Hester, David 
Simmerman, Nathan Swartz. Adam Day, Adam Perry, Win. Mahany 
being also duly summoned, also gave their attendance, and there not 
l)eing a sufficient numlier to constitute a, gi-and jury, it is ordered that 
the sheriff summon two others from the Ijystanders to complete the 
]ianel ; and tlie sheriff, tiiereupon, returned the names of James K. 
McClenahan and Wm. W. Drummond, who also gave their attendance, 
->;- -:<• * ^yjjfj ^^y\\\l the others were sworn to encpiire for the body of 
the county of Stark aforesaid, and retired t(j consider of their indict- 
ments and presentments. This jury brought in a, true bill again.st 
Frederick Ulard, and having no further l)usiness received discharge. 



TFIK COtTBTS AND BAE. 161 

James Pollok, who left Ireland in 1832 and came to Philadelphia, 
declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States, October 
12, is:)9, befoi'fi Judge Tliomas Ford f)f the ninth judicial circuit. 
Qliis is the first declaration of recoitl in Stark county. Tin; Turnliull 
and Oliver declarations Ijear date October, 1S40. 

James A. Henderson in liis address before the Old Settlers in 18S2, 
describes graphicall\' this first court. It is as follows : 

"It is Friday morning, October 11, A. D. 1839, and the early set- 
tlers of Stai'lv county have met at a private residence, about one mile 
due south of where the court-house now stands, to be present, as 
officers, jurors, suiters, witnesses or spectators, at the first term of the 
Circuit ("ourt held in the county. Thomas Ford, Esq., is judge, Nor- 
man II. Purple, states attorney, and Onslow Peters and Theophilus 
Lyle Dickey are the lawyers present. John W. Henderson is clerk, 
2>ro tern.; Augustus Dunn is sherifl', and Luther DriscoU as foreman, 
Asa Currier, Henry Seeley, Samuel Love, Samuel Seeley, John Finley, 
Adam Day, William Mahaney, William Porter, Sumner Shaw, John 
Hester, Daviil Simmerman, Xathaii Swartz, Adam Perry, James K. 
McClanahan ami William AV. Drummond constitute tlie grand jury, 
while AVashington Colwell. Calvin IVnvell, sr., Elijah Eltzroth. Daniel 
Hodgson, Henry McClanahan, ]\Iilton Ilichards, Jeremiah Bennett, 
Minott Silliman, William Eowen, David Cooper, Josiah Moffit, Samuel 
Harris, Robert Sharer, Nicholas Sturms. Isaac Spencer, James Buswell, 
Horace Vail, Nehemiah Merrit, C'hristoplier Sammis, Thoniiis Timmons, 
Thomas S. Clark, AVasliington Trickle. Ceorge Eckley and Jacob Smith 
form tlie jx-tit jury. And scattered here and tJiere in grou]is upon the 
grass beneath the magnificent trees which sheltered the home upon the 
hill, we will inuigine we see the Ai'nolds, Websters, Barnets, Lyons, 
Riddles, Nichols, Jones, Dawsons, Pratz, Dunbars, Lakes, Grants, 
Cummings, Bon hams, Chatfields, Camps, AVykoffs, Dunns, Berflelds, 
Trickles, Richards, Emerys, Rigius, Powells, Clarks, Eckleys, Egberts, 
Finches, llurds, Jacksons, I) wires, Hodgesons, McWilliams, Masons, 
Turners, Hilliai-ds, Halseys, Farrs. Stodtlards. Oeers, Sillimans, Ogles, 
JMcClanahans. Reeds, Mascalls, Greenleaf's, Coopers, Essexs, Eastmans, 
AVai'ds, Smiths, Co.xes, Colwells, Sheets, Graves, Mounts, Moffitts, 
Thomas, Jjutlers, Agards, Barretts, Dorrances, Averys, Shavers, Stur- 
tevants, Parkers, Holgates, AValls, Fullers, Bi'eeses, Pikes, Moores, 
Phenixs. Sturms, Searles, Dalrymples, Parks, AVhitakei's, Halls, Spen- 
cers, Ihiswells, AA^oodwards, liraces, Turnbulls, Olivers, Rules, Lyles. 
Blanchards, AViiites, Fowlers, Pairishes. l\Iiners, Perrvs, Austins, 
Ileatiis, AVinns, Millers. Alaxfields, Days. AVilliams, Pollocks, Mitchells. 
Xowlans, Fi-ails, (Tradys, Di-ays, AVorleys, AVinters, Littles, F<.itters, 
Lesons, Wiieelers, Ames, A"an Dykes, and many others whose names 
I cannot now recall. Tiiev are lauohiu"', talking, shakiuj'' hands 
and telling of each others welfai'e. Some have journeyed hither on 
foot, others on horsel)ack or in wagons. Some have come from afar, 
wiiile others live near by, and that may mean a mile or six away. 
The fiiuiily, as was the custom witii all the early settlers, has made 
ex|)ensive ])repai'ations to i-eceive and care for all who may come — 
judge, lawyiM's, jurors, suitors, witnesses and ])eople. AVe will suppose 



1(!2 IIISTOIJY OK STAEK COUNTY. 

that all have come, and as we look back and renienil)er liow many 
grown people had to eat before the Ijoys ^vere admitteil to the table, 
it seems as if none were absent. 

The court has opened, the grand jury has been impanelled and 
charged, and after a brief absence in a corn-crib near by, has returned 
into court with a 'true liill,' charging a member of one of the most 
respectable families of the county with the crime of larceny, on the 
testimony of Christopher Sammis, a merchant of Moulton, whose goods 
had been stolen. Joseph K. Lane, Moses Boardman, John Pryor, Daw- 
son and J. Chaffee were here. The grand jury has been discharged. 
The prisoner made his escape before trial, and perhaps never was in 
the county afterwards. If his attorneys, Peters and Dickey, hail been 
as longheaded then as they afterwards ])rove(l themselves to be. pos- 
sibly they might have cleared him, by ])icking a flaw in the indictment. 
In another room there stands a long table which has been covered with 
a bountiful supply of the humble fare of the pioneer's home. And all 
are expected to enter and partake of it as freely and as heartily as if 
it were their own. At last the sun has reached the highest point in 
the heavens, and paused, as it were, for a moment's rest ere starting 
down the westward grade. Sheriff Dunn has, in obedience to the 
order of the coui't, just cried an adjournment for dinner. The out- 
siders have been duly summoned, and as those who have been fortu- 
nate enough to gain admission to the little court-room file out, the 
doors leading to the other rooms are thrown wide open, and, in the 
name of the head of that hosjn'table home, who is here no more to per- 
form that office, I l)id you, ^fr. President, and each one of you old 
settlers, to enter the oj)en door, and beg to assure you of a hearty, 
earnest welcome from all within. "Walk in and be seated, and as you 
partake of the noon-day meal, talk of the events of 18:^)9 — of the years 
long gone by. But, as I step aside to permit your entrance, I am 
reminded that almost forty -three years have passed away since that 
table was s])read and that dinner was eaten by the eai-ly settlers of 
Stark county. I lun also sadly reminded that many of those whose 
names have been called and who were there on that day, ai'c not here 
now." 

Among the first circuit judges was Richard M. Young, a native of 
Kentucky, who settled in Illinois at an earl}' date. He was api)ointed 
circuit judge in 1S2S, and served until January, 1S87, when he accepted 
a seat in the United States senate. In mattei's relating to the consti- 
tution and laws of the state he took a very active part, until stricken 
(l(jwn l)_v insanity. Thomas Foitl, who served as ])rosecuting attor- 
ney ])rior to ISS.j, was appointed judge of the northern circuit. He 
was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1800; was brought by his \vid- 
owed mother to Missouri in 1804, and shortly afterward to Illinois. 
He received a good education; studied law; was elected four times 
judge — twice as circuit judge, judge of ("liicago, and judge of supreme 
court. He was elected govei'uor by the democratic ])arty in 18-1:2; 
wrote his history of Illinois in 1 si", and died in isM). John Dean 
Caton was a])))ointed judge of this circuit in iVugust, 1842. and served 
until IS-ts. Mrs. Sludlenberger speaks of him thus: "During the 



riiK cornTS Axn ijar. 1(13 

iiduunistration of Catdii. there was quito a strife over the appoint- 
ment of circuit cleric, tlie as|)i rants Ijeinu- John AV. Henderson, whig, 
and Oliver AVhitakor, democrat. Caton being a democrat, appointed 
Mr. Wliitaker, who held the office under this a|)}iointment until a 
change of law made it elective, when he was again chosen by the peo- 
ple, and served every tei'ui till Xovember, 1S52, when he was defeated 
by Jefferson Winn."' Thomas Lj'le Dickey was the first judge of the 
ninth district, over which he presided until Stark was ])laced in the 
tenth district, with Judge Kellogg presiding, from LSi!) to 1852. Judge 
Onslow Peters presided over the sixteenth circuit in 1855. His death 
occurred at Washington, D. C, in February, ISSfi. In April, ISSfi, 
Jacol) Gale was elected, but did not serve, when Elilui N. Powell was 
appointed. He was defeated, in June, isdl, l)y Amos L. Merriman, 
who gave place in l.S(;;j to AEarion Williamson, who defeated IMartin 
Shallenberger in the contest for the judgeship. In 1867 Sabin J). 
Puterljaugh was elected ; resigned in 1873, when Henry B. Hopkins 
was chosen judge. In 1873 Jose]ih AV. Cochrane was elected on the 
A. M. D. ticket, and served until June. 1870. David AlcCulloch, nom- 
inee of the prohibition jiarty in ls8(i for congress, was elected on the 
repulJican ticket in 1877. and, with X. P. Laws and Judge Burns, was 
reelected in 1879 for the eighth judicial circuit. In September, 1886, 
Judge Samuel S. Page jiresided here, with John M. McMillen, foreman 
of grand jury ; S. G. Brees, clerk of grand jury, and the circuit clei'k 
and sheriff. In 1885, Judges Page, Thomas M. Shaw and Nathan W. 
(Treen were elected. A reference to the ])olitical chapter will point out 
the names of court officers here since 183r». Tlie greater numiter of 
the lawyers of Stark county being closely connected with ])ublic affairs 
here, are noticed at some lengtii on other pages ; but, lest any of the 
old or present bar might not l)e mentioned, the following ])ersonal 
notices are made : 

Benj. F. Fridley, state's attorney in 184-6, resided at Ottawa, but 
ti'aveled through the circuit. He moved to Aurora subsequently. 
While ])ossessing little educational traits, he was a man of strong nat- 
ural ability. Julius Manning, an old lawyer of Knoxville, practiced 
here in I8i(i; died at Peoria. He was a very al)le lawyer, and gener- 
ally, if not always, assisted W. W. Drummond, first resident attorney 
of Stark. H. O. ilerriman, of Peoria, who attended court here in the 
forties, died at Peoria -'Lawyer" Bangs was admitted to the bar at 
Peoria: practiced at Toulon in 1845-6, wlien he moved to Iowa. W. 
J. Phelps, the second lawyer who established himself at Toulon, left 
here in 1846 for the West. ( )nslow Peters, a Alassachusetts man, of 
the Peoria 'bar, was one of the ohl bar ; subsequently elected circuit 
judge; died in 1856, at AVashington, I). C. In his office Martin Shal- 
lenberger read law in 1846-7. Silas Ramsey resided at Laccm, but 
l)racticed in Stark occasionally in the forties. C. K. Harvey, a circuit 
lawyer, practiced here through several terms. He was one of the lead- 
ing lawyers of those times. His daughter married A. AI. Craig, judge 
of the supreme court. Aai'on Tyler, jr., read law with Onslow Peters ; 
came to Toulon in 1845, and practiced here for some two 3'ears, when 
he moved to St. Louis ; thence to Knoxville, where he was appointed 



164 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

circuit judge, and thence to Chicago, where lie died. Another lawyer, 
the senior Tyler, had a large list of cases here in 184(!. Lincoln B. 
Knowlton, a Peoria ])ioneer lawyer, was ])rosecuting attorney for this 
circuit, and continued in practice there until his death, about 1855. 
He was an eloquent and logical S])eaker, eccentric in a]ipearance. 
Benton C. f'ook was state's attorney in iS-iT. ]\Iartin Shallenljerger, 
the senior member of the Stark County l]ar, settled here in 1847. His 
reputation of being the best read man in the eighth judicial circuit is 
generally admitted. Lawyer Taylor was present here in 1847; but 
whethei" it was J. I. Taylor, of Princeton, or not, is even yet unde- 
cided. J. S. Fancher, who practiced at Peoria for a short tune, prac- 
ticed here in 1847. Amos L. Merriman, subse(|uently circuit judge 
here, resigning in 1803, now a resident of AVashington, D. C., was a 
circuit lawyer in 1847, with his brother. E. N. Powell, of the Peoria 
bar, who was judge for this circuit subsequently, practiced here in 
1848 ; died at Peoria, July 15, 1871. Wm. A. Chumasero, a lawyer of 
La Salle county, now of Helena, M. T., was here in 1848. Ira J. Fenn, 
of Lacon, practiced here occasionally from 1848 to ISfiO. 

H. G. liej'nolds came from Rock Island to Knoxville about 1851, 
moved to Springtield in 1854, and is now a citizen of Kansas. At 
Knoxville he served as state's attorney and postmaster. George A. 
Clifford, who came from Massachusetts at an early date and settled at 
Rochester, practiced law at Knoxville ; then was city editor and re- 
porter on the Chicago IJemocrat; next practiced law at Toulon, en- 
tei'ed the service of the Union, and afterward was enijiloyed as steno- 
grapher and legal adviser and again as ofhcial re])0i'ter of court martials 
and other heavy cases. In 1860 he Avas assistant editor of the cam- 
paign paper called the Stark County Dernocrat, and in 1862 was ap- 
pointed master in chancery. He fell into intemperance, and it is said 
that while suffering under a nervous attack he dropped from a window 
at Washington, D. C., and was killed. His widow now resides at 
Albert Lea, Minn. Norman H. Purple was distinguished for high 
legal abilities, served as judge of Fulton county from 1845 to 1849, 
refused official positions and devoted his whole time to his office. 
Harvey J. Rhodes, a pioneer justice of Stark county, began practicing 
law in"l851 ; died some years ago. Ezra G. Sanger, a Peoria lawyei', 
visited this court in 1851, and for some years after. Robert AVilkin- 
son, of Rock Island was here in 1852; like his l)r()thei', Ira O. Wilkin- 
son, he was one of the reliable lawyers of thirty years ago. E. Gay 
Johnson, a Peoria lawyer and state's iittorney, practiced law here 
occasionally from 1852 to the period of his death. George lilakely, his 
partner, was here also in 1852. Dr. Roberts, of Pekin, who later be- 
came a lawyer, is credited with being here in 185i,. Leander Douglas, 
of Knoxville, afterward of Galesburg, where he died a few years ago, 
practiced here in 1852. Thomas J. Henderson is noticed throughout 
the history of the county and particularly in the sketch of Toulon. 
William F. Bryan, of Peoria, practiced in the courts of Stark county 
in 1853. Lorin G. Pratt, of Peoria, visited Toulon in 1853, moved to 
Chicago many years ago, where he is still in practice. William Kel- 
logg's name "apj)ears on the circuit court docket in 1854. He Avas 



THE COURTS AXD BAE. Ifio 

judge of this circuit from 1S49 to 1S52 ; elected to congress; died at 
Peoria some j'ears ago. He was considered a very able lawyer. Judge 
J. W. Hewitt, practiced here in 1855. H. N. Keigbtly, of Knoxville, 
tit one time a partner of G. A. Clifford, practiced in the courts of 
Stark county in 1854. Geo. W. Stipp, better known as Judge Stipp, 
of Bureau county, practiced here in 1855. John II. Ilowe, of Kewanee, 
practiced in 1857; was elected colonel 124th 111. Vol. Inf.; served as 
circuit judge; died some years ago. Hiram Bigelow, of Gal va, ap- 
peared in the courts here in 1857 and has been an occasional visitor 
since that time. Alex. McCoy, state's attorney, practiced here in 1857. 
He moved from Peoria to Chicag-o some vears ag-o. John Burns, who 
]n"esided iiere recently as circuit judge, ]n'acticetl here in 1859. C. C. 
Wilson's name appears on tlie list of lawyers in 1857. He was a 
pioneer of Valley townsliip; moved to Princeton, and ultimately 
settled at Kewanee, where he now resides. John I. Bennett, now of 
Ciiicago, practiced here in 1861. Judge Bailey, of Macomb county, 
practiced here in 18()1. Levi North, of Kewanee, is a name connected 
with the courts liere since ISfil. He is said to be as good a portrait 
painter as lie is a lawyer. 

Ira O. Wilkinson practiced here in 18(12, was subsequently circuit 
judge of the Rock Island circuit. Geo. W. Pleasants, who also pi-ac- 
ticed here in 1S()2, is now circuit judge. Henry B. Hopkins, of Peoria, 
was here in 1802. He served as circuit judge by appointment, succeed- 
ing S. D. Puterbangh. Miles A. Fuller, a pioneer of the county, was 
admitted to the bar in ISC^. A sketch of his life is given in the his- 
tory of Toulon. Julius StaiT, of Peoi'ia, practiced herein 1864. D. C. 
Young came here in 18()5 or 1866, jiracticed law here for a few years. 
Robert Barr studied law under ]\Iartin Shallenberger, was admitted an 
attorney in 1866), moved to Adell, la., wliereheis now. AV. W. AVright, 
noticed in the history of Toulon, as well as in other chapters, has tilled 
an honorable place among the members of the bar. Ford D. Smith 
read law under Martin Shallenberger, was admitted to the bar in 1868, 
]iracticed here until 1872 or 187;^, when he returned to his home near 
Ilackettstown, X. J. J. II. Miller, one of the leading members of 
the state legislature, ]n-acticed in the circuit court here in 1869. 
Nicholas E. Worthington, who came from Maryland to Peoria, en- 
teretl the practice of law in the sixties, practiced here in 1869, was 
elected member of congress in 1882, reelected and received the unan- 
imous nomination of his party for a third term in 1886. Thomas E. 
Milchrist, of Galva, jtracticed here as earlv as 1868, and is still a visi- 
tor. He is states attorney at Galva. Sabin D. Puterbangh, author of 
"Pleading and Practice," came here first in 1869, served as judge of 
this circuit until his resignation in 1873. Marion AVilliamson, circuit 
judge from 1862 to 1866, born in Adams county, Ohio, died at Peoria 
in 1868. C. K. Ladd, of Kewanee, ]H-acticed here in 1871. Jos. W. 
Cochran, judge of this circuit, practiced here in 1871. He preceded 
Judge McCulloch ini the liench. AV. H. Adams, whose name is iden- 
tified with archaeological discovery in this district, practiced in the 
circuit court here in 1872. Tillottson and Guiteau opened a law office 
at Bradford in 1874, anil a branch office at Toulon, over which Guiteau 



166 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

presided. Thomas Cratty, of I'eoi'ia, practiced here in 187S. He is 
now at Chicago. A. P. Miller's name appears as an attorney on the 
circnit court docket in 1881. Frank Thomas was admitted to the bar 
in 1878, now of "Wyoming. Bradford V. Thompson's name ap])ears as 
attorney liefore the circuit court in IST.s. V. N. Prout studied under 
J. II. Miller, is now engaged in law practice at Blue Spring, Nel). 
James E. Bush, admitted in 1878, practiced law at Bradford, now at 
Beatrice, Neb. Thomas D. Higgs studied under Martin Shallenberger 
in 1878, now at Storm Lake, Iowa. W. W. Hammond, son of A. (i. 
Hammond of Wyoming, is now in jiractice at Peoria. Lawyer Kerns, 
read l;i,w at Peoria. Frank Marsli read law under Martin Shallen- 
berger, was admitted to the bar, is now in Nel>raska. Henry V. Fuller 
was admitted to the bar here and js now a resident lawyer of Peoria. 
Harry Pierce was admitted to the bar in Ma}', 1883. Grant Newell, a 
son of Dr. 0. W. Newell, of Bradford, studied law at Chicago in 188."). 

Among the lawyers who practiced here, not hitherto mentioned, 
were Shill, Fraser, Kinners and Mirrin, lS-l:8-5(»; Fleming, Hazard, W. 
Sandford, Craig, H. L. Miller, Perley. Davidson, Blair, Peed, SaiultM's, 
Fenice, Porter, Richmond, Stone, Bishoj), Williams. Farwell, Hiiiman, 
Walshe and Page, 1S51-G1 ; Johnson, P. S. Perley, D. C. Young, Ste- 
phens, George Puterbaugh, Coojier, Worrell, Moss, M. Kendall, Ide, 
G. G. Gibbons, 1862-9; J. C. Maclin, G. E. Ford, Shaw, Ingersoll, 
Brawbey, Ilerron, Fargo, Ilannainan, Kretzinger, F. ^V. Wright, Bas- 
sett, Cornell, Emerson, Wear, Jack and G. M. Dixon, in 1870-1 ; 
McKinzie, F. S. Potter, J. S. Starr, in 1872; J. E. Bush, M. M. Lucy, 
L. Allen, Winchester, J. E. Cone and Flrich, are names of attorneys 
on the docket in 1878; Talliaferro, Pepper, Gannon, Olson, Pettee, B. 
P. Duffy, C. C.Wilson and J. P. Miller, in 1879; Price, Shepherd, 
Marston', Foster, Ilaum, in 1881-2; M. M. Bassett, in 1883; F. S. lios- 
setter, C. W. McGovern and ]\Iuckle. in 18si ; W. S. Brackett, Moore, 
Bradford and Prince, in 188.5. 

While many important civil cases have Ijeen tried and disposed of 
here, a large number have been carrieil to the Supreme Court, and be- 
fore that court some of the most elaborate arguments on record liave 
been made by Stark county lawyers. In criminal matters the county 
is almost barren. The few capital crimes committed are noticed as 
follows: Piney Arnold, once a resident of Stark county, murdered 
James M. Sweeney at Solana, Cal., in 1859, and was tried, convicted 
and sentenced in January, 1860. In November, 1865, one Archie 
Moore murdered one Lafferty in presence of a number of people, and 
then fled. Captain Brown, then sheriff, learned that a letter was 
mailed to him at Farmington, and, going thither, awaited Moore. Th 



e 



plan succeeded, and the murderer was taken to the Peoria jail. Joseph 
H. AVilbur, while returning from the postoffice at Lafayette to his 
home, on the evening of October 13. 1867, was assaulted and kill 



e<i. 



David Anshutz was arrested on the charge. The trial tdok place in 
November, 1868. Martin Shallen berger represented the peojile. Judge 
Howe the prisoner. He was found guilty, and the jury tixed the pun- 
ishment at twenty-one years in state's prison. Stewart Bowers mur- 
dered Paxton Perry, son of Anderson Perry, of Goshen township, at 



TIIIO COIIKTS AM) liAK. IT)? 

the bank corner at Toulon. .Inly 4. The case was tried at Toulon, he- 
fore Jndge Cochran and jury. ^Martin Shallenherg-ei- antl tiie hite ^V. 
^¥. O'Brien defended Jiowers, James 11. Miller an(l .ludge Puterhiiugli 
l)i'osecute(L A verdict of "not guilty" was returned, as the charge of 
nnirdei" could not be maintained. Jt appeared on the trial that the\' 
often went into the timber to ])hxy Indian, shooting at one anothei-, 
dodging the bullets behind trees. Bowers subsequently married 
Perry's sister, antl is now a prosperous citizen at Nel)raska. The 
shooting of John Hopkins by Benson S. Scott, at Duncan, occurred in 
July, IST'.i. 

Peter Ilnljer of West Jersey township was murdered by a tramp 
named Church, December 1, 18S1. This Cliurch was a resident of Tou- 
lon for over twenty years, where it is said he marrietl a very question- 
able character. The coroner's jury — AV. A. Hampton, A. Ivamerer, 
S. M. Huffman, Naam B. Leigh, J. ]\I. Wick and Francis Dugan — found 
that Andrew J. Church stabbed Huber, from which wouncl the latter 
died in eight or ten minutes. Bobert H. Thompson and Wm. H. Bell 
arrested the murderer near Henry Godfrey's house, while, trying to 
esca])e. The trial took jilace in April, 1882. J. E. Decker and A. P. 
Miller defended ; B. F. Thompson and J. H. Miller prosecuted. He was 
found guilty, ixnd sentenced to hard labor for life. Sylvester Makinson 
was sentenced to death, March 15, 1885, and executed May 11, for the 
murder of Mrs. M. E. Copeland. In April, 1886, William and Mrs. 
j\IcCaul of Coal A'illage, were tried for the murder of the little Sturm 
child, ])ut acquitted. ]\Iartin Shallenberger and James II. Miller 
defended, winning an acquittal. 

The law circle of the count}% like the county, is small; but large in 
all those qualities wdiich bring hcmor to its membership, and tinge all 
dealings with honesty^ and ability. Nowhere in this State or outside 
it does a higher sense of integrity obtain than within Stark county's 
limited legal circle. 



CHAPTER IX. 




JOURNALISM AND LITEKATURE. 

HE liistorv of the ])ress of tlie county presents an apt illus- 
tration of its progress. Periiaps in the whole world of jour- 
nalism there cannot be found its eipuil in manly expression 
and sound reasoning — certainly not its superior. A great 
deal of courtesy is manifested in the offices, a western 
friendliness exists among the journalists, and, above all, a 
desire to do justice to the people, by exposing what is 
wrong, and commending what is right, is apparent. The 
business of a newspajier is to give the neu^'s. This may be 
done in different ways; but journals agree upon one point 
— that their readers are entitled to aclecpiate infonnation 
respecting Avhatever noteworthy thing has happened. It is 
also the business of the press to review the news, and herein 
consists the higher element of journalism. The charge, so justly brought 
against many of the subsidized jiapers of the great cities, and also against 
the little sheets of eastern towns for narrow, anti-national reviews was 
never applicable here. Many of the owners and editors of the Stark 
coimty journals have devoted the best years of their lives to this dis- 
trict f they have, so to speak, a stake in the country, and with it a 
reputation for probity and sound judgment Avhicli they have held 
during the building up of our institutions and reflected through their 
newspa})ers and books. 

The I'riiirli' Advoi-afe was issued January 4, 1S56, by John CI. 
Hewitt, editor; and John Smith, printer and publisher. The sub- 
scribers' Jist shows about COO names. On the front page is the carriers' 
address to the patrons of the Prairie Advocate, on page 2, the saluta- 
tor\-, general news and a six-verse rhythmic acknowledgement of a 
Christmas donation visit, written by Rev. C. Brinkerhoff. Page 3 is 
given u]) to marriage notices and advertisements, so also is page 4. 
The local news seemed to be the least appreciated at that time, as it 
received very little notice. Charles Smith was the carrier boy. In 
establishing "this journal, Judo-e Hewitt, a dentist here at that time, 
interested a number of his fellow citizens in the project, and, with a 
|30(t Ijonus, he visited John Smith, of Pekin, and agreed with him to 
move the office to Toulon. The tyi)e was antique, indeed, and fit 
companv for the j(^?¥*.s — supposed to be the third printing press intro- 
duced into this state. Toward the middle of the year, Oliver 'White, 
then a school teacher at Toulon, became a I'egular contributor, and 
jiassed so much time in the office that he learned to work at the case, 
iloving to Henry county, he took a position on the Dial. John Smith 
meantime, sold his interest to Hewitt and retired to farm life, leaving 

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JOURNALISM ANB LITEEATURK. 169 

the latter to carry on tlie Admcate until early in 1S57. ^vhen he sold 
the entire oufit to Kev. li. C Dunn, mIio changed the title to the Stark 
County JVno-s 

The Sturl' Countij News is the regular successor of the Pioneer 
Advocate, as purchased hy Mr. Dunn, in the spring of 1857, who gave 
it its ]iresent title. After a few months he s<jld tlie office to Alessi's. 
AVhitaker and nenderson, who placed Dr. S. S. Kaysl)ier iii cliai'ge as 
editor. At the close of 18(10 the ])ublication susjiended, and the News 
office was a blank until the fall of 1S<U, when AV. II. Butler took con- 
trol, and resuscitating it, called his new venture the Starh County 
Union. 

'Y\\Q Starlx County UdIou, was non-political, liut decidcdh' l^nionist. 
At that time no one waited tor a local weekly j)aper. Every one 
rushed for the daily journals ; even advertising was forgotten, so 
that, notwithstanding- Mr. Butler's earnest effort and liberal outlay of 
money, the Union was forced to suspend. 

The Stark County News (revivetl ) peered out from the debris of tlie 
old office in the spring of 1863, and under the new lights by which 
Dr. S. S. Kaysbier illuminated the now very small newspaper. The 
little news became a ])ower in the land. In January 18(i4, Oliver 
White joined Kaysbier in its publication, placed the niime of Lincoln 
at the head of an enlarged pa])er for a second term, purchased sole 
ownership in July and contiuuetl its publication until the fall of 1868, 
when he sold a half interest to Joseph Smethurst, and in the spring of 
1809 sold the other half to Edwin I'utler. Subsequently James A. 
Henderson purchased Smethurst's interest, and with ,Mr. I>utler 
managed the paper until his death, Mrs. Henderson now liolding lier 
late husbantl's share, and acting as local editor of the AV^r.v. 

The Stark county Democrat was first issued July 19, 1860, the 
price being stated at fifty cents for the campaign. Martin Shallen- 
berger was editor, with G. A. Clifford, W. II. Butler, Charles Myers, 
Ben. Williams, J. H. Anthony, J. B. Russell, W. D. Hicks and Thomas 
Ross, assistant editors. It advocated the election of the " Little 
Giant," or Stephen A. Douglas. The policy of the editor is portrayed 
in lines written June 4, I860, by "Melville" for the first issue, the last 
verse of which is thus given : 

"Curses fall on his name, bliijlit. forever his fame, who this glorious union would sever, 

Who would part the fair stars that our lianner adorn. 

His ambition to feast on the wreeks of the storm. 
When Liberty's sun's set forever." 

In the issue of November 3, 1860, printed by C. Bassett, of Ke- 
wanee. 111., this notice appears: "PAY UP. We shall i)nblish one 
more number of this pa})er, giving the full election returns throughout 
the United States, when the IMnocrat Avill be no longer ])iiblislied. 
We ex])ect every man avIio is in arrears will pay up now." The little 
sheet, thirteen by nineteen inches, recommending itself as the best 
advertising medium in the county, and having one column of the 
same. The " l;u-gest dry goods mercliants," P. A: J. Nowlan, having 
recently purchased the entire stock of Titos. B. Starrett, indulge in a 
four-inch ad. Rockwell's saloon is also advertised. Eor politics, Lin- 



170 HISTOEY OF STARK COUNTY. 

colli is sliinvd aiitl his stories ridiculed, while Douglas is represented 
as making I'apid strides toward the Presidency. Under the head of 
"Cari-ving Coals to Newcastle" are noted the meetings held liv 
Kepuhlicans in Palmira. 

Some facts respecting the origin of the Stark county Democrat of 
1860 will not be out of place. On July <!, 18(50, a meeting of leading 
democrats was held at Toulon to take steps towaril the publication of 
a ]iarty journal. E. L. Emery submitted a ])lan prepared by M. 
Shallenberger, providing for a stock subscription to cany the Avork on 
for a statetl time. This stock was to be assessed just as required, but, 
should the pai)er become self-supp(.)rting, the amount of capital stock 
unpaid would lie still collected and ajjplied to the printing and distri- 
liulion of Douglas literature. This plan was adopted and the gentle- 
men named as editors were elected. P. Nowlan was elected fiscal 
agent and bookkeeper, and Benjamin Turner, disti'ibuting agent. The 
agents appointed to canvass the different towns were Benj. Turner, E. 
L. Emery, T. J. AVright, Win. B. Armstrong and G. J. Taggart, 
Toulon: M. Blanchard and B. F. Thonii)son, Osceola; James Holgate 
and De.\ter Wall, Penn; J. ]\[offit ami lI._("olwell. Essex; John Morris 
and J>enj. Boughu, Valley; Jesse Funk and J. Hepperly, Elmira; E. 
Markley and J. M. Parker, West Jersey; Jesse Atherton and T. W. 
Eoss, Goshen. It was also agreed that the Toulon National Demo- 
cratic Association present a banner to the town furnishing the largest 
list of subscribers. The proceedings were signed l)y D. McCance, 
president, and F. A. Fornian, secretary, of the Toulon Xational Demo- 
cratic Association. 

The relations l^etween the Neirs (Republican) and the Democrat in 
August. 1860, may be judged of by the following paragraphs: 

••A HOLY THING. A whiskey barrel in a Democratic community 
where there are augers handy." — Stark county News. 

•• The same old stereotyped charge which the editor (shade of departed 
Franklin, forgive usi) of the News likes to make. ■ People who live in 
glass houses should never throw stones." " — Stark county Democrat. 

"AX EilPTY 'IlllXCi. A whisky barrel in a ball-room, when a 
Kepubliean editor has had an opportunity to suck at the l)ung-hole." — 
Stark county Democrat. 

Stark County Democrat, not that of 1S60, was first issued August 2, 
1867, by Seth F'. Eockwell, from the office in the Culbertson Innlding, 
in Rockwell's row. M. Shallenberger was political editor. In the 
lattei-'s salutatory address, it is stated that with the exception of the 
campaign journal of 1860, "it is the first time in the history of the 
county that any other than a Repuldican jjaper has Ijeen published." 
Indeed, it may lay claim to be the })ioneer Democratic publication, 
since that of 1860 'was only inspired and wi'itten here, but printed and 
]niblished at Kewanee. This first number contains a criticism of the 
first chapter of the histcny of Stark county, ]irinted in the JSfeics, sup- 
l)ose(l to be written by the editor-in-chief. The Democrat was regu- 
larly issued up to December 25, 1867. when a notice appeared stating 
that its publication would be suspended through the holidays. No. 20 



JOUKNALISM AND LITEKATUKE. 171 

ajipeared on .Tnnuary >*, IStiS, and every week thereafter to tlie close 
of October of that year. In Xovember, 1S6S, ])aper liatl not arrived; 
there was a brief sus]iension, and the next issue was pulilished under 
the name The Prairie Chh-f. On August 10. 1S6S. S. F. Rockwell is- 
sued his valedictory. The Prairie Chief, with if. Shallenberger and 
Ben. W. Seaton editors. Vol. II.. No. 2, appeared Xovemlier IS, 1868. 
The editors gave as a reason for the change of name: "We think the 
heading of the ])a])er loolcs better." In April, 1872. he sold the Chief 
to Henry M. Ilall, wlio pui)lished re"ularlv until January, 187(;, (when 
he moved to Iowa ) undei' the title New lira, a Democratic paper. 

The Ku KIh.i- BuJh'tiii was issued at Toulon, May 7, 1869. Its 
motto was, "Chide mildly the erring." Its editors were ''Grand Cy- 
clops," "White Alligator" and "llattling Skeleton:" or, as alleged, 
Thomas Shallenbei'ger, Charles W. Wright and Albinus Nance, the 
latter afterwards governor of Nebraska. The following extract from 
the salutatory gives an idea of the ])rinciples of this journal: "Our 
liuUetin is not a religious jjaper. Others may ]n'ate of the ortiiodox, 
the martyrs, and the clergv ; of the peace and happiness of religion, 
and spiritual hapi)iness; but we ]irefer to deal with the human crea- 
tures about us. We do not confine ourselves to any sect or creed ; we 
are on the side of reform, anil our field of labor is as broad as the uni- 
verse. T(iul(>n needs reorganizing, and we attempt to reorganize her. 
Let us hope that we may meet with better success than Artemus, when 
he attempted to reorganize Betsey Jane." The first page was mainly 
devoted to a story called " The 'Lyon ' Hunt," a local subject. On the 
third page the question is asked, "Why is our barber like Charlie 
Wright?" and answered, "Because he never wears out the knees of 
his lireeches in secret ])rayer." On the fourth ])age the inijiortant 
question is asked, "Why is P. ]\I Blair like a turkey gobbler C" <in<l 
answered, "Because he cant swallow a billiard ball." ^Vlmost every 
one learned something regarding iiiniself from this little four i)age 
journal; but it was not a success, the editors grew tired, and like the 
clan after whom it was named, collai)sed. 

MolJij St((rk. -A tri-weekly iiewspajier, was issued by Oliver Wiiite 
at Toulon, in 1876. The little journal was decidedly republican, and 
carried the name of James G. Blaine for President. 

Toulon seiui-weeklv IL raid, a four-page, twentv-foiir-columii jour- 
nal followed Moll;/ Shirl: Vol. IV, No.' 1. was issued .Inly 2. 188(1, 
bearing the editorial name of E. H. Phelj)s. This. too. was republicaii. 
carrying a twin miniature |>icture of Garfield and xVrthur at the head 
of its local columns. In every issue of this pajier a desire to give the 
people news, and plenty of it. is manifested. Among the eccentricities 
of the ty]ies, the following notice frinn the Peoria Cali^ relating to the 
J/era/// offive, brings forth one: "The Toulon Herald has a poet, and 
the ])oet wrote a beautiful little poem all about 'a friend with a heart 
of gold,' and the ILrald jtrinters set it u]) a 'heart of Chicago." and 
when Pheljis. the practical and niattar-of-fact editor of the Ifcrald. 
read the ]iroof. he miUUy wondei'ed at the physiological ]ieculiaritv of 
the friencrs heart, imt didn't (|iiestion the accuracy of the stateiueiit. 
and so it went through the paper, 'heart of Chicago;' and now the 



172 HISTOEY OF STARK COUNTY. 

poet tlireatens to put a liead on tlie whole office, if they don't fix the 
thint;,' iiji satisfactorily." It is said that this paper was moved to 
Wyoming in 1881, and iiublished there under the name of Wyomin"- 
Herald. ' _ ^ » 

The Stark county Smtini'l closed its si.xtli volume, Se])tember 23, 
1886. The jjajier was first issued October 8, 1880. On April 30, 1881, 
the partnership between Thomas II. P)lair and Will E. ]yixon was dis- 
solved, and that of W. E. Iv'ixon and J. K. Hall formed, which existed 
until May, 1S82, when Mr. Hall became sole owner. On January 1, 
188-1-, Gus Ilulsizer purchased an interest in the paper. This copart- 
nership, existing ])etween J. Knox Hall and (lus Ilulsizer, was dis- 
solved I*'ebruary 13, 188.5, and the latter became sole owner and editor. 
The Simthu'l is now one of the strongest prohiljition journals in tlie 
state. It is well edited, full up of local news, and claims a very wide 
circulation in the western states, as well as in this county. The editor, 
in closing volume six, says: "We are thankful for the friends we 
have got. and are ready to heaji coals of fire on the heads of our ene- 
mies; in fact, do anything honoralile to keep our 'list' booming and 
bring deliiKpients to time, and we greatly fear when our spirit departs 
it will seriously haunt the lives of some, unless they bring up their 
ai'rears soon. Amid clouds and sunshine, buoyant hopes and prospects 
figured out mountain high, we change to volume seven and thank our 
numerous readers for liberal support, kind words, and timely advice, 
and hope by judicious management and fine maneuvering to retain all 
and gather in many more." 

The tri-weekly Call was issued by Tsi.xon Bros, at Toulon, ]\[arcli 
20, 1883. It was changed to the semi-weekly Call, but ceased puljli- 
cation August 16, 1883. 

The Posi-Chronicle dates back to 1872, when E. H. Pheljis, now of 
Kansas Oity, was requested to found a newspaper at Wyoming. The 
first number was issued August 9, 1872, to eighty jiaying subscribers. 
The name adojited was due to the fact that the I'radford Chronide 
then held the field in the eastern townships, and the new paper was 
in fact a consolidation of the newspaper interests of Wyoming and 
Eradford. 

The Wyoming Posf. a new name given to the pioneer journal of 
the town, made its appearance within a few months under Mr. Phel|)s' 
charge, and continued in charge until the sale of his paper to Gil- 
christ. In October, 1878, Craddock I't V()sl)urg issued their greetings 
as editors of the P(»<t. This journal continued in existence until Feb- 
ruary 5, 1885, when it was consolidated with the Herald, under the 
name Pemt-Herald, J. M. Newton, of the last-named journal, holding 
a, ])osition in the office almost continuously from 1872 to 1885. 

The Wyoming Herald was one of the journalistic enterjii-ises of 
E. II. Phelps. AVliether it was a continuation of the Toulon Herald or 
a separate venture the writer will not say, but from the following ]«ira- 
gi'apli, which a])peared in the Peoria -/«?/;■««/, November 12, 1881, it 
a])pears to be identical with the Toulon Heredd, except in name of 
office: "When Phelps of the Wyoming Herald sold out to Gilchrist, 
the paper he was then publishing — the Wyoming I'ost — he agreed 



JOURNALISM AJTO LITEEATUKE. 173 

not to ])ul)lisli a paper in Stark county for fire yeitrs. IJecentlv 
he ivinoved liis paper from Toulon to Wyoming, and tiuis came in 
direct conflict with (4ilclirist's successor, Sandham. Tlie latter has 
now asked for an injunction restraining Phelps from publishing the 
Herald in AVyoming. The point is to be argued in this city next 
week." Agreeable to the above facts, B. F. Thompson, petitioners 
attorne\% and J. II. Miller, defendant's attorney, went to Peoria to 
argue the case liefore Judge ]\Ic('ulloch." It is clear, however, that the 
IL ridiJ survived this att;ick, for in April, 188:^, Chandler t'c Sweeney 
]Hirchased the ottice from E. II. Phelps, who left for Kansas Citv. In 
I'ebruarv. 1884, L. W. Chandler sold his interest to A. ~\Y. Ilotchkiss; 
Sweeney, also disposed of his interest, and on January 1, 18S5, the 
publication of a tri-weekly news]iaper ceased, the owners continuing a 
weekly journ;\l. until its consolidation with the Poi<t under the name 
J'oxf-IlcruJiJ. On February 5, 188,"), tlie first number of the Post- 
llentld was issued, with AV. R. Sandham and A. W. Ilotchkiss. ]iub- 
lishers. Jason M. Newton has been assistant editor from ])rior to this 
time to January, 188t;, and editor since that time, thus le;iviug Mr. 
Sandham free to attend to his otficial duties as Superintendent of 
Schools. The Post-IL'ndd is an excellent weekly ]iaper. Sound judg- 
ment marks its progress: while in its local and editorial columns the 
enterprising spirit of the town of its publication is made manifest. 
A. W. Ilotchkiss. so long connected with this paper, is pul)lislier of the 
Wa-Keeiieij Trihiine. in Kansas. 

The Daih, Po»t-Herald is a newsy sheet, issued from this ottice 
during the fairs of the Central Agricultural Society. In make-up and 
local news it vies with any of the penny dailies of our lai-ge cities. 

The Starl: Counfij Bee was issued in 187t>, at Wyoming, by M. ]\I. 
ilonteith. Professing independence in politics while leaning toward 
republicanism, it could not exist very long, nor did it. 

The Bnidford Chronicle dates back to the spring of 1872, but 
there is no positive information at hand to warrant the statement that 
it was published then. In August of that year it was consolidated 
with the Poiit. at Wyoming, under the title Po-Yt-Chronv-lc. 

The P>radford Times v;as first issued December 25, 1880. The salu- 
tatory was as follows: "The question will probalJy arise in the mintls 
of many who receive this copy of the Tiim's, What is the use of another 
jiaper in Stark county:! We answer by saying that the people of IJi-ad- 
fo»d think they can' sujijjort a ]ia]ier. They also think that while it 
maybe beneficial to them in m;iny ways itcan do them no possible 
harm. This is all the excuse we have to offer, simply letting the ])a])pr 
speak for itself. F. X. Prout. editor."' Prof. W. li. Sandliam's name 
appears as editor Septembei' 24. 1881 The Times was not i)rinted at 
Ui'adford. The Bradford Indepi'iidi-nt u'as issued June 4. 18S."), from 
the first printing office ever established at Bradford, hy V. F. Hamil- 
ton and J. C. Blaisdell, the latter continuing in partnership until June 
1, 1S8»>, when Mr. Hamilton became sole owner. 

The Lafayette Ann e.r was issued by S. A. Miller in Octoi)er. 1883. 
In June, 1884 S. A. Miller changed the'name of the Anner to the Lafaij- 
ette iieidinel, under which the i)aper was published to its clo.se. 



174 UISTOliY 01'' STAKK COUNTY. 



AUTirOKS OK 1THMS1IKI) WdKKS. 

If we exce])t the historical contributions of George Clifford to the 
press, the readable little book of 1863, by Oliver White, on the marine 
artillery, and the pamphlet on tlie jirooress of the R. I. «t P. R. R., b}' 
P. M. Plair, in 1S<)1), we must place tlie historical work of Mrs. Shal- 
lenberger first, and her name among the first authoi's in the county. 

.sy<?rZ' Count;/ and Its Pioneers is the title of this work, issued fi'om 
the press of the Pi'ah'ic Cliief Ai Cambridge. 111., in 187*i, and dedica- 
ted to the jiioneer families of the country. Ajtart entirely from the 
]n-aise which should be accorded to the writer or compiler of local 
liistory. this volume should earn for its author both ])raise and thanks; 
for in it are found many items, which never could be obtained had she 
not nuule the effort prior to 1875. Again, the work bears evidence of 
hei- desire to be exhaustive ; it is the result of two and a half years of 
literaiy work, and a testimonial for all time to her industrv and her 
ajipreciation of what is due to the ])ast. to the present and to the 
future. While the volume does not pretend to contain anything like 
the whole pioneer story of the county, it forms one of the most valu- 
al)le contributions to local history which has come under the notice of 
the wi'iter since 1.^71, when he entered on historical work. 

Pen shic/ics of se/'i'ire In tlie marine (niiller;/: In ^Nfay. 18(;3 there 
was })ublished at Toulon a little book by Oliver White, under this 
title. His contributions to the press are generally Avell ju'epared. 

The Ilistorg of the 112th Regt. III. Vol. Inf. was completed Novem- 
ber 19, 1885. and issued from the press of the Starh County News the 
same year. The tyjie, pai)er and binding reflect much credit on the 
book department of that office. Tiie work contains -f8() ]mges of 
IH-inted mattei'. devoted solely to the 112th regiment. The author, 
Captain I!. K. Thom])son. ti'eats his subject exhaustively and well. 
So thoroughly has his task been performed old comrades of his regi- 
ment, after reading the book, sit down content as they did when Lee 
surreiulered, and say : — "We have no more to learn — it is all there." 

The historical addresses of the Hendersons, Miles A. Fuller, Millers, 
Martin fShalleuberger and flu; historical reminiscences of W. H. Adams 
and numy others, credited with such stories in this work, have gone far 
t(j render the work of the historian light, and the benefits to their 
fellow citizens very material. Rehind all this there is a literary under- 
current prevailing in the county which is manifested in papers pn 
special subjects, and in a few instances carried into church and other 
records. 

1 cannot leave this sul>jcct without touching on the ])oets and 
jioeti'v of the county. In a few instances their verses are introduced 
in one or other of the various chapters; but beyond this, and it must 
be regretted, the character of this recoi'd-book will not permit their 
publication. IVfany of the ])oets write under assununl names, such as, 
" Nina," while a few subscrii)e their full luxmes — among whom are the 
Stewarts and Stouffers. From 185<; to the present time thi' county 
|)r('ss has contained very choice jioems from local poets. 

The literary cii'cles, too, have produced some excellent essayists, 



Sl'IKXJLS AND IXSTITUTE. 



175 



but, like tlie poets, their labors iiiiist claim only a general notice. So, 
too, with the debating societies. Their logical contests cannot be re- 
counted ; but in each case tlie names of the essayists and debators are 
given in the history of the townships. 

In music and ])aintiiig, in law and medicine, the county will more 
than compare with any other :iSS square miles of an equal population 
in tlie universe. 



CHAPTER X. 




SCHOOLS AND INSTrfUTE. 

IROM 1S21 to 18()9 Illinois received no less than §718,495.45 
from tlie proceeds of sales of school lands, togetlier with 
s447.'.U!> of the !?2S,000,0()0 surplus divided by Congress in 
ls;3(> among tiie states. The land grant for educational 
purposes comprised 9S5,0(iri acres for common schools and 
4f'),US() acres for universities. The report of the State 
Superintendent of Public Instruction for the year ending 
June ?>o, 1SS3, was issued in April, 1884. It shows the 
whole numlier of ]iersons under twenty-one years of age in 
the state to lie 1,540,918, as compared with 1,529,318 in 
1SS2, and 1,50(1,255 in 1880. The number between the 
ages of six and twenty-one years is 1,046,936, as compared with 1,(I37,- 
5H7 in 1882. The inci'ease under this head is 166,223 in the eleven 
years reported since 1872. There ai'e now 1,096,540 persons in Illinois 
of school age, and the school eni'ollment is 743,343. Many chaTiges 
have Ijeen made in tlie original school laws of the state, each one tend- 
ing to improve the system. The amendment ])roviding for the elec- 
tion of district scliool directors came into force in May, 1857. A few 
years ago the act regulating the meeting of teachers' institutes came 
into operation and has been attended with beneficial results. 

The first scIkjoI district was No. 1, of Essex in 1833, where a school- 
house was built July 4, 1834. Adam Perry presided here three 
months, receiving S55.50 from Isaac B. Essex. On Jnly 8, 1835, Miss 
Sabrina ( 'hattield received sl3 for teaching here three montlis. Miss 
('liatficld mai'ried 1!. L. Ililhard. and died in Clark county, Iowa, as 
related in the townshi|i iiistory. From this small beginning the school 
system has grown up to its pi'esent important place. The action of 
the county commissioners in 1839, in appointing trustees for the school 
lands of the several townshi])s, is referred to in the chapter on the 
organization of the county. In the history of the townshijis the schools 
are treated as fully as records would [lermit, so that in this chapter all 
relating specially to the townsiiips is omitted. 

The school commissioners or county superintendents from is-tii |o 
the present time are named as follows: James Holgate, 1840; Chas. 
II. Miner, 1841-5 (died in Chicago al)out 1850); James B. Lewis,1845-9. 
11 



17() HISTOKY OF STAKK COl'XTY. 

(Lewis taiiglit school in the " Old Brick," Avhich stood where Pierson 
Miller's house now is). Samuel G. Wright was elected in lS4it over 
Martin Shallenherger. He was reelected in 1851 over Thomas J. Hen- 
derson and CI. A. Clitford; reelected in 1853 over Lucius E. Miner. In 
1855 E. C. Dunn was elected; reelected in 1857; reelected in 1859. 
N. F. Atkins was chosen in 1861, reelected in 1863, but dying before 
expiration of term, his place was filled by J. "W. Agard. Folio wijig 
Mr. Agard were B. (4. llall, now in Iowa; Alonzo Aljbott, of Brad- 
ford, a member of tlie institute of 1886; Amelia L. Halsey, now a 
Chicago teacher, and AV. R. Santlham, tiie present county superin- 
tendent and member of the State Board of Education. Tlie dates of 
election, candidates for the offices, votes and party to whicii each can- 
didate l^elonged are all given in the political cliapter. 

The princijml school statistics for each lialf decade since tlie close 
of the war are given as follows: The order of figures is: Year. 1st 
column ; number of districts, 2d ; number of school houses, 3d ; scliool 
not kept, Jrth ; number of pupils under 21 years, 5th; num])er attend- 
ing, 6tli ; number of males, 7th ; number of females, 8th ; number of 
graded schools, 9th; number of male teachers, H)th; number of female 
teachers, 11th; total receipts for school purposes, 12th column : 

186.5 — 70 — 71— 5 — 4T!;S — 3042 — ITwO — 1492— 1—24 — 115 — 17,494.39 
1870 — 69 — 74 — 1 — .•■014— 3138 — 1654- 1484— 2 — :^8 — 105 — 38,232.49 

1875 — 79 — 84 6192-3520— 1833 — 1687-^17 — .59 — 110 — .55,226.41 

1880 — 73 — 72 — 1 — .5.500— 2772 — 14.53— 1:319— 6 — .51 — 110 — .59,294.80 

In 1805 there were two pi'ivate schools attended by thirty-five 
pupils. In 1870 there wei'e nine colored j^ouths attending school 
here. 

The condition of tlie schools of the C(.)unty in 1886, as sh-iwu iii 
Su]ierintendent Sandhanrs teport to the Dejiartment of Pul)lic Instruc- 
tion, is as follows: Afales under twenty-one years, 2425; females 
under twenty -one year.s, 2;')11 : total under twenty-one years, 4736. 
Males between six and twenty-one years, 1749; females between six 
and twenty-one years, 1711; total, 3460. IS^umber of school districts 
holding school for 110 days or more, seventy; number of grailed 
schools, six; ungraded, sixty-five; total number of schools, seventy- 
one; total number of pupils enrolled, 2(')S3. of which 450 males and 
454 females were enrolled in graded schools. In these last-named 
schools there were eight male, and sixteen female, teachei's empicjyed 
during the year ending June 30, 1886. In the ungraded scliools were 
thirty-six male, and eighty -six female, teachers, or in all schools 14(') 
teachers. In the graded schools male teachers presided 57i months, 
and female teachei's, 108f months. In the ungraded scliools male 
teachers presided 151^. and female teachers, 359, months in the aggre- 
gate. The number of brick schooUiouses is four, of frame houses, sixty- 
eight, giving' a total of seventv-two buildings. Seven districts luive 
libraries, aggregating 233 volumes. Tiiere are two private schools, 
attended by forty male, and fortv-t\vo female, pupils, jn-esided over by 
one female, and two male, teachei-s. The highest salary ])aid any male 
teacher per mouth was $112. 5<i, ami paid any female S55 per month. 
The lowest in the case of males was $27. and of females, $25, per 



SCIKKILS AND INSTITUTE. 177 

montli. The amount earned b}" male teachers during tlie year was 
slu, 477.92, and by female teachers, ^17,608.20. The amount of dis- 
trict tax-levy was $31,190.(13. The estimated value of school property 
was placed at §106,550; of school libraries, 8740, and of school appa- 
ratus. S1205. The amount of bonded school debt in June, ISSfi, was 
$l:3.")n. There were four of school age in the county wiio could 
neither read nor write — one mute, one blind, and two mentally weak. 
Tiie accounts of township treasurers in /v distril)utable funds, shows 
receipts, including balances in every township, amounting to $584,997, 
all of which was paid out except 8223.13 on hand June 30, 1886. The 
account with school districts shows total receipts from special district 
taxes of 832,228.72. ])upils wlio paiil tuition fees. 8509.70, and other 
receipts, bringing the total revenue of districts for tlie year up to 8*»1,- 
283.50. The wiiole amount paid teaehers was 828.545.41. The total 
expenditure, re])orted by districts, was 8-^9, 084.86, leaving a balance 
of 823,098.64 on June 30, 1886. During the j^ear a beciuest of 818,- 
309.50 was made by Lewis Austin to the schools of Llmira. The 
amount ]iaid school treasurers was 8-1,193.40, moneys invested, 81^.- 
932.12. Tlie names of treasurers for the year ending June, 1S86, are 
Samuel Wrigley, Valley; A. G. Hammond, Essex; Joseph Swank, 
West .lersev; (\ it. lieecher, Goshen; Levi Silliman, Toulon; Brooks 
W. ('rum. Penn; II. J. Baldwin, Osceola; and ^V. M. Fuller, Elmira. 
The foregoing, witii the exliibit of township fund, balance sheet, 
l)oards of education, high schools, and general report of the county 
superintendent, constitute the whole report for the year ending June 
3(1, 188f!. In his report to the Board of Supervisors he states that he 
had spent 124 days visiting schools; twenty days" institute work; 
twelve days on teachers' examination, and other official work, forty- 
six days. During the year 1885-86, had visited every school in the 
county three times, and five schools four times. In every townshij) 
the efforts of the present superintendent to raise the school standard 
still higher are appreciated. The people know that his enthusiasm in 
school work affects the teachers, is carried l)y them to the pupils, and 
thence to the homes of the ])eople. His administration of the supei"- 
intenilent's office has been attended with incalculable good. 

Tvachers f ndltufe cmd Association. — In a letter addressed to AVil- 
liam Nowlan by Eev. S. G. AVright, replying to one asking for infoi'- 
mation wi re the county institute, the following history is given: "Mj^ 
recollection is that Rev. A. Lyman, of Geneseo. at my invitation, con- 
ducted the first county institute at my house, just north of Toulon. 
Rev. II. ('. Dunn afterward told me it was the first institute held in 
Illinois. I have a mimite Ijook in my j(jurnal under date of March !'.». 
1850: 'Last Friday I drew up a constitution for a teachers' associa- 
titm.' Also, under date April 1, 1850: 'Last week attended Teachers" 
Institute.' Also, in May: 'attended institute in Lafayette. I find, 
also, in Novendjer, a notice of a teachers' institute and essays of a 
high order read. I have a notice of having addressed the institute m 
Octoljer. 1852. I think we had at that time a county institute with 
sub. or local institutes, as at Lafayette. Mr. Xowlan, continuing the 
subjiH't. iielieves that the meeting of October, 1852, was the first 



178 HISTOEY OF STARK t^OUNTV. 

pulilic or regular meeting of the teachers. From this period until 
1S59 meetings were held, but the organization was little moi'e than a 
social meeting club. In the summer of 18.59 R. C. Dunn and Oliver 
Wliite were the only persons \vho I'esponded to a call for reorganizing 
tlie institute. A few evenings later the teachers of Toulon assemlded 
at Mr. Dunn's house, where, with Mr. Dunn, were Rev. A. J. Wright, 
I'aptist; Rev. Matthews, Methodist, both of Lafayette; Rev. S. (). 
Humphrey, Christian church, Toulon; Rev. G. A. Leaver, of Wyom- 
ing. During this session one B. F. Taylor delivered his lecture. 
Among the readers were L. D. Gleeson, Miss Rogers, Dr. J. 0. Cope- 
stake, a[iss Mary Rerfield, W. W. Wright, C. J. Gill, or '.Tud' Gdl. 
Gill won the prize, although Rev. G. A. Leaver announced pul)licly 
that he could not distinguisii Jud's reading from a gymnastic exercise. 
This meeting adjourned to tiie spring of I860, but did not reassemble 
then. 

In the spring of 1867 B. G. Hall received a premium of $.50 for 
getting a number of subscriliers for the Teaehcrs Journal. This he 
donated to the teachers' institute, to Ije applied in founding a library. 
Some money was added to this sum ami books were purciiased. This 
led to the formation of the Stark County Teachers' Library' Associa- 
sion, Avhich ceased after a short time, and with its downfall the book 
collection disappeared. Then followed the teachers' institute as we 
now know it, hauntrd witii lecturers, school book agents and amljitious 
readers like Gill. 

Tlie teachei's who received certificates in 1861 were: Rebecca 
Trickle, AVilliam P. Barr, Albert S. Joiinston, John F. Rhodes, Levi 
Silliman, Charles Atherton, Eugenie Hull, Kate F. Johnston, Ellen 
Stanton, Ellen Y. Sjiencer, Ann L. Ilinies, Eliza Drunim, Olive Smith, 
Mai'tha M. Burnham. Rel>ecca JSTicholas, Ella Bales, Jennie ]\IcCul- 
lough, Lucy Oziah, AVilliam S(^ely (local preacher). Angelina Trickle, 
Miss Lvman, Eliza ('. Smith, Miss Sabra AVood, Ada AVillcox, Clara 
Pike, Jlartha Pratt, Alartha, J'orter, Alice Fuller, Mary J. Lennon. 
T\Iarv J. Pettit, Mrs. L. 1). Burge, Marv Perry, Fannv llicks, Harriet 
Rhodes. Ellen King, IMary Gillette, Alary B.'AVhitaker, Martha Sher- 
borne, Ellen Lynch. Jane Lynch. Joshuii Thoi'[), Olive Decker, Peter 
A.Ferbi'ache, (Tiarles Thompson, Alonzo P. Johnson, Afartin Johnson, 
Edwin Smith, Eugene AL (iallup, Eliza ^hirvin, J(jhn Watts, Henry II. 
Leonard, AVilliam Bell, Salathiel Fast, James Ferris, liobert Jiarr, 
James Ilolgate, Ezi'a Griffin, Lucia (Tregory, Albert Crawford, Herbert 
Bassett, John Kell, Harmon Phenix, Alarv (-ioodrich, Philip Tabor, 
I5en. Drake, D. N. Redding and AVilliam AV. Miller. 

Among those to whom certificates were issued in 1862 were Samuel 
Burge, Jaines M. Severens, AV. A. Jones, Sanford Clai-k, James Rol)- 
inson, George Brown, N. C. Bishop. George Smith, Alartin Stitsel and 
Oi'ra M. Allen, the only males among sixty-nine admitted. In 1863 
there do not appear to be any certificates or examinations held, and 
only eight in 1864. In lS(i5 the following notice was published : 

••A teachers' institute was called to be held at Toulon, commencing 
April 20, 180."), and a good do<d of pains taken to persuade teachens from 
abroad to iittend, but it being the week of the as.sassination of our Prcsi- 



SCHOOLS AND IXSTITUTK. 170 

(lent, the etlitor gave iioHco that tlie people could not prepare for the insti- 
tute; it was therefore not held and no other one called. 

••J. W. AciAiio. 
••County Snjierintendent of Scliools. "' 

The tfacliei's to whom ccrtiticates were granted in lS(i4 anil IStJa, 
and who may he considered mendjers (jf the po»t-hel} u m institutes, are 
named as follows: W. II. iJlanehard, Francis Davis, (Teorge Nicholas, 
Charles i\Iyers, Allen V. Miller, Edwin Cutler, Robert T. Dickinson, 
James H. TurnbuU, George Bradley. Leona Blanchard, Jane Deys, El- 
vira Newton, Susan A. Beattv, Emily Tilden, Louisa L. Wilson, Eliza 
A. ]\rcGlashan, IMaria, L. Cutter, Jfartha O. Trickle, Nancy S. Bennett, 
Alice Ilavmond, Harriet Witter, Eliza Ecklev, Mary B. Carter, Henri- 
etta J. Flint, Amelia A. Ilalsey, Harriet G'. Grant, Kate A. Hablit. 
Mary J. IMunson, Hannah J\[unson, Ilosie Pratz, Jennie Bevier, Henri- 
etta Riddle, Rebecca Fonts, Mrs. Townsend, Jane E. Shemerhorn, Maiy 
C. Lyon, Annie E. Dyer, YXv/ja. Jane MotRtt, Juliet P. Judd, Mrs. Mary 
A. Bailey, Eliza J. Stockner, Amanda Mohan, Libbie A. Bryan, Emi- 
line Taylor. Louisa Whitfen, Emily Kellogg. Lecta Nicholas, Anna B. 
Kinnujnth, Olivia A. Rhodes. ( elesta Eastman, Jennie Dixon, l^liza \. 
Stickney, Lucy A. Libby. Almii-a M. Snyder. Henrietta L. Snider. Susan 
P. Nash. ]\[ai'V G. Stevens. ]\[iss Anthony. Josephine Dver and Celestia 
Dyer. ' " _ " 

From Novembi'r, isi;.j to Decend)er 7. 1S()6, there were one less 
than 1.54 teachers" certificates issued, nniny iieing renewals. Among 
the number were Oi'lando Brace, a returned soldi(n', James E. Finlev, 
Cyrus A. Anthony, Charles Butler, Charles R. Thompson, all returned 
.soldiers; Albert W. King, Josephine Dj^er, of District No. 8, Penn, 
who presided there for a> number of years; Mrs. Maria P., 
widow of N. F. Atkins; Robert Fell and Alfred Ilemmant, returned 
soldiers. In 1S<;7 certificates were issued to Augustus Ilulsizei- and 
Edwin IJutlei'. I'eturned soldiers, and eighty-eight others. In 18(18 
ninety-idne certificates were issued, only twenty -nine to male a])})!!- 
cants". In lst;i». \vi certificates were granted; 1870. lo:!; in 187L 1*^; 
in 187:2, 1-H ; in 187P.,'.»U; in l.s74. Uti; in 1875, 111 ; in i87<i, 2-t2 ; in 
1877, lOO; in 1878, 1U3; in 1870, ll."> ; in 1880, 108; in 1881, 110; and 
in 1882, 124 certificates were issued. Even now, four years after tlie 
last list was made, a large number of the ladies haye married, or are 
scattered throughout the west — very few are engaged in the schools 
of Stark county. 

The Teachers' Nornnil Class was organized in the ••Old Brick'' at 
Osceola. March 23, 1868, by I!. G. Hall, with the foHowing : Hartlett 
G. Hall, Dr. II. B.Upton, William C. Kay, Louisa A. Stone, Ellen 
Hall, Emeline Lyle, Marv Adams, Martha Rule, N. Clark, Rev. S. G. 
Wi'ight, Edwin J. Smith,' Ed. P. Wright. Anna P. Oliver, Esther Hall, 
Hertha Parks, Anna Davis, Ellen Gurley, Mary P. Wright and Florence 
.1. Chandjerlain. 

The Stark County Teachers' Association was organized at Toulon. 
October 27, 1860. W. C. Dewey was elected president; Mrs. A. J. 
Dyer, vice-president; R. Fell, secretary, and Miss Henrietta Riddle, 



ISO HISTORY OF STARK COrXTV. 

tveasurei-. F. M. Shallenbergev, W. P. Wing, Misses A. J. Dver, 
Louisa Taylor and L. Witter formed tlie executive committee. 

From tills time down to the present day the teachers of Stark 
have l)een held together l)v organization; but of their meetings, 
brief notices are only at hand. 

Paul Newton was president and (-irace Jones secretary of the Stark 
County Teachers' Association in lfsSO-1, and both are today prominent 
in the school circle of the county. 

The Teachers' Institute in 1S82 comprised the following menil)ers : 
A. L. llalsev, IL M. White, M. 8tarrett, P>. G. Hall, Amy I. E. Reed, 
Elvira Demuth, H. J. Bvatt. Sarah Berfield. Fi'ank Akins, M. A. Hall, 
F. E. Saunders, A. B. "Altbott, W. II. Sandham, H. J. Clark, II. J. 
Dickinson, F. S. Rosseter, Mary Christy, E. 11. Farley. Lizzie ]\[eelian, 
Keva Newell, A. Keller, William Nowlan, James Kinney, Robert Fell, 
Hattie J. Dator, S. A. Little, Henry Nowlan, F. C. Wilson, Mary Hey- 
wood, E. E. Acklev, George Nowlan, E. B. Humphreys, M. H. Keyes, 
Paul Newton, W. C. Henry, Joseph Chase, Al'bt Snare, D. T. Osen- 
baugh, E. C. Rosseter, Frank Rist, Mary A. West, Anna Ileywood, 
James Chambers, Ella Turney, Grace Jones, Josie Tjaden, Kate Dris- 
coll, Nellie Jones, B. F. Jackson, Adna T. Smith. 

In 188:5 the Normal Institute was organized under the new statute. 

The Stark County Normal Institute met at Wyoming, July 18. 
1880, with Superintendent Sandham presiding. He was assisted by 
Mr. A. B. Abbott, of Bradfonl, and Miss Grace Jones, of Wyoming. 
The list of memljers present, by townslii[)s, is as follows : West Jersey 
Township. — Lizzie L. Lyon, Minnie Bradley, Jennie Sweat, JNIadge 
Adams, Sarah Fulton, Caspar Ilanawalt. Goshen Townslii]). — Hattie 
Hendricks, Mary Maginis, Amy Byatt, Willie White, George W. 
Heskett, Mamie Byatt, Eva Beers, Nellie M. Jones, Frank John- 
son, Cora Gall)raith, Will F. Johnson. Essex Township. — Beatrice 
Kinkade, Luci-etia D. Ogle, Ella B. Finley, Jennie A. Colwell, Ella 
E. Turnev, Nettie E. Wiley, Jenny Jordan, Clepra II. Quick, Kate 
A. Thomas, Alma Trimmer, Minnie Gehr, Eveline Lory, Henrietta 
Graves. Toulon Township. — .Jennie Gharrett, Alice M. Mawby, Elsie 
J. Mawby, Anna C. Chase, Hattie White, Carrie White. Mary Fulton, 
Hattie Byatt, Anna Heywood, Mary Hej-wood, Lena Trouslot, Addie 
Keeling, "Georgia Biles, Rosa Swanson, Fred Fox, Frank Nowlan, 
Frank Smith, Nina E. Ilartz, Carrie Ilolgate, Hallie Sargent, Anna 
Co])estake, P.lanche WoUe, Ella Wolfe, ]\Iaud Brees, Alice Graham, 
Dora B. Pliter, Mamie Filter, Laura Dickinson, Effie Adams, Sarah 
Kerney, Dell Lyon, Maggie Perry, Charles Foster, Frank Jones, W. I''. 
Nicholson. Elmira Township.— Mary E. Prosser, Yena Jolinston, 
Lottie Oliver, Maggie Ilaswell, Alice (4reen, Lucille Buswell, Alice 
Martin, St(^lla Sterling, Elmer E. Briggs. Valley Township.— Clara 
L. Job, Allie V. Cox, Florence Peterson, Mary Gill, Alice A. Selders, 
Molly Mc]\Ianus, Cora Jarman. Georgia A. Parker, Melvin B. Patter- 
son. Penn Township. — Marv Colgan, Florence A. Proctor, Elhi Wick- 
ham, Marie E. Dolan, Sallie Clark, Nellie Bunnell, Attie Martin, I'aul 
Newton. Percival G. Rennick. Osceola Township. — Clyde Buswell, 
Eifie Christy, Abbv A. Damon, Lillie Phenix, Lizzie llowes, Mary 



KKI.IGIOl'S AND SKMI-UK.r.K.Kirs ASSOCIATIONS. 



1S1 



Sliarky. .Tolm ^[. Davifs. Florence liiissell, Ilattie Uray, Jacob Wasson, 
Sai'a A. Little, Stella Sterling. ^lonica. Peoria county. — Ida "Whit- 
tington, Emma ^IcKown. Tiiis list eml)races many names connected 
with former meetings, and almost covers the entire roll of teacliers 
then in the county schools. 

The institute of 18S<) is the fourth held under the administration of 
I'rofessor Sandhani, and the last of the four normal drills held under 
the new school law. 



CHAPTER XI. 




HKI.Kilors A.VI) SKMI-EKI.IOIOrS ASSOCIATIOXS. 

HE jiioiicer Mcthotlist preacher of Illinois, Jesse "Walker, 
was horn in Virginia in 1766, entered the ministry of tlie 
M. E. clinrch in 1S(U; two years later came to Illinois, and 
in 1826 visited the Indian village near Plainfield. In 1827 
he was a})|)ointetl superintendent of the Fo.x River mission ; 
in 1829 took charge of the Des Plaines mission, established 
numerous societies of the M. E. church throughout northern 
Illinois, and died at Plainfield in 183o. Fifteen years after, 
his body was disinterred and rebnried in the new cemetery, 
where a monument to his memory was erected by order of 
the Rock river conference, ^I. E. church. Under him Isaac B. 
Essex was a])]iointed teacher of the Indian school at Peoria, 
and to him is credited one of the first sermons on ]\[etliodist 
doctrine in Stark connty. It is not at all certain that 
elders Silliman and Chenoweth preached here in 1829, con- 
tenting themselves with the physical aid giv^en to Essex in 
establishing his home. Rev. E. Heath of the St. Louis 
Methodist church. ])rcaclied here toward the close of 1834. 
and the following year came Rev. "William C. Cummings of the Peoria 
mission, to lay the foundations of 3[ethodism here. Eroni 1829 to 
1835 the preachers named in the history of Essex township, visited the 
settlements in wliat is now Stark county. The Baptist church of 
Fahrenheit. (Toshen townshi]i, was founded in 1837 at the house of 
elder ]\Iiner. The uiother of Presbyterian churches was established at 
Osceola. June 8. 1839, elder Davis presiding. The Mormons maybe 
said to have reci'uited a church here in 184i)-4fi, with John ]\[iller. 
Isaac B. Essex. Ira T. Dibble. Ad;im Perry, Robert and James 
]\IcC'lenahan. Dr. Richai-ds and wife. Deacon Mott. Samuel Parrisii. 
]\[rs. Parrish. one son and three daughters, members : but in 1841, the 
founder of Congregationalism here. S. G. "Wright, offered liattle to the 
Mormon elders, and won a few of those members back. Within the 
last forty-six years, all the new Presbyterian societies, the Universalists, 
Christians or Camjibelites, United Brethren and Catholics have built 
up churches and hii'ge societies, which are all noticed in the township 
historv. 




182 HISTOET OF STARK COUNTY. 

Sunday School Union. — The Stark county Sunda}- School Union, 
organized in 1867, held its first annual meeting at James Holgate's 
grove that year. Davis Lowman was president, with W. "\V. Wright 
secretary. The Stark county Sunday School Union Picnic Association 
was organized August, 1S6S, during the annual meeting of the Union. 
The Sunday School society held its annual meeting August 12, 1809, 
when D. Lowman was elected president, AV. AV. AVi-ight, secretary, 
and Samuel Bnrge, treasurer. The vice-presidents were : J. M. Eogei's, 
li. Gritfin, Libert)^ Stone, Osceola; Eev. J. H. Montgomery, Elniira; 
Rev. AV. A. AYebster and H. AVillet. Toulon ; Rev. M. Hill and Isaac and 
Thomas, Essex ; Rev. T. S. A^ail and Reuben Swank, AA^est Jersey ; and 
Rev. Mr. Tiffany, G. Dillery, Goshen ; Scliermerhorn, Penn ; IT. II. 
Oliver, Elmira ; and A. N. Peterson, A'ailey. 

In 187U a formal meeting was held, of which no recoi'd can be 
found. The sixth annual meeting- was held at Toulon, August 22, 1871, 
when the following officers were elected: Davis Lowman, president; 
H. y. Godfrey, E. G. Plill, Reuben Swank, Rev. Montgomery of 
Elmira, Ilopkin Shivvers, Chas. Newell, James AVoods and Dr. T. AV. 
Hall, vice presidents; AV". AV. AV right, secretary-, Samuel Burge, treas- 
urer and K. AV. Dewey, assistant secretary. The seventh annual meet- 
ing was held at the M. E. Church, Toulon, January 1.5, 1873. E. II. 
Phelps was chosen assistant secretary vice N. AV. Dewey, the other 
officers being reelected except the vice presidents for Toulon, Essex, 
AVest Jersey and Osceola, of which the following were chosen res])ect- 
ively: N. AV. Dewey, Rev. J. AA'". Agard, J. Raymond and E. P. 
AVright. The eighth meeting was held Septeml)er 1, 1874. Davis 
Lowman was elected president; R. L. McCoi'd, E. H. Phelps, AV. AV. 
AVright, Robert Stonier, H. H. Oliver, C. A. Schemerhorn, E. P. 
AVright and Henry Blood, vice presidents; N. W. Dewey, secretary 
and Samuel Burge, treasurer. The ninth meeting, like the others, was 
held at Toulon. August 17, 1875. The officers were nearly all rei'lected ; 
and so from 187*1 to 1878 the greater number of old officers were con- 
tinued. In 1879 Rev. J. C. Mvers was elected president; B. G. Hall, 
secretary ; Rev. AV. AValters, B.' G. Hall, A. L. Pott and E. H. Phelps, 
executive committee; E. P. AVright, Rev. T. Springer and James Ful- 
ton, Penn, H. F. Blood, R. H. Miller and AVm. AVilson, Essex, John 
Hawks, E. A. Burge, Geo. Rutherford, ]Miss A. L. Ilalsey and A. D. 
Perrine, vice presidents. The annual meeting of 1880 was held at 
Castleton, September 1, when Rev. D. T. AViison was elected president; 
B. G. Hall, secretary and treasurer; E. E. Tyson, D. S. AVrain and AV. 
H. Barrett, executive committee. The vice presidents then chosen 
were AVatson Henry, L. P. Himes, E. B. Lyon, R. H. Miller, Rev. 
James Henderson, ll. F. Blood, Paul Newton and Geo. Thompson. 
The meeting of June, 1881, was hekl at Bradford. Rev. AVm. Stur- 
geon was elected ])resident; Dr. J. G. Boai'dmnn, Judge W. AV. 
AVright, Revs. J. C. Myers. L. F. CuUom and E. E. Tyson, executive 
committee, and B. G Hall, secretary. Mrs. A. L. Ilalsey, Mrs. C. AV. 
A^an Petten, Dr. E. O. Boardman, t>r. J.-G. Boardman, A. P. Muller, 
E. H. Smith and II. D. D. Alartin were among the vice presidents 
elected. The meeting of June, 1882, was held at the Baptist Chuirli, 



RKT.TGIDUS AXn SEMT-RET.KilOlTS ASSOCIATIONS. 185 

Osceola. Dr. J. G. Boardnian was elected president: Augustus TIul- 
sizer, W. II. Barrett, Kevs. ^V. 11. Joi-dan and Ingraluiin and P.. G. TIall, 
executive committee. Auioiig the new vice presidents were M. Snai'e. 
IT. J. Baldwin. Ghas. Grivits, L. P. Ilimes and Geo. Pntliei'tord. Tlie 
iifteenth annual meeting was lield in the Presbyterian Church, Elmira, 
in June. 18s3. Dr. J. (i. ]]oardman and B. G. Hall were i-ei'lected. 
A. P. Miller was added to the executive committee, and A. iS. Thomp- 
son Avas chosen vice president for Osceola, the otlier vice presidents 
being reelected. The sixteenth meeting was held at Toulon, June. 
188+, when T. C. Thomas was elected president; Dr. J. (4. Boardman, 
secretary, and these with W. IT. Barrett, J. W. Stevens and Geo. 
Eutherford. executive committee. The vice presidents were Revs. Y. 
I}. Ingrahani, W. II. Jordan and j\[essrs. T. F. Fate. Gus. Ilulsizer, W. 
(!. Henry, A. V. Ilimes, Henry F. Blood and Joseph Chase. In 1S85 
Eev. W. H. Jordan was elected uresident. and in June, ISSfi, the fol- 
lowing named officei's were chosen : President, J. ^V. Stephens, vice 
presidents, A. S. Thompson, E. E. Boardman. "W. Eeagan, Morris 
Smith. Joseph Chase, Gus. Ilulsizer, W. C. Henry and E. G. Hill; 
executive committee. Osceola and Elmira, T. F. Fate;' Penn and Valley. 
^V. II. Jordon; Toulon and Essex, D. G. Stouffer; AVest Jersey aiid 
Goshen, J. F. Ehodes; J. G. Boardman, secretary and treasurer. The 
seventeenth meeting was held in June, 1885, with Augustus Ilulsizer, 
presiding. The otticers elected M-ere Eev. W. H. Jordan, president ; 
Dr. J. G. Boardman. secretary ; J. W. Stephens, H. F. Blood, A. S. 
Thomson. - '- ■ • ■ • — - 

Ee 
C. Henry and Eol)ert Ai-msti'ong, vice ])residents. 

V<nnp-iiieetjn(j Assfx-iation, as noticed in the history of AVyoming, 
may be said to date back to 1840,' when Elder Newton G. Berryman 
presided over a meeting held on or near the site of the present M. E. 
church at AVyoming. Eevs. Enos Thompson and Wilson Pitner, as- 
sisted. The meeting at Fraker's Grove, near Lafayette, in 1842, over 
which A. E. Phelps ])resided, outdone the first" camp completely, 
while the third, held at AVy((ming in 1843, surpassed its predecessors 
in number attending and spiritual work performed. Eev. John Morey 
presided, with Eev. II. J. Humphry, assisting. Year after year the Meth- 
odists and others carried on such meetings until a regular campmeeting 
association was formed. This band of gospel wijrkers claim a com- 
plete organization, with groves, tents, buildings, etc. The meeting of 
August 11, 188(:1, continued for several days. During the session o'ood 
board can be obtained on the camp ground at the following prices : 
One day, §1 ; two or more days, 25c. per meal ; for the week, !t^4 ; on 
Sunday, transient, 5(ic per meal. 

Btbli' Kocietij. — The Stark County Bible Society elected the fol- 
lowing officers for 185'i-7: Norman Butler, president ; C. M. John- 
son, vice-president ; T. B. Starrett, secretary: Davis Lowman. treas- 
urer; Eev. E. C. Dunn and Hev. ]\[i'. Eansom. executive committee; 
Samuel Ilalsted. lienjamin Packer. Hopkins Shivers, local agents; 
Mrs. N. Butler and ]\Iiss Sarah Armstrong, collectors. The traveling 
agent repoi'ted that only thirteen families in the county were without 



Thomson. Gus Ilulsizer, executive committee; Eobert Thompson. W. 
Reagan. "\Ym. Simpson. J. F. Ehodes. Joseph Chase, C. E. Wilson, W. 



ISO llISI'dliY OK STAKK COCNTY. 

P,il)]<'S. This or-<;;mi/.;itioii may hi^ said to luive lost its occii]iMf ion 
since tiie organization oi' hfancii or townsliij) V,U>]e societies. 

'l\iiij»riin<:e Ijatjne. — Tiie Citizens" Tenipefance League was organ- 
ized Mai-cli '), 1883, witli ))i-esident. A. P. Miller; vice-president, W. If. 
Barrett; secretary, B. F. Tlioin])son ; treasurer, P. P. Jolinson ; execu- 
tive committee, Charles Girvits. West Jersey ; A. (t. Hammond, Nortii 
Essex ; Henry Blood, Valley ; Paul IS'ewton, Penn ; A. F. Stickney, 
East Toulon ;' Wni. A. Dewey, West Toulon ; Wm. Nowlan, Goshen ; 
Koi)t. Armsti'ong. Elmira: E. P. Wright. Osceola: J. M. Jonefe, 
Lalavette; I). Minrhison. Toulon X'illMgc: l>. <;. Hall. AVyoming \'il- 
lage. and H. .). JJaldwin. Bradford. Tiie Stark County Temperance 
I'nion. of which J. II. C^uinn was last j)resident, preceded the Citizens' 
I'nion. I'V)r the past foi-ty years this temjierance organization lias 
been carried on iiudiT one form or another, and is as justly aggressive 
todav as it was when the saloonkeeper and distiller and lirewer placed 
the whiskv slio|) within easy access of every citizen. How soon the 
que.stion (if regulating morals will he inti'oduced into tem])ei'ance work 
is tincertain. There are many ci'imes. not always Ijred of strong drink, 
against society and the home, which call for prompt denunciation and 
])unislnnent. 

ir. ('. T. I'. The Women's Chi'istian Tem])erance Union dates 
l)ack to Mav, 18S4. In this month .Mi-s. Smith, of Elmwood, district 
or"anizer, canvassed the county and formed three local societies, one 
at'^Vvoming, one at Toulon, and one at Lafayette. In February, 188."), 
a convention was lield at Wyoming, when Miss McDowell organized a 
countv societv. In Apiil, 18S<i, a l)ranch was established at Stark Vil- 
lage, and on the isth of that month the second convention, in which 
the foui' societies were re|)i'esented, was held at Toulon. Mrs. II. A. 
Turner has been president since oi'gaiiization. Mrs. JIarriet Al. I!l,iir 
treasurer, and Mrs. C. P. McCorkle are the present officei's. 

Ihisical Societi/. — On August 2o, 18<-)5, the Stark County Musical 
I'nion elected A. J. Wi'ight. pi'esident ; 1). J. Walker, secretary and 
ti-easurer ; X. .T. Smith, conductor; O. Whitaker, John F. Ilhodes, S. 
M. F. Farrar, Theo. Newell. P. \ . 15lanchard. and Aliss Jennie Hay- 
wood, vice-pi'esidents. Foi' many yeai-s this excellent society has not 
existed as a county organization, hut in its place a hundred musical 
societies have gi-own up. so that no church and very few homes arc 
without their own musical circle. All such societies are referred to in 
the townshi]) and village histories, and this one, too, should find its 
])lace there, had it not something to do in founding many of our church 
choirs of the ])i'esent time. 

The Masonic and Odd Fellow societies and (ii'and Army Posts are 
treated in the clia])1ei's devoted to Idcal history. 



(UTAPTEK Xn. 



>S(35S3.i 




A(iKUTI/lTl{.\T. ><0('IKTIKS. 

EOTXNIXGS of ;ill iimtual ])i'()tecti()n and ]>r<)<;i'essive or- 
iiaiiizations date l)acl< to tlio scttlcmcMit ol' Eliuifii town- 
sliip and ncigliborliood, wiien the pioneers l)anded tlieni- 
selvos tog-etlier to protect their claims until tlieir hinds 
could 1)6 purchased and entered under the laws. Following 
came the anti-horse-thief and anti-gambling association, 
then the undergi'ound railroad conductors" association, and 
following a nund)('r of local agi'icuUural oi'ganizations. in 
the fall of IS4;! a meeting of faniers was held in tiie old 
court iiouse. which is now the Yii'giuia House stable, to 
discuss means and ways for the orgaidzation of an agricul- 
tui'al society. Ca])t. Henry liutlei- delivered an address; 
Jonathan llinei' presided, with Henry iUitler secretary. W. 
H. H(>iulerson was elected ])i-(>sident ; Lawrence Dorrance, 
vice-]ir('sideiit: .1. Emery, M. S.; Oliver Whitaker. secretary: Jonathan 
Hodgson, treasurer; .1. Ilolgate, Sylvanus Moore and Cyi'il \\'ard, ex- 
ecutive committee. On Xoveml)ei-i!."), 1.S4;!, the constitution was signed 
by tlie following named members: James Holgate, Syl. Jfoore, Samuel 
Camp, IJexter Wall, S. Strouss, Asher M Smith, Amza Newnuin, 
Joseph Xewton, L. C. .\very, X(>hemiah T\Ierritt. .lohn .\. AVilliains, 
.Vbner Camp, William !•". Thomas, Henry Jjutler, L. Dorrance. 

The Wyoming committee comj)rised Syl. Moore, ^\'illialll 
Thomas and James Holgate. The central committee was com|)osed of 
Benjamin Turner, W. Miner and Cvi-il Ward. The Massillon commit- 
tee comi)rised Moses I'oardman. Stej)hen Trickle iind (ieorge Eckley. 
The Lafayette ju'ecinct committ(>e comprised J()se})h Emery, Barney 
Jackson and Henry j\rcClenahan. The Osceola committee comprised 
•lanu's >[oore, -lames liuswell and Henry Sturnis. The committee on 
constitution coni|)rised Charles II. Mincu', Henry Butler and Oliver 
AVhitaker; and the coi-responding committe, Ca})tain liutler, }>[. (1. 
Brace, J>. M. Jackson, W. H. llendei-son and Moses l!uardiiiaii. Vnr 
some years this association existed oidy in name. 

Stdrk ('ou)itij Agrieidtvral t^dvlcfy was organized ( »c(olioi' 20, 1853 
and held its first lair at Toulon, September 2(i, 1 S."i^. In ISCS the 
society purchased the fair grounds of twelve acres from tiie count v for 
^72(>, and tlu; same year purchaced tln'ce acr(>s more for ^^HU, Mr. 
Nowlan negotiating the purchases. The original memiiers were: — 
Henry Jiiitler, senior, Jolin B. Atherton, A\'illiam W. Wright, sr. 
Hugh Rhodes, lienjaiiiin 'J'urner, Thomas J. Henderson, Jacoli Jami- 
son, B. E. ISoughn, S. AI. Curtis, Bushrod Tapp, Joseph Cox and 

187 



ISS niSTORV OF STAKK ('(it'NrV. 

William Chanilierlin. General Thomas was apjiointed Tresident ; 
Captain Butlei", AVm. ^V. Wright, Jacolj Jamison and ]Javid JMcCance 
were appointed a committee on constitution. Tlie first election under 
the constitution took place in November 185;'., when Hugh Ehodes Avas 
chosen president, Martin Shallenlierger and Jacob Jamison, vice- 
presidents, Jolm Ii. Atherton, treasurer; David McCance, recorder; 
and Captain lUitler correspondent. Tlie first fair was held in Septem- 
ber 1854, and annually since that time, with the exception of 1S02. 
Mrs. Shallenberger in her reminiscences of that meeting says : " Some 
still ]-emember that first fair in 1854, when the stock was (juartered in 
ilr. AViiitaker's yard, and exhil)ited on the public scjuare, while the 
])roducts of the dairy, kitclien and loom were disposed of within the 
old court house, the table containing a few fancy articles which a 
gentlenuin lifted up, one by one. that they might be seen by tiie 
assemblage." ]\[any, if not all tlie mendiers of the society of 1843 
were interested iu this fair. 

The presidents of the society prior to 1863 were : Plugli Ehodes, 
Jacob Jamison, Isaac Spencer, Charles Myers, W. W. Wright and 
James Ilolgate. The old secretaries were David McCance, G. A. 
Clifi'ord. <:)liver AVhitaker and W. H. Butler, with J. II. Atherton and 
Oliver Whitaker treasurers. The names of presidents elec^tetl since 
1863 are given as follows : 1863, J. H. Quinn ; 1864, James M. Thomas ; 
1865, James H. Quinn ; 1866, Davis Lowman ; 1867, William Nowlan ; 
1868, Oliver Whitakei- ; 1869, lilark Blanchard; 1870, Joseph I). 
lihodes; 1873, Mark I!lanchard; 1S73, II. II. Oliver; 1874, Henry 
Colwell; 1875, William Ilolgate; 1876, Winfield Scott; 1877, Dennis 
Mawl)ey ; 1878, Joseph I). Ehodes; 187'.», Samuel Wrigley ; 1880, 
Andrew Oliver; 1881, James M. Eogers; 1882; Henry Colwell; 
1884, Cyrus Bocock ; and 1885-7, Henry Colwell. 

In 1863 Patrick Nowlan was elected seci'etary, served until 1872 
when William Lowman was chosen, and he gave jilace to H. M. Hall, 
in 1873. James Nowhm was elected in 1874, served until l.s79, when 
15. .1. Hall was elected secretary. Iu IsSO Charles i\Iyers was chosen 
and he served until 1884, when James Nowlan, the present incumbent, 
was elected. The treasurers were O. Whitaker, 1863; William Low- 
man, 1864-71; Geo. W. Nichols, 1871 ; Samuel Burge, 1873-87. The 
corresjionding secretaries since 1S()3 are named as follows: William 
Nowlan, P. M. Blair, Charles ]\[yers, II. IM. Hall, Benjamin C. Follett, 
1872, ~\^Ml]lam Nowlan and James ^[. Thomas, in 1875-7. 

The following were elected Avithout opposition at the close of the 
fair of 1886 ; Henr}' Colwell, president ; Perry Winn and C. W. Brown, 
vice presidents; W. W. Buswell, manager for Osceola and Wilson 
Trickle, manager for Essex. For seci-etary James Nowlan received 
236 votes and E. J. Dickinson 61. IManagers for Goshen, J. II. Quinn 
received 149 votes and Fred Ehodes, 144. Manager for Elinira, 
Thomas Oliver received 229 votes and H. II. Oliver ()8. Edward Col- 
gan, A'alley ; E. B. Lyon, Toulon ; A. J. Johnson, West Jersey; and 
Cyrus Bocock, Penn, were reelected. The field officers of the fair of 
1886Avere: Col. William Jackson, Marshal; Cora Moore and Frank 
Berfield, Assistant ilarshals ; Oliver Whitaker, Judge of Election ; 



AOKRIUJ.TUKAL SOOIKTIES. I St) 

Will Nicholson and Joseph Nowlan, flerks of Election : and E. B. 
Lyon, Superintendent ot (^i-onnds. 

The question of I'enioving the fair to AV^'oming was mooted early 
in 1873, and in Janiuuy, 1874, took a detinite form. The history of 
this movement is best related in the following official documents : 

Wyoming. III.. January 22, IST-t. 

We. the citizens of Wyoming, pledge ourselves that we will haul the 
lumber from the fair grounds at Toulon, free of expense, to the Stark 
Coiiiity Agricultui'al Society, to Wyoming ; provided, tlie society locates 
their grounds at the latter place. Siyned, James Holgate, F. F. ]}rock- 
Avav. W. F. Thomas. Alfred f'astle. Perry StanclifF, Samuel Thomas, 
Isaac Thiiiiias. 

Wyoming, III.. January 22. 1874. 

1 hereby gaarantee the payment of 1800 for the purpose of fencing and 
improving the Stark County Agricultural Fair (iroiinds: providing, the 
said grounds he locate(l within the corporate limits of Wyoming, to lie paid 
by June next. Siijiird. AVintield Scott. 

ToLLOx, January 24, 18;4. 

We. tlie undei'signeil. do hereby tender the Stark County Agricultui-al 
Societv five acres of grounds, adjoining their present grounds on the east, 
upon the following conditions : 1st. The fairs of said society shall be held 
on the present fair grounds and the grounds hereliy tendered for ten years 
next ensuing. 2d. 'J'he said society will give the right of way for a road 
across the north side of the present fair grounds. 3d. We do further ten- 
der to said society a boiid-fiile subsw'iption of 200 days labor to improve and 
fence said fair grounds, u[)on the conditions above specified. Siiincil. Vi. C. 
Follett, F. Bacmeister. . I. 1). Rhodes. 

On January 24, 1874, the |)r()[)ositions were discussed. AVm. Xow- 
hm's resoUiti(m to postpone consideration of the matter until aftei' the 
fair, was lost. Wm. Holgate moved that the Wyoming proposal he 
accepted, to which J. II. Anthony moved an amendment, in-oviding 
for a, vote on the two pro|)ositions by the agricultural board. This 
amendment was cari-ied, and the vote on the question taken with the 
following result : For tho proposition of Toulon, John II. Anthony. 
Samuel Ikii-ge, Henry ]\I. Hall. Davis Lowman, A. S. j\[urchison, Henry 
II. Oliver, and James II. Qninn, 7; for the proposition of Wyoming, 
Henry Colwell, A. J. Finley, Wm. Holgate, Wm. X(jwlan, James M. 
Rogei'S and I. W. Searls, (!. Thus Wyoming lost — and the old organi- 
zation of 18.53 continues meeting on the ancient hunting groumls near 
Toulon. 

The Wool Growers' Association (jf Stark County was ])ermanently 
organized December 2, ISI!,"), with .1. 11. (Juinn. president, ami Wm. 
Nowlan, secretary. 

Central A(jnc'i]tiir<il Soriiii/. — The first meeting at Wyoming to 
form a second agricultural society was held October 23, ISTS. A. (t. 
Hammond presided, with F. I!. Wall, secretary. A committee to 
Sfdicit subscriptions was then a])i)ointed. consisting of W. Scott, Janu's 
Holgate, John Wi'iglev, Sam. Wriglev, Edward (V)lgan, \. J. Sheets. 
Monroe Cox. Wm. Pettit, Sylvester Wilkinson, E. J.''Griffin and J. M. 
Thomas. For over two years the subject was discussed, but not until 



lt)(_) inSTOKV (JF STAJfK COUNTY. 

1881 (lid |)laiis for the establi.slnnent of fair iiroiimls at Wvoniinf 
niateriali/c. 

A meetiiig to consider the (juestion of establishing a society with 
headquarters at Wyoming was held February 5, 1881, on a call issued 
by Winfield Soott,'W. H. ITolgate. Samuel Wrigley and A. J. Sheets. 
This meeting was held with A. G. Hammond presiding, and T. B. 
Wall, secretary. A constitution was reported, adopted and signed bv 
Benjamin Bunnell, John ^Monier, John Speers, James Mclvean, Geo. AY. 
Scott, WinMeld Scott. T. B. Wall, James M. Thomas, Sr., and Samuel 
Wrigley. The officers then elected were Winfield Scott, president ; 
Samuel Wrigley, vice ])resident ; T. B. AVall, secretary ; J. M. Thomas, 
recording secretary; G. W. Scott, treasurer. The society purchased 
from Mrs. ]\r. A. Mai'kham a tract of ?>\H acres at $100 per acre, in 
.Vpril, issi, and the work of building and laying out grounds, entered 
upon. All was reaily in July, and on Se])tember (i, 7, 8, and 0, 1881, 
the first fair was held — premiums amounting to .sl,ooo being offered, 
the highest premium, s-200, being won by James McKean's 2:28i 
trotters. The highest premium Avas §50 for short horns, won that year 
and since that time, with one exception, 1884-, by W. Scott & Son. In 
October, 1881, tlie election resulted as follows: AV. Scott, president; 
A. AV. King, secretary; R. I)a\'ison, vice president; A\^m. Ilolgate, 
treasurer; James McKean. 11. B. Harris, Samuel AVrigley, Geo. AV. 
Scott, directors. At the fair oi 1882, two SloO premiums wei'e offered. 
The ofticers elected in 1882 were AVni. Holgate, president ; E. Davison, 
vice president ; T. B. AA^'all, secretary ; J. M. Thomas, corresponding 
secretai'v ; A. W. King, treasurer; W. Scott, II. Davison, S. AVrigle}', 
(t. AA^. Scott and J. M. AIcKean, directors. The elections of 1883 re- 
sulted as follows : K. Davison, president ; Samuel AVrigley. vice presi- 
dent ; A. G. Hammond, recoi'ding secretary: J. AI. Thomas, corres- 
ponding secretary; Jacob Graves, treasurer; AV. C. Decker, John 
Monier, C. AV. Brown, Joseph ('ox, directors. The officers for 1884 were 
AVinfield Scott, president; John Monier, vice president; C. P. Mc- 
Corkle, treasurer ; T. B. AA^all. secretary ; D. S. Burroughs, A. W. 
King, A. II. Mallory, Alichael Colgan, A. J. Sturms, directors. The 
officers of lss,j-8»i are AVinfield Scott, pi'esident ; John Alonier, vice 
l)resident ; C. V. AlcCorkle, treasurer; AV. A. Scott, corresponding 
and I'ecording secretar\% with John Monier, (_'. P. JVIcCorkle, J. A. 
Klock, Samuel AVrigley, AV. A. Scott, AVinfield Scott, T. J. Bocock, 
James JNIcKean E. II. Mallory, directors. The society was incorpo- 
i-ated in Octobei', 1879. AVinfield Scott. AA'^m. Ilolgate, Samuel AVrig- 
ley and Andi'ew J. Sheets are named in the certificate, and the capital 
stock placed at .slo.uno. The I'oll of mendjers c(nn[)rises 2ol names of 
stockliDlders owning 1,000 shares valued at s^lO each, all paid up. 
The debts of the s(jciety in 1885 amounted to !^138, while against this, 
the grounds and buildings, counted among the finest in the State, 
.stand to credit. This ]iro]ierty is now declared free from taxation. 



CHAPTER XIII. 




I'HVSICIANS OF THE COrXTV. 

HE first resident piiysician of Stark eounty was \)v. Eli|iiia- 
Ict Ellswortli, who practiced liere before tlie Jilack Hawk 
war, and made a })erinanent settlement liere in ISS-f. In 
1S3.J a Dr. Pratt settled in Elraira townslii]), and in 18o7 
came Dr. Thomas Hall, a man identified closely with the 
county up to the period of his death. He was followed b\- 
Dr. AVilliam Chandjcrlain, in lS4n. When dysentery and 
typhoid prevailed here they traveled on hoi'sei)ack for nine 
weeks, making eighty miles one day and fifty-six the next. 
Six years later he and Dr. Chand^ei-lain attended l,5oi» patients and 
dispensed eigiity ounces of quinine or Peruvian bark. Dr. E. II. Board- 
man, Dr. Ijacmeister, Dr. C'urtiss, Di-. King, and others, to whom full 
references are maile in the township histories, must be classed ;is pioneer 
physicians. ^lany of the physicians wjio have ])racticed in this countv 
are named in the following review: In May, ISSl, Dr. Baldwin sold 
his office, lot and practice at Toulon to Dr. Pratt, of Galva. Charles 
^V. "\Yriglit, a medical student, died at Toulon, March 9. 1884. On June 
•2S, ISsy, Dr. L. L. Long moved to Toulon from Orion. Dr. Oilman, 
dentist, settled at Wyoming in July, ISTO. Dr. Thomas Motter, who 
was found dead in his office at Wyoming, January (1, 1885; ])racticed 
in that town for twelve years. DV. J. (4. Oreene'died in August, 187!). 
He was an old resident of Wyoming. Dr. A. Swen moved to ('anton, 
McPherson county, Kansas, from AVyoming in March, 1880. Dr. Gar- 
field, who practiced at Tonlon from 1844 to 1848, then residing in a 
log cabin o])posite Benj. Turner's house, moved to LaSalle, 111. Dr. 
Curtiss, I'eferred to in a fonner page, was one of the early physicians 
here. In 1865 S. S. Kaysbiei- began the ]n'actice of mediciiie here. 
He is now in Kansas. Dr. AV. J.^Adams, dentist of' Toulon, was ])ro- 
hibited from using rul)ber dental plates in Se])temb(M-. 1S(!'.>. Di'. 
Kitchen, a dentist, was here in IsfV.t. Dr. Dunn, In'other of Pev. K .('. 
Dunn, who served in the 11:2th Illin<(is Infantry, died at Ciiicago, 
Cook county, in March, 180!t. Dr. Walter T. Hall ojiened his officeat 
Tonlon in Maivli. istUt, moved to Bivulfoi'd in October of that vear. but 
subseipiently I'eturned to Tonlon. Dentist Hoover was at Toulon in 
1880. Dr. Clark Dennith. of Plymouth, Mich., practiced at Tonlon 
]n'ior to l-ssl. Dr. J. C. Copestake. of Wyoming, practiced at West 
Jersev. and here also were the following' named plivsiciaus; West, 
Barnett, Upshaw, Periy,' W. A. Hampton, Claybaugh, P. W. King, 
AV. S. McClenahan. Dr. Tamper practiced sonie years at Bradford. 
In 1870 his son was appointed I'eceiver for Washington Territorv. Dr. 
Swazey, the organizer of the first base ball club inllie countv, was at 

191 



192 iriSTOKV OF STARK CdU.VTY. 

Toulon about ISiid In the fall of 1800 one Dr. Ilayden, of Wvoiniiii;'. 
M'as taken to tlie tinil)er by the people and there siiaved, tarretl, 
feathered .md pelted with rotten eggs. Ilis alleged assault on the 
daughter of the pastor of the ^l. E. Church there was the cause of tiiis 
])opular punishment. R. O. Phillips, of ( 'ah, practiced at Lafayette up to 
the time of his emigration to the Pacific slope. Dr. D. F. Chamberlain, 
a raemljer of the first company sent from Stark Co. to the war, is now 
proprietor of a liotel at Eagle Rock, Idaho. Dr. Joseph 8. Kohn died 
at Dorr;mce, Stark Co., March 29, 188.5, He was born in Union Co., 
Pa , in 1809. V)ut for years practiced in Stark and Bureau Counties. 
Dr Ciias. E. Jordan, formerly jn-incipal of the Castleton school, is now 
a dentist at Red Cloud. Xeb. Dr. Pinney, of Kewanee. an old settler 
of the county, who visited Texas, served in the rebel army, returned in 
April, 1883, is now in Texas. His wife is a sister of Mrs. G. Laurence's 
mother. Dr. Gihnan (4. Shaw, a graduate of the Eclectic College of 
Pt^nnsvlvania, settled in Lomiiardviile about 1876. Dr. Emigii, of 
ISradford, left for Reil Cloud, Neb., 1883. Dr. A. V. Forgay located 
at 15railf(jrd in February, 1880. Mrs. Dr. Henrietta K. Morris, formerly 
of Pradford, was elected vice-president of the State Eclectic Medical 
Association in May, 1886. Dr. Annie L. Green removed from Bradfoi'd 
to Princeton in August, 1876. Dr. James Culbertson studied medicine, 
but has not ju'acticed here. Dr. Azra Lee. a surgeon in the war of I8l2, 
connected with tiie village (.)f Dnncan. died in August, 187'!. Dr. L. T. 
Sprague settled at Lafayette in the fall of 1881. and 0}>ened a di'n^- 
store there. Dr. Thomas, a physician of Duncan in 1881. Dr. Daniel 
Tyrrell is an old settler here, but long since retired from active profes- 
sional work. Dr. S. T. C. "Washburn died at Brailford in 1862, aged 
40 years. Dr. Young was also here that year and here liis wife died. 
The official list of physicians registered in Stark county since 1877 
includes tiie following names: T. Bacmeister. Germanv, December 
4, 1877; H. M. Hall, now of Kansas; W. T. Hall, U. S., becem])er 19, 
1877; L. L. Long. Pennsylvania, April ."), lS8-t; A. W. Peterson, Ger- 
many, Decendaer 31, 1877, all registered at Toulon. The physicians 
registei'ed at Wyoming since 1877 are named as follows: J. C. Cope- 
staice. England, Febriiarv 1, 1878; Harvev X. Fox. Ohio, Januaiw 9, 
1880; D. W. Magee, Pennsylvania. Decenil)er 20, 1881; X. B. ]\[o'rse. 
I". S.. February •>, 1878. In tiie otiier villages thi'oughout the county 
are found the following named registered physicians (all natives of 
the LTnion, witii the exceptions of J. Fieldhouse, of Camp (Trove, a 
native of Englandj: E. O. Boardman. Osceola; E. R. Boardman. 
Elinira; James G. Boardman. Bradford; W. W. Clayiiaugh, AVest 
Jersey; .b)hn R. Crawford, Lafayette; O. C. Darling, Bradforil; S. A. 
Davison, Bradford; J. Seth Farreli. Duncan; .1. Fieldhouse, Camp 
Grove; J. R. Holgate, Castleton; W. S. McClenahan. AVest Jersev; 
John B. McDee, Camp Grove; S. T. W. Potter, Wada Petra; (i. G. 
Shaw, Lombardville; Loyal T. Spi'ague, Dr. Xicholls, Lafayette. Many 
of tlie above named physicians are members of the Military Tract 
]\redical Societv. and a few of them ai'e eminent in scientific cii'cles. 



CHAPTER XIY 



KAILKOADS. 





HE Western Air Line Railroad, or a road over tlie route 
subsequently surveyed under this name, Avas mentioned as 
early as lS5i>; but not until 1S53 did the idea take practical 
shape. In that year the Western Air Line Railroad Com- 
l)any appealed to the county for aid, and this ajjpeal was 
liberally responded to. as shown in the following abstract 
from a supreme court judgment. The case of (Tlaf John- 
son /'. Stark county was tried before the State supreme 
court in April, IStin. From the facts, as understood by the 
court, the following are given: On August 13, 1S53, 534 
votes were cast in favor of aiding the Western Air Line 
Railroad, while 141 votes were recoi'ded against. Li 1855. 
six ])er cent l)onds were issued for $1,000 each, signed by 
W. W. Wel)ster, chairman of the supervisors' Ijoard, and 
Miles A. Fuller, clerk, for which they received s.")0,000 
stock in return. In the evidence of Johnson it is said that 
the Swedish, or Bisliop Hill colony, graded sixteen miles 
of tlie road from AVyoming to Galva. It appeared fur- 
ther that Webster, at the election of railroad officers held at Lacon in 
1856. cast the vote to which Stark county was entitled, and that in 
1857 Isaac Thomas cast a representative vote. The judgment of the 
circuit court was reversed, and Stai'k county Avas ordered to pay l)oth 
the prin(;ipal and interest. 

In September, 1855 the ceremony of breaking ground was i)er- 
fornied. A dinner was spread on the public scjuare at Toulon, and 
the s50,0n<i donation to the enterprise promised a twentj'-fold return. 
Work on this division (jf tlie W. A. L. railroad ]irior to May. 1^56. re]v 
resented its.4(iu yards of excavation and embankment, and during that 
month i'l.ooii yards were completed. W. II. Greenwood was engineer. 
At this time tlie road was graded from the south side of O. AVhitakers 
Held to C. L. Eastman's farm. Then the shock came. The embank- 
ment was there, but Iteyond this there were no signs of completing 
the work. Interest coupons were presented and ])ayment refused. 
On Septemlier 15, 1858, one Olaf Johnson sued the county for the 
amount of interest due on sucii bonds; but a ju<lgment by the circuit 
court dismissed the suit: whicli was renewed, as stated, by the 
supreme court; and in IMarcli, 18(12, the same victorious Olaf Johnson 
presented for ])ayment sixty-live coupons; Claudius Jones, forty -one 
cou}>ons; O. Wliitaker, two coupons, and T. F. Ilurd. five cou]ionS — 
all of which the supervisors ordered to be paiil. 

On .Inly C>, isii.'i, Wm. Lowman. of Toulon, was elected treasurer. 
12 ' 19:J 



194 HISTORY OF STAKIv COINTY. 

and Win. F. Thomas, of Wyoming, a director of the new board of tlie 
Americal Central R. R. Those men knowing- that $700,000 wortii of 
work was done, and SO miles of road-bed made ready for the rails, 
determined not to consent to the al)andonment of the enterprise ; but 
their efforts were not attended with success, the county lost $50,000 
and a fountain of patience equal to as much more. 

The Peoria A: Rock Island R. R. Co. was chartered March T, 1807. 
The first railroad meeting held at Toulon was that of Aug. 2<), 1867, 
in re the Reoria and Rock Island R. R. ])roject. Chas. Myers presided 
with Oliver White secretary. Al. Siiallenberger, A. 15. Gould and O. 
E. Page, of Cambridge, were the princijjal sjjeakers. Resolutions were 
adopted endorsing the scheme, and a committee comprising M. iShallen- 
berger, Oliver Whitaker, P. M. I'lair, Davis Lowman and Renjamin 
Turner was ajipointed to further the project. On Nov. !>, a second 
meeting was held, presided over by C. M. S. I,y(jn, with J. I\r. IJrown, 
secretary. Resolutions were adopted pledging the townshij) to snl>- 
scribe $50,000, and ajjpointing Miles A. Fuller, Davis Lowinan and 
Martin Shallenberger a committee to take charge of raising this sub- 
scription. On Nov. 12, 18t)7, directors were elected, and on the same 
day AV. R. Hamilton was chosen president and Patrick ]\[. Blair, vice- 
president. A year or two later one of the local papers, noticing this 
election, stated" : ■' It is through Mi-. Rlair's effort, to a great extent, 
that the work has been pushed forward so speedily in this county." 
On Nov. 22, lSt)7, citizens of Toulon, Penn, Essex, and valley town- 
ships assembled at Wvoming to consider the question of granting a 
l)onus to the P. A: R. 1. R. R. II. A. Hoist presided, with ,1. C. Coi)e- 
stake, secretai'y. A c(mimittee comprising A. (t. Hammond and C. II. 
Butler, of Essex ; ,lohn Wrigley and Isaac Thomas, of Toulon ; Chas. 
Holgate and George Nicholas, of Penn ; and Elisha Dixon and Thomas 
Crone, of Valley, was appointed to draft resolutions. Their rejiort 
was adopted, and each townshiji pledged to subscribe $50,0OO. A sec- 
ond committee to confer with the directors was appointed. Isaac 
Thomas, Winfield Scott, S. K. Conover and James :M. Rogers were the 
memlievs. The voting on this questi(ni .Ian. 27, 18(18. I'esulted as fol- 
lows: Toulon, for 284, contra 15.">, majority 129; Goshen, lor 12<t. con- 
tra IK!, majority -t; Essex, for 115, contra 120, uiajority 5; N'alley 
voted $;30,000. "The freeholders were wary this time, and surrounded 
their bonds with such conditions that default on the jiart of the com- 
])anv was out of the ipiestion. In Dec. 18<')7, the surveyors arrived 
at Toulon, having run the line tVoui Princeville to Toulon via AVyom- 
ino'. In Julv, 18(';8, the road was permanently located on this routv 
(in' preference to the route via Brimlield), striking the ohi grade of the 
America Central at Wyoming, and following that to Toulon. In Aug- 
ust, 1S09, the work of repairing the grade of the " American Central."" 
or W. A. L. R. R., was entered upon just -west of Toulon, the considei'- 
ation to the old defaulting conii)any being about $27,000. The road 
was so far completed l)y 1S71 thiit in .June of that year a construction 
train steamed into Toulon, the event being celebrated by a dinnei- 
spread in Judge Ogles grove. On July s, isjl, the tirst regular train 
passed over the I'oad. 



RAILROADS. 195 

In October, 1S69, the Fooria & Rock Island Railroad Co. was con- 
solidated with the Rock Island l^' Pacific Railroad, thus uniting the 
Coal Valley Railroad and completing one of the best short lines in the 
state. During the c^uarter century of its existence, several accidents 
on this road have l)een recorded, the death of young Fuller near the 
depot being one of the saddest. On January 10, ISSl, a coach attached 
to the freight went (jver the embankment on the Rock Island & 
I'eoi'ia near Indian creek. Conductor Samuel Grant was killed. The 
thermometer stood 28*-^ below zero, so that the survivors were almost 
frozen when rescued. In January, 1882, William Allen, a well-known 
cattle-dealer, was killed by a train while crossmg the Rock Island & 
Feoria track near Robt. Mitchell's house. The Rock Island A: Feoria 
is assessed !?;l!:tS,T55 for its 19 miles and 409 feet of main track, 1 mile 
and 2,420 feet of side track; buildings valued at !?1, 500 a,nd rolling- 
stock at $11,055 within Htark county. 

The Rushville Branch of the Chicago, Rurlington & Quincy rail- 
road brings one back to 1855, Avhen the Jacksonville & Savannali rail- 
road ]n-oject was agitated and the Feoria & Hannibal railroad project 
l)ecame ])retentions. In 1801, James II. Stipp and Judge Henry L. 
Jjryant, the central figures of the two corporations, gave a peri)etual 
lease of the two roads to James F. Joy and E. B. Ward, agents of the 
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, the conditions being that the roads 
would be completed and operated regularlj' by the greater corpora- 
tion. In 1802 the road was completed to Canton, May 2, and to Lew- 
iston in June, 1862, and to Rushville in 1809, and early the same year 
the (|uesti()n of sulisidy was mooted in Valley, Essex, Fenn and Osce- 
ola t()wnslii])s, as I'elated in the several chapters devoted to those 
The l)rancli was then known as the Feoi-ia, Dixon ct Hannibal rail- 
road. Being very liberally subsidized, the builders comjJeted the 
44^ miles — Fuda to Elmwood — in 100 da^'s, and thus defeated the 
efforts of the Rock Island & Feoria people to claim the )>ioneer rail- 
road of the county. Dr. Alfred Castle, an old resident of Wyoming, 
was one of the leading spirits in pushing forward this enter])rise ; and it 
is related that for a time the new road was generally called "The Castle 
Flax-road," the sobriquet of the doctor being "Old Flax." Through 
his influence the depot was placed in the new town, a distance from 
the business center, round which North Wyoming has since grown up. 

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad is assessed $192,041 
for its 20 miles and 4,892 feet of main'track, 1 mile and 4,624 feet of 
side track, together with buildings valued at $2,721, and rolling-stock 
at $27,ii<;s, nil within Stark county. 

The Havana, Touhm A: Fulton City Railroad Co. was projected in 
1869 and subscriptions asked for. 

In ISSO it was i'e})orted that a branch of the Hannibal A: St. Joe 
raih'oad was to be l)uilt from Quincy to Chicago via Wyoming. At 
this time, also, the Feoria A: Northwestei-n raih'oad project came u]>, 
providing for a route ria Wyoming and Toulon to Dulmque. 

In July, Ls81, ai-ticles of incorporation were filed at Toul<jn by the 
Indiana, Illinois I'v Iowa Raih'oad Co. It prcnnised ;ir third I'aili'oad to 
Stark county, liut tiie scheme did not materialize. A meeting to 



l!K! 



iiist(ii;y of stakk cotnty. 



foster tlie building' of this road was lield at the count\' seat in March, 
1SS2. Jolm M. Brown presided, with A. P. Miller, secretar3\ Smith, 
of Keithsburg, gave the histoi-y of the enterprise, and a committee was 
appointed to solicit subscrijitioiis to tlie ca])ital stook. E. A. I'urge, 
J. H. Miller. Wm. Nowlan, AV. II. Winans, James II. Quinn, Major 
Merriman, Harrison Miner, John O'Neil and Samuel Burge were 
appointed ; but the time was inopportune, and so the project is allowed 
to sleep. 

The Atchison, Santa Fe it Chicago Kailroad ('omi)any, a south- 
western pef)))le are now seeking direct communication with (ihicago. 
Surveycrs have l)een through tliis country, and the prol)ability is that 
within a short time Stark county will have a main line instead of the 
Ijranches which afflict her with their variable time-tables and totid ab- 
sence of a desire to connect their trains for the convenience of the 
public. 

The Great Southern A: Canadian I'nderground liailroad. noticed in 
the old settler's cha]iter. has long since passed away. The division of 
Stark witnessed uuuiy a weary slave pass forward on the road to 
Canada and freedom — a criminal in liis own land. 



CHAPTER XV. 






:\iii,n'AKV nisTuKv. 




HE beginnings of Illinois Territory were nuule in wni\ 
Haniiltun, the liiMtish scal])-l)uyer. his ti'oops and hKban 
allies, were subjected to all those in glorious defeats recorded 
in British as well as American history. In is:i2. Black 
Hawk's Indiiins renewed the war, but were subjected and 
planted lieyond the Mississii))>i. In ]\Iay, rS4(!, 8,370 citi- 
zens of Illinois answered the call for tr()o|)s to serve in the 
wai' against ■Mexico. Of this number, .'i.TSO were accepted, 
forminj'' tlie first si.x regiments of Illinois militia. The vol- 
unteers won signal honors at Passo de Ovegiis, August in, 
IsiT; National Ridge, August 12; Cerro Gordo, August l."); Las Ani- 
mas, August 19; the siege of Puebla. September 1.") to October 12: 
Atli.xico, October lit; Thiscala. November 10 ; ;Mataiiioras and P;iss- 
Gahtjara, November 23 and 24; (4uerrila iiancli, December .'> ; Na])al- 
oncan, December 10, 1S47; at St. Martins. February 17, lS4s ; Cholula. 
March 26; Matacordera, Febiaiary l'.»; SemialteiJan, February b"), 
this division did magnificent service. The affairs of Vera Cruz, C'luir- 
ubusco, Chepultepec and Mexico City will foi'evei' be identified with 
the names of the troops of Illinois', and her citizen-general, James 
Shields. This war ccjst siWi.lioo.noO. and di'Tcnded for tlie Fniou th(> 
Lone Star State. 



Mir.ITAKV IIISTuIiV. 197 

The warof lSr)l-r,5 cost the United States about $4,000,000,000, 
ami was the direct cause of the loss of al)out l,()0(),(iO(i of uien to the 
whole countt'v. The manner in which Illinois responded to the call of 
the President, April li, 1801, is told in the following simple record. 
The record of volunteer troops organized within the state, and sent to 
the field, commencing April, 1861, and ending December, 31, 1865, 
with number of regiment, name of original commanding officer, date 
of organization aud muster into United States service, place of muster, 
and the aggregate strength of each or-ga.nization, have been ])repared 
with great care, and forms in itself a concise record of Illinois in the 
war for the Union. It is said that only one organized company was 
given by " the Korth " to the armies of the Confederacy. That coin- 
pan v wks raised in southern Illinois by Captain Thorndyke Brooks. 
He had ninety s])l(>n(lid fellows to share with him his bold enterprise. 

A recapitulation nf the rosters shows : Infantry, ls."),;i-l-l ; Cavalry, 
32,082 ; Artillery. 7.277: or a grand total of 22.i,3tio. 

The actual mimber of enlistments in Illinois from ISGl to 1865 was 
259,14-7, which includes reenlistments in veteran reserve corps, and ordi- 
nary reenlistnients. This number, however, does not indude 20,000 or 30,- 
OOO' citizens of Illinois, found in various branches of the army and 
navv and in the volunteer regiments of other states. The conduct of 
the troops, from the dav they took jiossession of Cairo to the close of 
the war, was one magnificent testimony to the worth of citizen soldiery. 

The War of the lievolution and that of 1812 are connected with 
the history of the county only so far as the names of a few actual par- 
ticipants, and of the sons of revolutionary soldiers are connected with 
the settlement of the county. Among the old soldiers of 1812, present 
at a meeting held at Toulon, November 24, I860, were Sylvester 
Sweet, William Winter. Louis Lasure, Dunn, Jackson, Geoi-ge Hose, 
Jacob Jamison and few others whose names are found in the township 
histories. This meeting was callea just six mouths after the Scotch 
or new Americans of Elmira townshi]) had organized a companj' for 
defense. The writer's research at Hennepin did not bring to light the 
name of more than one pioneer of Stark county, Thomas Essex, con- 
nected with the lUack Hawk sijualJile. Tliere is no doubt, however, 
that many of the men whose names are connected with the history of 
Stark fifty-five years ago, notably those mentioned as jurors in 1831, 
were ready to defend tiieir territory. 

During the Black Hawk War it is related that one of the earl^' 
German settlers of Spoon river precinct remained at home to protect 
his sick wife, after his neighbors had tied. Excitement, however, 
overcame love and duty, and he addressed the invalid thus: " Katrina 
we vas all scallu])ped l>y the Injines, ov I don't go away so quick as 
never vas. I get on my pony and go under der fort. You don't be 
afraid. Dey not hurt yon." Saying this the chivalric settler set off, 
but the wife, driven to desperation, bridled another horse, and reached 
the fort l)efore her lord. 

A reference to the history of the townships and pages devoted to 
biograph}' discloses the fact that a few citizens of Stark served in the 
Mexican War. 



198 HISTOHY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

The first war meeting was held at Toulon, April 15, 1861. The 
report of this meeting as published in the Chicago 7'/'i'7M/K(? is as fol- 
lows: "Elihu N. Powell was called to the chair, and James A. Hen- 
derson was appointed Secretary. — Judge Powell on taking the chair, 
brietly stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the pres- 
ent state of the country — to renew our devotion to the glorious insti- 
tution, and to pledge our lives in the maintenance and defence of the 
government and the constitution, and the union as it is. — Honorable 
J. H. Howe, G. A. Clifford, Dr. Wm. Chamljerlain, Thomas J. Hen- 
derson, Levi jN^orth, and Alex. McCoy were successively called upon 
and responded. Resolutions were adopted, one of which reads as fol- 
lows: "That in the present crisis of our country, we will ignore all 
mere party considerations, and uphold the administration in enforcing 
the laws north and south, and in juitting down rebellion wherever it 
may arise. And to that end we invoke the entire power of the govern- 
ment, and we iiereby adopt as our motto those memorable woi'ds 
uttered long since on a similar occasion by a jiatriot now in his grave. 
"Liberty and LTnion now and forever, one and inseparable." 

The first officers of the Home Guards were : Jacob Jamieson, capt.; 
T. J. Henderson, first lieut.; H. M. Hall, second lieut.; George Green, 
third lieut.; G. AVhitaker. orderly. Oliver Whitaker presided at this 
organization May 18, 1861. The Stark county volunteei's organized 
May 19, 1801, Avith David Dewolf. capt.; S. S. Kaysbier, first lieut.; 
Hugh B. Creighton, second lieut.; J. H. Chatldock, first sergt.; Joel 
Dixon, second sergt.; Harry Pierce, thix'd sergt.; Charles E. Shinn, 
fourth sergt.; William Dixon, first corpL; Richard Alderman, second 
corpl.; Jefferson Ellis, third corpl., and A. P. Finley, fourth corpl. 
On June 22, 1861, a meeting was held at Osceola village to ])rovide 
for expenses incurred in fitting out the "Elmii'a Rifies." Like all such 
meetings in this township, tiiis was a success. 

In July, 1861, Dr. Thomas Hall and Davis Lowman were appointed 
a committee to publish in the Stark county A'ews directions for i)re- 
paring bandages and lint. The following ladies were appointed a com- 
mittee for procuring bandages and lint : Elmira — Mrs. E. C. Spencer, 
Miss C. Brace, Mrs. Oliver Smith. Osceola— Mrs. iiark Bhmchard, 
Mrs. R. Chamberlain, Mrs. S. :\L Hill. N'allev— Mrs. J. M. Rogers, 
Mrs. C. A. Fox, Mrs. P. Blood. Toulon— IMrs.'O. Whitaker, Mrs. Dr. 
Chamberlain. Mrs. P. M. Blair. Goshen — Mrs. Jacob Jamison, Mrs. 
J. W. Rogers, Mrs. T. F. Hurd. West Jersey— Mrs. C. M. S. Lyons, 
Mrs. James Hulsizer, Mrs. J. H. Anthonv. Essex — Mrs. J. Dennis, 
Mrs. Wm. F. Thomas, Mrs. Henry Hoist. Penn— ]\[rs. Virgil Pike, 
Mrs. Joim Snare. 

The Soldiers' Relief Circle of Toulon organized November 12, 1S6L 
with Mrs. O. Whitaker, president ; Mrs. O. Gardner, vice-president ; 
Mrs. C. Eastman, treasurer; Miss E. Marvin, secretary; Mrs. P. M. 
i)lair, Mrs. S. S. Kaysbier, Mrs. M. A. Fuller and Miss R. White, com- 
mittee on sujjplies. Mrs. J. Shinn was appointed treasurer in March, 
1862, up to which time $42 were collected. 'The supervisors on June 
1(1, 1861, adopted resolutions for the ap]iointment of a committee to 
disburse niintar\' and relief funds, aiul tliat such funds be raised l)v 



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special tax of twenty cents per slOO. Tlie uses s[)eciiie(I were, first, 
for the support of soldiers' families, and secondly, for equipping- and 
uniforming Starlv county soldiers. The first report of tlie committee 
was made in iscii. The a})peal of the Home (4uards, which led to this 
legislation, was signed by G. A. Cliiford, chairman, Jacol) Jamison, T. 
J. Henderson, Oliver "Whitaker, Charles Myers and Amos P. Gill, a 
committee a])pointed liy the guards. The ]\[ilitary Dishui'sing Com- 
juittee of v^tark county, ap})ointed in June, 1S(U, comprised David 
McCance, Davis Lowman and Oliver AVhitakei'. They disbursed $63.5 
to Capt. Stuart's Elmira Eitles of KK") men ; 845(! to ('apt. Dickenson's 
Lafayette Ivities of li> men, and ^i'oi to Capt. Jamieson's Stiirk County 
Rifles of 77 men. To soldiers' families in Toulon township, §76.62 were 
given; in Goshen. !?106.87; in Valley, $12; in Penn, $20.71; in 
Osceola. $9, and in Elmira, $86, or, $311.98 to soldiers' families and 
$1,548 to volunteers from .lune to Decenrber 2, 1861. 

In Feliruary, 18(12, what i)urpoi'ted to be a comjilete list of Stark 
county soldiers who had died up to that date, was ]ini)lished, viz., Rob- 
ert Charles Reed, William ^'. Perry, William Nicholson, Wallace 
Hughes, John A. Perry, all of Company B, Thirty-seventh Infantry ; 
George Comstock, Nineteenth Infantry : George W. Ellis, C. "W. 
Drummond, John Cox (Peoria Artillery), Company K, Forty-seventh 
Infantry ; William II. Packer and Murray Hotchkiss, Thirty-third 
Infantry ; James S. Taylor. Compairy 15, Forty-second Infantry ; James 
T. Marshall, Company D, Forty-seventh Infantry, and Perry Kent, 
Company 11. Forty-seventh Infantry. Sylvester F. Otman was 
ap})ointe(l by the relief committee of Wyoming, in March, 186)2, to 
visit the Forty-seventh Infantry in the field. The relief committee of 
Elmira selected T. J. Henderson to visit the Elmira company in the 
field, in March, 1862. Dr. Piei'ce, rejiresenting the Toulon Aid Society, 
visited the troops in the field in !March, 18t)2. 

The officers of the Wyoming Soldiei's Relief Society in April, 1862, 
were Mi's. M. A. Hoist, president ; i\[rs. A. G. Hammond, secretary ; 
Miss Lucy Butler, treasurer. The committee on collections com]n'ised 
^^adams Isaac Thomas, B F. Foster, AV. B. Armstrong, P. Pettit, 
Mary P.utler, J. Wrigley, J. B. Lashels and J. Matthews. S. F. Otinan 
is mentioned as an aitl of the ladies committee. On June .3, 1863, a 
meeting was held in the Pi'esl)yterian church, Elmira, with a view of 
helping along the objects of the Soldiers' Aid Society. $151 in cash, 
a firkin of l^utter, five barrels of potatf)es, together with other supplies 
were subscribed. In Osceola village $90 was sul)scribed, making $23.") 
for the township under this call. On July 8, 1863, the fall of Vicks- 
liurg was celebrated throughout the county. A company called the 
"Bloody Marines" brought out the gun and fired a salute. Some 
days Iwfore this, after the battle of Gettysljurg, the L'nion flag was 
hoisted on the court house. The Women's Loyal League of Penn 
township, was organized July 27, 1863, with forty members, ilrs. J. 
M. Ricker presided, with Mrs. S. S. Sockwell secretary. In August 
1862, Provost-Marshal White visited Bradford to arrest two young men 
named Terwilliger, on the charge of desertion. The father tried to 
aid in the escape of the boys. White learned the game and cautioned 



200 IIISTriUY OF STAKIC CfltTXTV. 

the old gentleman against repeating it, and told him tliat should lie 
not place the young men in custody within two days, himself would 
be arrested. The delivery was not made and the marshal revisited 
Bradford and asked the old gentleman to come along under arrest, but 
he responded that he should not go unless he went dead. " As you 
prefer about tliat," said the marshal, "but I thiidv you better go alive." 
The old man tlien attacked him with the liny fork, hut White pushed 
the ■weapon aside and hit the prisoner on the head witii a heavy cane, 
cutting a deep wound. Terwilliger surrendereil. Avas taken to Dr. 
Little's and patched i;p, but was not imjjrisoned at that time. 

Lieut. C. W. Brown, of the One-hundred-and-twelfth Illinois In- 
fantry, with Sergeants William Doyle, John Lane and Henry Gi-aves. 
opened a recruiting station in the Ilolst building, at Wyoming, in Jan- 
nary, 18G-i. Oliver White, recruiting agent for Stark county, made a 
call on the county to furnish its quota in February, 18*14. His address 
contains the following ])aragraph : " Fathers ami mothers enconi'age 
your sons to rally once moi"e around the old flag, and the day is ours 
almost without a struggle, for the IJind giant of reljellion ali'eady reels 
and falters. The work of finishing his troubled existence will l)e sliarj) 
and short. The enormous government l)Ounties — $302 for new recruits 
and §-102 for veterans — are still offered. * * * * * Board 
and transportation furnished to recruits for any Illinois regiment in 
the field." Jacob Galley, of Toulon, was killed at Franklin, Tenn., in 
18G4, wdiile holding the flag. His body was brought here and interred. 
S|)ringor Galley was wounded there, and Wright Oziah was reported 
wounded. 

The number of men to be di-afted in the county in August, 18f)4-, 
was 154, divided as follows : Toulon and ICssex, 84 ; Elmira and Osce- 
ola, 30; Valley and Penn, 53; Goshen and West Jersey, 31. J. W. 
Hewitt was president and T. Bacmeister secretary of tlie Toulon and 
Essex Draft Association in 1864. 

The county central aid committee received in Septeml)er, 1864, §146 
from Osceola and sl9 from Elmira. The Osceola snbscri]ition com- 
prised §47 through Mrs. Kiley f'iiamberlaiii, §78.85 tlirougli the Brad- 
ford soldiers' aid society, §14.75 from individuals at Bradford, and §6 
from Lodge 131, I. O. G. T. Alfred Foster, Mrs. Hiley Chamberlain 
and Mrs. Dr. Little formed tlie committee in Osceola. At this time 
W. II. Butler raised §27 in Essex. 

On August 24, 1864, Rex. 11. C. Dunn delivered his celeVn'ated 
funeral discourse in the IMethodist church at Toulon. After noticing 
the organization of the One-hundred and-twelfth Regiment he savs: 
" Of these have been killed: W. W. Wright, its Captain ; ^Y. P. Finley, 
its second Lieutenant; William C. Bell, Aaron Pidle, John Kendall, 
Olaus Fors, Elmore Barnhill, J. II. Lane, A. G. Pike, E. M. Dewev, G. 
W. Pthodes, John W. AVhitten, and Henry C. Hall — 14. Died of dis- 
ease: E. C. Westfall, J. L. Adams, William Creighton, George Miller, 
J. D. Madden, John F. Xegus, G. W. Oziah — 7. Homer Leeke, re- 
cruit, died on his waj' to the regiment. Thomas F. White was drowned 
in Clinch river. Two have been discharged on account of wounds, K. 
Crabtree and J. F. Ehodes. Four are prisoners, Edwin Butler, Z. H. 




I'.LACK HAWK — CHIEF OP THE SAl ; 



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Newton, .I<isi'])li IIf)])i)()ck :iiul .1. II. Jlui'wiek. Five have Imh-ii <lis- 
charoed on acuoniit of dist^ase. A large munber iiave hoen wouiidod. 
* "" * "••" * On tlie sixth of the present month an order was 
o-iven to charge a ])ai't of the enemy's works l)efore Atlanta. Tiie ill 
advised attempt had to lie abandoned; and there fell on that day five 
nolde men, James Essex, John II. I.ane. Andrew G. Pike. (Teorge W. 
Rhodes, and Kobei-t Dewey. They were lovely and pleasant in their 
lives, and in their death tlun- were not divided. On the following day 
John W. Whitten was killed. These deaths have called this large as- 
semblage together today." The last named was the son of Theodore 
AVhitten, of West Jersey; -James Essex was the son of Joseph Essex, 
of Penn township; .losejih Lane was born in kSomerset comity, IVew 
Jersev, Jnlv iT, 18?)<i; Andrew G. Pike, born in Pennsylvania in Jan- 
nary," 183ri. came to this connty with his pai'ents the following wintei'; 
George AV. Rhodes, like Sergeant Pike, was an only son, born to Airs. 
N. A\ . Rhodes at Nauvoo, III., November 0, 1843;" Roliert M. Dewey 
was born at Canaan, New II;im]>shire, May 31, lS3fi. came with his 
father to Illinois in 18.")0, and settled liere in 1851. 

The following rejtort was made to the supervisoi's' board in Sejitem- 
ber, 18t>4, by Allies A. Fnller : The undersigned, having at the solicita- 
tion of })ersons interested therein, visited S|n'ingfield for the jiurpose 
of ascertaining the quota of Stark County in the coming draft, and 
also to ascertain whether any mistakes have been made in the credits 
for men from this connty who have volunteered into the military ser- 
vice of the United States, would make the following report : 

"The whole number of men required to till all calls to the ])resent 
time is QlU; whole number of credits u]i to Octoljer 1st, 18(13, was (!8'.t ; 
from October 1st, 18()3, to September, 1864, is 121; and total credits, 
810; total deficit of county, 154. Of this numlier there is due from the 
several sub-districts of this county as follows: Sub-district 72, Essex 
and T(ndon, 34; 73, Elmira and Osceola, 36; 74, A^'alley and Penn, 53; 
and 75, Goshen and AVest Jersey, 31. 

" The undersigned would further report the credits allowed u]) to 
October 1st, 1S()3, are distriiiuted among the diiferent regiments of this 
state, as follows, to wit: Pith Regiment Illinois Infantrv, 1 ; 16tli, 1 ; 
17tli, 2 ; 10th. 107 : 33d, lit ; 37th, 58 ; 38th, 1 ; 46tb, 6 ; 47tli, 81 ; 51st, 
10; 56th. 2; 57th, 5; 64th, 1; 6.5th. 39; 67th, 1; 83d, 1; S6th, 22 ; 
93d. 9: 112th, 268; 124th, 4; 127th, 5; Fusileers, 1; 3d, Cavalrv, 6; 
9th, 16; 11th, 2; 13th, 1; 14th, 2; 1st Artillery. 4; 2d, 9; Missouri 
regiments, 5 — 685. Credits allowed from October 1st, 1863, to July 
1st, 1864, one hundred and twenty-one men. I was unable in my brief 
stay to ascertain in what regiments these last named have enlisted. 

"About one hundred men (estimatetl) residents of tins county, have 
enlisted in different regiments and have been credited to other counties. 
This has resulted from several causes : Sometimes from carelessness on 
the part of the men (Milisting in not giving their residence, and perhaps 
on the pai't of recruiting othcers, who were desirous to obtain credits 
for their own counties, and sometimes from misrepresentation on the 
]iart of the men enlisting in order to oi)tain tiie local bounties otfereil 
by other counties. I was informed by Adjutant General Fuller that 



204 rilSTOKY (IK STAKK CiinXTy. 

in every nise the iiieii were civdited to tlie counties wliere thevactiuillv 
I'esided at tiie time of tlieir enlistment wiienever tliiit could be ascer- 
tained; and from such examinations as I was able to make while there, 
I am satislied that his statement is correct, and tliat no pains liave lieen 
s])ared by him to do justice to every county. 

•' For instance, I was acquainted with several men in the T2d and ."iStli 
regiments in which we have no credits, and on an examiiuition of the 
muster-rolls of s:iid regiments I found Robert Holmes. Scepter Hard- 
ing, Darsie Heath, .lacol) (xalley and Jasper JMorris reported from Chi- 
cago, and Miles Avery from Cook county, and Lester Coggswell. Joseph 
('. Iliner and George W. Eckley from Bushnell, McDonough countv, 
and George Witter, without any residence given. So of other regi- 
ments. Our men have enlisted and are credited toother counties in 
consequence of the errors of the muster roll. 

■'My thaidvs are due to General Fuller. ;ind to lion. Newton Eate- 
man of the Provost MarshaTs office, who extended to me every cour- 
tesy and gave me all the assistance in their power. 

" I would recommend to the l)oard that some time during the coming 
winter, when the present press of business at the Adjutant (ienei-ars 
office shall be past, that an agent be sent to examine the records and 
get the names of ail ])ersons who have enlisted from this countv. * * "'■' 
Let a roll of honor be kept. 

"All of which is respectfully submitteil. Milks A. Fullkk." 

In March, 18(i.5,P. et J. Nowlan, onbehalf of the Ladies' Aid Society 
of Toulon, mailed to Thos. 11. Bryan at Chicago the sum of $."i2 as a 
donation to the Soldier's Ilomerfrom the supper and sociable committee. 
The semi-annual report of Mrs. S. A. Dunn, treasui'er of the Toulon Sol- 
diers' Aid Society, made March l(i, 1S<;.5, shows that on Sept. I'J.she re- 
ceived from former treasurer, $27.22 ; on Oct. 10, $.34..50 proceeds of 
concert; Oct. IS, $331.05, proceeds of fair; Dec. 1, moneys collected by 
Mrs. Copperthwaite, S4..")5, and fines and membershi]).s, $1.17, total, 
$398.20, of which $2!tl.07 was disposed of. 

In March, 18f!.5, the (juota called for was 239. Osceola was unfilled 
for 15, its (|Uota ; Valley for 33, its quota; nnd Penn for 5, or 5-26 of 
its (juota. Elmira owed 9 out of 3(i, Toulon was filled and the other 
towns owed 1 recruit eacli. 

On April 3, 1805, the 112tli liegiment assembled at Paleigh, N. C. 
and adopted six resolutions expi'essive of sym])athy with the Union, and 
Mr. Lincoln's family. These were signed by K. S. Hoiul. Lieut. -Col., 
and 15. F. Thompson, secretary. 

In May, 18«;5, the following named drafted men from Stark county 
were reported among the deserters : Cliarles Ilampson, John AVren, 
Harvey Iladding, Pen. Howes, AVm. Barnhill, David H. McLaury, 
Amos Cornish, Robert Evans, Thomas Shockmey, Patrick Tobin, Ed- 
mund Martin and Henry Fitzpatrick. The two men drafted and held 
to service, whr) sul)se([uent]y deserted, were David Fry and Chester "W. 
Woodward. 

In August 18()0, P. M. Blair, circuit clerk. o[)ened a I'ecord of soldiers 
for the county. 

On December, ISfio, a committee of soldiers, com]irising P. M. Blaii', 



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fl. (t. Armstrong and W. W. AVriglit. t-alled a meeting to oi'ganizc I lie 
Soldiers" Monument Societv. 

The Stark County Soldiers" ^Monument Association was organized 
at Toulon, October 8], 1807. with tiie following niembei's: J. C\ 
Copestake, 11. J. Dickenson. 11. Fell. Andrew Gallii'aith, S. K. Conovei', 
ilarshall Winn, il. D. Bloomer. I. Cinnamon, D. Jackson. T. ^lurrav, 
AV. Jackson. J. M. P.rown, J. Kerns. P. M Blair, (t. Ilulsizer. AV. 
Lownian. J. Ilolgate. J. TurnbuU, M. JManchard, C. Stuart, B. F. 
Thompson. C. AV. Brown. C. A. Fox and Lewis Perry. The articles 
wei'e countersigned by J. C. Copestake, C. D. of Stark G. A. R., and 
J. M. Brown, A. A. A. G. In 1885 an association was orgaiiizetl in 
this district to erect a monument to Grant at Springfield. James 11. 
Miller represented Stark county. 

On May 2."), isd."), the first meeting was held to rejoice upon the 
return of peace. Meetings were held weekly until the great celebra- 
tion of Jul\' 4, 1865, which closed the festive season. The officers in 
charge were: M. A. Fuller, ])resident; P. IVI. Blair, secretary; E. 
Itansom, R. C. Dunn, Oliver AVhitaker. AVilliani Lowman. Jas. A. 
Henderson, executive committee; AVm. Lowman. A. J. AVriglit, AVar- 
ren AVilliams. V. 15. Thornton. C. M. S. Lvon. on grounds; X. P. 
Cross. X. Langford, AVells AVhite. on Hags; L). .1. AYalker. B. (i. Hall. 
N. J. Smith, on music; Jas. A. Henderson, Henry Butler, H. M. Hall. 
II. C. Dunn. X. G. Hammond, Mrs. S. A. Chamberlain, Mrs. .M. A. 
Fuller, Mrs. Jas. A. Henderson, i\[rs. E. H. Shallenberger, Miss E. S. 
Tilden, on toasts; Oliver AVhite. Capt. J. M. Brown. Samuel Burge, 
(Jhas. R. Perry, Benj. Follett. Misses M. L. Mercer, Stella 1). Rhodes. 
Del! Whitaker. E. S'Tilden, Fidii> Curtis, on decorations; Wells AVIiite. 
Lewis AVilliams, 11. M. Hall. Oliver AVhite. AVm. O. Johnson, on fire 
works ; A. J. AVhitaker. Ruben Rounds. AV. T. Hall, on arms and amu- 
nition, and Chas. R. Perry, A. J. AVhitaker, Jas. Xowlan. a committee 
to arrange with young ladies to rejiresent the states. 

KE(;mK.\TAL SKKTCIIKS AND R0STP:RS. 

Seventh Infantry was mustered in at Camp Yates. April 25. ]8()1. 
served at Alton, St. Louis. Cairo and Mound City, during its three 
months. The command was reoroanized July 25. 18t!l, entered on ser- 
vice in Mi-ssouri, and thence witli the Twenty-eighth Regiment and 
]\[cAllisters"s Battery to Fort Holt, Ky. In i8(i2 participated in the 
affair at Fort Donelsou. Pittsburgh Landing. Shiloh. Corinth, and 
other battles in ^lissouri. In A]iril. ISO;], the command marched 
under (-i-eneral Dodge, through luka to South Florence, where the 
Nintii Illinois Mounted Infantry reinforced it. In May and June, 
served in Tennessee, and continued weekly meetings with the rebels 
until the close of the war. The Seventh veteranized December 22. 
1863., and was niustered out July !>. 18<;5, at Louisville, Ky. In Com- 
pany B of this command wei'e the following named otticers and ])ri- 
vates, all enlisting in 1865 : 

Captain — Hugh .1. Cosgrove. First Lieutenant — George H. 
Martin. Sergeants — Andrew .\elson; Isaiah A". Bates. Corporals — 
Alexander Ileadley ; Henry Stauffer. Privates — Enlisted February 



20n HISTORY OF s-i'ai;k COrXTV. 

isd.") — Jiicol) IJogai'd, Oliver lio^ys, Patrick I^iiillien (deserted), I[(>ni'v 
JI. Witciier, William Zumwalt, A\'illis liiii'gcss, Henry 11. JJallentiiie, 
Silas Chap])el, Thos. Dawson, John Dawson, Henry Duckworth, .lolni 
L. Foulk, Will. W. Isenherg, James J.. Jarinan, George JI. Martin, 
John Otto, Franklin Pratt, John IJoiise, IJenry Eoiise, Mason Stautt'er, 
AVilliaiii Shipley, P><lward II. Trickle, Thomas II. Crowe, John (laivin, 
John Martin, (died at Louisville, June 21, ISO.-)), Timothy Katclitt', 
Stephen Timmons, Jotiuuii K. Taylor (promoted), I)a\id AVIiite. l!en^ 
jamin Witter, and Jasper (Ti-aves. 

Eleventii Infantry was organized at Springtield, and mustered in 
April ;^)0, 1801. for tiiree months. On July 30. the command was 
mustered out, hut reenlisted for three years. Many severe hattles 
mark th(> history of the Eleventh, down to the attack on Fort Donel- 
son, in Fehraary, 18<'>2, loosing heavily there. At Shiloh, ( 'orinth, and 
on other well-fought fields the command was jiresent until January, 
1863, when the JS'orthern Mississippi campaign was entered on. In 
February, 18H3, the regiment was assigned to the Seventeenth Army 
Cordis, and in A]iril, 589 men of the One-hundred-and-ninth Ilegimeilt 
was merged int(j the Eleventh, and proceeded to take ])art in the siege 
of Yicksburg. From the fall of Yicksburg to the muster out at Ba- 
ton liouge, Ala.. July li, 18*i5, the comniand was in active service. 
Among the memliers was Henry Speers. ( '(impaiiy C. a recruit of ls(n>. 
transferred to -IGth Infantry. 

Twelfth Infantry (3 years) was mustered in August 1, 1861, served 
at Cairo. 111., Bird's Point, Mo., and Paducah and Smithland. Ivy., up 
to Februaiw, 18r(2. when the coniuumd moved on Foi't Henry. At 
Donelson 16 men were killed and 58 wounded. At Pittsburgh 
Landing K (9 were killed and wounded. At Corinth, IT killed and 8(t 
wounded, and so on to the end at Alatoona Pass, where 57 were killed 
or wounded. The comniand shared in Sherman's marcli to the sea, 
and returning was mustered out at Louisville. Ky.. July 16, 1865, 
Tlioiiias Carroll of Providence, enlisted in ("DUipanv 11, in 1861. Avas 
woundeil and discharged in August, 1S(;2. 

Fourteenth Infantry was mustered in, May 25, 18<11. at Jackson- 
ville, 111.; served in ^tissouri until the beginning of wintei', cam})ed at 
Otterville until February, 1862, when it moved to Fort Donelson. Its 
first battle was Api'il ii and 7, round Shiloh. where it lost half its 
strength. After the evacuation of Corinth, the command jiroceeded 
to Tennessee. In 1863 and 1864, it participated in many battles, no- 
tablj^ Vicksburg, and served with gi'eat distinction until mustered out 
at Fort Leavenworth. September 16, 1865. In tlie reorganized com- 
mand. Company C, were the following named recruits of February, 
1865 : 

Michael Casey, Thomas Doyle (deserted), James Maloney (de- 
serted), Frank Williamson. In Comjiany E, were Thomas J. IMarshall 
(deserted), John Norris (deserted). In Com])any G, were Livingston 
Sharrach. In Company 11, ^^'i>i^ Corjioi'al Samuel a Patten. 

Sixteenth Infantry was mustered in at (^uincy. 111., May 24, 18(!1, 
served in Missouri until April 7, 18t)2, wlien with the Tenth Illinois In- 
fantry, the command pursued the rebels across the Mississippi, and cap- 



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tiired r),000 inei\ witli ai-ins, etc, at Tiptonville, Tenii. It was present 
at Corintli. and in active service until July s, ISdo, when mustered out 
at Louisville. In Company A, was George W. Leigliton, Penn, re- 
cruited Feln-uary, ISfJ-t; in Company G, Lemuel G. Marsh, Penn ; IJeu- 
hen Crook, enlisted jVlay, isiil, veteranized in Company A. 

Seventeenth Infantry, nmstered in at Peoria, in May, ISOl. with 
1,259, served in Missouri until ordered to Fort Donelson in Februai'v, 
lSt)2, ])artici]Kited in that battle with heavy loss, also at Shiloh, with 
heavier loss, next at Corinth, then at luka, Ilatchie, and in Deceiuher, 
18t^2, at Holly Springs. In ISH;! shared in the siege of ^'i(.■ksl)Ul■g, and 
remained in that neighborhood until may. 1864, when on explication of 
service, that command was discharged. The few i-ei'idisted veterans of 
the Seventeenth entei'ed the Eight Infantr\', and served with thatcom- 
uiand until A))im1, ISIUi. In Company D were Thomas B. Bonar and 
David W. Snyder, of Lafayette, enlisted May. ISfiL 

Eighteenth Infantry was nmstered in at Anna, 111. May 2S, ISfil; 
sei'ved in Missouri and i-ound Cairct, until ordered to Fort .lefferson in 
Januar\', 18*12. At Fort Donelson the comnumd lost .!>(> killed ami 
150 wounded; at Shiloh lo killed ami 65 wounded. In April, 1865, the 
regiment comprised Companies 15 and C, veterans; Company A, three 
years' recruits and seven companies of one year men. From December, 
1863, to the close the command may be said to have been engaged in 
Arkansas, where it was mustered out at Little Pock, Decend^er 16. 
1865. The Stark county rejiresentation in Comi)any 1"' were Chailes 
McGlaughlin and John Madtlen, of Essex, eidisted and deserted JMarch 
1865; John P. Smith; George W. Bowei-s. of Lafavette, enlisted 
in 1865. 

Nineteenth Infantry was organized in ls(!l undei' Col. John I!. 
Turchin, and musto'ed in June, 1861, 1,<I',>5 strong. In Companies P, 
('and I) of this command Stark county was well represented. Com- 
})any 15, or the " Elmira Pities," was tlie tii'st company to le;,ve this 
county f(ji' the field, and, with the command, sei'ved to the close of the 
war. The regimental colors are inscribed with the names of almost all 
the well-fought fields, the history of which tell of a Union preserved. 
The record of Stark county soldiei-s in the Nineteenth Pegiment is as 
follows : 

Company P. "Elnnra PiHes." Captains — ("has. Stuart, enlisted 
July oO, isCil, resigned July 15. \s(\-2. Alexander Murchison, jr., ])ro- 
moted July 15, I8<i2. Fii'st Lieutenants — Stephen AV. Hill, July 30, 
lS(iJ, resigned November 2!t, 1861. Alexander Murchison, jr.. Novem- 
lier Mu, 1861, William Jackson, July 15, 1S(;2. Second Lieutenants — 
Alex. ]\[urchison, ji'., July ;50, 1861. AVm. Jacks(m. Xovendwr ."'.n. 
1S61. John II. Hunter, July 15, 1S6l'. Died January '.». 1 sC,;!. Jolm 
T. Thornton, commissioned .lanuary It. 186:',. 

The non-comnussioned ami pi'ivates in this company, were, First 
Sergeant — Dr. John S. Pashley, June, 1861. Sergeants — William 
Jackson, June 17,1861. James (L Poardnnm, June 17, 1861. James 
IMontooth, June 17, 18(U, discharged for disai)ility, March 13, 1862. 

(^'orporals — James Jackson, June, 1861. Killed near Dalton, (/Ja., 
Febi'uary, 23, 1861. Charles IL ]>i-ace. June. Is61. dischai'o-ed for dis- 



208 iriSTIIlfV OF STAKK COUNTY. 

ability, liubert A. Turnbull, June, 1S61. Joseph Blancluird, June, 
1861, reduced. John G. Lamjier, June, ISfU; discharged for disability. 
Thomas Rol>ini?on, June, 18(!1; (bscliarged February, 1863; wountled. 
Joliii T. Thornton. June, 18(11. (Jeorge B. Iluteliinson, June, ISGl, 
disciiiirged Xovenil)er, 18G1, for disability. 

Musicians — Isaiidi ^^ Bates and Isaac M. Speneer. June, 1801. 

Wagoner — Jolm Douglas, eidisted June, 1862. 

rrivates — Enlisted June, 1861 — James Atherton. John Q. Adams, 
David W. Aldrich (discluirged), David Allen, p^'rederick P. Bloom, Jolm 
Bui'ke (discharged), Cluirles Blackwell (wounded; died at Chattanooga, 
October U, 1863). Henry Burrows (died at Louisville. April 0, 1862), l^em- 
uel D. Bullis (discharged .Marcii, 186:3), Walter Clark (transferred to Vet- 
eran Reserve Corps). James Cinnamon, Julius A. Case, William A. Cade, 
DeFoi-est Chaudjerlain, lA-onard C. Drawyer. Henry Drury, Cliester P. 
Harsii (corporal, died at Murfreesboro, April 11. 1863, William Ingles 
(died at Nasliville. October 31. 1862.). Edward jM. Jordan (sergeant, died 
at ('iuittanooga. October 5, 1863). John L. Kennedy. Eober't T. 8cott, 
'i'lionnis 'l'urnl)uil (discharged for wounds), Henry 15. Worth, John Black- 
Ijurn (discluirged bir disability; died in Henry County in 1882), George 
Dugan (dischaged for wouiuls). PJiilip S. Galley (transferred to Veteran 
IJeserve Corps, January i."), 1864), Springer Galley, William Johnson, Wni. 
II. Newcomer (dischai'ged for disability), George H. Stone, Isaac Ban- 
nister (discharged for disability). Henry E. Davison (discharged), Aaron 
T. Courier (dischai-ged for disability). Owen Carlin (died at Nashville, 
October 31, 1862), Francis Crowden, (ieorge Crowden (discharged for disa- U^ 
bility), Jason G. Duncan (discharged for disability), Wm. Douglas. Edward 
F^rvin (wounded at Dalton, Ga., Feln-uary. 18(i4), Adam G. Fell (dis- 
cluirged to reenlist), AVilJiani II. Flemming (dischai'ged for disability), 
Charles (Treentield (wounded and discluirged), Keui)en Gardiner (dis- 
charged, disability), AVesley Hall, James Iluckins, Alfred S. Ilurment 
(disability), Ernold Kenipion, Isaac Kenyon (killed at Stone Iliver), 
Alonzo Luce. Charles X. Leeson (killed at Stone Iliver, December 31, 
1862), John M Lauiper, James ]\[erril, Samuel Montooth, Joseph C. 
^leigs, Daniel J. iloon. Comfort Morgan, Columbus Morgan (died at 
^[urfreesl)oro, Januaiy 7,1863; wounds), Cornelius Morg'iin (died at 
Pilot Knob, Misscniri," (September 15, 1861), George Miller, John Mc- 
Sherry, William N. Nelson, Joseph N. Park, Geoi'ge N. Ryerson 
(killed at Stone Eiver, January 2, 18ti3), George P. Richer, George T. 
Shari'er (wounded at Stone River, December 31, 1SG2), Henry C. Shull 
(discluirged July S, 1862), John (). Spaulding, Elijah N. Terwilliger 
(Company D), Albert Terwilliger (Company D), Amos Vinson (V. R. 
C.), Lewis AVilliams, Joini Webber, Edwin' D. Way (discliarged for 
disability, July, 1862), James O. Imes (killed at Stone River, Decem- 
ber 31, "lS62)." The recruits of 1S61 and 1862 were: Urban Coon, 
Lewis Corsan (discharged for disability, September, 1861), Asa Clai'k 
(discliarged to I'eeiilist), (ieorge Comstock (died at Louisville. October 
2U, is(il). Leonard I>. Henderson, Willaril Jordan (killed at Cliicka- 
manga, September 2n, 1S63). Madison Linsley (missing), Joseph ]\L 
Leacox (\'. R. C.). Jolm MeConciiie, James Cl. Turnbull (transferi'ed 
H. (i. lltli A. ('.). Adrian Coon (deserted), Frank Horrigan (killed at 
Pulaski, Teun.. May 2. 1S62), Wdlinm Imes (killed at Reynold's Sta- 



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tion, August 27. lS(!-2), John Inies, Martin Inies (prouioted), Kobert 
Fell (discharged to rei'Milist), Tlioauis W. Oziah (transferred to 11. Q. 
1-lrth A. C), Fred II. AViiitMker, David Jackson (transferred to IL Q. 
1-tth A. C). 

Company (' recruits were: James Atherton (discluirged for disa- 
bility), Wesley Hail (veteranized). Jolin ^McSJierry, June. ISGl ; and 
Company D recruits: Elijah AV. Terwilligei' and Albert TerwiUiger, 
enlisted in June. 1S(!1 (deserted). 

Tiie organization of tlie Niueteentli Illinois ^'eteran N'olunteer 
association took place August 22, ISTlt, near Aurora, (.'ol. Uaffen was 
elected president; Lieut.-Col. William Jackson and Tiionias l.a.wler, 
vice-presidents; James Stewart, secretary, and Joim Ste})liens, treas- 
urer. From 1880 to the present, reunions of this association iiave been 
iield. Company B, Nineteentii Illinois Infantry Veteran club, held its 
annual reunion. October 11, 188:3. Dr. James G. Boai'dman was 
elected president; Chai'les Stuart, of Osceola, vice-president; Lieut. 
William Jackson, of Eluiira. secretary and treasurer. Capt. C. Stuart 
and I. M. Spencei', of Osceola; Capt. A. Murchison and Thomas Rob- 
inson, of Kewanee, and James Montooth, of Modena, were elected 
members of executive committee. Like the regimental association, 
that of Company B is perfect in organization, as its meetings are 
alwavs numbered among the most pleasant. liap])v military gatherings. 

Twentieth Infantry, organized at Joliet. was nmstered in June 1:5, 
18(>1; had hrst engagement with Jeif. Thompson's rebels. October 
20th, near Fredericktown. In January, 1802. the command accom- 
panied Grant thnaigh Kentucky; in February engaged at Fort Donel- 
son; in April, at Shiloh ; at Britton's Lane, on Septeml>er 1st, and so 
on, through Jackson, Holly Springs. Tallahatchie, to the muster out at 
Chicago, July li), 1805. The suljstitutes and drafted men from Stark 
county, in this commantl. wei-e, in Comjmny B — William Border, 
Zelotas Kendall, of Goshen, enlisted September 30, 1S('>4. Company 
I) — William Keeper (drafted), Calvin Vulgauiot (drafted). September. 
1804. Company E — James Farrell. January, 186.5; Philip (/iraves, 
Edward Quish, October. 18<')4; Finley C. McClellan, Heruuin Shrader, 
Valley, September. 1804. Company F — Thomas Gi'aves, Septemljer, 
18()4.' Company I — Michael Flinn. January. 18(;.") ; AVilliani II. Little 
(drafted). West Jersey, Septeud)er. 18tl4. 

Twentv-fourtli Infantry was mustered in at Chicago, .luly >i. isiil ; 
sei'veil in Illinois, Missouri and Ohio until moved to Kentucky in Sep- 
tember. In Kentucky and T(^nnessee the command was fortunate in 
striking terror into rebel hearts. From April, 1802. to muster out in 
July, 180)."), the regiment participated in several engagements, losing, 
near Perryville, on ()cto])er S, 1802, lid in killed, woundetl and miss- 
ing. Jerome B. 'i'lKjuias, of Wyoming, enlisted iit Kewanee, and com- 
missioned Hrst-assistant surgeon. March :'.. 1802. 

Twenty -eighth Infantry was organized at Camp Butler in August, 
isfil; served at Fort Holt, Ky.. until January, 1S(')2; in February 
participated in the ca})tiire of L'orts Henry and lleiinau ; at Bittsbuig 
Landing in March ; at Beach Orchard in April ; at Corinth in May ; 
lost niuetv-seven killed at i^Ll,tamora in (October. 1802 ; at \'icksburi;' 



21(1 IIISTOKY OF STAKK COUNTV. 

in June and .Inly. 18(13; lost seventy-three killed at Jackson in July, 
lS(i3; rei'nlisted as a veteran regiment, January 4th; consolidated into 
four companies, October 10, 18*!4; lost fourteen killed at Spanisii Fort, 
Fel)ruary 27, 18(15. Comjtanies (t, II, I, andX, from ("am]) IJutler, 
joined the command in Ajn'il, 18tlo; in July moved to Texas, and 
served there until peace was restored. In this command the following- 
named Stark county soldiers served : In Company E — James C. Hall 
and John Waldron enlisted Feljruary, 18G4, both from Penn. C^om- 
])any F — Edress M. Conklin, October, 18(14, (substitute). Company 
Iv — James M. Paden, Toulon, September. 1801; George A. Arm- 
sti-oiig, Elmii'a, and Jeremiali Fei-guson. (-roshen, enlisted 5larch, 18(15. 
Thirty-third Infantry was mustered in at Camp l>utler in August, 
18'Jl, l(J6o strong. The command served in Missouri and Arkansas 
until the spring of 18(13, Company A checking a charge of 2000 Texan 
Hangers at Cotton Plank. On moving to Louisiana, it participated in 
the liattles of Fort (Til>son, Champion Hills, Black Eiver bridge; siege 
of Jackson and Yicksburg; moved to New Orleans in August with 
Thiiteenth Corps; in Octoi)er joined tiie Bayou Teche campaign; 
afterward aided in the capture of Foi-t Esperanza ; moved thence to 
Fort Lavaca. The command veteranized March 14, 1864; returned 
on furlough to Bloomington; reorganized at Camp Butler in April, 

1864, and in May proceeded to Brasiiear, La.; the non-veterans re- 
turned via New York city, in September, with ])risoners, leaving the 
veterans to share the glory of closing the cam])aign. From ;^farcll 
until April, 1865, this command was before j\Iol)ile; then moved to 
Montgomery ; thence to Yicksburg, and mustered out November 24, 

1865. In Company B of this regiment were the following named 
soldiers from this county: Captains — C. Judson Gill, January 23, 
1863, resigned September 23, 1863; Nelson G. Gill, Sei)tember 23, 
1863. First lieutenants — C. Judson Gill, September, 1861; Nelson 
(t. Gill, January, 1863. Second lieutenants — Nelson (4. Gill, Sep- 
tember, 1862; Newton (t. I!. Brown, August, 1865, veteranizetl and 
promoted to first lieutenant. First sergeant — Nelson G. Gill, August, 
1861.. Cor])oral — AValter T. Hall, August, 1861, ])romoted. Privates, 
wlio enlisted August 20, 1861, were Jessie Armstrong, "William I'iggs 
(veteranized), George Dewey, George Fezler, Charles Green (trans- 
ferred to band), ]\[uiTay Ilotchkiss (dieil at St. Louis, December 20, 
18'al), Edward II. Ingraham ('veteranized), Ciiarles S. Johnson (died at 
Ironton. ]\Io., February 6, 1803), (ieorge Lowman (transferred to 
band), AYilliam J. W. SLayo (veteranized), Andrew McKee (died at 
Pocaliontas, Ark., May 3* 1862), Charles SliiTin (veteranized), Lewis 
Thomas (discharged for disal)ility, December, 1862), Newton G. B. 
lirown (veteranizetl), Daniel Donovan (veteranized), and Harrison W. 
Ellis. The recruits of 1864-5 wei'e Calvin Butler, Otis T. Dyer, Levi 
T. Ellis, Walter A. Fell (see One-hundred-and-twenty -fourth Illinois). 
Hugh \. (Godfrey, iVIvin Galley (see One-huntlred-and-twenty-fourth 
Illinois), Charles C. Ilotchkiss, Thomas "\Y. Rule (see OneJiundred-and- 
twenty-fourth Illinois), Sanford Strowbridge (su])])osed died A[>ril 1(», 
1865, "of wounds) John II. .Stickney, Andrew Turnbull. In the regi- 
mental band wei'e Chai'les Green and Ge(jrge A. Lowman. of Toulon ; 



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and in ('oin]iany K — John Peterson (veteranized), Adam Rush (dis- 
ciiarged for disal)ility) : both enlisted in December, 1S61. 

Thirty-fourth Infantry organized in 1S<U ; mustered out in 1804, 
and veteranized. Ilekl two representatives from Stark county — James 
llall and John Waldron, of Penn township. 

Thirty-seventh Infantry was organized at Chicago in September, 
isdl, witii ten companies of infantry and two of cavahy. In -lanu- 
ary, lsti2, tlie command was present at Pea Pidge; in Se})tember, at 
Xewtonia; in October, at Fayetteville; subse(piently relieved General 
lilunt, and cam])ed at Prairie Grove, Ark., after tramping 2,250 miles. 
The command was mustered out in May, 1866. This command lield 
a number of Goshenites, who enlisted August 19, 1861. In Com])any 
B, of this regiment, the following named soldiers served: Ca])tain — 
Charles X. Dickinson, August lit, 1861. First-lieutenant — Cassimir P. 
.lacksou, August 11>, 1861. resigned July 0, 1862; Fi-ancis A. Jones, 
July !•, 1S62: Luman P. llimes, veteranized and promoted first-lieuten- 
ant. Second-lieutenant — Francis A. Jones; David L. Ash, July 9, 
1862. Sergeants — David L. Ash; William X. Perry, died at St. Louis, 
December 1, 1861; Fayette Lacey, ]iromoted sergeant-major, reduced 
August 19, 1865. Corjiorals — Oliver S. Pisdon, sergeant, transferred 
to coi"]is d'Af.. September 27, 1863; Thomas J. ilcDaniel, sergeant, 
died at Cassville, ]\[o., June 9, 1862; Luman P. Ilimes, veteranized; 
Chilion P. Redtield, died at Cassville, Mo., June 9,1862; Joshua S. 
Dudley; James S. Lundy; John A. Perry, died at Otteiwille, Mo.. 
January 13, 1862; William Nicholson, died at St. Louis, November 26, 
1861. Musician — George Pansom. 

The i)rivate soldiers were — enlisted in August, 1861 — John Ander- 
son, veteranized; Aaron S. Anshutz, Andre\v Anderson (discharged 
for wounds); William W. Atkins, David Anshutz (veteranized); Alva 
AV. Prijwn. William II. Parney, veteranized; William W. Br^-an 
(killed at Praii'ie Grove, Ark., December 7. 1862); Joseph Barlow 
(died at New Orleans, May 6, 186-1) ; Emery S. Puffum, John W. 
Buffum. John Charleson, Lucius Church (discharged Februarv 1J-, 
1862); William IL Craig. William T. Dickinson, Eldrige P. Driscoll, 
died at New ( )rleans, September 5, 1863 ; Michael M. Emery, John A. 
Fddy, Martin Fitch, Nelson Grant, Matthew T. Godfrey, died at 
Ihdwnsville, Texas; Charles F. Ilimes, veteranized; N. G. Ililliard, 
(4eorge II. Ilurd, W. II. Hurd, Noriuan Ives (discharged for wounds); 
Closes S. Jones, veteranized, and discharged for disaljility; George W. 
Kirby (veteranized); Daniel Kieni, Julius Kelsey, Anthony Kennard 
(veteranized); Alvin Kiem, Dennis Lee (discharged for wounds); 
Thomas P. Lake, veteranized; James E. Lee (killed at Pea Ridge, 
Ark., March 7,1862); Samuel Leraoine, Daniel Lundy, Chaunce}' P. 
Miner. Penjamin II. Morgan, died at Springfield, Mo.. November 26, 
1S62; Ii'a Newton, veteranized; William J. Noran, David Nowlan. 
William M. Pilgrim. Edward Perkins. Robert C. Peed, died at Otter- 
ville, ]\Io.. October 23, 1861; John Reed, George W. Rouse (First 
Fnited States Artillery); John Sackrisson, Henry Sipe, Henry W. 
Wilbur. Martin Wilcox, veteranized; Henry B. Dexter, veteranized; 
l.uthei- Fitch, Thomas Hughes. Cummings Force. Hartfoi-d J. Rowe. 



212 IIISTOKV OF STAKK C'dL'M'V. 

Samuel W. Young (veteranized). Tlie recruits were Josejili II. Xew- 
ton. February 6. 18t!5, and David AV. Snydei', April 24. 1S(U. 

Thirty -eighth Infantry organized at Camj) Butler in Seulember, 
1861, ordered to Missouri that month, engaged .leff. Thomjjsou's rebels 
at Fredericktown. and in March, 18*i2, was assigned to the division of 
S. E. Missouri. The histoiy of this command is one of heavy marching 
and small battles uj) to Decembei', 18(;2, when it participated in the 
battle of Stone Iliver. losing Si killed, 10!) wouiuled and 34 mi.ssing. 
After this affair the regiment appears to be everywhei'e, engaged in 
evei'vthing. until mustered out at Victoria, Tex. The Stark county 
men in this conunaiul were: In Company E., enlisted August. 1861, 
John M. C'Ole, Thos. ('. Davis (taken prisoner), IVter Lane, discharged 
for disability. 

Fortieth Infantry, mustered in August 10, 1,S<')1. at Salem. 1.277 
strong, claimed the following named Stark county soldiei's: t'(jmj)any 
(t., Plugh D. Ketfer, enlisted at AIcLeausboro, July. 186] ; jiromoted 
captain April, 186,5. In ('oui|iaiiv D.. .lohu 'riinuious. i-ccruited Afarch. 
186.J. (See yP,d Illinois.) 

Forty-first Infantry, orgiinized at Decatui- in August, 1861, served 
in Missouri and Kentucky up to February, 1862, particijiated in the 
three-days" siege of Fort Donelson, was at Pittsburg Landing in Mairh, 
at Shiloh in A]iril, aiul at Corinth in May, 1862. At Jackson thecora- 
uumd lost 40 killed aiul 122 wounded, in July, 1863; went into winter 
quarters at Big Black river, where it remained until consolidation with 
the Fifty-tirst Begiment. Stark county was represented as follows: 
Company D., James I). Anderson, enlisted July, 1861; transferred to 
Veteran Battalion, Company A., as corporal, January. 18<i4. 

Forty-second Infantry, mustered in at Chicago September 17. 18(n. 
with 1.^24 men, moved at once to St. Louis, and served in Afissoui'i and 
Kansas, until Ajjrd, 1.S62; subsequently served before Corinth, at Farni- 
ington. Stone river, in the Tullahoma cauquiign. at Chickamauga, and 
Mission liidge. The command veteranized Januarv 1. 1864. engiii-ed 
in the Atlanta campaign, at Rocky Face Ridge, Resaca, Adaii'ville, 
New Hope Church, Pine Mountain, Kenesaw Alountain, Peach Tree 
Creek. Atlanta. Jonesboro, and Lovejoy Station ; halting at Atlanta, 
Se])tember S. thence to New Orleans, where the command was dis- 
charged .lanuary in. ISOt;. In Com))any 15. was: lleniT Boyle. Se])- 
tember 20, 1864; in Coiu])any D.. John AV. Shoemakei", killed at Mari- 
etta, Ga., June 15. I.s64, Frank Horn. James Hall and Robert Aliller; 
in Company F., Amos Hodges. Samuel B. llaidcins, Cyrenus Dewey, 
Case I). I)ul)ois, September 3o. 1864; in Conijiauv K.. Silas Avery. 
Alordecai Bevier. .Joseph (4. Fowler ((lie<l Decemlici- 21. 1864, wounds). 
Springe)' (ialley (sui)stitute). Thomas AV. ()ziali isiibstitute). all eidisted 
in Scptendiei'. 18(i4. 

I''oi'ty-seventh Infantry was oi'ganized at Beoi'ia. August 16, 1861. 
It proceeded to Benton Barracks. Sei)temlK''r 23; Alay 0. 1S62. was en- 
oajred at Farmington. Miss.; was enaaaed AIa\- 2s. near Corinth, and 
at that city, Octobei- 3 and 4, where they lost their Iji'ave Colonel A\ . 
A. Thrush, while leading a charo'e. The i-eo-iment lost in this engage- 
ment 30 k-jllcd and ovci- Ion wounded. Mav 14, 1S03. was eno;aged at 



MILITARY IIISTOKY. 213 

Jackson, Miss.: took part in the charge on the enemy's works at Vicks- 
biirg. !Mav 22, losing 12 Killed and a large number wounded; was at 
the battle of Pleasant Hill. La.. April 9, 1864; I'eturned to Vicksburg 
^lav 22. with General Smith's command, after a campaign of nearly 
three months, in which they suffered almost unheard-of fatigue and 
privations, many men dying from hardshi])s. The Forty-seventh met 
and defeated General ^larnuuhdve near Lake Chicat, in which they lost 
1 1 killed and a number wounded. It was mustered out January, 18(16, 
at Sehua. Akibama. In Company A, were, Second-Lieutenant. Charles 
S. Blood. June 17, 1863 (promoted from sergeant). Privates, Benjamin 
Anient, Benjamin F. Ellis (veteranized, transferred to Company ('.), 
Fortv-seventh consolidated, enlisted August 16, 1861. In Company L) 
were', privates, enlisted August, 1861, Nathaniel Childs, (died in Stark 
county. Illinois, February 10, 18(5-1), William Crow, Perry Kent (died 
at Jetferson City. Missouri. November 16,1861), John McKinnon, Wm.AY. 
Stewart. Albert G. Conley. Alva W. Sturdevant (discharged for disabil- 
itv ), Robert Davidson ( [jromoted."! Win. li. Kiger (discharged for disabil- 
itV), Robert S. Martin, Allen II. Spellman (died at Young's Point. La., 
Jiilv 9, 1863), Abraham A'andusen (died at St. Louis, October 25, 186)1), 
James Richart (deserted.) In Company H. was : Privates, James Drum- 
mond. (enlisted September 1, 1861), and in Company K. Captains, Jacob 
.Lamison, August, 1861 (i-esigned March 26, 18(32), David DeWolf, 
March, 1862. John M. Brown, September, 1862. First-Lieutenants, 
David DeAVoif. August, 1861, James A. Henderson (not mustered, re- 
signed as Second-Lieutenant. June 16, 1862), John M. Brown, June, 
1862). William 11. Denchlield, October, 1862. Second Lieutenants, 
Wm. II. Denchtield. March, 1861 (jiromoted), John Hawks, October, 
1862 (resigneil April, 1864). First-Sergeants, J. M. Brown, September, 
1861, Elislia Dixon. Septembei'. IStU. Sergeants, Philip A. Temple- 
ton, (discharged for disability), William H. Denchtield, Charles Butler, 
Elisha Dixon (promoted September. 1861). Corporals, Adam Tor- 
rance (killed at Vicksl)urg May 22, 1863). Charles D. Paul (died at 
Rienzi, Mississippi. August. 1862), Joseph AV. Jamison (died at Toulon, 
March 29. 1862). Henry Dixon. (Sergeant, discharged for wounds). D. 
W. Davis. Henry Ilixon (veteranized), Charles Edmunds. AVagoner, 
John H. AYaller (discharged), all dating appointments to Sept., 1861. 
The ])rivates enlisted in September, 1S62, were. James Alderman, (dis- 
(■harue<li. Hiram lioardmau, killed at luka, Aliss., September 19, 1862; 
Allen Chatfee, Aliles Colweil (promoted), Ross Colwell, John G. AVliite 
(discharged for disability), Henry Allen (promoted), John Barler, Joel 
I)ix(m, William Dixon, Carson AV. Drummond (died at Jefferson City, 
AIo., January (i, ls62), AVilliam Didley, Jasper Doleson, Sauiuel Eby 
(died in Stark county. Illinois, September II, 1863), Geo. AV. Ellis (died 
at Jefferson City, Ato., November 28, 1861,), Andrew Eutzler, Jacob 
Hutchinson (died at St. Louis, October 27, 1862), Daniel Howard (ser- 
geant, died at Alemphis, June 25, 1862; wounds), Sylvester Sylcott (vet- 
eranized), Edward Sommers (discharged for wounds), Barton Thurston, 
I'enj. ])lackburn. Thomas Cross (deserted), (xeorge A. Clifford, and 
Amos Cornish, discharged for disability; Oliver Crowder, AVilliam 



•2\A niSTIlRV OF STAK'K COUXTY. 

Cross (discharged as corporal, irarcli 11, 1S63, to enlist in Mississij)])i 
Marine Jjrigade), Robert Garner (discharged for wounds) James W. Jar- 
nagin (died at Alexandria. La., May 31, 18(U), James Kinkade (veteran- 
ized), George II. Martin. David Oziali (veteranized), Jesse West (died 
at Jeiferson City, Mo., February ::il. 18t)2\ "Willson Boggs (veteranized), 
Gliarles (ioodricii ( veteranized i. Penn. Lewis Egl)ert. Theodore AV. Mc- 
Daniel (ilischarged for disalnlity ). .Joseph Witter. Daniel Fast (died at 
St. Louis, .lulv 12, lSOi>). John Hum, Daniel McCradv, A'allev. .lames 
T. Marshall (died at Jefferson ("ity, Mo., ()ctol)er 27, 1861),' Bradfoi'd. 
The I'eci'uits were, iSecratus Drummond, August, 18fi-l, [see Co. B.,4Tth 
consolidated], John D. Eby, December 7, 1'^'U (discharged for woundsj, 
George Ilachtel (see Co. FJ. 47 consolidated i, Oscar (L llixou, Febi-uary 
11. ISfU (see Co. B. 47 consolidated)- Charles S. Hitchcock, Octoljer 21. 
1861 (dischai'ged ; .John Hawks, Decend^er 7, 1^61 (])i'()moted to sei'- 
geant and 2d lieutenant), William .Jamison (died at Milliken's Bend, July 
19, 1863), Kobert Lambert. December 7, 1861 (left in the field with vet- 
erans); Thomas Nichols, Octobei' 21, 1861 (dis. for dis.\ Robert Pyles, 
December 7 (left in the field with veterans i. (4eoi'ge F. Pvles, Decem- 
ber 7, 1861 (dis. for dis.). John F]. Thi'all, Decendier 7. ISCl (discharged 
for wounds), Robert L. Wright, Deceuii)er 7. LSUl (deserted i. 

Forty-seventh Consolidated Infantry claimed a Stark comitv rej)i'e- 
seutation in Company A as follows: Recruits — Richard Lynch, 
Xovembei- 18. 18(i3. and .Tames B. Riley, ilarch 31, 1S6.>, from One- 
huiuired-and-eighth Illinois. In Com pan v B were: Captain — Henrv 
AVeiar, October 11, 1864; First-Lieutenant— AV. Boggs, October 11, 
1864; Corporals — Ileurv AA^eiar, October 22, 1864; promoted to ca])- 
tain. The privates who enlisted in Febi-uary, 1864, were: AVilson 
lioggs, Charles Goodrich, Geoi-ge W. Waldon, J. Bates, Secratus 
Drummond, Sylvester Sylcott, Jacob AVeiar, Michael AVeiar, George 
Ilachtel, James Ivinkade, David Oziah, Oscar G. Ilixon and Henry 
Flixon. In Comj)any (' were: Corporal. — Benjamin F. Ellis, Feb- 
luarv 22. 1S(;4, who was made prisoner. In Company E were: Ser- 
geant — Philip C. Scott; Corporal — Bernard Hogan. ai>pointed in 
F'ebi'uarv, 18()i'5; and the privates who enlisted in February, 186.'"). 
were: Charles Byrne, Thf)mas I>ryne, John Keely, AVilliam Conkliu. 
Charles Hall, .James I'arrell, Robert Keusler, all of whom were reported 
to have deserted. In Company H weie : privates, who enlisted March, 
186.5, (Tcoi'ge Edwards (dishonoi'al)ly discharged), .lohn Hartley 
(deserted), Daniel Hogan (deserted), Charles McBride (deserted). Will- 
iam AVelch (de.sei-tcd). In Company I were: Privates, who eidist(>(l 
March, 186.">, John Burns. Abram Loudeid)Ui'gh, Theodore VanDyke, 
Daniel Ballard. In Company K were : Sergeant. — Albert Papeneaii, 
enlisted March 6, 1865; died at Demoj)olis, Ala., July 5, 186.5; Cor- 
porals — Alexander Davis, Alexandei' Sames, (4eorge AV. Sailer; AVag- 
oner — Robert Landjert ; Pi'ivates — David Hiddleman, died at Dem- 
opolis, Ala., .June 1.5, 186.5, Thomas .1. Fuller. Stejihen II. .Jackson, 
Enoch Foble, Simon AVatson, Ilasleb AV. AVilson, Thomas Fi'ynum. 
Samuel A. (Tlassfoid. Samuel S. (dassfoi'd (died at Selma, Ala., August 
15, 1865), Robei't Sames, .John W. Aloi'i'ison. enlisted in ^larcli, 1SC).5, 



MILITAKV IU8TOKV. 2t5 

witli unassigiu'd I'fcruits — Josepli A. O'Doimel. Deccmltei' "-J. ]S(i4 
(rcjet'ted by Itoai'di. 

P'orty-nintli Inl'aiiti'v was organized at ('aiii|) J>utler, Deeeiubei' ;!1, 
IStn, ordered to Cairo, 111., in Feliruavy. isc,:^, lost, l-t killed and o7 
wounded at Donelson; lost, 17 killed and HO wounded at Shiloh ; par- 
ticipated in the siege of Corinth, joined the exjiedition against Little 
Rook, and in January, 1864, three-fourths of the command re-enlisted. 
In March. lSfi4, participated in the capture of Fort DeRussey, Ala.; 
ordered to Illinois for veteran furlough, June 21, while the detachment 
of non-veterans remained, and under Cai)tain John A. Logan, partici- 
pated in the atfair of Tu]xdo, .Inly 11 and 15, 1864. Several magnifi- 
cent movements are credited to this command. In l)eceml)er, 1864, 
the non-veterans were mustered out at Paducah, Ky., and the veterans 
September 9, 1865, at the same place. The soldiers from this county 
were: Company I', John L. Lee, Lafayette, recruited April, 1865. 
Company K, William C. Grant, Elmira, recruited March, 1865. 

Fiftieth Infantry oi-ganized at (^uincy, August, ls61, held a, repres- 
entative of Pcnn township, in the person of John Ryan. 

Fifty-tirst Infantry was organized December 34, 1861 ; F'ebruary 
14, 1862, ordered to Cairo, 111; April 7 moved against Island No. Kt ; 
on the 6th pursued the enemy, com])elling the surrender of Gen. Mack- 
all ; on the 11th endmrked and moved down the Mississippi to 
Osceola, Ark., and disembarked on the 22d; in the battles of Farming- 
ton, siege of Corinth, Nashville. Stone River, Chickamauga, Rocky 
Face Ridge. Kenesaw ilountain and many others; they were in the 
thickest of the fight, nearly one-half of the number engaged being 
killed or wounded, at Chickamauga; also sustained severe loss at Kene- 
saw Mountain. The regiment was heavily engaged in the battle of 
of Nashville, Decend)ei' 1, where 15n men were killed, wounded and 
missing. The Fifty-(ii-st was mustered out at Camp Irwin, Tex., Sep- 
tember 25, 18(15. In ('<ini])any II wei'e the ])rivates who enlisted in 
January, 1862 : Hugh IJonnelly, Flison Eli (veteranized, ])r(mioted), 
Erick From (veteranized, promoted), James Kinneman, James Kennedy, 
Jose})h Few (discharged), Solomon R. Shockley, David Simmerman, 
Paul Wai'd (veteranized, prisoner of war), Thomas Imes (veteranized), 
Anthony Sturm (veteranized, promoted), Cyrus Jacobs (veteranized, 
])romoted), Charles W. Newton (pr()mote<r) ; and in Comi)any K, 
privates: Cyrus A.Anthony, enlisted Noveml)er 15, 1861, (veteran- 
ized, lu-omoted quartermaster sergeant, then first lieutenant of Com- 
pany G; next adjutant and then captain of Company I?, ;vVA' family 
liistory in West Jersey township. 

Fifty-third Infantry, organized at Ottawa ; moved to Savannah, 
Tenn., in March, ]S(i2, and present at Shiloh on April 7. On January 
4, 1865, 222 men ami officers of the F'orty-first wpre consolidated with 
the Fifty-third, and served until uiuster-out Jaly22, 1S65. In Com- 
pany A were : F'rancis IJradley, December, 1864 (substitute, never 
joined the company). Companj^ C, James W. Albro, October, 1864 
(never joined company) James Lee, December, 1864, (never joined com- 
pany). In Company E, William Osiah, Decendier, 1864 (substitute.) 

Fifty-Hfth Infantry mustered in Ck'tober, 31, 1861, at Camp Dong- 



216 IITSTO]{Y OF STAKK COUNTV. 

lass witli 1,287 men, moved to Kentucky in .Taniuu'v 18(>2, joined the 
expedition against Corinth in March, lost '.» olticers and 1<)2 men killed 
and 161 wounded and prisoners lost also at llusselFs house, entered 
Corinth Mux 30, moved to Arkansas- Post that winter where tlu-ee 
men were wounded in January, 1863. At Vicksburg and Jackson the 
regiment did excellent service, again at North Chickamauga Creek, 
Knoxville, Kenesaw Mountain, where its losses were heavy, at Atlantic 
and Jonesboro it made an envialjle reputation. The command ])artici- 
pated in the grand review at Washington, D. C., and received honora- 
ble discliarge. In Company G. of this command were privates, enlisted 
October, 1801 — L. S. Coggswell, veteranized, promoted ; George W. 
Eckley, died at Camp Sherman, Miss., August 8, 1803 ; James A. Eck- 
ley, Joseph C. Hiner, veteranized, promoted ; George E. Witter, vetera- 
nized, promoted. 

Fifty -sixtli Infantry was mustered in at Shawneetown, February 27, 

1862, with 1,1SU men. The Stark county men in the command were: 
Edward Ketfer, enlisted at McLeansboro, Februar\', 1862, and commis- 
sioned Second lieutenent, promoted captain, October, 1862, killed by 
fall of a tree, December, 1863, in Ala. Osmand C. Griswold, enlisted 
at McLeansboro, as sergeant, November, 1861, jiromoted Second-lieu- 
tenant. October, 1862, resigned. May, 1861. 

Fifty-seventh Infantry organized at Chicago, in December 1801, 
moved to Cairo in February, 1862, engaged in the siege of Fort 
Donelson, February, 13, 14 and 15; in the Battle of Shiloh, April and 
7 ; in the siege of Corinth in May, and the battle of Corinth. ( )ctober 
3 and 1, 1862. Thereo-iment was engaged in o-uard and garrison dutv 
until mustered out at l^ouisville. Ky., July 7, 1805. The Stark County 
soldiers who enlisted Septemljer, 1801. Tliomas J. IJlake. veteranized. 
James Kelley, veteranized ; Joseph Manning, killed at Shiloh. April 6. 
1802 in Company F; Thomas C. Nichols and James Nichols, dis- 
charged, in Company K ; and William P. Clifford, who deserted in 
June, 1862, from Company II. 

Fifty-eighth Infantry recruited at Chicago in February, 1862, went 
at once into service at Fort Donelson. and suffei-ed all the trials to 
which new troops were ever exposed. The Stark C^ounty soldiers were 
Company D., liudolph Shippman, promoted, discharged for disability. 
Company E., Isaac Dudley, Edward DetHeg, deserted, March, 18(i5. 
Company I., Franklin Maxcy, corporal and James C. Maxcy, March, 
1865. Unassigned, John Evan, February, 1S65. 

Sixty-fourth Infantry, mustered in at Chicago, December 16, 18fil. 
was assigned to Po])e"s army March 4, at New Aladrid.and on the 12th 
made a night attack on the enemy, and participated in the battle of 
the 13th; Stephen Babb, a recruit of February. 180)2. served in this 
command. 

Sixty-fifth Infantry, or the " Scotch Regiment," was organized at 
Chicago, and mustered in May 1, 1862. It was ordered to Virginia 
and brigaded Avith the One Ilundied and Twenty-fifth New York 
Infantry and Battery M, Second Artilleiy. Col. ]\riles ca])tured at 
Harper's Ferry, pai'oled next day, returned to Chicago, and in A})ril, 

1863, after exchange, was assigned to the army of Eastern Kentucky. 



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Tn March. ISiU, tlie coimnancl veteranizetl, received furlougli, rejoined 
(xen. yiieruian's army, and on June 15, engaged the eneniv between 
Kenesaw and Lost ^fountain, and continued in active service until 
mustered out July 1:5, isd.'). The soldiers from Stark County are as 
follows : 

Company A — Eidisted March, 1.S02: James K. Allen (veteranized 
in Company 11), Joseph Bogard, Ezekiel Bogard (veteranized in Company 
II), Asa (Ireen field. Ilobert II. Hitchcock (veteranized in Company H), 
IJethuel (ireentield (veteranized in Company II), Sylvester Greenfield 
(veternized in Com|)any PI). Comjiany I) — Finley McLellan (de- 
serted), William W. Tpdike, Daniel V. White (vetei-aiiizeil in Company 
II). Companv G — Corporal: John Richer, March, lSri2, V. R. C., 
Sei)tember 80, 1S(;4. Privates— Enlisted April, 18«2: William II. 
Ausman (musician), James F. Ausman, Joseph Richei- (veteranized in 
Com])a,ny J5, consolidated). (Tcoi'ge INIaxtield (discharged for disability ). 
Company L — First-Lieutenant: (ieorge II. Brown, June 2<i, 1S<>4. 
(not mustered). Sci-geant — George II. P>rown, February 12, lSt;2, 
jiromoted to second-lieutenant. Coqioral — James K. Oziah, February 
12, 1862. Privates — Enlisted March, lSfi2 : Stephen S. Burnham 
(deserted), Robei't Ilennessy (discharged for disability), F^red. K. Ket- 
zenbei'ger (discharged for (lisability ), Isaac Bannister (V. R. C, April 
1, 1805), Chauncey (TunhTer, Osro Iluckins (veteranized), Henry C. 
Ilall (discharged for disaiiility ), Francis M. Steves, AV. W. Weaver 
(died in (ieorgia, June 15,1864; w(junds), Alfred Cornish (desei'ted), 
Arthur R. Olds (tlischarged for disability), William Shirts (discharged 
for disability), James Dalrymple, Freeman R. Davison (veteranized), 
Harmon Ilochstrasser, James C. Powell, Samuel C. Sharrer (discharged 
for disability), Iv()l)ert W. Wood (deserted), Alexander C. Lord. Re- 
cruits — Enlisted August, 1862: Benjamin Blackburn (deserted), John 
Whitcher, (TCorge W. Pate (deserted). Harvey L. Way (discharged). 
Fnassigned recruit — Petei" Nelson, May, 1864. 

In the Sixty-tifth Consolidated Infantry were the following named : 
Sergeant — David L.Jones. Corporal — Jose])h W. Richer. Private 
— Enlisted March, 1865: David Woodard, in Company B. Fiist- 
Lieutenant — Elmer Sage, June 20, 1865. Corporals — Frank L. Yale, 
March 28. 1864; Luther Graiiam, November 21, 186.'!. The pi-ivate 
soldiers were: William A. Brown, Martin Hickman. Wilbani J. Ham- 
ilton, Moi'ris C. Lampson, 186:'; Jacob AV. McDaniel, 1864; Thomas 
Patterson, George AV. Pate. 1862; (4eorge A. Brown, 1863; Melvin 
Gage, 1684; Ira F. Havden, 186::!; Zach. T. Brown, 1865; James L. 
Fox. 1865; Adam Rush, George Paish, James AI. Tacket, Elisha E. 
Taylor, Anson Tanner, Stephen Talljot, Andrew Jackson, AVilUam 
J. Lanipei', Solomon Leighton, Isaac Luce, 1864; John Lee, ls6:5; 
liaily C. Ogden, 1861, in Company F. Privates — James K. Allen, 
Joseph liogard, Robert II. Hitchcock, Betimel Greenfield, Daniel 
P. White, in Company II. I'irst-Lieutenant — George II. Brown, in 
Company I, and Privates Freeman R.Davison, Ozro C. Huckins. in 
Comjiany K. 

Si.Kty-Sixth Infantry, known as "Birge's Sharpshooters" and 
"AVestern Sharpshooters," was mustered in as Fourteenth Missouri In- 



21 S 7IISTl)UY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

faiitrv, Decembei' 12, ISfil, served in Missouri until moved to Cairo in 
February, 1S62, participated in the affairs at Fort Henry, Fort Donel- 
son, Shiioh, rorintli, and lesser battles, until November 20, wlien tlie 
c(mimand was transferred to Illinois, and received the numl)er QC). 
From this time to muster out at Louisville, Ky., July 7, 18(35, it was 
actively engaoed. In this command were, of Cimipany F, Charles 
Atherton. October, 1S64 (transferred to invalid corps); Andrew Hamil- 
ton, recruited February. 1864. Fnassigned — Daniel Holmes, recruited 
February, 1S64. 

Sixty-ninth Infantry was mustered in at Camp Douglas. June 
1-1, 1862. with !tl2 men. In Com})any D of this command were the 
foUowino- named Stark county soldiers: Coi'porals — Enlisted June 
1862 — Jedediah Luce, George W. Smith, ilatthew Eounds, James 
Adams; privates — Moses M. Adams, Robert Boyd, William H. David- 
son, William Foster, Hansom D. Foster, Wilson Eounds, Lorenzo 
K. Wiley, Edward Brown. William Bowden, Lucius Church, Alger- 
non Fitch, Michael Gillespie, Wm. Hamilton, Benjamin F. Lewis. 
Plenry B. Lewis, (ieorge W. McDaniels, Edwin B. Pomeroy, Edward 
Peny, John W. Rounds, Jasper Smith, Wm. F. AVheeler, Theron 
Waller, Michael Hum, David Himes, Isaac M. Witter, Frederick 
Russell (deserted). The recruits of 1862 were: George Pate (deserted). 

Seventy-second Infantry was organized at Chicago, as the First 
Regiment of the Chicago Board of Trade. Its first bills were put out 
for one company, calling itself the "Hancock Guards," on July 23, 
1862, and one month afterward the regiment mustered into service. 



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started for Cairo, arriving on the 24th. Their strength at that time 



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was 37 officers and 930 men. The Seventy -second partici]>ated in many 
engagements during their three years' service in the field. At the bat- 
tle of Franklin, Tenn., the Seventy-second lost 9 officers and 1.-|2 men. 
who were either killed or severely wounded. In Com})any A. were: 
]\Iiles Averv (deserted), Jacob Gallev (promoted, was ])risoner). Scepta 
T. Harding (killed at Vicksburg, :\Iay 22, 1863), James I). Heath (])ro- 
moted), Rol)ert Holmes. 

Eighty-third Infantry mustei-ed in August 21, 1862, at Monmouth. 
111., contained W. H. Harris, who was discharged for disability, and 
George W. Duid>ar, jr.. of Com]>any E. 

Eighty -sixth Infantry was organized at Peoria, and mustered in 
August 27, 1862, 993 strong; moved at once to Louisville, and served 
at Chickamauga during the three days' fight in Septemljer, pursued 
the rebels from Missionary Eidge to Ringgold on September 2<lth. 
served at Perry ville ( )ctober 8th ; engaged at Buzzard's Roost May 
9, 10, 11 ; at Resaca- in the two days' fight ; at Rome on May 17; at 
Dallas fi'(jm May 27 to June 5; at Kenesaw Mountain from June 11 
to 27. losing 11(» killed and wounded. On the banks of the Chatta- 
hoochie on the 18tli, and at Peach Ti'ee Creek on the 19th, and near 
Atlanta on 20, 21 and 22. the regiment did good service, was engageil 
in the siege of Atlanta until joining in the " march to the sea " Novem- 
ber 16, arrived at Savannah December 21. and after the defeat of 
Johnson ]:)roceeded to Washington. D. C, where it was mustered out, 
June 6. 18(>5. The command lost 346 men. died, killed aiul wounded. 



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miU'clied ?.,.")(iO miles, and traveled hy rail ^.OOO miles. In Ccnipaiiy K. 
were: Captain, (-Jeoi'ge A. Snutli. July 1."), lS(i4: First-Lieutenant. 
George A. Smith, June 15, ist^i ; Second-Lieutenants, (George A. 
Smith, June 11, ISfia ; Henry Foreman, June 12, isfi.") (not mustei'ed); 
Sergeants, (4eorge A. Smitli, August 13, 1862. Privates, enlisted 
August, 18(12, "Wm. Cooiier (died at Nashville, Tennessee, January 13, 
17ti;!i. Joseph Cartel-, AVm. Dawson (discharged), Harvey Foreman 
(jiroi loted), Alonzo (4oodaie (discharged), John A. Joh (])romoted). 
Andrew Xehlig (died of wounds, IMarch 2<>. 1865), Wm. F. Speers (pro- 
moted), James S. Schaidv (died at Nashville, February 22, lst;:j), Louis 
Woodward, Eli AVilson (discharged), Benton Carringtou (discharged 
for wounds), Thomas Reader, James AV. Ileagan (discharged), Tighl- 
man S. Ragan, Jacob Schleigh. The recruits, enlisted Feliruaiy, iS'il. 
James C. Hall (transfei'red to Company E., Thirty -fourth), John R. 
Waldron (transferred to Com])any E., Thirty -fourth), and in Company 
IL, Alusician, Cyrus A. Fox, August 7, 1S(;2 ; Privates, Alexander R. 
IIep])erlv, xVugust 6, 1862 (promoted); Recruits. John Jenkeson (died 
of wounds, ]\larcli 20, 1865). 

Nineteenth Infantry, or Irish Legion, was organized in the summer 
and mustered in in October, 1862. Its prompt organization was 
mainlv due to Very Rev. Dr. I). Dunne, and Timothy O'Meard. the 
first Colonel. The services of this command were as extensive as the\' 
were brilliant, losing ;-!d(i men and returning with only 221 men, of 
whom -tl were crippled. Tiie i)adge of the command was " 4(» rounds 
of cartridge." It is said that two or more Stai'k county men served in 
this command. 

Ninety-third Infantry organized at Chicago in Septend)er, 1862 ; 
ordered to Memphis in November, served in the northei-n ]\Iississi))pi 
campaign, and in March, IS63, served in the Yazoo Pass ex])e(litiou. 
On May 11 was the first engaged at Jackson, losing 8 killed and 4 
wounded. On Black River the command lost o7 men and 6 officers 
killed, and luT wouniied. A'icksburg. Mission Ridge, the Alabama 
camjiaign. Resaca, Alatoona, the Carolina's camjiaign, and a hundred 
smaller affairs, tell the history of the Ninety-third. It was mustered 
out June 23. 1865, after 6.087 miles of travel and a casualty list of 17S 
men. The soldiei's of Stark in the Ninety-third were : Colonel. Nich- 
olas C. Buswell, N(jvemi)er 25, istJo (not mustered), Lieutenant-Colonel, 
Nicholas C. Buswell, October 13, ls62 (promoted); Privates, enlisted in 
August, 1862, Thomas Cioodwin ulied at Rome, Oa., October 25, 1861, 
wounds), George Gardner (killed at Yicksburg, May 22, 1S63), Wil- 
liam C. Hall (died at Memphis, January 17.1863), Edgar Hall (died at 
^Memphis. March 5, 1863), John Ilellener (died at Yicksburg, Septem- 
ber It, 1863), Matthew Landon ([iromoted), Seth E. Stf)Ughtoii, Fred 
Sclaghter, Nathan Thorn (])ronioted). ^lorgan L. Weaver (died at home, 
November 21, 1863j. 

One-hundred-and-sixth Infantry organized at Lincoln, 111., in Au- 
gust, 1862, moved to Columbus, Ivy., in November, thence to Jackson, 
Tenn., and served until mustered' out at Pine Bluff, Ark., July 12, 
1865. Serving in the ( )nc-hun(lred-and-sixth were in Company (i. 
lU'iijamin Williams, coiiiniissioned captain Septemlier. 1862. di(Ml in 



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IllSTIiln' (IK STAKK roCNT^'. 



service. Coiiipanv II, .lames A\'. licriy. enlisted as coi'ponil August, 
18H2, promoted to First Lieutenant. 

One-liundred-and eiglith Infantry organized at ('amp Peoria. 
August 27. 1862, left foi- Kentucky October (1, and went into active 
service. In December, bSfi2, tlie command uioved toward A'icksburg, 
meeting the enemy at Cliickasaw liayou, for tlie fii'st tiuie, losing four 
men killed. In the investment of Arkansas Post, January 1(», 1S63. 
the (^ne-liundred-;ind-eigl)th liore a brilliant part, losing thirteen men 
wounded. The command was mustered out August 5, 186."). In this 
regiment were in Company ( ', Kichard Lynch, recruited November, 
isi;?), (see Forty-seventh Illinois.) Company 1), .lames Kiley. I'eci'uited 
March, 1S(J.5, (see F^irty-seventii Illinois.) 

( )ne-hun(Ired-and-twelfth Infantry may lie said to date its oi'gan- 
ization back to August s, 1S()2, when the commissioneil otticei's of tiie 
three Stark county companies and seven Henry county com])anies of 
militia met at Galva. The command was then known as the '• Henrv 
C^ounty Regiment," the nundier " One-hnndredand-twelfth" being- 
assigned on acceptance liy the State. The regiuu^iit was mustered 
in at Peoria. September 20 and 22, 1S62, iXi;! strong. This number 
was increased to tUit by October s. when the commiiud \eh en 7'oute 
to Cincinnati, where .lohn F. Meyers, of Company F, died. From this 
time to March 31, 18(i3, no less than thirty-two members were rejiorted 
dead; On Felnniary 23, 1863, twenty-five men under Capt. Dow, were 
captured by 25u men of Morgan's command, and. after being robbed, 
were jiaroled, and were not exchanged until Se])tember, 1863. At 
"Winchester, Mt. Sterling. Pai'is and I'oonsboro, in Maix-h, 1863, the 
command gave evidence of what stuff it was composed. Service round 
Danville, Capt. Otman's escape on the Kentucky I'iver. the mounting 
of the command, and a few minor meetings Avith rebel outposts char- 
acterized the command in April. Monticello, Knoxville, Lemoir, and 
AValbui'g, Somerset, the organization of a musician's corps, the affair at 
Clinch Nut. and the destination of railroad stations mark the progress 
of the One-hundred-and-twelftii in Kentucky and Tennesee up to .July. 
1863. In -Inly the attempt to save the wagon train at Crab Orchard ; 
the capture of rebels at Harrodsiiurg by Capt. Otman and IMilchrist's 
command, the tight at Ilichmond and pursuit formed the most notable 
events. The march over the Cundierland Alountains, the capture at 
Post Oak Springs; the entry into Athens, and establishment of a LTnion 
newspaper there mark the campaign of the ( )ne-hundred-and-twelfth 
in August. In Septendier the i-ebels surpriseil the town, capturing a 
number of Stark county num. and killing Capt. Dickenson. At Cal- 
houn, Cleveland and along the Iliawassee rivei", the command was 
ever on duty during a part of this month ; many mendiers having seri- 
ous a<lventures and hair-breadth escapes. In the fall of 1S63 the bat- 
tles I'ound Loudon, Lenoir and Philadel})liia wei-e participated in, and 
in Novendjer the seige of Knoxville, battle of ( 'ampliell's Stati<in ; the 
affair at Ft. Saunders bi'ouglit additional honoi's to the commanil. 
The ]iursuit of Longstreet, and a never ending round of skirmishing- 
characterized the campaign of December. The affairs of Flat Creek 
and Kelly's Ford in -lanuary, 1864 entailed serious losses in the One- 



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liumh'tMl-aml-twclftli. In April the regiment was {lismountetl, and 
t()()1< its place among tlie troops ordered to participate in tlie Georgia 
cam])aign. From Say s, lS(i4, this comman i ilid brilliant service 
unde)' Sherman, and its history is in fact that of the most aggressive 
regiment under Sherman. From the day the command left Peoria in 
1S(;2, to muster out, June 20, ISO.'), its services to the Union wei-e held 
as models for all othei- regiments. On its flag is the inscription: 
" ]\entncky,"" " ilonticello," "East Tennessee," "('ampljell's Station," 
"Knoxville," ••lean's Station," " Dandridge," "Atlanta," " IJesaca," 
" Kenesaw," " Utoy Creek," "Nashville," " C'ohunbia," "Fraidvlin." 
•' Wilmingtim," "'Fort Anderson." In the history of this command, 
written by ('apt. B. F. Thompson, the whole story of the organization 
and services of the One-lnindi'ed-and-twelfth is I'elated. In the fol- 
lowing roster and record, summarized from tliis work, is the niinutia' 
of its history. 

Field and Staff. — General Thomas J. Hender.sou, enrolled August 11. 
18G2, and elected ca]itain of Oomjiauy F. Upon organlzatum of the regi- 
ment unauiuiously elected colonel by vote of the commis.sioueil ofHcer.s and 
of the enlisted men. Clustered in as colonel of the regiment Septendjer 
•,.'"2. ISd'i. — Severely wounded in the battle of Kesaca, Ga., ^lay, 14, 1804, 
and absent by reason of wounds until July :28. 1804. Coninuiuded Second 
Brigade, Second Division, Cavalry Corps, Ai-iuy of the Ohio, from January 
lo to April 8, 1804. Cionuuauded Third Brigade, Third Division, Twenty- 
third Corps, Army of the Ohio, from August I'i. 1804. until mustered out. 
Recommended for promotion to lirigadier general by Major General Scho- 
field, comnuindiug the Army of the Ohio, and by Major General Cox, com- 
manding the Twenty-third Army Corps, for gallant and meritorious service 
in the Georgia and Tennessee camjiaigns, and especially at the battle of 
Franklin, Tenn., November 3(), 1804. Appointed brigadier general, by 
Brevet, by President Lincoln, January 0, 180o, to rank from November o(>, 

1864. Residence at Princeton. Luther S. Milliken — .Mustered in Sep- 
tember 1."), 1802, as first assistant surgeon, with rank of captain. Pro- 
moted to surgeon, with rank of major, ]\Iareb 22, 1803. Brigade surgeon 
a considerable portion of the last year of the war. Resided ever since the 
war at Fraidviinton, N. C. 

Comi)auy B. was enrolled at Bradford, and organized August 12, 1802. 
The date of all enlistments not otherwise stated, and date of muster into 
the United States service, Septendjer 20, 1802. Of those present and mus- 
tered out with the company, June 20, 1805, the following record is made: 
Captain Bradford F. Thompson, mustered in as first sergeant. Promoted 
to second lieutenant April 10, to rank from ilarcli ol, 1803. Promoted 
first lieutemmt January 17, 1804, to rank from September 18, 1863, Aji- 
pointed adjutant of the regiment March T, 1804, to rank from November 
2.5, 1803. Promoted to captain May 9, to rank from April 25, 1865. 
Slightly wounded in action at Resaca, Ga., May 14, 18C4, and in the battle 
of Franklin, Tenn., Noveudjer 30, 1804. First Lieutenant William H. 
Doyle, mustered in as sergeant. Promoted to first lieutenant, Septendjer 
30, 1804, to rank from Xovendier 25, 1803. CommamleU the company as 
sergeant and lieutenant from August 0, 1804, to May It. 1805: now of 
Rico, Colorado. First Sergeant Charles B. Foster, mustered in as ser- 
geant; pronu)ted A}n-il 10, 1863; commissioned second lieutenant Ju7ie 15, 

1865, but not mustered. Serii-eants: Williird B. Foster, niustei-ed in as 



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sergeant, regimental " Aniljul:iiice Sergeant " from June 18(14, until mus- 
tered out: now of Kice eounty. Kansas: Augustus S. Thompson, mustered 
in as corjioral; promoted to sergeant August 31, 1804: regimental '•Ord- 
nance Sergeant " from Xovemhei 18<i4, until mustered out; (ieorge W. 
I»eed. mustered in as corporal: promoted to sergeant August 'M. 18(')4: cap- 
tured at Lancaster. Ky.. July 28, 1863 — made his escape the same day. 
.I(jhn K. Jones, promoted to Sergeant October 1. 1804; slightly wounded hy 
splinters from "head-log" struck by solid shot. May "^T, 1804, and in 
action at I'toy Creek, near Atlanta, (ia., August 0, 1864. Corporals: 
John Olenburg. promoted June 18. ISGo: wounded in action at Kelly's 
Ford, on the French ]5road Kiver, East Tennesee. January 28. 1804, now 
of Zearing, Story county, Iowa. James A. Long, mustered in as private. 
]>romoted August 31. 1804. Levi White Jones. October 7, 1802: sick when 
conij)any mustered in: jironioted Septeuil)er 15. 1804: mustered out with 
company by order of Major (ieneral Schofield, now of Glasco, Cloiul 
county. Kan. John D. Keagle. promoted October 1, 1864; accidentallv 
shot in knee, by Comjiany H man. at Milledgeville. Ky., April. 1803; acci- 
dentally wounded at Mossy Creek, East Tennessee. January 1, 1864. F. 
Louis Heinke, promoted March 15, 1805; wounded in action at Cleveland. 
Tenn., Sejttember 18. 1803. now of Sjiokane Falls. Washington territory. 
Charles N. Crook, promoted March 15. 1805; captured at Cleveland, Tenn.. 
September 18, 1863; exchanged November 20. 1864. TJejoined company in 
the spring of 1865, now of Goodrich, Kan. Musician Henry S. Hayden 
was member of the Regimental Hand from its organization until mustered 
out. now of Creighton, Xeb. Wagoner John McLaughlin: teamster during 
his whole term of service : accidentallv killed, moving' a liuilding, at Brail- 
ford, December 20. 1871. 

The private troops mustered out wei'e: William J I. Conibear. now of 
Morton. III. Thomas E. Delany. now of Zearing. Ia. William I). Free- 
man, captured at Cleveland, Tenn., September 18, 1803: escaped from An- 
dersonville May 24, 1804; entered the lines of Sherman's army on the Eto- 
wah river, Ga., June 13, 1804; I'cceived furlough, after which rejoined 
company; now of Eureka, Kan. Samuel B. Francis. Joseph Fleming, 
slightly wounded at Knoxville. Tenn.. Xovember 18. 1863, now of this 
county. James A. Goodrich, injured in liead by concussion of exploding 
shell, at Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1804: resides at Goodrich. Kan. Xewton J. 
(Jreen, mustered in as Corpoi'al; was captured at C'leveland. Tenn., Sep- 
tember 18, 1803: exchanged March 21. 1804: rejoineil company on Pine 
Mountain, Ga. , June 10. 1804; i-esides at Linn ('reek. Mo. AVilliam Ilau- 
ley, absent on furlough: rejoined and discharged with company at Chicago, 
July 0, 1805: now of Scranton. la. Charles II. Hanley resides at Omaha. 
Neb. John Hall, of IJradford. 111. Nicholas Hill, mustered in as Corpo- 
ral: reduced June 2. 1804: captured near Winchester. Ky. . February 23. 
1803: paroled next day: exchanged September 10; rejoined comjiany at 
Bean's Station, E. Tenn., December 14. 1803. George Jennings resides at 
Cherokee, Kan. Francis ,1. Liggett, captured at Cleveland. Tenn., Sep- 
tember 18. 1803; confined on Belle Isle. Va., until March 10, 1804, then 
tran.sferred to Ande)'sonville: escaped from Andersonville May 24. 1864; 
entered lines of Sherman's army on the Etowah river, Ga., June 13, 1S(!4: 
received thirty days' furlough, then rejoined company. John C. Leighton, 
injured in head by concussion of exploding shell, at Resaca, Ga.. May 14, 
1864, now of Oilman. 111. Charles Leighton. captured at Clevelanil, Tenn., 
September 18. 1803: exchanged Jfarch 21. and rejoined company June 10, 



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ISO-t; (lied near Modeiui. in ilay, 187<i. William ('. Lo2)einan. enlisted 
August 31, 1803: slightly wounded in action at Flat Creek-, in E. Tenn., 
January 36. 1864: now of Henry. 111. Orman M. Miller, captured at 
Cleveland. U'enn., September 18. 1863; exchanged March 31. and rejoined 
rom))any June 16. 18fi4:nowof Iloopeston. III. Lewis Osborn. captured 
at Cleveland. Tenn.. September 18, I860: exchanged JIareli 31. and re- 
joined company June 16. 1864. Irvin Oxberger, slightly wounded by shell 
at Calhoun, I'enn.. Sei)tember 36, 1863. Jacob II. Pirkey enlisted when 
only 1.5 years of age: under 18 when discharged: now of Elliott, 111. Ira 
Porter died in Stark county April 31, 1S73. Ephraim X. Pardee enlisted 
August 31, 1863: mustered in as Corporal, detailed in Law's battery, and 
reduced to make room for another Corijoral; now of (Jalva, 111. Samuel 
Redding, captured at Cleveland, Tenn.. September 18, 1863: exchanged 
ilarch 31. 1864: rejoined company on Pine Mountain, Ga.. June 14, 1864: 
now of (Joodrich, Kan. Alva W. Sturtevant. severely wounded by rebel 
sharj>shooters neai- Atlanta. Ga., August 9, 1864. resides at Dexter. la. 
.John Sturm, now of Oak Dale. Mo. Charles 11. Thompson. slightl\ 
wounded in actioTi at Ctoy Creek. Ga.. August 6. 1804. Joseph Taylor. 
John Wallace, captured at Cleveland. Tenn.. September 18. 1863: ex- 
changed .May 1. 1864: rejoined company -June 10, 1804: slightly wounded 
in action at Utoy Creek, Ga.. August 0. 1804: now of Coon Kapids. la. 

There wereal)sent at muster-out Corporals: Edwai'd T. Rilev — captured 
at Cleveland. Tennessee. September 18. 1803. exchanged at Wilmington. 
Xortli Carolimi. March 1, 180.5. absent sick, discharged at S|)ringfield. Illi- 
nois. Se])tember 30, 1805. resides at Byron. Xebraska: Hiram P. Mallury — 
mustered in as i^rivate, promoted April 10, 1803. captured at Clevelaiul. 
Tennessee. September 18, 1863, exchanged at Wilmington, North Carolina, 
March 1, 1865. absent sick, discharged July 1, 1805, now of Buda, Illinois. 

Privates: John H. Baldwin — enlisted and mustered in July 0. 18()3. 
at Camp Xelson, Kentucky, for three years, absent sick in hospital since 
October. 1863, on muster-out roll : Ira F. Hayden — enlisted Februai-y 30. 
mustered in March 1. 1864. for three years, captui'ed at Columbia. Ten- 
nessee. Xovemlier 3(>. 1S64. jiaroled April 15. IS(i5. and entered Union 
lines at Black River, discharged at Springfield, Illinois. July 1. 1865, and 
rejoined company at Lasalle. Illinois, in the night of July 6. 1865. on rail- 
way train coming home: Horace Morrison — captured at Cleveland. Ten- 
nessee, September 18. 18f!3. pamled and exchanged March 31. 1S(;4, never 
rejoined company. 

The troops previously discharged were : Captains: James B. Doyle — 
enrolled August 13, and mustered in as captain September 30. 1863, resigned 
at Lexington, Kentucky, March 31, 1863: John Gudgel — enrolled August 
I'i. and mustered in as second lieuteiumt, September 30. 1863, jn-omoted 
to first lieuteiumt April 10, to rank from iliirt-h31, 1863. promoted to cap- 
tain January n. 1804, to rank from September 18, 1803. wounded in action 
at Utoy Creek. August 0. 1864. discharged by reason of wounds March 37. 
1S65, died at Red Wing, Minnesota, .Inly 3;, 1876, widow's residence at 
Tiskilwa, Illinois. 

The jn'ivates discharged before muster-out were: tieorge Barber — acci- 
ileiitally shot off right fore-finger while on guard at Lexington. Kentucky, 
discharged there Marcii. 1863: Uriah Dunn — discliai'ged at t'amn Denni- 
son. Ohio. .June. 1863. disability, now of t^uincy. Iowa: Isaac X. Dalryni- 
))le — wounded and captured at Cleveland. Tennessee. September 18, 1803. 
exchanged March 1, 1865, discharged at Camp Chase, May 31, 1805. now 



2'2<i IIISTOKV OF STAEK ('(JUNTY. 

of Simpson. Kansas ; Morris Fowler — discliai'ged at fani]) Xelson. Ken- 
tucky. October 11, 1804, disability: Enocb W. ?'oster— discharged at Evans- 
ville. Indiana. May 1, 1865. now of Brimtield. Illinois: John P. Freeman — 
cajjtnred at Cleveland, Tennessee. Se])tember 18. 1803, exchanged March 1. 
18(15. discharged at Sjii'ingtiehl. Illinois. .May 25. 1805, discharged at 
Sijringtield. Illinois. May25. 1S(;5: Washington Garside — captured at Cleve- 
land. Tennesse, Sei)teini)er 18, 18(i;i exchanged March 21. 1864. rejoined 
company near Pine Mountain, Geoi-gia, June 12. 1864, discharged at hos- 
pital in Newark, New Jersey, June 14, 1865, died at Blooniington. Illinois, 
August 16, 1866; Hiram P. (leer — discharged at Lexington, Kentucky. 
Feliruary 10, 1863, now of Rockwell, Iowa ; Stejihen Gudgel — discharged 
at Lexington, Kentucky. April, 1863, reported dead: James Hare — dis- 
charged at Lexington. Kentucky. March, 1863, now of Ten Mile, Colorado; 
Edwin Holmes — wounded and captured at Cleveland. Tennessee. Se])tember 
IS, 1863, exchanged November 27, 1864, discharged at Springfield. Illinois, 
June 17, 1865; William H. Johnson — captured at Cleveland. Tennessee, 
September 18. 1863. exchanged at Wilmington. North Carolina, March 1. 
1865. discliarged at Little York. J'ennsylvania. June 14. 1865. now of ^'al- 
ley Bi-Qok. Kansas: Daniel Kane — captured at Calhoun, Tennessee. Sep- 
tember 26, 1863. jiaroled prisoner of war at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, 
Missouri, rejwrted in Adjutaut General's repoi'ts discliarged June 19, 1865. 
Henry McKilJions — discharged at Lexington, Kentucky, January. 1863, 
died at Denver. Colorado, Februaiy 22. 1882: James Partridge — discharged 
at Quincy, Illinois. July, 1864, .now dead ; Henry Shimp — discharged at 
Lexington, Kentucky. January. 1803: Clark M. Sturtevant — discharged at 
Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. JIarch. 1864, now of Houghton. Washington Ter- 
ritoiT; Nathan D. Steward — discharged at Quincy. Illinois. February 8, 
1865; Dennis Spelman — captured at Cleveland. Tennessee, September 18, 
1863, exchanged March 21. 1864. dischargtyl at general hospital, Benton 
Barracks, St. liouis. Missouri. May 30, 1865, now of Henry, Illinois; Henry 
Staoy — captured at Cleveland. Tennessee. Sciitendjer 18. 1863, escaj)e(l 
from Andcrsouville. May 24. 1864. was taken sick and recaptured, again 
cscajied ami was recaj)tured and attached to a sixty-]>ound ball and cliain 
until exchanged, March 1. 1865. discharged at Springfield. Illinois. ^lay 
26. 1865. now of Lucas, Iowa. 

The soldiers transferi'ed to the vi'teran reserve corps, were : Andrew J. 
Brode. severely wounded at Knoxville, Teun., Nov. 18, 1863 ; transferred 
to V. K. C Marcli 30. 1864. by reason of wounds, and employed as muster- 
ing clei-k : discharged at Louisville. Ky., Aug. 25. 18<i5 : resides at Buda, 
III. Peter Inies, cut off a toe s])litting wood, at Lexington, Ky., Nov. 18, 
1862, and accidently shot himself through wrist at same place. Jan. 15, 1863, 
and was trausferi'ed to V. H. C.:died near Bradford. Eber S. Gsborn. 
transfei-red in 1804: now of Moutpelier, lud. (ieorge W. Scott, transferred 
in |S(;4 : died after the war. and Isaac Sturm, transferred in 1864. 

The troops who were killed or died in the service, were : Captain Jona- 
than C. Dickci'son: enrolled Aug. 13. and mustered out Sept. 20. 1862, 
as first lieutenant : [iromoted to captain April 1(1, to rank from March 31, 
1863 ; commissioned, borne on the rolls and performed the duties of captain 
but was not mustered as such : killed in action at Cleveland, Tenn., Sept. 
IS, 1863 : buried in the Cleveland Cemetery, and a suitable monument erec- 
te[) to his memory by his widow. See Braford Post. (i. A. K. 

Sergeants — John II. Bunnell, mustered in as sergeant ; wouuded neai- 
Dallas, (fa.. ^lay 31. 1S64: left leg amjiutated at Cundierland Hospital. 



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Xasliville. July "■.T, 18(U : ilicil of wuuiuls Aug. Vi, 1864; ruiuuius interred 
ill the Snare C'enietery, March S, 1805. Eli C Jones, mustered in as eor- 
poi-al ; promoted Aini\ 10, 18G3 ; was color-guard in the E. Tenn., cam- 
paign, and color-hearer from April (i, to May U. 180-t ; wounded in action 
at Utoy Creek near Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 0, 18<J4 ; died of wounds at Mari- 
etta, Ga.. Ang. 19, lS(i-t; remains interred at Kewanee. in 18(!r). 

Corporals Ahrani Devo, caj)tured at Cleveland, Tenn., Scjjt. 18, 18(1;!. 
died ill Andersonville Prison, Ga.. July 18, 1864, grave -H7:i. Orlin 
Bevier, mustered in as private ; promoted April 10. lS6:j : caiitured at 
Cleveland. Tenn.. Sept. 18, 1863: died in .Vndersoiiville Prison, (ia., July 
■i-Z, 1804, grave 0519. 

Privates — Kohert Alexander, wounded at Flat Creek Gap, E. 'reiiii., ,Iaii. 
20, 1864: died of wounds at Kuoxville, 'reiin.. May 10, 1804: huried at 
Knoxville, in gnive 78"^. Charles 11. IJarher. wounded at Utoy Creek. Ga., 
Sept. 6, 1804; died of wound at Marietta, (4a.. Sept. 15, 1804 : huried at 
Marietta, in grave 8113, sec. G. Spencer Elstoii, died of disease at Lexing- 
ton, Ky.. Dec. 9. 180"^ ; huried in grave 100. George Ludluin, captured at 
Cleveland, Tenii., Sept. 18, 1803; exchanged Dec. 18. and died Dec. 20, 
1804, at Annapolis, ild. Elias Miller, killed at Franklin, 'reiiii.. Xov. 30. 
1804. Joseph ]{. Phillips, mustei'e<l in Fel). 29, 1864, for three years : died 
of disease at Chattanooga. Tenn.. July 22. 1804 : liuried at Chattanooga, in 
grave 11,320, sect. E. Jeremiah Sargent, died of disease at Lexington. 
Ky., Jan. 17, 18(13 ; luiried there in grave 251. Cyrus Sturm, cajiturcd at 
Cleveland. Tenn.. Sej>t. 18. ISiio : exchanged and rejoined company June 
16, 1804; wounded in action at Utoy Creek, (hi., Aug. 6, 1864: dieil of 
wounds at Xasliville. Tenn.. Feh. 10, 1865. William P, Wilson, died of 
disease at Lexington. Ky., Dec. 9, 18ti2 ; huried in grave 162. 

Privates who deserted were: F^phraiin Gliddcn, deserted at Lexington, 
Ky., January 18. 1803. and moved to Canada. George M. Stone, detailed 
for service in Thaw's Uatterv. and deserted at Lexington, Kv.. F"'ehruarv, 
1863. 

The recruits transferred to the Sixty-tifth Keginient Illinois \'oliinteer 
Infantry (consolidated) June 2((, 1805, and mustered out at (ireeiisboro, 
X. C, July 13, 18()5, were (ieorge A. Brown, enlisted July 9, mustered in 
ill July 23. 1803, for three years; captured at Cleveland, Tenn.. Septemher 
IS, 1863; exchanged April 10, and rejoined i-omjiuiiy on I'iiie Mt.. tia.. 
June K). 1804; reported •'absent sick "' at muster-out of Sixty-tifth Illinois.; 
now of X^ortli Ijewishiirg, 0. Michael Dardis, enlisted and iinistered in 
January 24, 1805. Jlelvin Cage, enlisted l-'ebruary 29, mustered in ilarcli 

I, 1804, for three years; slightly wounded in action at I'toy (^'reek, Ca.. 
August 6, 1864. William .1. Laiuper. enlisted March 2s. mustered in May 
24. 1804; resides at Laramie City. Wy. T. John Lee. enlisted March 11. 
mustered in March 13, 1805. for one year; reported ••al>sent sick" at 
muster-out of Sixty-fifth Illinois. Solomon Leighton. enlisted and 
mustered in March 13, 1805, for one ycai-; now of Carhon. Iowa. Isaac 
Luce, enlisted and mustered in March 13, 1805, for one year. 

(Company D. — Sergt. Sanfcinl L. Ives, enlisted July 2, 1802, accidentally 
wounded in .June. 1803: transferred to V. K. C. .lanuary 1. 1804; dis- 
charged for disahility at Rock Island, X'ovemher 1. 1864. Whittield I). 
Matthews, .served from August 11. 1862; was discharged at ^'oi'k. Pa.. .Inly 

II, 18(i5: is now a resident of F^lniwood. Privates: Ijcmuel F. Mathews, 
enlisted August 12. 1862, was wounded at Uesaca in May. 1804. discharged for 
wounds August 20, 1804. Ilirani Newton, of Goshen, enlisted in 1802: 



228 IIISTOKY (IK STAKK COUNTY. 

wounded in (Jeorgia. June 2, 18G4. Steplien 'ralbott, enlisted in April, 
lSf)4; transferred to Sixty-fifth Regiment; sick at muster-out; now resides 
at Cambridge, 111. 

Company E was enrolled at Wyoming and organized August 12, 1862. 
The date of all enlistments, not otherwise stated, and date of muster into 
the United .States service was September 20. 18(12. Tliere were mustered 
out with the company, June 20, 1865. the following-named otiirers and 
men: Captain Sylvester F. Otman, enrolled August 11, and mustered in 
September 20, 1862, as captain ; commanded the regiment on the march 
from Knoxville, Tenn., to Mt. Sterling, Ky., in February, 1864, and also 
commanded after Lieut. Colonel Bond was wounded in the battle of Frank- 
lin. Tenn., and in the tuo days' battle of Nashville, and until January 14, 
186.0; was Acting Assistant Inspector General of 3d Brigade, 3d Division, 
23d Corps, Army of the Ohio, on Gen. Henderson's statf, from January 30. 
1865, until mustered out. First Lieut. Cranmer W. Brown, mustered in 
September 20, 1862, as First Lieutenant, Acting Adjutant of the regiment 
from Nov. 24. 1863, to March 7, 1864; was offered the adjutancy perma- 
nently, but declined it: commanded the company from November 30. 1864, 
until mustered out. First Sergeant Henry (Jraves, mustered in as sergeant, 
promoted April 1. 1863, commissioned second lieutenant June 15, 1865, 
l)ut not mustei'ed; was wounded near Philadelphia, E. Tenn., October 2(i, 
1863, and again at L^toy creek, August 6, 1864; now of Oakland, la. 

Sergeants: Peter JNI. Swords, mustered in as corporal, promoted April 1. 
1863; died in April, 1867. James D. Bloomer, mustered in as private: pro- 
moted to corporal Noveml)er 10, 1863; to sergeant April 1. 1864; now of 
Hebron, Neb. Michael Hire, promoted to corporal October 31, 1862; to 
sergeant November 10, 1864; now of Baraboo, Wis. 

Corporals — Douglas M. Crone, promoted April 1, 1863: now of 
Wyoming. Cyrus C. Snare, enlisted August 14, 1862: promoted April 1, 
1864: wounded in action at Kesaca, Ga., May 14, 1864; now of Delavaii. 
^linn. Sidney D. ]'>utler, promoted November 19, 1864; wounded at 
IJesaca, (ia.. ]May 14. 1864. and again at Utoy Creek. August 6. 1864: now 
of Essex. la. John Oldaker. promoted December 25. 1864; wounded at 
Knoxville, Tenn., November 17. 1863; was seven months in hosjiital; re- 
sides in Cherokee Co., la. Andrew J. Fautz. promoted; captured at Park's 
Ferry, on the Holston River, East Tennessee, November Ki, 1863; exchanged 
and rejoined company in the summer of 1864. Ananias Timmons, pro- 
moted. David S. Miller, promoted; is reported deceased. Charles H. 
Hall, enlisted August 14, 1862: promoted corporal. 

The private troops mustered out wei'e: Timothy liailey, mustered in as 
corporal: reduced October 31, 1862, at his own request; now of Bay Center, 
W. Ter. Gershoni A. Bunnell, now of Osceola, la. James E. liush, re- 
sides at Beatrice, Neb. Flijali Cox, enlisted August 20. 1862; now of 
Odell. Xeb. Absalom J. Cooper, enlisted August 13, 1S62. now of Mai'oa. 
111. .lohn Dawson, now of Stark Station. Newton Dolisoii. now nf .Milo. 
la. Wallace W. Emanuel, enlisted August 21. 1862. now of Crawfords- 
ville. Ind. Eugene Hunt, now of Kewanee. A\'illiam Holgate. enlisted 
August 13, 1862: captured at Park's Ferry, on the Holston River, East 
Tennessee, November 16, 1862; exchanged at City Point, \'a.. April 15, 
1864 : I'ejoined the company near Atlanta, Ga,, July 28, 1864 ; was 
wounded in action at Ftoy Creek, Ga., August 6, 1864 ; absent by 
reason of wounds until December 1. 1864. when rejoined company at 
Nashville, Tenn. Curwin A. McCoy, .lonas Stronburg. enlisted August 



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13, l.Sn:2: wounded at TJtoy Creek, Ga., August (>. isr,4. Heiirv Soper, 
enlisted August 13, 1863; died September 9. 1878. Philip M. Trapp, en- 
listed August 14, 1802; now of Palmyra, Neb. Josiah P. Umbaugh, of 
Ottumwa, la., and Ancil H. Woodcock, of Wyoming. 

The following were absent at muster out: Jonathan Graves, captured at 
Park's Ferry, East Tennesse, November 1(5. 1863, escaped from rebel 
prison at Florence, S. C, in February, 1863. and entered the Union 
lines at Newbern, N. 0. ; discharged at Chicago, 111., .July 10, 1865; resides 
at Quitman, Mo. Stephen W. Green, captured at Park's Ferry, East 
Tennessee, November 16, 18G3; exchanged in February, 1865; discharged 
at Sjiriuglield. III., July 7, 1865; now of Pauora, la. David Kerns, cap- 
tiii-cd at I'ark's Ferry, East Tennessee, November 16, 1863; exchanged at 
Aiken's Landing, Va., in February 18G5; discharged at Springfield, 111., 
July 7. 1865; now of Plainville, Kan. Calvin B. Lashells, enlisted August 
"Z'i, 1862; on detached service in General Hospital at Lexington, Ky. ; now 
of Biggs, California. AVilliam J. Morgan, enlisted August 13, 1863; re- 
ported '■•absent sick." William H. Morgan, enlisted August 13, 1863; 
captured at Park's Ferry, East Tennessee, November 16, 1863; exchanged 
March 1, 1865; discharged at Springfield, 111., July 1, 1885. George W. 
Nicholas, captured at Park's Ferry. East Tennessee, November 16, 1863; 
escaped near Wilmington. N. C. February 33, 1865; discharged at Spring- 
field III., July 1, 1865: now of Quitman, ilo. Joseph Sparks, enlisted 
August 13, 1863; wounded in action at Kelly's Ford, on the French Broad 
Eiver, East Tennessee, January 3S, 1864, and again at Utoy Creek, Ga., 
August 6, 1864; discharged at Quincy, 111., .June 33, 1865; died in Har- 
rison county. Mo. 

The troops previously discharged were: First Sergeant Henry J. Ot- 
mau; discharged at Lexington, Ky, April 1, 1863, by reason of disability; 
killed by his team running away at Tonlon, in January, 1867. Sergeants — 
John E. Gharrett, enlisted August 13, 1863, wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., 
November 18, 1863: discharged in March 1864, to accejit commission as 
Captain in First Eegt. IT. S. Heavy Artillery, now of Missoula, Mon. Ter. : 
.John B. Pettit, mustered in as corporal: jjromoted April 1, 1863; dis- 
charged at Springfield, 111., February 17, 1865: now of Blair, Neb.; Carey 
G. Colburn, mustered in as corjjoral. promoted August, 1863; captured at 
Athens, Tenn., September 37, '1863; exchanged March 1, 1865; discharged at 
Springfield, 111., May 31, 186.5. 

Corporals — James B. Blackmore; discharged at Knoxville, Tenn., May 
17, 1865; now of Spring Hill, Kan. David Fa.st, discharged at Spring- 
field, 111.. October 39, 1864; now of Irwin, Mo., and Wagoner John D. 
Martin, discharged at Springfield, 111., May 39, 1865; now of Page Center, 
Iowa. 

The private troojis absent at muster out were : Michael Alderman, dis- 
charged at Lexington, Ky. , January 15, 1863: now of Duncan. Alfred 
B. Armstrong, enlisted August 23, 1863; discharged at Lexington, Ky., 
January 31, 1863. Jerry H. Bailey, captured at Danville, Ky., while sick 
in hospital, March 33. 1863; paroled, and afterward cxchajigecl: wounded 
at Eesaca. Ga. . Mav 14, 1864; discharged at St. Louis, Mo.. January 4, 
1865. William T. "Carter, discharged ""at David's Island, N.Y.. May 31, 
1865; now of Eome, 111. William Colwell, discharged at Lexington, Ky., 
April 18, 1863; died one week after his return home. William A. Ellis, 
discharged at Lexington, Ky., Jannary 33, 1863; now of Odell, Neb. 
Shepard Green, discharged at Camp Butler, 111., May 13, 1865; now of 

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Orient, Iowa. John Harvev, discliarojed at Camp Nelson. Ky.. September 
19, 1864. Charles W. Hart, enlisted August 15. 1863; captured at Park's 
Ferry. East Tenn.. November IG. 1803; exchanged March 1, 1865: dis- 
charged at Springfield. 111.. June 5. 1865. Kilev Maranville. wounded at 
Mud Creek. Ga.. June 17, 18G-1; discharged May 30, 1865. John McCoy, 
discharged at Camp Nelson, Ky., April 22, 1864. Sylvester H. Stofer, 
wounded at Harrodsburg, Ky.. July 20, 1863: discharged at Camp Nelson. 
Ky., November, 1863. Thaddeus S. Thurston, wounded at Resaca, Ga., 
May 14, 1864; discharged at Quiucy, 111., December 16, 1864; died in 
Harrison county. Mo. 

The troops transferred from this company were: Second-Lieutenant 
Elmer A. Sage, enrolled August 12, 1862, and mustered in as second-lieu- 
tenant: absent from regiment from June. 1864 to May, 1865; transferred 
to Clompany F, Sixty-fifth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry (con- 
solidated). June 20, 1865. and promoted first-lieutenant: niustered out at 
Greensboro. N. C, July 13, 1865. Joel C!ox, transferred to V. R. C. ; died 
in Cass county. Neb., since the war. llavid Dawson, transferred to V. R. C, 
September 11, 1863; discharged in June, 1865; died at Davton. Iowa. 
October 9, 1884. 

The troops who were killed or died in the sei'vice are named as follows: 
Sergeants — Solomon Dixon, caiDtured at Park's Ferry, E. Tenn., Novem- 
ber 16, 1863; died in rebel prison at Richmond, Va., March 1. 1864. 
Charles B. Hitchcock, killed in action at Utoy Creek, Ga. ; August 6, 1864: 
remains removed to ilarietta. Ga. ; grave 5,307, in section F. 

Corporals — William G. Wilkinson, died at Lexington, Ky. . November 
8, 1862: remains sent liome for burial by the comjjany. William W. 
McMillen. captured at Athens. Tenn., September 27, 1863; died in rebel 
prison at Andersonville, Ga., May 24, 1864. No. of grave 1,337. 

The privates were: David Barrett, died at Lexington, Ky. . February 7, 
1863; buried in Lexington cemetery; grave 239. William B. Barr. cap- 
tured at Park's Ferry, E. Tenn., November 10, 1863; died in rebel prison 
at Anderson\ille, April 13, 1864; grave 526. John Cole, caj)tured at Park's 
Ferry, E. Tenn., November 16, 1863; died in rebel prison at Andersonville, 
April 2, 1864; grave 300. Thomas Colwell, died at Lexington. Ky., of 
typhoid pneumonia, January 9, 1863; buried in Lexington cemetery: grave 
204. Charles B. Davis, captured at Park's Ferry, E. Tenn., November 16. 
1863; died in rebel prison at Andersonville, September 12, 1804; grave 
8,553. James Elston, enlisted August 13. 1»62: captured at Park's Ferry, 
E. Tenn., November 16, 1863: died in Andersonville prison, June 21, 
1864; grave 2,249. Whitfield Evans, captured in Kentucky in the sum- 
mer of 1863, and paroled ; parole not recognized, and returned to 
his comjiany for duty, recaptured at Athens. Tenn., September 27, 1863, 
and fearing he might be accused of having violated his former parole, 
gave the name of ■'• John Robinson," and was known b\' the rebels by tliat 
name, died in rebel prison at Danville, ^'a,, March 21, 1864, and his death re- 
corded as that of John Robinson, buried at Danville, grave 640. Noah Fautz. 
captured at Park's Ferry, E. Tenn., November 10, 1863; Adjutant General re- 
ports him as having died in rebel prison at Andersonville, Ajjril 18, 1804: 
the Superintendent of National Cemetery at Andersonville rejiorts that lie 
cannot find this name on prison I'ecords; he reports " Thomas Jones of 
Company E. one-hundred-and-twclftli Illinois — died April 20, 1864, No. 
of grave 044:"' as tlicre was no " 'I'honias Jones " in the regiment it may 
be that Fautz assuuu'il the nauie of Jones when captured, and that No. 644 



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is his grave. Madiras Hoover, died at Lexiiigtou. Ky., April, 1863; buried 
in Lexington cemetery, grave 382. William Herridge, enlisted August 19, 
1862; mortally wounded by explosion of gunpowder at Lebanon, Ky., July 
9, 1863; died July 1.5. 1863, and buried at Lebanon; grave 175. George 0. 
Marlatt, enlisted August 1-1, 1862; captured at Park's Ferry, E. Tenn., 
November 16, 1863; reported as liaving died in rebel prison at Richmond, 
February 18, 1864; but the sujierintendent of the national cemetery at 
Richmond reports that he can not find this name on the prison records. 
Simon Ray, enlisted August 20, 1862, captured at Park's Peri-y, E. Ten- 
nessee, Xovember 16, 18153; died in rebel prison at Richmond, Va., April 
12, 1864. James Ray, captured at Park's Ferry, E. Tennessee, Xovember 
16, 1863; died in rebel prison at Richmond, Va., March 11, 1864. 
William Ray, captnred at Park's Ferry, E. Tenn., Nov. 16, 1863; 
exchanged and died a few days after in hospital at Baltimore, Md. , 
June 30, 1864. John W. Ratcliffe, died of tyj)boid fever at Lexing- 
ton, Ky., January 7, 1863; buried in Lexington cemetery; grave 203. 
William E. L. Smith, died at Lexington, Ky., November 22, 1862; buried 
in Lexington cemetery; grave 114; Michael Springer, captnred at Park's 
Ferry, E. Tenn., November 16, 1863; died in Andersonville prison, Jnne 
6, 1864; grave 1,667. John D. Swaim, enlisted August 14, 1862; cap- 
tured at Park's Ferry, E. Tenn., November 16. 1863; died in prison at 
Richmond, Ya.. March 7, 1864. Francis M. Sollars, mustered in March 
31, 1864, for three years; died at Springfield, 111.. Jnne, 18, 1864. David 
P. Wandling. shot through hips at Knoxville, Tenn., November 17, 1863, 
died next day; remains removed to Knoxville, February 1, 1864; grave 
451. Russell White, died at Lexington, Ky., December 7, 1862; buried in 
Lexington cemetery; grave 166. 

The deserters were Musician William Cassett, enlisted August 15, 1862; 
deserted at Danville, Ky., July 15, 1863. Private Henry Greenewald; de- 
serted while on detached duty in government blacksmith shop at Lex- 
ington, Ky., in May 1863. Frank Pross and Lewis Hiback, deserted at 
Danville, Ky., duly 15, 1863. 

The recruits transferred to Comauy F, Sixty-fifth Regiment, Illinois 
Volunteer Infantry (consolidated), Jnne 20, 1865, and mnstered out at 
Greensboro, N. C, July 13, 1865. were William W. Copley, mustered in 
.lanuary 24, 1865; reported " absent sick " at muster-out of Sixty-fifth, now 
of Walnut, Iowa. Daniel Colbran. mustered in January 24, 1865, now of 
Aledo, 111. Gordon H. Edgerton, mustered in January 24, 1865; reported 
" absent sick "at muster-out of Sixty-fifth, now of Ayr, Neb. James L. Fox, 
mnstered in March 21, 1864. Morris C. Lampsou', mustered in December 
24, 1863; wounded at Flat Creek, in E. Tenn., January 26, 1864; reported 
•' absent " at muster-out of Sixty-fifth, disappeared from his home at Wyom- 
ing, 111., several years ago, and not since heard from. Adam Rusli, George 
Rush, and Jacob Stoves, mustered in March 21, 1864. James M. Taskett, 
mustered in April 28. 1S64, now of Pulaska, la. Anson Tanner, mustered 
in April, 25, 1864: was frozen to death in 1871. 

Company F was enrolled at Toulon in August, 1862. and organized 
August 15, 1862. The date of all enlistments not otherwise stated is 
August, 15, 1862, and date of muster into the United States service, Sep- 
tember 20, 1862. Of those present and mustered out with the company, 
June 20, 1865, the following is the record; Captain James G. Armstrong, 
enlisted August 22, and mnstered in September 20, 1862, as first sergeant; 
promoted to second-lieutenant March 10, to rank from March 5, 1863; to 



232 IlIS'l'ORY OF STAUK COl'XTY. 

first-lieuteuant August 5, to rank froui June 16, 1863, and to captain Sep- 
tember 14, to rank from June 34, 1864: A. A. Q. M. of Second Brigade 
First Division Cavalr\' Corps, Army of Ohio, from March 5 to April 8, 1864. 
He and two of liis sons were killed by lightning in Greene county, Iowa, 
August 31, 1881. First-Lieutenant Bushrod Tapp, enlisted August 11, 

1862, and mustered in as sergeant; promoted to first-sergeant April 1, 1864, 
and to first-lieutenant December 10. to rank from June 34, 1864; wounded 
at Bean's Station. E. Tenn., December 16, 1863, and at Kelly's Ford, on 
the French Broad river, E. Tenn., January 28, 1864. First-Sergeant 
Henry B. Ferry, enlisted August 23, 1862. and was mustei'cd in as corpo- 
ral; promoted "to sergeant March 10, 1863, and to first-sergeant January 1, 
1865; commissioned second-lieutenant June 15, 1865, but not mustered. 

Sergeant Andrew Harty, mustered in as private, promoted to corporal 
August 5, 1863, and to sergeant September 1, 1864; wounded near Phila- 
delphia, Tenn., October 36, 1863. James R. Gelvin, enlisted August 14, 

1863, and mustered in as private; promoted to corporal February 36, 1864, 
and to .sergeant Seiitember 1, 1864; wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., Novem- 
ber 18, 1863. William P. Ballentine, enlisted August 14, 1863, promoted 
corporal April 1, 1864, and sergeant Jiinuary 1, 1865; was injured on the 
road home after muster-out — standing on a car as the train passed uiuler a 
low bridge, his head struck the lu-idge — near York. Penn.; was left in 
hospital at Harrisburg, but recovered and retui-ned home, now of Kansas. 
William H. E!v, in-omoted to sergeant Sejrtember 1, 1864; now of Webster 
City, la. 

"Cori)orals — Levi Silliman. enlisted August 13, 1862; wounded at 
Eesaca, Ga., :\ray 14, 1864. Milton Trickle, enlisted August 14, 1863; 
now of Atkinson, 111. James E. Finley. promoted February 26, 18 64; 
wounded near Atlanta, Ga.. July 21, 1864; now of Perry, la. George G. 
Stone, promoted September 1. 1864; wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., No- 
vember 18, 1863, and again at Resaca, Ga.. May 14, 1864; now of Plain- 
view, Neb. James Hughes, promoted September 1, 1864; now of Spear- 
ville, Kan. Andrew Kamerer, promoted September 1, 1864; captured on 
the Saunders raid at Knoxville, Tenn., June 20, 1863: paroled at Rich- 
mond, Va. . July 11; exchanged Sejitember 10, and rejoined the company 
at Bean's Station. E. Tenn., "December 14, 1863. Samuel ^M. Adams, en- 
listed August 14, 1863; promoted January 1, 1865. Jacob Vulgainott, en- 
listed August 19, 1862; promoted June 1, 1865: now of Denver. Col. 

The private troops mustered out were : Henry C. Ackley, captured 
near Winchester, Ky., February 23, 1863; paroled February 24; exchanged 
September 10, and rejoined the company at Bean's Station, E. Tenn., De- 
cember 14, 1863; now of Gilman. la. Alfred C. Ballentine, enlisted 
August 22, 1862; wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., November 18, 1863; now 
of Eugene, Ta. George Boyd, enlisted August 13, 1862; resides at Grafton, 
Neb. Edwin Butler, enlisted August 11, 1863; mustered in as sergeant; 
prompted to first-sergeant August 5. 1863; detailed to work on the 
••Athens Union Post," Tenn., and when tiie Fniou troops retreated 
was captured, on the night of September 36. 18i)3 : reduced to the 
ranks April 1. 1864, while a prisoner of war. without cause or excuse, ex- 
cept to create a vacancy for the appointment of another first sergeant. 
Samuel M. Eldridge, enlisted August 11, 1863; detailed as postmaster Oc- 
tober 3, 1863, and served as postmaster of the regiment or brigade until 
mustered out: resides at Galva, la. John D, Essex, now of Valparaiso, 
Neb. Milton Headley, enlisted August 13, 1863. James P. Headley, en- 



Mii.rj'ARY ms-iouv, 2IJ.'> 

listed August 14, 1862; detailerl as musician, and was a member of the 
regimental liaud from its organization until mustered out. William 
Himes, enlisted August 14, 1863; wounded at Utoy creek, Ga., August 6, 
1864; resides at Lewis, la. Austin 0. Himes, enlisted August 14, 1862. 
Peter C. Johnson, enlisted in Company F, but mustered in as of Company 
H; transferred back to Company F, November 1, 1862; now of Hinsdale, 
HI. George AV. Johnson, wounded at Utoy creek, Ga., August 6, 1864. 
Timothy Kenely, enlisted August 12, 1862; reported dead. Royal Laff- 
erty, now of Emporia, Kan. Job C. Mahaffey, enlisted August 14, 1862; 
woimded at Kelly's Ford, E. Tenn., January 28, 1864; now of Henderson, 
111. Eobert Makings, enlisted August 21, 1862; died at West Jersey, De- 
cember 15, 1873. Theodore McDaniel, enlisted August 22, 1862. Charles 
McComse}', enlisted August 11, 1862, in Com2)any F, but mustered in as 
of Company H; transferred back to Company F, Koveniber 1, 1862. 
Hiram G. Parrish, enlisted August 22, 1862; on detached duty as teamster 
in Twenty-third Corps train from February 1, 1864, until mustered out; 
now of Afton, la. Jacob Stauffer, enlisted August 14, 1862; now of East 
Lynne, Mo. Frank A. Stone, enlisted August 11, 1862, in Company F, 
but mustered in as of Company H; transferred to Company F, November 
1, 1862; resides at Westboro, Mass. Ephraim W. Smith, on detached ser- 
vice in division commissary department; enemy attacked herd of cattle in 
his charge, at Thomjison's .Station, Tenn., November 30, 1864, killed his 
horse, and captured fifty head of cattle. Ira Scranton, on detached service, 
as teamster in Twenty-third Corps train, from September 19, 1864, until 
mustered out. Presley Tyrrell, enlisted August 22, 1862. Benjamin W. 
Todd, enlisted August 22, 1862; uow of Ida Grove, la. William Vulga- 
mott, now of Burlington Junction, Mo. David Webster, enlisted August 
14, 1862. 

The members absent at muster out were James McSherrj-, enlisted 
Augi;st 19, 1862; captured at Columbia, Tenn., November 30, 1864; pa- 
roled April 15, 1865; discharged at St. Louis, Mo., June 20, 1865. Zarali 
U. Newton, captured, while driving ambulance, near Pine Mountain, Ga., 
June 6, 1864; paroled prisoner of war at St. Louis, Mo.; not exchanged: 
discharged at St. Louis, July 15, 1865; uow of Yolo, Cal. Jes.se B. Taylor, 
enlisted August 22, 1862, in Company F, but mustered in as of Company 
H; transferred to Company F, November 1, 1862; captured at Columbia, 
Tenn., November 30, 1864; paroled Aj)ril 15, 1865; not exchanged; dis- 
charged at St. Louis, Mo., June 20, 1865. 

The troops previously discharged were First-lieutenant Jackson Lor- 
ance, enrolled August 11, and mustered in September 20, 1862,' as first- 
lieutenant; resigned at Le.xington, Ky., March 5, 1863; resides at Burling- 
ton Junction, Mo. Second-lieutenant George C. Maxtield, mustered in as 
sergeant; jjromoted first-sergeant !ilarch 10, 1863, and to second-lieutenant 
August 5th, to rank from June 16, 1863; wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., 
November 18, 1863; resigned at Decatur, Ga., September 11, 1864; i-esides 
at Fairmont, Neb. 

Sergeant John F. Rhodes, enlisted August 13, 1862, and mustered in as 
corjioral: promoted February 26, 1864; wounded in action at Resaca. Ga., 
May 14,'l864; discharged at Chicago, 111., July 28, 1864. 

Corporals William Rounds, enlisted August 14, 1862; discharged at 
Camp Nelson, Ky., May 18, 1864; died here in 1873. David Tinlin, en- 
listed August 22, 1862; ijromoted March 10, 1863; discharged at Lexington, 
Ky., May 24, 1865. 



234 HISTORY OF- S'I'ARK f'OrNTV. 

Privates — William H. Barton, enlisted August 14, 1862; woinided at 
Eesaca, Oa., May 14, 1804: discliarg-ed at Quiuc}', 111., February 24, 1865; 
now of VValkerville, la. William Bovd, enlisted August 14, 1862; discharged 
at Beaufort, N. C; May 29, 1865; died at Toulou, May 7, 1875. Nathaniel 
Crabtree, wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., November 18, 1863; left leg ampu- 
tated; discharged at Chicago, July 23, 1864. James N. Uavison, discharged 
at Lexington, Ky., January 12, 1863, now of Corydon, la. Henry Garner, 
enlisted August 14, 1862; discharged at Lexington, Ky., January 12, 1863; 
now of Unionville, Mo. George Graen, enlisted August 11, 1862; absent, 
sick, from December 12, 1864; discharged at Chester, Pa., June 2, 1865. 
William H. Harris, absent, sick at Camja Nelson, Ky., from April 17, 1864; 
discharged May 20, 1865; married and remained in Kentucky; now of Mil- 
ledgeville, Ky. Josiah Miner, enlisted August 19, 1862; on detached ser- 
vice from July 28, 1864; was discharged June 12, 18ti5. William B. Price, 
discharged at Lexington, Ky. , January 13, 1863; resides at Spirit Lake, la. 
Thomas Proctor, enlisted August 11, 1862; discharged at Camp Nelson, 
Kentucky, Seiitember 20, 1864; died at Davenport, la. Robert G. Stowe, 
enlisted August 11, 1862; discharged at Cincinnati, 0., November, 1862; 
now of Shenandoah, la. William A. >Stowe, enlisted August 11, 1862; 
M'ounded at Utoy Creek, Ga., August 6, 1864; discharged at St. Loui.s, Mo., 
April 9, 1865; died at Beaver City, Neb., May 1, 1864. William T. Shore, 
mustered in June 6, 1863; discharged at Knoxville, Tenn., May 13, 1865; 
now of Tarkio, la. Henry S. Stone, enlisted August 22, 1862, in Company 
F., but mustered in as of Comjaaiiy H.; transferred to Comijany F. Novem- 
ber 1, 1862; wounded at Franklin, Tenn., November 30, 1864; right arm 
amputated; discliarged at Chicago, 111., March 5, 1865; now of Eej^ublic 
City, Kan. Carlos B. Thorpe, enlisted August 11, 1862, in Company F., 
mustered in as of Comjiany H. ; transferred to Company F. November 1, 1862; 
discharged at Lexington, Ky., March, 1863; died at Perry, la., April 3, 
1885. Curtis Wright, enlisted August 13, 1862; on detached service in 
commissary department, at Knoxville, Tenn., from May 11, 1864; dis- 
charged at Knoxville, June 17, 1865; resides at Connersville, Ind. Olof 
N. Youngquist, enlisted in Comijauy F., but mustered in as of Company 
H.; transferred to Company F. November 1, 1862; discharged in hosijital, 
at Quincy, 111., May 5, 1865. 

The men transferred to veteran reserve corps were : Darius Demuth, 
enlisted August 12, 1862; transferred at Camp N^elson, Ky., August 30. 
1863; discharged at Madison, Wis., July 5, 1865. George Ely, enlisted 
August 11, 1862; transferred September 11, 1863; discharged at Madison. 
Wis., Ju}y 5, 1865; now of Webster City, la. Havilah B. Johnson, enlisted 
August 11. 1862; transferred April 30. 1864; discharged at Lexington, Ky., 
May 17, 1865: died at Peoria, 111., October 26, 1881: buried at Toulo'n. 
Jesse Likens, transferred September 11, 1863; discharged at Camp Nelson, 
Kentucky, November 17, 1864: now of Eolla, Mo. George Rockwell, en- 
listed August 20, 1862; absent, sick at Knoxville, Tenn., since Jlay 7, 1864, 
and transferred; discharged at Knoxville, July 12, 1865; killed in Nebraska 
since the war. 

The record of men who were killed or died in the service is as follows: 
Captain William W. Wright, enrolled August 13, 1862, was elected First 
Lieutenant of Company F; when Captain Henderson was elected Colonel 
of the regiment, he was elected and mustered in September 20, 1862, as 
Captain; was wounded in the battle of Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1864, right 
arm amputated at tlie shoulder, and died of wounds at Nashville, Tenn., 



JtH.lTAKV HISTdln'. 235 

June 34, 1804: his reiiiaiii.s wei'o brought home iind iuterreil in tlie cemetery 
at Toulon, and in his honor the Post tliere is named. 

li'irst Lieutenant Robert E. Westfall enrolled August 15, and mustered 
in September 20, 1802, as Second Lieutenant; promoted March 10, to rank 
from March 5, 1803; died at Somerset, Ky., June 10, 1803 — the first death 
of a commissioned officer in the regiment; his remains brought home and 
interred in the cemetery at Wyoming. 

Sergeants — William P. Finley, killed at Knoxville, Tenn., November 
IS, 1803; left on the field and buried by the enemy. John H. Lane, en- 
listed August 11, and mustered in as Corjiural October 7, 18G2 — sick when 
comjjany mustered in; promoted August 5, 1803; killed at Utoy creek, Ga. , 
August 0, 1804; remains interred at Marietta, Ga., grave 5,317, in section 
F. Andrew G. Pike mustered in as Corporal; promoted April 1, 1804; 
killed in action at Utoy creek, Ga., August G, 1804; remains interred at 
Marietta, Ga., grave 5,318, in section F. 

C'orjjorals — William 0. Bell enlisted August 11, 1862; killed at Knox- 
ville, Tenn., November 18, 1803; buried at Knoxville, grave 450. Robert 
M. Dewey enlisted August 22, 1802: promoted January 1, 18C4; killed at 
Utoy creek, Ga., August 0, 1804; remains interred at Marietta, Ga., grave 
5,304, in section F. 

The record of casualties among private troojis is as follows: John L. 
Adams enlisted August 14, 1862; died of tyjjlioid fever at Lexington, Ky., 
December 17, 1862; remains buried at Toulon. Elmore Barnhill, wounded 
at Knoxville, Tenn., November 18, 1803 — right arm amjjutated; died of 
wound at Knoxville, January 2, 1804; buried at Knoxville, grave 354. 
"William M. Creighton enlisted August 22, 1862; died of heart disease at 
Lexington, Ky., February 14, 1863; buried in the Lexington cemetery, 
grave 277. John W. Curfman enlisted August 22, 1862; wounded at Knox- 
ville, Tenn., November 18, 1863; mortally wounded and left on the field at 
Franklin, Tenn., November 30, 1864; died of wounds in rebel hospital at 
Franklin December 10, 1864. James Essex, wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., 
November IS, 1863; mortally wounded at Utoy creek, Ga., August 6, 1804; 
died in tield hosf)ital August 7, 1804; remains interred at Marietta, Ga., 
grave 5,300, section F. William T, Essex enlisted August 14, 1802; 
wounded at Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1864; died of wounds at Springfield, 111., 
September 18, 1864: buried at C'amp Butler, grave 534. Glaus Forss en- 
listed August 11. 1862; mortally wounded at Knoxville, Tenn., November 

18, 1803, and left on the field; died in the hands of the enemy November 

19, 1863. Henry C. Hall enlisted and mustered in February 1, 1864, for 
three yeai's; wounded at Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1864; died of wounds in hos- 
pital at Chattanooga, Tenn., May 24, 1804; buried at Chattanooga, grave 
12,294, in section D. Joseph Hoppock enlisted August 22, 1862; captured 
at Bean's Station, E. Tenn., December 14, 1863; died at Andersonville, Ga., 
July 15, 1804, grave 3,255. John Kendall enlisted Aug. 13, 1802; killed at 
Knoxville, Tenn., November 18, 1803, buried by the enemy, remains re- 
covered and interred in the National Cemetery at Knoxville, as ''John 
Kimball " of Company E, One Hundred and Twelfth Illinois. Number 
of grave 442. Onier Leek, enlisted February 14, 1803, was ordered on 
duty at Lexington, by provost marshal, and died there of measles, April 2, 
1863, buried in Lexington Cemetery, grave 341. George Miller, enlisted 
August 13, 1802, died of typhoid fever at Lexington, Ky., November 26, 
1802, buried in Lexington Cemetery ; grave 120. Jeremiah D. Madden, en- 
listed August 22, 1802, died at Knoxville, Tenn., March 4,1804, buried at 



23(3 HISTORY OF STARK OOUNTY. 

Knoxville ; grave 491. Isaac Messenger, enlisted August 11, 186,2, wounded 
at Utoy Creek, Ga., August G, 18G-4, died of wounds at Marietta, Ga. ; 
September 3, 1864, buried there; grave 1,016 Sect.G. John P. Negus, died 
in hospital at Cincinnati, Ohio, October 17, 1862 — the first death in the 
regiment. George W. Oziah — died in Lexington, Ky., March 14, 1863, 
buried in Lexington Cemetery; grave 231. George W. Rhodes, enlisted 
August 13, 1862, captured near Winchester, Ky., February 23, 1863, pa- 
roled February 24, and sent to Parole Camp at St. Louis, Mo., exchanged 
September 10, and rejoined company at Bean's Station, E. Tenn., Decem- 
ber 14, 1863, killed at Utoy Creek, August 6, 1864, remains interred at 
Marietta, Ga.; grave 5,305, in Section F. Aaron Ridle, enlisted in Com- 
pany F, mustered in as of Comjiany H, transferred to Company F, No- 
vember 1, 1862, wounded and missing in action at Knoxville, Tenn., No- 
vember 18, 1863, died in the hands of the enemy. Thomas T. White, en- 
listed August 14, 1862, drowned crossing Clinch river, on the Saunders 
Raid in East Tennessee, June 18, 1863. John W. Whitten, enlisted 
August 22, 1862, mortally wounded near Atlanta, Ga., August 7, and died 
in Field Hosijital, August 9, 1864, remains interred at Marietta, Ga. ; grave 
9,852, Section J. ' 

The deserters were: Daniel Haselton, enlisted August 31, 1862, went 
to New Jersey — his native State — from Milledgeville, Ky., April 19, 1863, 
on a thirty days' furlough, and never returned. Milton StejDhens, deserted 
in the face of the enemv, with his arms and accoutrements, at Resaca, Ga., 
May 14, 1864. 

Other records of i:>rivate troops are thus given. — Recruits, transferred 
to Company F, Sixty-fifth Illinois Volunteers (consolidated), June 20, 
1865, and mustered out at Greensboro, N. C, July 13, 1865 : Jose])h H. 
Burwick, enlisted November 17, mustered in November 27, 1863. Zach- 
ariah T. Brown, enlisted and mustered in January 17, 1865, for one year, 
now of Peoria, 111. Luther Graham, enlisted November 21, mustered in No- 
vember 27, 1863. William J. Hamilton, enlisted February 10, mustered 
in June 6, 1863, absent, sick at AVashington, D. C, discharged at Mower 
U. S. Hospital July 1, 1865. Martin Hickman, enlisted April 1, mustered 
in June 6, 1863. Jacob W. McDaniel, enlisted March 28, mustered in 
April 28, 1864. Thomas Patterson, enlisted and mustered in December 2, 
1863. George W. Pate, enlisted and mustered in December 4, 1863, Mc- 
Cook, Red Willow County, Neb. Elisha E. Taylor, enlisted and mustered 
in March 23, 1864, injured in side unloading rations from railroad car at 
Greensboro, N. C, June 18, 1864, of Camden, Minn. 

The recapitulation of roster and record of this company presents the 
following figures : Mustered out with the company, 43; absent, 3; jareviously 
discharged, 22; transferred to the Veteran Reserve Corps, 5; killed and died 
in the service, 27; deserted, 2; recruits transferred to the Sixty-fifth Illi- 
nois, 9; or a total of 110. 

In Com]>any G of the One Hundred and Twelftli were : Sergeant 
Edward P. Wright, enlisted August 12, 1862; wounded at Nashville, 
Tenn., in December, 1864; now a resident of Ringgold county, Iowa. 
Sergeant Ira G. Foster served from August 14, 1862, to muster-out, 
dating his promotion from February, ISOy. Joseph Berrj', absent 
sick at muster-out, was detailed as bugler at Camp Nelsoir in 1863. 
Charles Kej'ser served from August, 1862; transferred October 15, 
1863 ; now of Webster county, Iowa. George Milbourn and Myron 



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Waters were ineniliers of this coiniaiiiul. Louis E. Morton, of Galva. 
was discharged at Lexington in April, 1865. Joliii A. Tarble served 
a full term; now resides in Polk county, Neb. "William A.Brown 
enlisted in 1863, and served to the close of the war. Andrew Jackson, 
of Lafaj'ette, enlisted in 1864, served to the close of the war. Frank 
A. Yale, enlisted in 186-1; transferred to Sixty -fifth Ilegiment ; now of 
Barton county. Mo. 

In Companv' H : John Bevier. who died at Camp Butler in Novem- 
ber. 186-1; was a recruit of 1864; Ciba A. Dunlap, of Bradford, Noah 
Iliddlebaugh and John C. Gingrich, of Essex, were drafted in 1864-. 
Jonas Johnson, a recruit, was not accepted, and Volney Arnold was 
unassigned. A few members of Companj' F belonged originally to 
Company H. 

Tlie One-hundredand-twelfth Regiment Association dates its or- 
ganization back to 1866. The reunions of the One-hundred-and-twelfth 
have been as follows: Banquet, Galva, November 17, ISlJS ; 1866, 
Geneseo, Sejjtember 20; 1867, Galva, September 20; 1868, Cambridge, 
SejJtember 22 ; 1869, Geneseo, September 2- ; 1870, Galva, September 
20; 1871, Cambridge, September 20; 1872, Geneseo, Sei)tember 20 ; 
1873, Galva, September 20; 1874, Wyoming, November IS; 1875, 
Cambridge, September 22 ; 1876, Geneseo, September 22 ; 1877, Toulon, 
September 2(1 ; 1878, Annawan, Septendjer 20 ; 1879, Galva, Septem- 
ber 22; 1880, Bradford, September 22; 1681, Cambridge, August 18; 
1882, Geneseo, August 18; 1883, Toulon, August 16-17; 1884, Galva, 
August 28; 1885, Orion, August 27; 1886, Wyoming, August 24. The 
officers of 1885 were Gen. Thomas J. Henderson, Princeton, 111., presi- 
dent; Sergt. John L. Jennings, Cambridge, 111., vice-president; B. F. 
Thompson, secretary; Caj)t. S. F. Otman, William Ilolgate and Lieut. 
Bush rod Tai)p, executive committee. The president, vice-president 
and secretary were reelected in 1886, and also the following executive 
committee: J. E. Ayers, Thomas F. Davenjiort, and William K. 
Wight, of Cambridge. The following roll of deceased comrades for 
the past year was read : Joseph C. Johnson, hospital steward, at 
Mason City, 111 , September 26, 1885. Lewis W. Smith, Companj' A, 
at De Soto, Dallas county, Iowa, October 6, 1885. James B. Brown, 
Com])any D, at Burns, Henry county. 111., October 28, 1885. William 
J. Lamper, Company B, at Laramie City, W^yoming Ter., in 1885. 
Capt. George W. Sroufe, Company H, at Lai'ned, Pawnee countv, Kan., 
March 20, 1886. Wallace W. Emanuel. Company E, at Lafayette, Ind., 
July 29, 1886. Ilenrj' Slick, Compan}- A, in Pennsylvania, May 17, 
1886. Willier F. Broughton, Company I, at Geneseo, July 13, 1886. 

One-hundred-and-thirteenth Infantry, organized near Camp Doug- 
lass in 1862; moved to Memiihis, Tenn., in November, and joined in tiie 
Tallaliatchie expedition, Yicksburg, Arkansas Post, Black's Bayou, 
Corinth, ilemphis, are all inscribed <jn the banner of the One-hundred- 
and-thirteenth. It was mustered out June 20, 1865. In Company K 
Milton A. Cofflnberry, of Bradford (recruited in November, 1863), 
served. 

One hundred-and-fourteentli Infantry was organized in Julv ;ind 
August, 1862, and in Novendjer movetl to Tennessee. Ou tiie 2(ith it 



240 filS'i'oftY nV STAt!K* COtfN'I'V. 

entered on the Tallahatchie campaign ; was variously engaged until 
May, ls()3, when it was present at Vicksburg, .Fackson, and Erandon, 
Miss. Up to the day of its muster out, August 3, 1865, the command 
rendered excellent service. In October, 18(54, John C. Copestake was 
commissioned first assistant surgeon. 

One-hundred-and-twenty -fourth Infantry, organized at Camp Butler ; 
moved to Tennessee October (i, 18fi2 ; drove the rebels across the Talla- 
hatciiie in November, and held the Yacona river; on April 23, 1863, 
a[)])roached Vicksburg, and this with Thompson's Hill, Raymond, 
Jackson, Champion Hills, Brownsville, Meridian, Chunky Station, 
Benton, Jackson, Cross Roads, Spanish P^ort, tell the story of this com- 
mand to its muster out at Chicago, August, 1865. The soldiers from 
Stark county in Company A Avere ; Corporals — Asa Bunton, August, 
I8ri2 ; ])i'omoted. Privates enlisted August, 1862 — Daniel S. Adams, 
Ki'ank Hudson, ])romoted ; Levi Leek, Invalid Corps; Fred. M. Lea- 
croft, Asa Smith, promoted, died at Fort Gaines, April 19, 1865. 
Company F: Sergeants — George S. Green, August, 1862. Cor- 
porals — Samuel M. Likes, August, 1862 ; died at Vicksburg September, 
1864. Privates — Nathaniel Cooper, died May, 1863, of wounds; 
Alexander Wicr, died at Memphis, September, 1863; Sylvester Sweet. 
Recruits — Walter A. Fell, Thirtv-third ; Thomas Mui-rav, February, 
186-1; Thomas W. Flule, Thirty-tliii'd ; Andrew Turnl.ull, thirtv-third ; 
Alvin Galley, Thirty-third. 

One-hundi'ed-and-twenty-sixth Infantry organized at Alton in Se]i- 
tember, 1862, moved to Bolivar, Tenn., in November, and took a full 
part in the Tennessee campaign. In March, 1863, the command par- 
ticipated in the capture of Little Rock, of Clarendon, Ark., besides 
partici})ating in the siege of Vicksburg. It was mustered out at Pine 
Blutf, in July, 1865. One-hundred-and-tvvent^'-seventh Infantry was 
mustered in on September 5, 1862, at Camp Douglas, 957 strong. In 
the ranks were, Abx'am Bevier (deserted), Robert J. Dickinson (dis- 
charged), William H. GiAvitts (V. R. C, January, 1865j, Uriah Giwitts 
(deserted), Geoi'ge Kinter (deserted), all of Company B. One-hundred- 
and-thirty-second Infantry, organized at Camj) Fit, Chicago, Avas mus- 
tered in June 1, 1864, moved to Kentucky on the 6th, and Avas on duty 
there until muster out, October 17, 1864. In this command were C. 
Hotchkiss, of Toulon, and Barney M. Jackson, of Lafayette, who Avere 
mustered in in 1864. 

One-hundred-and-thirty -ninth Infantry Avas mustei'ed in at Peoria, 
June 1, 1864, with 878 men, for three months service. Among the 
troops Avere the folloAving named residents of this county : Company 
A, Corj)oral, Otis P. Dyer, May, 1864. Company E, Corporal James 
SAvank, May, 1864. Company H, Second-Lieutenant, Ansel J. Wright, 
June, 18<i4, Sergeants, enlisted May, 1864, Gorham P. Blood, George 
Dugan, Cor]K)rals, enlisted May, 1861, O. P. Crowell, N. W. DeAvey, 
W. O. Johnson; Musician, S. V. R. Bates, May, 1864 (i)romoted prin- 
cipal musician). Privates, Samuel I5urge, Wm. J. Barrett, Thomas W. 
Cade, George W. DeAve^', Joseph Flansbui-g, Adam Gardiner, D. C. 
Lyon, Orin Maxfield, jr., Ehsha Mosher, AVilliam H. Newcomer, Har- 
rison NeAvton, Joseph H. Newton, Ruben Rounds, Harvey J. Reniing- 



MttJTARV itiSToliS-. 941 

ton, Jolin vS. Roof, f'liarles D. Sliarrei" (discharged to re-enlist), Tlico- 
dore Vandyke, Wm. W. Wright, Andrew J. Whitaker, Benjamin .1. 
Whitcher, Benjamin Witter, Isaac M. Witter, George Potter. The re- 
eruits, enlisted JVIav, 18U4, were Abrani H. Loudenbnrgh (from ('om- 
pany I). Wm. Searl (from ('oni])any I). 

Une-hundred-and-forty -eighth Infantry was organized atGanipiJut- 
ler, Feljruary 26, 1865, for the term of one year. February 22, pro- 
ceedetl to Nashville, Tenn., in March, moved to Tullahoma, and in June 
five coni}ianies were ordered to Deckerd, one company was stationetl at 
McMinnville, and the other four companies guarding the Nashville and 
Chattanuoga railroad from Lombardy to Anderson Station. Arrived 
at Spi'ingfield September!!, ]865; whei'e it received its final discharge. 
The troops from Stark county were in Company I, Sergeant, Moses E. 
Robinson, Feln'uary, 1865, Corporal, Edwin B. Pomeroy, Privates, 
Wm. I). Cnndiff (promoted), Chai'les Hester, Luman Himes. 

One-huntlred-and-fifty-tirst Infantry was organized at Quincy, 111., 
and made up from various parts of the state, recruited uiulcr the call 
of December lij, 1S64. The regiment was ordered to Springheld. 111., 
where, Feliruary 25, 1865, the field and staff officers were mustered in 
and the regiment moved to Nashville, Tenn., thence to Dalton, (la. 
April 23, Col. Woodall was ordered to proceed, under ffag of truce, to 
Macon, Ga., to carry terms of surrender to the reljel Gen. Warford ; 
May 2, was ordered to Kingston, Ga., arriving on the 12th, after a 
toilsome march. Here, on May l):!, 14 and 15, 1865, the regiment 
I'eceived the surrender of Gen. AVarford, with 10,4U0 ])risoners. The 
One-hundred-and-tifty-flrst was mustered out at Columbus, Ga., Janu- 
ary 24, 1866, and moved to Springfield, 111., where it received final dis- 
charge, February 8, 1866. The Stark county men in the command 
were: Sergeant-Major — Fayette Lacey; private, Lafayette Schanij), 
Februarv, 1865, in Company A. Privates, enlisted Februarv, 1865 — 
W. II. Boyer. Allen Gingrich (died at Nashville, March, 1865), C. W. 
Phenix (promoted), in Comjiany B; and in Com])any I: Captain — 
Casimer P. Jackson. First Lieutenants — James Montooth (resigned, 
June, 1865), Andrew Galhraith, July, 1865. Seconil Lieutenants — 
Andrew Galbraith, February, 1865, George Fezler, July, 1865, not 
mustered. First Sergeant — Fayette Lacy (promoted Sergeant-Major). 
Sergeants — Geo. L)tigan (promoted). Geo. R. Fezler (])romoted Second 
Lieutenant), Geo. W. McDaniels (promoted) and Samuel Keys. Cor- 
l)(.)rals, enlisted February, 1865 — Rnfus S. Jones (promoted), Samuel 
Dixon (died at Michigan City, Ind., May, 1865, Thomas Homer, James 
F. Thompson, John S. Roof, Herod Murnan. Musicians, enlisted Feb- 
ruary, 1865 — Thomas S. Ci'aig and Chas. W. Orr. AVagoner — Jona- 
than Rounds, Feln-uarv, 1865. Privates — Atkinson Coe, Austin De- 
Wolf, Joseph Dixon, Andrew Galbraith, Edward A. Johnson, Samuel 
K. Lowmau, John II. Moncrief (died at Dalton, Ga., March, 1865), 
Bethuel Pierson, Seth F. and Daniel Rockwell, Henry AV. Thomas, 
David Woodard, David ('rumb, Geo. AV^. Gilson (killed at Bushnell, 
111., 1865, in attempt to jump bounty), Orson Grant, Leonidas Jones, 
Elias B. Lewis (deserted), Ira I. McConnell, Samuel Masters (pro- 
moted), Ed. A. Peny, Cassimer Jackson, Janu's Montooth (jiromoted). 



24^ lliSTOliV 01^ STAliK COUN'l'V. 

ni)e-liuri(lred-aiul-fifty-fiftli Infanti'v, organized at Camp Butlei', 
was mustered in FebruaiT 2S, 18(15, for one year, with 904 men and 
officers. Tlie command moved to Tennessee in March, and in June 
was divided into squads for protection of Nashville ct Chattanooga 
railroad, occujjjdng the block-houses from Nashville to Duck river, a 
distance of iifty miles. It was mustered out September 4, 1865. 
Stark county was represented Ijy Wm. Cross, Oliver P. White, Patrick 
McGuire, Edward O'Brien (drowned in Stone river, Januar\', 1805), all 
enlisted in February, 1S65, in Companj^ I. 

Miscellaneous infantry commands claimed Stark county men as 
follows: One-hundred-aud-twenty -first New York, Company A — Peter 
Nicholson. Twenty -first Ohio — Patrick Flynn and John U. Ilarkins. 
Seventh Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Conipan}' I, enlisted at St. 
Louis, Mo., June, 1861, mustered out June, 1864 — Sergeants: Kobert 
Kobb and Isaac Harris. Privates: James Siiivvers and Thomas Pei'- 
ry. Tenth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Company' C — A. N. Harris. 
Second U. S. Veteran Volunteers, Company A — Alvah M. Brown, 
enlisted February, 1865. Fourth U. S. A'eteran Volunteers, Company 
B — Geo. Carter, enlisted February, 1865. First U. S. Army Corps, 
Company 5 — Thomas Higgins, enlisted IMarch, 1865. First U. S. 
Kegular Infantr}- — Adam Fell (died at Annapolis, Md.), Itobert Fell 
and Asa Clark. Sixteenth U. S. Pegular Infantr}- — Keubeu Shock- 
le}', James Schemerhorn, Creighton Swain, James McGee. In the 
Thirtieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry was Thomas Gemmell,who enlisted 
in Mercer county in 1861, veteranized in 1863, and served to the close 
of the war. 

CAVALKY. 

Cavalry regiments held only a small number of troo})s from this 
county. Of the seventeen regiments sent forward from Illinois, only 
the Third, Ninth, Eleveuth, Twelfth and Fourteenth claimed repre- 
sentatives of Stark. In the following sketch the beginnings of each 
of those seventeen commands are noted: First- — Colonel Thomas A. 
Marshall, mustered in June 1861, at Bloomington, with 1,2U6 men; 
Second — Colonel Silas Noble, mustered in August 24, 1861, at 
Camp Butler, with 1,861 men; Third — Colonel Eugene A. Carr, 
mustered in September 21, 18(il, at Camji Butler, with 2,183 men; 
Fourth — Colonel T. Lyle Dickey, mustered in September 30, 1861, 
at Ottawa, with 1,656 men; Fifth — Colonel John J. Updegrafi", 
mustered in December, 1861, at Camp Butler, with 1,169 men; 
Sixth- — Colonel Thomas H. Cavanaugh, mustered in November, 1861, 
January, 1862, at Camp Butler, with 2,248 men; Seventh — Colonel 
William Pitt Kellogg, mustered in, August, 1861, at Camp Butler, 
with 2,282 men; Eighth — Colonel John F. Farnsworth, mustered 
in September 18, 1861, at St. Charles, with 2,412 men; Ninth- — 
Colonel Albert G. Brackett, mustered in Octoljer 26, 1861, at Camp 
Douglas, with 2,169 men; Tentii — Colonel James A. Barrett, mus- 
tered in November 25, 1861, at Camp Butler, with 1,934 men; 
Eleventh — Colonel Eobert G. Ingersoll, mustered in December 20, 
1861, at Peoria, with 2,362 men ; Twelfth — Colonel Arno Voss, mus- 
tered in December, 1861, February, 1862, at Camp Butler, with 2,174 



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men; Tliirteenth — Colonel Joseph W. Bell, innstered in December, 
1861, Feljruaiy, 1862, at Camp Dou"las, with 1,759 men; Fourteenth 
— Colonel Horace Capron, mustered in January 7, 1863, at Peoria, 
with 1565 men; Fifteenth — Colonel "Warren Stewart, mustered in 
December 25, 1863, at Camp Butler, with 1,473 men; Sixteenth — 
Colonel Christian Tliielman, mustered in January and April, 1863, at 
Camp Butler, witii 1,462 men; Seventeenth — Colonel John L. Bev- 
eridge, mustered in January 28, 1864, at St. Charles, with 1,247 men. 

In Company A. of the Third Cavalry were privates James II. 
Chaddock, (promoted), Samuel A. Hi(>-lilands, (deserted), John W. 
Highlands, (promoted, died at Mem])liis), who enlisted in August, 
1861, and recruits who enlisted in February, 1864, — Samuel H. Aten, 
(Company C, third consolidated cavalry), William P. Burns, (Company 
C., third consolidated cavalry), Harrison Burkhart, Robert Gai'ner, 
Company C., third consolidated cavalry), Jolm Green. (Company C, 
third consolidated cavalry), John King, (died at Port Hudson, Louis- 
iana), June, 1865, Theodore W. McDaniel, George F. Pyle, (Company 
C, third consolidated cavalry), John Simmerman, (Company C, third 
consolidated cavalry), Henry Simmerman, (Company ('., tliird consoli- 
dated cavalry). West Jersey ; George i.oardman, (discliarged for disa- 
bility), Hugh R. t'reighton, (discharged for jjromotion), Albert P. 
Finley, all i)f Stark county. 

In Company C., third consolitlated cavalry, were privates Samuel 
Aten, "William Burns, Robert A. Garner, J. Green, (deserted), Theo- 
dore W. McDaniel, George F. P^'le, (deserted), Henry Simmerman, 
John Simmerman, West Jersey ; and in Com]ianv Iv., Andrew J. 
Walker, Elmira, March, 1865. 

In tlie Fourth Illinois A'olunteer Cavalry were: Comjiany 1)., 
William Douglas. Kssex. January. 1861, (see twelfth cavalry). Com- 
pany A., Joseph E. McKinstrey, corpoi'al, (see twelfth cavalry). Com- 
pany K., William Crooks, Essex, recruited October 1862, promoted ser- 
geant-major. 

In the Seventh Cavalry were unassigned recruits who enlisted from 
Penn townsiii[) in March, 1865, viz.: Charles Butcher, (dietl at Camp 
Butler), and William Butcher. 

In Comj)any H., Ninth Cavalry, were the recruits wlio enlisted in 
Januaiw, 1864 — Thomas Flanagan, Christopher Flanagan, John 
Stokes, John C. Shaw, Patrick Smith, Toulon. Henry Lewis, (died a 
prisoner at Charleston, S. C), Samuel R. Lewis, (deserted), Lafayette, 
and in Conii)aiiy K., Captain J. 0. II. S))inne\% Bradford, May 1865, 
veteranized ; hi-st lieutenant, J. O. II. Spinney, Bradfoi'd, September, 
1864, pi'omoted ; sergeants, enlisted September, 1861, John Jamison, 
Bradford : veteranized and deserted ; Francis M. Lamper. Osceola, dis- 
charged. Privates — Enlisted October, 1861 — Fowler Bryant, E. W. 
Curtis, (veteranized), Frank LT. Doyle, (discharged), Thomas A. Fos- 
ter, Wesley F. Foster (veteranized and ]n"omoted), John S. Hayden, 
(veteranized and promoted), Christo])her Handley, Wm. S. Luce, Isaac 
Moon, James M. Stanley, (veteranized and promoted), J. O. H. Spin- 
ney, (veteranized), James Sherlock" (veteranized), Bradford : Francis 
Griswold, (proniotetl, died at Memphis, July, 1862), Herman I). 



2i4 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTV. 

Sturm, Osceolu ; Williuiu F. Wheeler, ol' Lafayette, the only son of 
widow C. M. Wheeler, died in hospital at Decatur, Ala., August 21, 
1S65. Recruits — Henry McKibbon, (promoted), March 28, 18u4, 
Bradford. Unassigned recruits — Martin Shay, Penn, March 81, 1865. 

In the Eleventh Cavalry, r'oni]iany C, were Andrew Caldwell, 
Slaclcwater, (recruited December, 1868, deserted July, 1864). Company 
M., Wm. A. Glaze, West Jersey (recruited March, 1863) ; Unassigned, 
Baxter JVf. Mahanv, Toulon (recruited February, 1865, died at Camp 
r.utler.) 

In the Twelfth Cavalry were Josepli Johnson, Toulon, November, 
ISti-t, William Douglas, Esse.x (also Fourth Cavalry), Josepli E. McKin- 
stry, corporal (also Fourth Cavalry). 

In the Fourteenth Cavalry, Company A., were, Dewitt C. Reece, 
West .Jersey, November, 1862, and Company M., Isaac Dennis, West 
Jerse\', October, 1866 (discharged for disability). 

In the First New York A'eteran Cavalry T. A. LaCosta, now of 
Toulon, served for twenty months. He was also in the United States 
naval service. 

In the Eleventh Missouri \'ohinteer Cavalry, Company K., was A. 
N. Harris, Coshen, enlisted as Second-Lieutenant and ])romoted to 
Ca])tain; S. Drummond, son of Benj. Drummond, a volunteer of 1861- 
o, enlisted in the United States army the latter year and was serving 
with the Seventh United States Cavalry in 1880. 

LIGHT ARTILLERY. 

Coin])any A, Captain C. M. Williard, mustered in at Chicago, with 
168 men; Company I!, Captain Ezra Taylor, mustered in at Chicago, 
with 2<t4 men; Company C, Captain C. Ilaughtauling, mustered in 
October 31, 1861, at Ottawa, with 175 men; Company D, Captain'Ed- 
ward McAllister, mustered in January 14, 1862, at Plainfield, with 141 
men: Comjiany E, Captain A. C. Waterhouse, mustered in December 
1!», 1861, at Chicago, with 148 men; Company F, Captain John T. 
rjheney. mustered in February 25, 1862, at Camp Butler, with 15U 
men; Company G, Captain Arthur O'Leary, mustered in February 28, 
1862, at Cairo, with 113 men; Company H, Captain Alex. Silversparr, 
mustered in February 20, 1862, at Chicago, with 147 men; Comjiany I, 
Captain Edward Bouton, mustered in February 15, 1863, at Chicago, 
with 16!» men; Comjiany Iv, (Captain A. Franklin, mustered in January 
9, 186;i, at Sliawneetown, with 96 men; Comjiany L, Captain John 
Uourke, mustered in Februaiy 22, 1862, at Chicago, with 153 men; 
Comjiany M, Cajitain John B. Miller, mustered in August 12, 1862, at 
Chicago, with 154 men; Field and Staff, 7 men; Recruits, 883 men. In 
Battery D, Lewis W. Jones, of Wyoming, was Corjioral. 

The Second Light Artillery was made up as foUows: Conij)any A. 
Cajitain Peter Davids(m, mustered in August 17, 1861, at Peoria, with 
116 men: Comjiany P., Caj)tain Riley Madison, mustered in June 20, 
1S61, at Sju'ingheld, with 127 men; Comjiany C, Captain Caleb Hoji- 
kins, mustered in August 5, 1861, at Cairo, with 154 men ; Comjmny D, 
Jasjier M. Dresser, mustered in December 17, 1861. at C'airo, within 
men ; Company E, Captain Adolph Schwartz, mustered in February 6, 



IMII.I'i'AKY HISTORY. 245 

1862, atCairo, with 131 men ; Coini)aiiv F, Captain Joliu W. Powell, imis- 
tered in December 11, 18(11, at f Jape Gira.rdeau. Mo., with 190 men ; C'om- 
pany G, Captain Charles J. Stolhrand, mnstered in December 31, 1861, 
at Camp Butler, witli 108 men ; Company II, Cajitain Andi-ew Stcin- 
Ijeck, mnstered in December .'>1, 1861, at Camp Bntler. with 11.") men; 
Company I, Ca]itain diaries W. Keitli, mustered in December 31, 1861, 
at Camp Butler, with 10" men ; Compiinv K, Cajttain Benjamin F. 
Kogers, mustered in December 31, 1861, at Camp Butler, with losmen ; 
Company L, Captain Willijim II. Bolton, mustered in February, 28, 
1S*>2, at Chicago, with 14.5 men ; Company M, Captain John C. Phil- 
lips, mustered m June 6, 1S62, at (!hica,go, with 100 men ;lield and staff, 
1(1 men; recruits, 1,171 men. 

In Ci>m|)any A, were the following named Stark county soldiers — 
Corporal, Harvey Pierce, AVyoming, May, 1861 ; veteranized and ))ro- 
moted. Privates, enlisted July, 1861 : Clemens 11. Defendener (died at 
New Orleans, February, lSt)4), Thomas J. Ellis (veteranized), Wyom- 
ing. Enlisted September, 1862: Alva W. Brown, Lafayette, John Cox 
(died in Syracuse. December, 1865), N. II. Hull, Chas. Thomas, AVyoni- 
ing; Samuel Eagan, Emanuel Kissel, West Jersey ; David N. Iliffner, 
Charles N. Hull, Osceola; Wm. Beers, Calvin Rockwell, Hugh Stock- 
ner, Marshall and Warren Winn, Lorenzo K. Wiley, Toulon ; Morris 
A3'res (died in service), Joseph G. Bloomer (died in service), Albert 
Eagan, John Hull, John R. Stratton. In tbe Peoria Battery, S. W. 
Carney enlisted in May, 1861. 

The Independent Batteries were: Board of Trade, Captain James 
S. Stokes, mustered in July ;'.l, 1862, at Chicago, with 258 men ; Spring- 
tield, Ca])ta.in Th(mias F. Vaughn, mustered in August 21, 1S62, at 
Cam]i Butler, with I'.tK men ; Mercantile, Captain Charles G. Cooley, 
mustered in August 29, 1862, at Chicago, with 270 men; Elgin, Cap- 
tain (4eorge AV. Ren wick, nmstered in November 15, 1862, at Elgin, 
with 242 men ; Coggswell's, (Jai)tain William Coggswell, mustered in 
September 23, 1861, at Camp Douglas, with 221 men ; Henshaw's, Cap- 
tain Ed. C. Henshaw, mustertMl in ()(^tol)er 15, 1862, at Ottawa, with 
196 men ; Bridges", Captain i.yman liridges. mustered in Januarv <1, 
1862, at Chicago, with 252 men; Colvin's, Captain John 11. Colvin, 
mustered in October 10, 1863, at Chicago, with 96 men ; Busteed's. Chi- 
cago, with 127 men. 

In the Marine Artillery were, John James Campbell, died in ser- 
vice, Samuel Dyer, died at Roanoke, Andrew Galbraith, sheriff; John 
Hotchkiss. Charles Maxfield, Ileni-y ]\[archant, Jephta ]\[()sher, Cai-le- 
ton Rhodes, died at Xewbei'n, X.C.. Warren AVinn, Oliver AVliite, Isaac 
AVhitakei', .Marshall AVinn, of AVyoining. Dennis Chirk. Jas. W. Dexter, 
Alarian Godfrey, James Hall, Joiin Labarr, John II. Parks. Andrew 
Galbraith served in the N. Y. Marine Ailillery from August, 1862, 
until February, 1863, when he enlisted in the F. S. naw, and served 
until 1864. 

In the 1st U. S. Ai-tillery were, George Rouse, Goshen, and in the 
Mississippi Marine l>rigade,'AVillia.m Cross, of Toulon. 

In (_)ther eoniniands were Joseph Jamison, a hoy of eighteen sum- 
mers, .served in the wai- with his I'alhei-, died at Jefferson Citv. Mo., 



24fi HISTOKY OF STARK CODNTY. 

Mavcli 29, 1S<')2. and Tohn A. Perry, a young sokliei-, died January 15, 
18t)2, at Otterville, Mo. 

In the histories of the several Grand Army Posts many records are 
o-iven, some of them being of soldiers who I'esided here or are now res- 
idents, who were not listed with Stark county men during the war. 

The Fourth Kegiment, I. N. G., was organized at Peoria, Feln-uary 
2, 1876. During tliat winter an act was passed to organize and govern 
the militia of the State, which went into force July 1,1877. Captain 
John Huff was elected Colonel, Captain W. Whiting, of the Altona. PiHe 
Company, Lieutenant-Colonel; and Captain A. T. Johnson, Major. 
Owing to tlie legislature refusing to confirm Colonel Huff, AVhiting 
was appointed Colonel. In 1877 some disagreement over the time and 
form of elections marked the history of the regiment; but this disa- 
greement, if such it were, resulted in the election of Col. AVliiting, Ma- 
jor; Wm. Jackson, of Elniii-a, Lieutenant-Colonel, and Captain O. L. 
Iliggins. Major. In .luly, 1877, Peoria's three comi)anies, with others 
in tiiat district, were detatched from the Fourth Regiment and organ- 
ized as the Seventh Regiment, I. N. G., Moline's two companies and a 
newcom])any at Princeton, were incorporated with the Fourth I. N. G., 
and a rei'nlistuu'nt ordered. This was affected, but the muster-in was 
postponed. On July 22, 1877, the "great strike" assumed huge pro- 
portions, the Fourth' Regiment received ordei'S to be in readiness, and 
within four hours all the companies were ready for duty. At 5 p.m., 
on July 27, orders were received to proceed at once to Alton Junction, 
and at'michiight companies A, C, and H were at Galva. Company G, 
of Toulon. aiTived there a little later, and Company F. from Kewanee, 
shortlv after. Earlv next morning Company I joined them at 
Wyoining en route to'East St. Louis. Three days later the regiment 
was ordered to Galeslairg. The Lieutenant-Colonel of that day is now 
commander of the regiment. 

Stark county has ninety-three persons on the pension roll, of which 
seventy-two are invalids, eight are widows, ten dependents, three wid- 
ows that are survivors of tlie war of 1812. The monthly pay of these 
amounts to $884.25. 

This chapter must be considered oidy an index to the greater mili- 
tary history contained in the pages devoted to biography and in soine 
instances to township history. Yet it is a great record — one of which 
any peo])le may feel proud, and one that will be re-read and re-read and 
analyzed, when all other memorials of the soldiers of Stark County 
are forgotten. 



CHAPTER XVI. 



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TOULON TOWNSHIP. 



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HIS division of the connW is one of ^yell cultivated farms, 
pleasant homes and thriving business centers. Within its 
borders are the towns of Toulon and Wyoming and the 
village of Modena. Spoon river and tributaries course 
through, the E. I. & P. 11. II. runs througli its southern 
sections, while good roads make all sides of every section 
accessible. Thrifty hedge-rows of Osage orange line these 
roads and mark the boundaries of the large fields into 
which the township is subdivided. Many of the farm homes 
are elegant, and all comfortable. The population of Toulon 
township in ISSO, exclusive of the towns, was 1,0.38, of Toulon 
village, 967, of a part of Wyoming 6i>'2, and of Modena 7.5. 
In area it is an original congressional toAvnship. From 
Capt. Hawk's tabulatetl schedule of Toulon township for 1885 
"we learn that there were 7,24() acres of corn planted in said township, 
and 222,900 bushels harvested; 3,774 acres of oats, 151,230 bushels 
harvested; total gross weight of fat cattle sold, 531,500 lbs.; gross 
weight sheep sold, 30,820 ; gross weight hogs sold, 1,438,045 ; number 
feet tile drain laid, 30,010. Throughout its entire area it is umlerlaid 
Avitli coal, in some places exposing the veins. 

The shafts on section 14, Toulon are worked by Fred Charleston, 
Peter Herberger, William Newton, Henry Newton, and John Cum- 
mings, one each. The oldest bank is that operated by William New- 
ton, now mined for over twenty years. It was formerly known as 
the " Coe Bank." There are about fifteen men employed, earning 
about $1.50 per day. A number of horsebacks exist here, some clay 
veins are four or five feet thick, the coal vein averages foui' feet. At 
Modena coal mining is carried on extensively, and the opening of new 
shafts still continues. 

The fisherman may still pursue his calling here with pleasure, if 
not with profit, for civilization has not yet succeeded in driving out 
all the inhabitants of the rivers. 

The wolf-liunter, too, may hunt with profit; for in April, 1884, 
Henry Hamilton and others captui'ed a wolf near Indian Creek, and 
subsequently he with his brother Edward and Jackson Lorance found 
a nest of seven cubs. The bounty was $17.50. 

The original entries of the lands in this township form a very im- 
portant part in this history ; for to them we must look for the first 
faint gleams of civilization on the wildei'uess of 1817. The name, lo- 
cation, and date of each entry are given first, and name of pi-esent 
owner last : 



15 



347 



24-S iiis-j'dKv oi'' ^:takk County. 

Jcihn T. Plu'uix, i;. hf. n. e. (jr. sec. l;Scpt. 1, 1839. JatiU's Moiildolh. 

James Bailey, w hf. lot 1, w. hf. lot 2, sec. 1; Nov. 14, IS.il. Hviraphrey Avery; Thus, 
and Jacob Fleming, lot 1; Humphrey Avery, lot 2. 

W. K. Fuller, n. e. qr. of n. w. qr. , see. 1 ; Oct. 8, 1839. B. G. Rowell, n. e. qr. of u. \v. qr. 

John T. Pheni.x, s. e. qr. of n. w. qr. , sec. 1; Oct. 2.5, IS't'S. AVm. Jaek.son, 9, T. and J. 
Flemine, 36 acres. 

W."K. Fuller, w. hf . of n. w. qr. , sec. 1 ; Sept. 28, 1339. Samuel Malone, 22, Humphrey 
Avery, 37. 

Jonathan Matthews, s. w. qr. ,sec. 1; Nov. 29, 1817. John Scott, 54; James Irvln, 80; 
James Snare, 2.5, 

Samuel P. Tufts, s. e. qr., sec. 1; Nov. 29. 1817. H. B. Dorrance, 100, auda number of 
small lot owners. 

Erastus Brown, n. e. fr. sec. 3; June 37, 1851 Silas Norris, 135 acres. 

David Park, c. hf. n. w. qr. sec. 2; Oct. 8, 1839. E. George; e. 54 acres. 

Samuel McAuglin, w. hf. loll, w, hf. lot2, sec2; Sept. 19, 1848. Eli Mix. w. 84 acres. 

Michael Cunningham, s. w. qr. , see. 2; Oct. 6, 1817. E. George, O. B. Blanchard, J. H. 
Vernon, R. Patterson, Gideon Murray. 

N. Chadwick, s. e. qr., sec. 3; Mar. 10, 1818. Julia Harding, T. Watts, J. H. Vernon, 
and Hurlburt Harding. 

Chauncey D. Fuller, n. e. qr. sec. 3; Sept. 28, 1839. William Sturm. 

Phineas Austin, u. fr. hf. n. w. fr. qr. sec, 3; Oct. 2, 1851. Theodore Vandyke, 44 
acres. 

James M. .Tackson, w. hf. lot 1, sec. 3; Sept. 20, 1848. T. and C. Vandyke, 10 acres. 

Hejiseljah Fuller, s. e. part. .sec. 3: Jlay 16, 1840. Wilmot Newton, s. 80 acres. 

William Dunlap, s. w. qr., sec. 3; Nov. 1.5, 1817. Wilmot Newton, s. w. qr. 

Charles Gist, s. e. qr. , .sec. 3; Nov. 15, 1817. T. and C. Vandyke, n. 80, Adam 
Holmes, s. 80. 

Allen Bagley. e. lif. lot 1, e. hf. lot 2, n. e. qr. sec. 4; Dec. 4. 1851. William Jlur- 
ray. e. 80. 

Brady Fowler, w. hf. lot 2, \v. hf. lot 1, n. e. qr. lot 2. u. w. fr. qr. and e. hf. lot 1, 
sec. 4; Nov. 20 1848. Brady Fowler, w. 80. 

RobertA. Craig, w. hf. I'otl, fr. n. w. fr. qr., sec. 4; Sept. 23, 1852. Brady Fowler, n. w. 
140. 

Jcseph Banks, s. w, qr., see. 4; Dec. 15, 1817. John Fowler, s. w. 160. 

Erastus Backus, s. e. qr., sec. 4; Nov. 29, 1817. Brady Fowler, s. e. 160. 

Robert Grieve, n. e. qr. sec. 5; Sept. 14, 1849. Robert Grieve, n. e. qr 

John L. Clark, n. w. qr. sec. 5; July 16, 1850. Robert Grieve, n. w. qr. 

S. Hutchinson, s. w. qr. sec. 5; Feb. 10, 1818. G. L. Goodale, e. hf., G. Ruther- 
ford, w. hf. 

Jesse Seeley, s. e. qr. .sec. 5; Feb. 10, 1818. .John Fowler, e. hf, G. L. Goodale, w. hf. 
David Park, n. w. qr. n. e. qr. and s. w. qr. sec. 6; Oel. 8. 1839. Abel Arm.strong, n. e. 
149, G Armstrong, s. w. 150, A. Armstrong, n. 105, and R. Armstrong, s. 40 of n. w. 

.Jacob Rheara, s. e. qr. sec. 6; May 5, 1818. George Rutherford, s. e. 160. 

William Wiley, n. e. qr., sec. 7; Sep. 17, 1818. Geo. Rutherford, n. 80; R. Mc- 
Iveighau. s. 80, e. qr. 

"David Park, n. w. qr. and s. w. qr., sec. 7; Oct. 8, 18o9. Wm. Beatty, n. w. 1.50; 
N. G. Smith and C. Berfield, s. w. qr. 

Hiram Stevens, s. e. qr. , sec. 7; Sep. 17, 1818. R. II. McKcighan. e. 80, and Robt. 
McKeighan, w. 80. 

Washington Didvc, n. e. qr., sec. 8; Aug. 29, 1818. Martin Rist, n. e. qr. 

Elijah Coats, n, w. qr., sec. 8; August 29, 1818. Anna D. Richardson, n. w. qr. 

Samuel McCahan, s. w. qr. , sec. 8; July 13, 1818. Duncan McKenzie, s. w. qr. 

Ira Ellmore, s. e. qr., sec. 8; July 13, 1818, John C. JIcKenzie, s. e. qr. 

Silas JlcCullough, n. e. qr., sec. 9; .Jan. 20, 1818. Robert Grieve, n. 80; B. Barton. 
s. 80. 

Robert Alorton. n. w. qr., sec. 9; Jan. 20, 1818. Martin Rist, n. w. qr. 

Amos J. Eagleson, s. w. qr.. sec. 9; Oct. 6, 1817. W. P. Caverlv, e. 80 and s. w. 
40; M. Ri.st. n. w. 40. 

Daniel Dudley, s. e. qr., sec. 9; Oct. 6. 1817. B. Barton, n. 80; J. H. Brown, s. 80. 

Bela Hall, n. "e. qr., sec. 10; Jan 34, 1818. George E. Holmes, n. 320 acres. 

Ira Remington, n. w. qr., sec. 10; .Ian. 24, 1818. 

.lo.seph Porter, s. w. qr., sec. 10; Dec. 22, 1818. Silas Barton, e. hf.; J. M. Barton, 
w. hf. 

Hester Faust, s. c. qr., .sec. 10; Dec. 22. 1818. ('. M. S. Lyon. 

.lames Thomas, n. e. ((r., sec. 11; (.)ct. 0, 1817. Hugh Maguire, s. w. 40 of n. c. qr., 
and lots belonging to twelve others. 



TOULON TOWXSUIP. 249 

Bcnj. H. Tozer, n. w. qr., sec. 11; Oct. 6, 1817. Hideou Mumiv, 16n 

Isaac Dyer, s. w. qr., sec. 11; Aug. 31, 1818. O. M. S. Lyoii, 160 

Benj. Pratt, s. e. qr, sec. 11; Aug. 31, 1818. Po.stcr Coulson 160 

Abraham Bowman, n. e. qr., sec. 12; March 13. 1818. Jolm Snare, e. 104- James 

Suare, e. 16, and small lots; John C'alcy, w. 38 qr. 

Samuel Grimes, n. w. qr., see. 13; March 12, 1818. J. W. Medearis, 57; John 

Calcy, 40; John Snare, 38 qr.; N. Snare, 24;'4 in n. w. qr. 

Luke Bluckshire, s. w. and s. e. qr., sec. 12; Nov. 6, 1817. Nathan Snare w 120- 

John Snare, e. 40, s. w. qr.; John Snare, s. e. 160. 

Isaac Patch, n. e. qr.. sec. 13; Julv 1, 1818. J. W. Fleming, s. w. 40 and n e 40- 

F. Coulson, n. w. 40 of n. e. qr. 

. I'i'''^ Falwell, n. w. qr., sec. 13; July 1, 1818. Foster Coulson, 80; Clara E. Flem- 
ing, tO; Foster Coulson, 80; J. "W. Flemin;;-, 40 in n. w. qr. 

.,> 5'^ 'J'i ''.^^'- Kussell, s. w. qr., sec. 13; Jan. 7, 1818. Martin White, 80; Geo. White 

50; (. W hue. 30, s. w. qr. 

Jesse Orin-sby, s. e. qr., sec. 13; Jan. 7, 1818. R. B. Bunnell s e qr 

I). li. W hiteley, n. e. qr., sec. 14; Oct. 23, 1817. I. Watt, 38; F. Coulson, 80- W 

ti. Ourlmau, 21; Hu'am D. Thurston, 19; H. Newton 3 n e qr 

John Pike, n. w. qr., sec. 14; Oct. 22, 1817. Geo. Harvev, n. 80; Mary Renwick 

s. 80. . . J 

R. D. Thompson, s. w. qr., .sec. 14; Nov. 21, 1817. J. A. Ballantine. n. 80- J D 
liallantme, s. 79. 

John Daw.son, s. e. qr., sec. 14; Nov. 21, 1817. F. Ballantine, one acre on s. w qr 

Samuel Null, n. e. qr., sec. 15; Nov. 24, 1817. H. Dixon, 40; J. D. Ballantine 86- 
\Vm. Daley, 40, s. e. qr., sec. 14. 

Al.ram Rader n. w. qr., sec. l.l; Nov. 24. 1817. Eli.sha Bass, 118; M. A. Bass, 80; 
1 . H. Hawkins, 130; Brace and Burge, 80; Mary E. Bell, 80; John O'Neil, 40- W B 
Ballantme, 40; J. D. Ballantine, 40; F. Ballantine, 40. 

John R. Turner, s. w. qr., sec. 13; Nov. 39. 1817. 

Thomas Thompson, s. e. qr., sec. 15; Nov. 39, 1817 

Oliver Whitaker, lot 1, Thomas Seelev, lot '3, Samuel M. Eldredse lot 7 H W 
I«ewland, lot 8— n. e. qr. sec. 16; Oct. 27, 1851. J. H. Brown, 20; T Ho<i-n- 40' W h' 
Newcomer, 80; R. Hogg, 20, n. e. qr. 

Jloses Snodgrass,'lot 3; Samuel M. Eldredge, lot 4 and 5; Moses Snodgrass lot 6 
— n. w. qr. .sec. 16;0ct. 27, 1851. Wm. P. Caverlv, n w 160 

T ^-'^"o ^\- ^''^"''l^'S''' 'ot 11: Samuel Beatty,"lot 12; Samuel M. Eldredge, lot 13- 
James T. Snodgrass, lot 14— s. w. qr. sec. 16; Oct. 37, 1851. Wm. P. Caverly. s. w. 160' 

Ohv:er WhUaker, lotj; Samuel M. Eldredge, lot 10: James T. Snod-ra.ss, lot la- 
R. H. Jacobs, and D. P. Wmter. lot 16— s. e. qr. .sec. 16; Rob.son Ho"-s 40-'W H New- 
comer, 40; Frank Rest, SO, s. e. qr. , . . 

Wri-hf '^■'^O ""'' '^^*'"^'''''*' °- ®- I""- ^'^^- 1"; ^'^c- 16. 1^1~- F- P- Barnes, 140; W. W. 

William Davidsou, n. w. qr. sec. 17; Dec. 16, 1817. W. W. Wright, e. 80- Syl M 
Keighan, w. 80. = , , .jj . jt. 

■^.Tohn Yearns, s. w. qr. sec. 17; Sept. 11, 1818. J. C, Moore, s. w. 160 

John L^^ll 80 ''' "'" *^''' ^'^*^' ^~' ^®^'' ^^' ^^^^" '^^' ■^^ ■^'*"' '^^'' ^- ^- ^*'"' ■*°' 

William Young, u. e. qr. sec. 18; March 31, 1818. Duncan McKeuzie 

-f R "^ ^t"1' ?•, ^^- '""^r.7- ^^ "■ '^- I'"- ''ec. 18; Sept 38, 1839. Lewis Williams, 
e. lb; R. H. McKeighan, w. 76. ' 

s ^'^160^"^ ^''"^' ^' ^^' '"""^ ^'' ^'^' ■■ '*^" '^'^'- ®'^'^- ^^' ^'^P'- ^^' ^^^^- ^^'^^y ^- P'''"'".'*'' 

'w-V,'-^^'''}?'^'^- ■"■ '"■ ''■■• ^^^ ^'^- ^^f*''cli 13. 1818- H. R. Pierce, Est, s. e 160 
acre lots "'" ^''°°''". "• "■ I'"- s^c. 19; Jan. 24, 1818. J. M. Stickney, e. 80, s. 13, 5 

John Culbertson, n. w. qr. sec. 19; Sept. 38, 1839. Pleasant Follet. 140. Trustees 
John Mil er s. w. qr. sec. 19; Sept. 6, 1839. Depot grounds and Toulon lots 
Gideon A\ Moody, s. e. qr. see. 19; .Tan. 34,1818. Jerry Lvon, 44; O. Whittaker, 
oO; .J. A. Codey. 31. 

so'™' ^'''""'*"™""' "• *"■ q""- ■'^ec. 20: Dec. 5, 1817. Kate Grer, SO; Daniel Tyrrell, 

man^fso'' ^'""'''"' "' "'' '''' *"' ^''^ °'"'- ''• ^■■^'- ^- ^- ^y°"' ^*^' ^^''''y ^^- ^^''"^'■ 
E. p. Strickland, s. w. qr. .sec 20: .July 18, 1818. Charles P. Dewev. s. w 160 
Robert Vallally, s. e. qr. sec. 20; July 18, 1818. John Whittaker. ir. ; s. e 160 ' 
Robert try, n. e. qr. sec. 21; Oct. 6, 1817. Eli Packer, e. 80; M. A. Packer w 80 



250 HISTdKY (IF STAEK COUNTY. 

Jloses McCluy, ii. \v. qr, sec. 31; Oct. 6, 1817. David Nicholson, n. w. 100. 

Jeptlia Cloud, s. w. qr. sec. 21; June 5, 1818 Benjamin Packer, s. w. 100. 

Robert Miner, s. e. qr. sec. 21; June 5, 1818. J. W. Ballantine, e. 80; Ezra Packer, 
w. 80. 

Nicholas Cook, u. w. and u. e., sec. 22; Nov. 34, 1817. O. J. Bass, 4i.^; John O'Neil, 
30i<; Peter O'Neil, oo; F. Mawbev, 80, n. e. qr. 

"Allen B. Strong, s. w., sec. 22; Dec. 24, 1817. F. Mawbey, e. 80; Catherine Brady, 
u. w. 40; Melvina Nowlan, s. w. 40 in n. w. qr. ; Charles Rhodes, s. w. 100. 

John Wells, s. e. , .sec. 33; Dec. 34, 1817. John Drinnin, e. 80; I. Hochstrasser, w. 80. 

Reuben Boles, n. c., sec. 23; March 16, 1818. O'Neil it Burns, u, e. qr. 

Jolin P. Howard, e. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 23; Oct. 14, 1839. Daniel New, e. 80. 
n. w. qr. 

W. L. Howard, s. w. (jr., sec. 23; Feb. 19, 18.10. John O'Neil, 30; F. Mawbey, r,8. 

Horace Leacli, n. w. qr. , sec. 23; Feb. 20, lO.'JS. Peter O'Neil, 3 ot'w. hf. , n. \v'. qr. 

W. B. McKeuuaii, s. \v. qr., sec. 23; March 3, 1818. Jacob Herberger. s. w. qr. 

R. Hill, s. e. qr., sec. 33; March 3, 1818 John Drinnin, n. 80; Peter Pauli. s. 79. 

Silas M. Moore, n. e. qr., sec. 34; March 9, 1818. R. E. Bunnell, n. e. 100 and e. 
80 of n. w. qr. 

Abel H. Coleman, u. w. qr., sec. 34; March 9, 1818. Small lots. 

Ls.aac Parcelles, s. w. qr. , sec. 24; March ■>, 1818. R. E. Bunnell, e. SO; S. Snare, 
40; Peter Pauli, 30, and J. Bever, 10 s. w. qr. 

Jo.seph Joy. s. e. qr., sec. 2.i; March 7, 181S. AVinfield Scott. 

John Thompson, n. e. qr., sec. 2.5. Dec. 4, 1817. Wesley King, e. hf.; P. E. 
Pratt, w. hf. , n. e. qr. 

Asaph Witherill, n. w. qr., sec. 25; Dec. 4. 1817. R. Howarth. 70 acres and small 
lots. 

William Karns, s. w. qr., sec. 2.5; Nov. 33, 1818. J. AV. Bond. e. 79; AV. .V. Haven, 
28 and lots in s. w. qr. 

Benjamin Harvey, s. e. qr., .sec. 25; Nov. 23, 1818. Peter E. Pratt, s. e., 147 acres. 

Thomas Rogers, n. e. qr. , .sec. 26; March 2, 1818. I. Hochstras.ser, Stephenson 
S. Watson, D. New, William Walson, Peter Pauli, n. e. qr. 

George Metzinger, n. w. qr. , sec. 36; March 3, 1818. D. New, H. Hochstrasser, 
W. Drinnin. J. Drinnin, n. w. qr. Small lots on s. w. qr. 

Joseph Wildey, s. e. and s. w. qr., sec. 26; Nov. 29, 1817. Small lots on s. e. qr. 

Polly Tucker, heir. n. e. q., .sec. 27; Dee. 16, 1817. George Hartley, w. 80 and 
small lots. 

Job Parkhead, heir, n. w. qr., sec. 27; Dec. 16, 1817. George Hartley, e. 80; 
Charles Packer, w. 80. 

Timothy Cook, s. w. qr.,",sec. 37; .Jan 1, 1818. Stephen W. Eastman, s. w. 160. 

.Joseph's. Gorman, s. e. qr, . sec. 27; Jan. 1, 1818. S. W. Eastman, .s. 00, and 
small lots. 

Jacob Slantler, n. c. qr., sec. 28; Oct. 6, 1817. C. Packer, e. 80: Ezra Packer, w. 
78; M. Winn, 2. 

Phineas Spilman, n. w. qr., sec. 38; Oct. 6, 1817. Benjamin Packer, n. w 1.54. 

Samuel Griffith, s. w. qr., .sec. 28; Nov. 39, 1817. Cliarles Hartley, s. w. 160. 

Ebenezer Gilkey, s. e. qr., sec. 38; Nov. 29, 1817. S. AV. and J. E. Eastman, s. c. 
160. 

William Hyde, n. e. qr., sec. 29; Oct. 0, 1817. John AVhilaker, n. e. 100. 

A.sa Hill, n". w. qr., sec. 39; Oct. 6, 1817. David Guvre, n. w. 160. 

•Tames Trumble, s. w. qr., .sec. 29; April 3, 1818. 0. "Hartley, e. 80; J. B. Cooley, 
w. 80. 

Henry Roberts, s. w. qr., .sec. 29; (cancelled). June 21, 18-52. 

Stephen AVheeler. s. e. qr., .sec. 29; April 3, 1818. F.R.Greenwood, n. 80; B. 
Turner, s. 80. 

Phillip Lawless, n. e. qr. .sec. 30; Feb. 11, 1818. John Berfield, 120; B. Turner, 
w. 40. 

Lewis Perry, n. w. qr. sec. 30; Sept. 6, 1839. Benjamin Turner, sec. 38 in s. w. qr. 

Adam Perry, s. w, qr. sec. 30; June 24, 1839. S. w. qr. in small lots. 

Adam JlcCaslen, s. e. qr. sec. 30; Nov. 10, 1818. T. H. Ma.xlield, s. e. 160. 

Peter AVolf, n. e. qr. sec. 31; Oct. 6, 1817. W. M. Mason, w. 134; J. Black, s. 13. 

AVm. H. Henderson, n. w. qr. sec. 31; June 34, 1839. Benj. Turner, 82 acres in 
small lots. 

Win. Mahoney. s. w. qr. .sec. 31; .Inly 4, 1839. Oliver ^lahoney, s. w. 151. 

Squire Williams, s. e. qr. see. 31; Oct.O, 1817. John U Atberton, 30 and small lots. 

David Hambleton. n. e. qr. sec. 33; Fel). 3, 1818. A. Wilkinson, e. 80; C^. Hartlev, 
w. SO. 



'I'orLOX TO-WNStTII'. 2.-)l 

Thomas Waiidall. n. w. qr. sec. 32; Feb. 3, 1818. Jolm Black, c. 153; W. M 
Masou, w. 7. 

James Baldwin, s. \v. qr. sec. 32; Oct. 6, 1817. James Biggs, u. 80 and small lots. 

Isaac Iliggins. s. e. qr. sec. 32; Oct. 6, 1817. Charles Hartley, s. e. 160. 

Joseph Cram, father, etc., n. e. qr. sec. 33; Dec. 4, 1817. Newton Wilkinson, 
n. e. 160. 

Henry Bailey, n. w. qr. sec. 33; Dec. 4, 1817. Alonzo Wilkinson, n. w. 160. 

John Cross.'jr., s. w. qr. .sec. 33; March 18, 1818. Owen Thomas, s. w. 160. 

James Chaucev, s. e. qr. sec. 33; March 18. 1818. M. Gnyrc, n. 80; T. Hagartv, 
s. 80. 

William Oaks, u, e. qr. sec. 34; March 11, 1818. James Hartley, n. e. 136, and John 
Carico, 23} i- 

John short, n. w. qr. sec. 34; March 11, 1818. Newton Wilkinson, n. w. 160. 

Jeremiah Davis, s. w. qr. sec. 34; Aug. 17, 1818. C. G. Humphrey, 30; M. Gnyre, 
90; D. Guyre, 40. 

Richard Nixon, s. e. qr. sec. 34; June 3, 1818. David Guyre, s. e. 160. 

Luke G. Hasley, n. e. qr. sec. 35; March 9. 1818. John Francis, 116ig; H. Duck- 
worth. 120; Alfred Duckworth, 76. 

Benj. Hughes, n. w. qr. sec. 35; March 9, 1818. 

John Bussell, s. w. qr. sec. 35; Dec. 1. 1817. Julius Barnes, 62}^, and Wyoming 
town lots. 

Henrv Murphv, s. e. qr. sec. 35; Dec. 1, 1S17. :Marv Thomas, ^2^; J. C. Copestake, 
51, s. 2I4." 

Thomas W. Way. n. e. qr. sec. 36; Dec. 23, 1818. James Harwood, 137i.f ; J. Ker- 
naghan, i'Ai. 

" John Hagemau. n. w. qr, sec. 36; Dec. 24, 1818. Alfred Castle, 56, and town lots 
in Wyoming. 

Patrick Short, s. w. qr. sec. 36; Dec. 16, 1817. Town lots. 

John Lynes, s. e. qr. sec. 36; Dec. 16, 1817. Town lots. 

Politically the town.ship is decidedly Eepublican, the vote for 
count}' clerk in 1886 being — Walker, Republican, 334; Nowlan, Dem- 
ocrat, 202 ; Callison, Prohibitionist, 37. 

The supervisors of the townshi]). other than the first who is men- 
tioned in the organic chajrter. are named as follows : 1854, John Ber- 
tield. with A. Moncrief, clerk: 1855, Amos P. Gill; 1856-9, John 
Uertield ; 1859, Geo. AY. Dewey ; 1860-2, Davis Lowman ; 1862, John 
Muruan ; 1863, Bradv Fowler ^ 1864, Isaac Thomas; 1865-8, George 
W. Dewey; 1868, CM. S. Lyon; 1869, Brady Fowler; 1870, C. M. S. 
Lvou ; 1871-3. James Fraser; 1873-5, Jonathan Fowler; 1875-9, 
James Xowlan; 1879-81, Wm. P. Caverlv ; 1881, John Fowler; 1882. 
W. P. Caverlv; 1883, John Fowler: 1884, W. P. Caverlv: 1885. John 
W. Smith ; 1886, John W. Smith. 

The justices of the peace elected since 1853 were: 1853, John 
Miller, C. B. Donaldson, Benj. C. Leonard and A. Moncrief: 1856, 
Alex. Hochstrasser and D. McCance; 1857, Channcey D. Fuller and 
David McCance; I860, A. Y. Fuller; 1861, D. JMcCance and Ben. F. 
Fuller; 1865, C. M. S. Lvon and C. D. Fuller 1867. D. Clavtoii Young; 
1868, Isaac Thomas; 1S89, Isaac Thomas and I). K. Ihitehinson; 1870, 
James II. Miller; 1873. O. H. Stone and John Bertield (Oliver AVhite, 
Kovember) ; 1874, Branson Lowman; 1875, James II. Miller; 1877, 
Orren FI. Stone and Allen P. Miller; 1878, Thomas B. Wall; 1881. 
Egbert H. Smith; 1883, Isaac Thomas (August); 1885, George Tan 
Osdell and Isaac Thomas. 

Schools. — Toulon township school records are extant. From them it 
appears that Adam Peny took the school census of Toulon township in 
December 1843, and repoited 141 children. On Decemlier 11 the fol- 



252 niSTOIlY OF STARK COUNTY. 

lowing named petitioned for an election on tlie ([uestion of 
the township for scliool work: AV. 11. Henderson, Jos. K. Lane, Jos. D. 
Lane, Ira T. Dibble, Timothy Ilollister, John Winter, Jonathan 
Anthony, Lewis Perry, Langley Hall and John Miller. Li response to 
this petition the trustees of school lands — Elisha Gill, Oren [Slaxfield 
and John TT. Henderson — ordered an election for December .'30, 1843, 
on this cpiestion, and also for five trustees. On that day the question 
was decided affirmatively, and Thomas Hall, Oren Maxfield, Wni. H. 
Henderson, Elisha Gill and Caleb P. Flint were elected trustees, and 
Adam Perry, treasurer. John W. Henderson was examined for teacher, 
January 1, iS14, and was given a certificate. On January fi, Dr. Hall, 
John Miller and Lewis Perry Avere elected school directors, and on 
April 9, 1845, those directors ordered a meeting to vote on the question 
of levying a tax of fifteen cents on the one hundred dollars. Oliver 
Whitaker was secretary, and tlie question was cari'ied. In October, 
1845, the number of school children Avas 209. In January, 1846, Geo. 
Buchanan, Stephen W. Eastman and W. W. Drummond were elected 
trustees, and Oliver Whitaker, J. W. Henderson and W. J. Phelps were 
elected directors. A school meeting was held at Toulon, May 2, 1846, 
to vote for or against a tax for school pur])oses. Ira Ward, senior, pj-e- 
sided, with Wheeler B. Sweet, secretary. The vote resulted in seven- 
teen content, none dissenting, \\hen W. W. Drummond proposed that 
" a tax of fifteen per cent on the one hundred dollars valuation be now 
levied on all real and personal projierty in the Toulon school district, 
expressly for the completon of school house, now under contract by 
the school directors of said district to Ira Ward junior." This propo- 
sition was adopted. The votes recorded for this tax numbered seven- 
teen, as follows: Stephen W. Eastman, Wm. W. Drummond, Wm. J. 
Phelps, Oliver AVhitaker, Joseph Essex, Samuel Beatty, George Buck- 
hannon, John W. Henderson, Charles M. Johnston, George Worley, 
Benj. Turnei', Tlios. M. Lacon, Ira Ward, senior, Wheeler B. Sweet, 
Thomas Hall, Lucas E. Miner, N. Maxfield. In January, 1846. the 
"Union District" was set off on petition of C. P. Flint and others. 
This commenced at the southwest corner of the township, north one 
and onp-half miles, east two miles, south one and one-half miles, and 
thence west to beginning; the balance of the township being known as 
Toulon district. In April, 184(), Ira Ward, junior, received §90 on his 
contract for building school house at Toulon. In June, 1847, $100 
was paid to him. In July, 1847, the trustees of township 13, north, 
5, east. H. J. llhodes, G. W. Jackson and Hany Hays, agreed to 
cede a part of their district to the Toulon district, and also a. part of 
township 12, range 7, was ceded. Oliver Whitaker served as treasurer 
from January, 1846, to April, 1848, when Martin Shallenberger was 
elected. At that time the trustees were John Miller, Joseph Perr}' and 
Thomas Winn. In Octobei", 1848, on petition of Madison Winn, a new 
district, known as the "Middle district" was formed. This ran from 
the southwest corner of section 35 to the northwest corner of section 
21, east to 24, south to the southeast corner of section 24, thence 
Avest to southwest corner of section 24, south one and one-half mile, 
east two miles, south one-half mile, thence west to beginning. Luman 



Toui.oN 'I'owiv.siiii'. 2r);! 

Tluirston, then the only resident on section 2fi. asked to have it attaclnM] 
to the Middle distriet. whieh was (h»ne in July, IS-tO. In 1>S5U John 
Bertield. Charles F. White and Cyril Ward were elected trustees. In 
Februarj', 1S50, on petition of Alfred Castle, the southeastern part of 
Middle district was attached to Wj'oming district. In April, 1851, 
Jack Creek district was established on petition of Brady Fowler and 
' others. Cyril Ward was trustee at this time. In 1S52 the districts 
named and Wyoming and Holgates were in existence. In 1853 the 
Pratt's district was laid out. Benjamin Turner and John Bertield, 
trustees, with Martin Shallenberger secretary and treasurer, served 
regularly from 1851 to 1801, the secretary's term going l)ack to 1847. 
In 185t^) Miss A. J. Dyer presided over thirty-five pupils at the AVinn 
school for $3 per week. In 1858 Oliver Whitaker and Thos. J. Wright, 
directors of District No. 1, order $25 to be paid to Henderson and 
Whitaker in part payment for lot 2, block 1, in their addition, pur- 
chased for building a school house, and tliat the sum l)e paid out of 
the special tax of 1857 for luiilding school houses and pui'chasing sites 
therefor. In 1859 Oliver Whitaker, Carson Berfield and Wm. Low- 
man were elected directors at a meeting over which R. Dunn presided, 
with C. Myers, secretary. There were twelve candidates in the field. 
I. C. Reed was elected a directoi- in 1861. There were eight school 
districts, numl)ered in March, 1862, for the first time. J. Thorj), who 
was a visitor here in June, 1886, was pi'incijial of high school, or No. 
1, at $50 per month ; Miss M. Perry presided over the grammar 
grade; Miss E. E. King taught in the "brick school" with Miss E. 
Marvin and Miss M. E. Beatty; Miss O. A. Decker presided over 
" Soap Hall school " and Miss M. B. Whitaker over the " Fair Ground 
school." N. F. Atkins taught in District No. 4 ; Miss M. J. Lacock in 
No. 5; Miss A J. Dyer in No. 7; II. H. Leonard presided over Union 
school, or No. 8 ; E.' M. Gallup taught in No. 9; Miss M. J. Ewalt in 
No. 10, or Modena, and subsecpiently, G. H. Brown. Nos. 2, 3 and 11 
were not in this township, and a few schools were closed. In 1863 
Patrick Nowlan received t^ventj^-four out of fortj'-one votes for director 
of village schools, and on the question of extending school to ten 
months, thirty -six affirmative votes were recorded. 

The trustees of Toulon township schools since 1861 ai'e named as 
follows: 1861-2, Benjamin Turner, Isaac Thomas, Miles A. Fuller; 
1863-7, George W. Dewey, O. Whitaker, Isaac Thomas; 1867-9, 
George W. Dewey, C. M. S. Lyon, Isaac Thomas; 1869, George W. 
Dewey, C. M. S. Lyon, James i"i-aser; 1870, Geoi-ge W. Dewey, Davis 
Lowman, James ]?'raser; 1871, George W. Dew^ey, Dennis IVIawbey, 
James Fraser ; 1872-4, Dennis Mawbev, John Francis, Davis Lowman; 
1874-6, C. U. S. Lyon, John Francis,' Davis Lowman; 1876, C. M. S. 
Lyon, John Francis, Elisha Mosher; 1877-80, Davis Lo^\nnan, Elisha 
Mosher, John Francis ; 1880-2, Roliert P.Holmes. Thomas Gemmell, 
John Francis; 1882-4, Newton J. Smith, Thomas Gemmell, Benjamin 
Packer; 1884, Newton J.Smith, A. F. Stickney, Benjamin Packer; 
1885-7, Robert McKeighan, A. F. Stickney, New'ton J. Smith. 

The treasurers have been: 1861, Job Shinn; 1863-5, Patrick Now- 
lan; 1865, II. C. Dunn; 1867, Robert Till and J. G. Armstrong; 1870, 



2.">4r HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

,T. a. Arnistroiig; lSTl-5, Patrick NinYlan ; 1875, H. M. Hall; 1876- 
85, Samuel Burge ; aud 1885-7, Levi Sillimau. 

In 1886 there were 522 males and 565 females under 21 years ; two 
graded and seven ungraded schools, attended bj' 562 pupils and ]ire- 
sided over li}' five male and sixteen female teachei's, tlie foi-mer earning 
$2,144.86, and the latter $4,132.18; district tax, $7,145; bonded debt, 
$1,350; total receipts, $15,251.01; total expenditures, $10,307.54. 

Pioneers and Old Settlers. — The following is a list of persons who 
were in Stark county the day of its oi'ganization, and who resided in 
Toulon townshiji in the s])ring of 1866: Mrs. Oliver Whitaker, Mrs. II. 
White, Mrs. P. M. Blair, Mrs. M. Shallenberger, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Kays- 
bier, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. J. Perry, Mary J. Perry, Mrs. 
Warren Williams, Mrs. T. Winn, Mrs. S. Parrish, Mrs.'C. Berfield, IMrs. 
J. Berfield, Mrs. William Ogle, Mrs. James Culbertson, Mrs. Broad- 
head, Mrs. T. J. Henderson, Mrs. Wallace Mason, Mrs. M. Williams, 
Mrs. Guire, Mrs. David Fast, Mrs. A. Christy, Mrs. A. Y. Fuller, Mrs. 
Susan Dunn, old Mrs. Greenfield (87 j'ears old), Mrs. David AVinter, 
Mrs. Mahala Bezett, Mrs. C. Greenfield, Mrs. William Thonuis, Mrs. J. 
C. Keed, Miss Polly Ci-andall, Mrs. Brad}' Fowler, Jane B. Martin and 
Mrs. Mary Gurley. Mr. C. L. Eastman, the enumerator, adds : " The 
oldest woman is Old Lady Greenfield, 87 years. * * * Youngest 
woman not ascertained. It would make them older than they care to 
acknowledge." The pioneer men residing here in 1866 are named 
thus: O. Whitaker, Dr. T. Hall, T. W. Hall, H. M. Hall, Isaac Whita- 
ker, O. White, Wells White. Joseph Perry, Hemy Perry, Matterson 
Winn, Thomas Winn, Wai'ren Winn, Squire Parrish, Carson Berfield, 
John Berfield, Elisha Greenfield, John Fmdley, William Mahony, Ben- 
jamin Turner, William Ogle, E. S. Broadhead, C. L. Eastman, S. W. 
Eastman, T. J. Henderson, R. C. Dunn, M. A Fuller, Chancey D. 
Fuller, W. K. Fuller, A. Y. Fuller, Stephen D. Breese, Charley Green- 
field, William Thomas (Wyoming). J. C. Reed, Royal Arnold, Bratly 
Fowler, Kirk Fowler, C. M. S. L3'on, X. Butler, John Fowler and J. 
W. Fowler. Mr. Eastman adds: "The oldest man on the list is Jose})!! 
Perry, 66|^ years ; and the j'oungest man, Ike Whitaker." In other 
pages brief mention is made of several old settlers and otliers, whose 
names may not appear either in the pioneer chapter or in the pages 
devoted to biography. All of them have been connected with the 
township's histor^^ 

The Toulon cemetery gives a plain history of many of the pioneers 
and old settlers of this neighborhood, a)id tor this reason, as well as to 
include some names, which might be otherwise omitted, the following 
list and date of death are given : 

Susan M. Eastman. 1850; Eliza Ann Flint, 1851: Caleb P. Flint, 1863; 
Oliver Gardiner, 1867; Mrs. Jane Whitaker, 1853; E. S. Brodhead, 1873; 
W. W. "Wright, 1864; wounded at Eesaca, May 14, died at Nashville. 
Ehoda Silliman, 1841: Henrietta SilHmau, 1840; Eliza Ives, 1853; Hannah 
Ives, 18C5; Elisha Gill, 1864; Abigail Gill, 1875; Jefferson Winn, 1803; 
John Dack, 1872; Dr. W. Chamberlain, 1882; James Wright, 1865; Jona- 
than Miner 1844: John Drinnin, 1881; Eliza Pollock, 1874; John Pollock, 
1806; Eebecca Pollock, 1841; Jane Bradley, 1855; Ann Bradley, 1881; 



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TolTt.O\ ToWN'slIIl'. 257 

John Ciilbertson. 1809: Lddowiok Follet. 1879: Thomas Hall. 1876; his 
momiineut was erected bv old settlers. Gloriaiia Ash, 1855; Dennis 
Jlawbev. 1879; Elizabetli Tnrner, 1850: Eliza McWilliams, 1874; John 
JMcWiliiams, 1853: Louisa Winter, 1853; Thomas I. Elliott. 1852; Jane 
Elliott. 1847: Martha Mason, 1857; Swift Perry. 1850; Mary Perry, 1843: 
JIary Henderson. 1847: John Perry, 1840; James S. I'aylor, soldier; 18G1. 
Marv Shivvers, 1875: Andrew Dewey, 1854; Sarah Dewey, 1861; Henri- 
etta" Smith. 1861; Ilex. Allen C. Miller, 1874; Squire Parrish, 1870; 
Joseph Rhodes. 1880: Pobert Moore. 1881; Charlotte Grose, 1879; Lotan 
Dexter, 1873; Henry B. Dexter, 37th 1. V. I.; 1873. Mahala Young, 
1883; Wm.A. Patterson, 1873; James M. Hotchkiss, soldier, 1861. John 
M. Morris, soldier; 1866. William Mahonv, 1875; John Atherton, 1885; 
JIarv (Xewell) Dewey, 1867: Elizabeth Ooodsell, 1858; Isabell White, 
1864; William Rounds. 1873: Angeline Riddle, 1857; Stacy Copperthwaite, 
1863; Ann B. Tezler, Maria Moore, 1875; Orrilla Rice, 1865; Chloe W. 
Maxfield, 1873: Benjamin Williams, soldier; 1864. Avery Rice. 1875; Julia 
A. Bates. 1874: Marv A. Dyer. 1875: Elizabeth Williams, 1868; Paulina 
A. Jackson, 1875; Elizabeth Wright, 1869; Catharine Spillman, 1864; 
William Williams, 1885; John L. Adams, soldier; 1863. Jonathan New- 
myre, 1857; Matilda Galley, 1857; Catharine Lowman, 1876. 

Modena ViUage. — The town of Modena was platted by Carson Ber- 
field for Williston K. Fuller and Miles A. Fuller in March, 1S53, and 
recoi'ded in July. 1S5('.. The location is sec. 1, T. 13, K., R. 6. E. The 
streets named were Main and Second running North and South, and 
Locust and Chestnut East and West. Among the purchases of lots at 
Modena before the war were the following named : Bethuel Greenfield, 
ISGO; W. K. and M. A. Fuller, 1856 ; AYilliam T. Leeson, A. W. Avery, 
James K. Oziah, 1801 ; B. F. Fuller, 1850; M. Y. Smith. 1800 ; Samuel 
C. Sharer, 1856; C. A. Dean, 185H; Charles Greenfield, 1861; S. IX 
Brees, 1859; Dexter Wall, 1S5!>; A. Y. Fuller, 1859; Trustees of J^ap- 
tist church, 1856 ; Eobert E. Westfall, 1858. 

The location is within the bend of Spoon river on the south east one- 
fourth of section 1, certainly one of the most picturesque places in the 
whole county. Across the river, and connected with Modena by the 
iron bridge is the bandet called Waldron or Wallden. Within the vil- 
lage and surrounding it are the coal mines, which, while detracting 
from the ]iastoral beauty of location, add to the wealth of the district. 

The business circle of Modena comprises A. Y. Fuller, general nier- 
cliant; J. B. Lukens, flouring-mill, and B. A. Newton, grocer. John 
Scott's coal shaft at Modena is forty-five feet, with several levels or 
entries. This was sunk in 1884. There are seven men in the levels. 
Horse-power is used in hoisting. Tiie product is from 400 to 500 per 
day. North of the shaft, on the road is the air-shaft. Across the 
road from Scott's shaft is the Talbot shaft, with air-shaft and pump 
south some distance. This is an okl shaft, forty-nine feet deep, with 
levels. This gives employment to five men. 

The pensioners residing at Modena in 1883 were Austin JefPers and 
Eobert Freeland, $2 each; Edward P. Wright, $4; A. H. Louden- 
bnrgh, !?0, and James IMontooth. *18. 

So much has been written in the general history and in the pages 
devoted to the old settlers of Modena that the writer withdrew fi'oui 



258 HISTORY OP fiTXUK COUNTY. 

this ])art of the clia])ter several paragraplis, tin? pitli of wliich a])pe;ii's 
ill the pages devoted to biograph}-. 

The Stark Predestinarian Baptist Society dates back to August 15, 
1853, when a number of members of the old Sandy Creek Association, 
residing here and in Henry county, expressed a desire to l)e constituted 
a new church under the name Spoon River Predestinarian r>aptist 
Association. Elders Pobert F. Ilaynes, James B. Chenoweth and 
Clement Wirt, with Deacons Isaac Babbitt and Eliel Long, -were at 
this meeting, with J. B. Chenoweth, clerk, and Wm. J. Fillingliam was 
ordained. The twelve articles of faith wei'e adopted, and the consti- 
tution signed by Archibald, Charles, Martha and Eleanor Vandike, 
Catherine Bolt, Zarah, Benjamin and Jane Newton, Pobert and P]ioel)e 
Siiarer, Wm. J. Fillinoham, David Potter and Georg-e Beall. The 
new society applied for admittance into the Sand}' Creek Association, 
and the delegates, W. J. Fillingham, D. Potter and Zarah Newton 
took their seats as members thereof. On October 1, 1853, Arcliibald 
Vandike and David Potter were chosen deacons, and Zarah Newton, 
clerk. John Case, Elizabeth Case and Joseph Newton were admitted 
members. This meeting was held in tlie Fi'anklin school house. In 
1856 Edward Whyl^row, J. R. Atiierton and wife were i-eceived. In 
October, 1857, the name Spoon Piver Church of Christ, or Old School 
Baptist Church occurs on the records. Mr. Booher and wife, of 
Galva, and Mrs. Winchell were admitted members. In 1856 C. Van- 
dike was clerk. In 1858 Pebecca Boggs and William Davis Avere 
received. On October 1, 1856, the new meeting house at Modena was 
opened, and meetings 'held therein. In 1859 Margaret H. Taylor, 
Catherine Cox, Nancy Funderburg, Eli and Hester Batten, Sarah 
Hilliard, Isaac and Hannah Mehew joined the church. In 1860 
Catherine Lane, LenaWiuchell, Pebecca Thompson and Eliza Chenoweth 
became members. In 1863 Peter Rinard and wife, Levi Winchell, 
Hiram Bogart and wife, joined; in 1864 Isaac and Rachel Thni'ston, 
John W. Riner, Rachel Lviner and Maria Dunham l)ecanie members; 
in 1866 Orin Thompson, a soldier of Nebraska, and Sarah Smith were 
received; in 1868 I)elphine Newton joined, in 1870 Lewis Brasel and 
wife Mary, in 1871 Zel]jhe Collins and Oliver Stimson. 

Elder Chenoweth presided for the last time in August, 1866. Rev. 
Salle ]>resided in 1867, and William A. Thompson presided as moderator 
from February, 1868, to Jul}', 1870. Elder Dillon jn-esided in August, 
1870, Orin Thompson from November, 1870, to July, 1877, when the 
record closes, Cliarles Vandike serving as clerk all these j'ears. The 
present members are Catherine Bolt, Eleanor A'andike, Margaret 
Atherton, Catherine Cox, Rebecca Thompson, Eliza Chenoweth, Oliver 
Stimson, Hiram and Ehzabeth Bogart, Archibald A^andike, Delphine 
Newton, Zelphe Collins, Charles Vandike. 

About 1880 the "Mound Church," or the Cumberland Presbyterian, 
was i)urchased by James M. Jackson, and since that time the Baptists 
worship there. In 1879 the church at Modena was sold. There Rev. 
J. B. Chenoweth preached from 1853 to 1866, when he was succeeded 
by Orin Thompson. On his death Smith Ketchum, the present 
j)reacher, took charge. 



TOULOK TOWNSHII'. 25(» 

In 8ept(^mi)er, ISSfl, J. Y. Loiiiioii, of AFilo, raised a, harii, Uu^ 
])i'incii)al [)art oi' the frame ul' which is composed of the fnuiie of the 
old mill that was Imilt at ]\[odena man}' years ago, and was called 
Fuller's mill. The fi-ame is hard wood, and makes a very sul)stantial 
huilding. 

Moidton — was platted in Angust, 1836, for Eobert Schujder, Rnssell 
II. Neviiis, Wm. Couch, Abi jali Fischei' and David Lee. The location 
was four miles southeast of Toulon, on what is now tiie Solomon Wil 
kinson farm, as laid out in May of that year. The fact of a store 
being kept there by George and William Sammis was the incentive 
toward establishing a town here. About ISiO Eugenius Frum erected 
the frame of a house there, which was purchased by Benj. Turner, 
moved to Toulon, and stood there until June, ISSd, when it was 
demolished. At one time this little hamlet entertained great hopes of 
being the seat of justice for the new county on account on its geo- 
graphical position, but Miller's Point won the honor, and okl Moulton, 
with her traders and aspirations, passed out of existence. 

/Societies. — Almost tiie entire list of mutual benevolent associations 
find a place in the history of the villages of Toulon and Wyoming. 
Two, however, are so closely identified with the townshi]i that refer- 
ence to them is made here. The Farmers' Club of Toulon toAvnship, 
was organized in February, 1873. Signing the Constitution Avas next 
accomphshed when twenty members wei'e enrolled, as follows; N. 
W. Dewey, James Fraser, Eugene B. Lyon, Richard Tajip, B. G. Hall, 
David Guyre, Charles, Hartley, Benj. Turnei', Eobert McKeighan, T. 
II. Maxfield, Benj. Packer, Jr., William tlughes, John Black, Don C. 
Lyon, George AV. Dewey, Eli Benham, Fred R. Greenwood, Oliver 
Thomas, John T. Gardner, D. Lowman. The committee on perma- 
nent organization reported the following, Avhich, on motion, was ac- 
cepted and adopted in full : President. I). Lowman ; vice presidents, 
<4eo. W. Dewey, Benj. Turner; secretar}-, B. G. Hall; treasurer, Benj. 
Packer. The Starlv County Fai'mers' Association may be said to date 
back to July, 1873. The introduction of politics in September of that 
j'ear, which action was entirely opposed to the rules of the grange, 
may be said to liave destroyed this powerful organization. 

In subsequent pages devoted to family and pioneer history, a 
sketch of almost every one ])rominently connected with this township 
or any of its towns, is given. 

TOWN OF TOULON. 

Toulon is the center of new associations. It borrows no propelling- 
power from venerated antiquarianism, since the spot where it stands 
was but yesterday wra,])t in solitai'v grandeur. Some western settle- 
ments are filled up with ijankrupts who have tletl from eastern credi 
tors, anxious only to obtain peace of mind and bread enough to eat; 
they are decayed and tempest-tossed vessels, stripped of sjiars and rig- 
ging, but Toulon, however, always claimed large exemption from these. 
Its first settlers were iron-souled and true-hearted men. They came 
determined to plow their way through the wilderness and make unto 
themselves pleasant homes — and they succeeded. The}' had a mis- 



260 HlSTOliY OF fiTAKIv COtJNTY. 

sion, and they noljly performed it. The}' did their work roughly, yet 
they did it for all time. There is a sort of i-omanco in their histor\- 
that fascinates ; there is a kind of rustic simjilicity connected "with 
them that is trul}' poetic. Behind them were the homes the}' had left, 
the waterfalls that danced to their childish music, and the hills that 
echoed back their playful shouts. Before them was the wilderness, 
dark and gloomy, standing in all its solemnity. Look from the little 
village of the past to the city of the present and see what a contrast it 
])resents. It is set off with substantial dwellings, cultivated gardens 
and shaded streets. True to the progressive spirit of the age, its ])eo- 
ple have devoted themselves to the decoration of their homes. There 
are dry goods and millinery stores, grocery stores, clothing stores, 
hotels, drug stores, physicians, lawyei's, hardware and tinning estab- 
lishments, a woolen factorv, carriage factory, pi'inting liouses, harness 
makers, wagon shops, lumber merchants, cabinet-makers, stonemasons 
and painters. There is a bank, school houses and five churches, a 
number of benevolent and literarj^ societies, and not one saloon. Only 
a little over half a century ago the Indians of Walnut Grove, driven 
out by the patentees of their land, sought refuge in the groves round 
the present town and along Indian Creek in its vicinity. The name 
is taken from Toulon in Tennessee, which was suggested by Col. Hen- 
derson, and adopted. The population in 1S80 was 9(i7. but now esti- 
mated at al)Out 1.100. 

Prior, however, to this present name being applied, it was known 
to the pioneers as " Miller's Point." Harmon and Conrad Leek, who 
came to Indian creek in 1832 and who sold their lands south of Toulon 
to Col. Henderson in 1836, were undoubtedly the first white settlers in 
the neighl)orliood. Samuel Merrill came some time after Harmon 
Leek moved to Hennepin, and settled close by. In 1834- Minott Silli- 
nian moved to the neighborhood and resided here until ISSfi, when he 
opened the "Culbertson farm," just north. In the cabin which Miner 
erected there in 1833, he and Ephrairn Barnett kept house in July, 
1836, when the Llenderson family moved on the Leek claim, a short 
distance south. In 1832, Harris W. Miner erected a cabin not far 
from the Toulon depot; and it is fui'ther claimed for him and this sec- 
ti(jn that here the beginnings of cultivation of lands in this township 
were made, although Minott Silliman, who came in 18i3, does not 
state positively that any evidences of such improvement were observed 
by him. John Miller and Charlotte, his wife, of whom mention is 
made in the organic and other chapters, the original owners of Toulon, 
were the Hrst pei'manent residents, and the only ones when the county 
was organized. In October, 1841, Benjamin Turnei', his wife and her 
parents, the McWilliams'. moved into the county seat and erected the 
first Iniilding to which the name " house " could be appropriately ap- 
plied. Minott Silliman, the original owner of the land, built a cabin 
here as early as March 25, 1835, which, together with the land he sold 
to John Miller, who occupied both at the time the town was located, 
and deeded to the county the original site on the condition it should be 
made the " shire town " or countv seat. At this time the hication was 
called " Millers Point." 



TOULON TOWN8HIP. 261 

Toulon WHS siu'vcyed by Carsou Berfiekl in August, 1841, on a ])art 
of the southwest one-quarter of Section 10, Township 13, Range 6. 
The streets named tliereon are Miller, Franklin, AVasliington' and Hen- 
derson running one way, and Vine, Main and JefJerson tlie otlier, with 
twenty-feet alleys between the first named streets, titled Plum, Cherry 
and Gra])e alleys. Tiie plat was acknowledged liy Jonathan Hodg- 
son and Wni. Ogle, commissioners, before John Miller, Prol)ate Justice 
of the Peace, and recorded by Benjamin Turner, deputy Pecoriler. At 
this time the evidences of the cornfields of the Indians were very 
plain, their fields having extended along the plateau where is now the 
residence of Samuel Purge, south to the lihodes farm and north to the 
Culbertson farm. Even in 1847 on the Shallenberger homestead evi- 
dences of corn-tields and Indian burial-grounds still existed. 

The sale of lots in tiie original town of Toulon, took place Se])t em- 
ber 14 and l.">, is-ll. To point out definitely tlie first owners of tiie 
lots then sold the following list of the 122 purchases is given. The 
higiiest price ])aid was §8fi for lot 10, block (i; the lowest price, $5 for 
lot 2, block 9, and !r>i"J for lot 1, lilock 1. The purchasers are named as 
follows: Harris Miner, lots and 1(»; E. (Treentield, lot 8; Calvin 
Powell, lot 5 ; O. Whitaker, lots 4 a-nd 1 ; John W. Henderson, lots 2 and 
3;)(!, block KJ ; Wm. Cue, lots 1, 4, 5, s and 9 ; Wm. P.owen, lot 2, Austin 
Grant, lots 3, (i and 7 l)iock 15 ; Z. Cooley, lot 1 ; Orrin Maxfield. lot 2; 
L. S. Dorrance, lot ."> ; AV. Bowen. lot S ; Jonathan Hodgson, lot 9 ; R. F. 
AVasiiliurn, lot 3, block 14; Jonathan Hodgson, lot 1; John W. Hender- 
son, lot 2 ; John Prior, lot 3 ; Harris ]\[iner, lot 9, l)lock 13 ; Wm. Cue, 
lot 1(1; Philip Miller, lot 9 ; Abel Mott, lot 8 ; J. H. Stipp, lot 5; Eugenius 
Frum, lot 4; Benjamin Turner, lot 1; John McWilliams, lots 2 and 3; Cyril 
Ward, lots C and 7, l)lock 12. John ililler, lot 1 ; Henry Breese,"lot 
4; Alex. Bothwell, lot 5; John Smith, jr., lot S; J. K. McClenahan, 
lot 9; Robert AlcClenaliau, lot 7; S. Dwire. lot fi; Smith Fry, lots 3 
and 2, block lU. John Miller, lot 2 ; Dr. Kinkaid, lots 3. 6, 7 ;"Thomas 
Colwell, lot 10; G. B. Gillett,lot 9 ; Nelson Grant, lot 8 ; David Essex, 
lots 5, 4 and 1, block 9. X. Cliaml)erlain, lot 10; D. Winter, lot 9 ; 
John McAYilliams. lot 5; Edley Brown, lots 4 and 1; S. Siiaw, lots 4 
andf); Calvin Eastman, lot 2, I. I). Lane, lot 8, block S. Martin 
Alasoii, lot 10; J. A. Parker, lot 9 ; Harris Miner, lots 5 and S; Jon- 
athan Hodgson, lots () and 3; B. M. Jackson, lots 1 and 7; Jarvill W. 
Chaffee, lot 2, i)lock 7. Stephen Trickle, lots 10, 7, 6 and 3 ; T. F. 
Hurd, let 9; J. Hodgson, lot 2; Harris Miner, lots 1 and 4; W. Car- 
ter, lot 5 : D. Winters, lot 8, block 6. Eugenius Frum, lot 9 ; Adam 
Perry, lots id ,and 7; H. Brees, lot 3; M. Sillinum, lot 2; I. AVard, lot 
1 ; I). AVinters. lot 4 ; T. J. Henderson, lot 5 ; H. Aliner, lot 8. block 5. 
John Prior, lot 2; AValter Richmond, lot 8; Ira AA^ard. Jr., lot 9; 
IJock 4. J. K. Lane, lot lo ; Robert Alitchell, lots 3, 2, and 9; Harris 
Miner, lots 4 and 5 ; Philip Miller, lot 8 ; block 3. Harris Miner, lot 
4, 5, 10 and 7 ; Nero A¥. Mounts, lot 1 ; J. Hodgson, lot 8 , A^irgil 
Pike, lot 6 ; W. Stowe, lot 3 ; James Johnson, lot 2 ; block 2. Elijah 
Greenfield, lot 7; Calvin Powell, lot ti; H. Miner, lot 2; Calvin East- 
man, lot 10 ; Cyril Ward, lots 9, 8, 5, 4 and 1 ; block 1. 

The sale of lots under special authority, legislative enactment. 



262 HISTOUY OF 8TAKK COUNTY. 

whicli took phice Aprils, 1849, resulted as follows : Calvin L. Eastman, 
lots 2 and 7 ; IjIocIv 1. Geo. W. Fuller, lot : block 2. John W. Hen- 
derson, lot' ; David P. Winter, lot 6; Elijah McClenahan, Jr., lot 7: 
block 3. John W. Henderson, lots 1, ?> and 5; Andrew Drav, lots 7 
and 10, block i. Simon S. Pleller. lot 1, block 5. Bushrod Tai)p. lot 
1 and 3 ; block S. Isaac C. Eeed, lot lU, block 12. John A. Williams, 
lot 4; Daniel I). Driscoll, lot 5; Geo. A. Worley, lot 1; T. J. Hender- 
son, lots 7 and 10 ; l)lock 13. Joiin W. Henderson, lot 4; John Emery, 
lots 1 and 7 ; Thomas Hall, lot lo; ljk>ck 14. Jacob Holgate, lots 1 
and 4 ; Minott Silliman, lots 5, 8 and 9 ; Thomas Hill, lot 10 ; block 
15. The prices ranged from $(i..iO for lot fi, block 8 ; to $60 for lot 6, 
bloclv .5. Mrs. Shallenberger, referring to the first sale says: "The old 
home of Mr. Turner, north of Dr. Ohaml)erlain's drug stoi-e, and west 
of the square, was originally purcliased for $45.00, while lot 1, in lilock 
14, (the site of the First Baptist C'liurch) considered to be very choice, 
was bought by a Knox county man, Z. Cooley, for $70.75. Mr. Theo- 
dore F. Hurd, has the honor of investing the largest sum in any one 
lot at the first sales, he having paid $75, for lot 6, in block 9." 

Henderson & Whitaker's addition to Toulon was surveyed by Wm. 
H. Greenwood and Sylvester F. Otmnn, in Angust 1856. This tract ex- 
tended Soutii from the alley Nortii of (Uinton street to the Xorth line 
of Thomas street, and from the East line of the original town to the 
line of Union street, of course exclusive of the proposed W. A. L. E. 
R. and depot grounds. 

Culbertson's Eastern addition to Toulon, extending East from Union 
street, was surveyed by S. F. Otman in December, 1885, and ac- 
kowledged by John Culbertson. 

The Toulon Cemetery Extension, surveyed by H. H. Oliver, for 
Oliver Whitaker, Ai)ril 20, 1885; the sui'vey beginning at the north- 
eastern corner of original cemetery. 

The establishment of the county seat under a village government 
dates !)a,ck to October, 1857. when, of the thirty-six voters within the 
original town, and Henderst)n, Whitaker & Culbertson's additions 
thirty-two voted in favor of local government. The trustees then 
elected were E. L. Emery, president ; Oliver Whitaker, Miles A. Fuller, 
William Eowman, and Isaac C. Reed, trustees. Of all work done 
under this organization, the newspaper contains little, while no official 
record can be found. The people appealed to the legislature for relief 
in the form of I'egulating the foi'ui of government, and in response was 
passed the charter of February 11, 1859, defining powei^ and duties 
f the trustees of Toulon. Dui'ing the eight, succeeding j'ears under 
the new organization, trustees met at intervals, approved a few ordi- 
nances for side-walks and government; hut not until the winter of 
1867-8 did they venture to agree to any [)roposition entailing much 
expense to. or providing for much comfort for the citizens. During 
that wintei' they authorized the building of 300 per cent more side- 
walks tlum ail their predecessors did condiined. On April 6, 1868, the 
first temperance village board of Toulon was elected, and it does not 
seem at all strange, that since 1868, the records, good, bad or indif- 
fent, ;ire in existence. This, at least, temperance has affected. The fact 



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TOULON TOWNSIIir. 263 

of the old records being missing is its own commentary on tlie old offi- 
cials, many of whom, liowever, were as substantial and sober as any 
wlio ever succeeded them. 

In the fall of 1865 the old improvement era of Toulon returned. 
A. J. Wright, C. M. Johnson. C. Thorp, Alf. Geirliart, f'arson Berfield, 
George (Treen, Captain Armstrong. Wells Wiiite and otliers imjiroved 
their homes or l)uilt new ones, and following up tlieii' example the 
council considered ineasures for improvement of the streets, but did 
not api)rove of them until three years after. 

The questi<jn of subscribing $10,000 to aid the Peoria and Rock 
Island Railroad was submitted to the citizens of the "Town of Toulon," 
June 4, 1S6S, when 108 voted for and 10 against. Gill, Nixon and H. 
15. Johnson were judges, and J. M Brown and D. Tinlin clerks. 

The trustees of tlie village, elected in ISGS, and four succeeding 
years, are Uiimed as follows : 

C. M, S. Lyon, Davis Lowmau. A. P. Gill, David Tinlin, H. Y. Godfrey, 1868. 

Hugli Y. Godfrey, Andrew Galbraith, James Gillan, C W. Patterson, R. .J. Dicken- 
son, 1869, 

C. M. S. Lyon, Patrick Nowlau, Branson Lowman, .lames Gillan. C. W. Patterson, 
1870, 

Joseph D. Rhodes, Patrick Xowlan, Denis Mawbey, Daniel Ginsirich, Stc|)heu Llovd, 
1871. 

James Xolan, Benjamin C. FoUett, John Morrison, Denis ^lawbey, A. Galbraith, 
1873. 

In 18i>8. A. P. Gill was treasurer and David Tinlin clerk; Gill con- 
tinued in 1869, with R. J. Dickinson clerk. Patrick Nowlan served 
as treasurer and clerk from April, 1870, until 1872, when he was suc- 
ceeded in the dual office by Benjamin C. Follett. In 1870, Daniel Mc- 
Cance was appointed ])()lice magistrate: succeeded in 1872 by Seth 
Johnson. In the latter year Martin Shnllenherger was appointed city 
attorney. 

A petition was presented to the trustees of the town of Toulon, 
July 21, 1873, asking that the question of village organization l)e 
placed before the people. The signers were : James M. Lowman, 
T. M. Shallenberger, Edwin l?utler, Elmer Bates, W. (). Johnson, 
Frank Marsh, M. Shallenberger, W. S. ]\lerriman, 8eth Johnson, Elitis 
Lvon, David Hewitt. D. S. Hewitt, James Culbertson, G. W. Nicholas, 
C. D. Ward. Alex. Ileadley. E. A. Burge, II. B. Johnson, B. Pierson, 
J. W. Morrison, S. J. Connelly, George Nowlan, Henry Jones, James 
Kerns, P. M. Blair, John Devers, Samuel Grimsliaw, J. W. Phimmer, 
H. Geisenheyner, James II. Miller, D. J. Walker. ('. E. Harrington, 
George (4raen, Laton Lyon and C. J. RoJ)ins. An election was ordered 
for August 26. 1873, which resulted : .")8 for and 30 against. The Town 
Board then declared the village to be organized as the '• N'illage of 
Toulon." 

The trustees of the village, 1873-8(5, ;ire named as follows: 

Dennis Mawljev, Benj;iiiiin C. Follett, Warner Williams, H. Stauifer, James Now- 
lan, 187:3. 

Patrick Xowlan, Samnel Burge, W. S. Merriman. D. J. Walker, f. E. Stone, S. Jl. 
Adams. 1H74. 

Patrick Xowlan, .lames Ndwhin, Warner Williams. W. llea<llev. J. I). Khoiles. (;. 
K. Stone, 1875. 



264 HISTORY OK STAKK COUNTY. 

.Toseph D. Rhodes, D. J. Walker, H. Stauffer, W. Williams. W. Headley, .James 
Nowlau, 1876. 

.J. jM. Brown, C. M. S. Lvon, O. Brace, Patrick Nowlau, Cora U. Pierce, Y. B. 
Thornton, 1877. 

Patrick Nowlau, D. J Walker, C. E. Stone, B. P. Thompson, Anton Sandquist, 
D. S. Hewitt. 1878. 

J. M. Brown, J. D. Rhodes, D. J. Walker, E. B. Bass, A. P. Miller, Samuel J. 
Connelly, 1879. 

W. S. Merriman, W. Williams, S. J. Connelly, .J. M. Brown, II. Shivvers, K. Mat- 
thews, 1880. 

W. E. Merriman, T. Bacmei.ster, S. J. Connelly, .T. :\r. Flint, D. Murchisou, K. 
>Iatthows, 1881. 

T. Bacmeister, Samuel Burge, H. M. Hall. S. .1. Connelly, 1883. 

Saunifl Burjie, T. Bacmcister, J. M. Brown, J. B. Cooley, 1883. 

Samuel Burae. James P. Ileadlev. Frank W. Lvon. ^.884. 

J. M. Browii, T. Bacmeister, .1. 15. f'oolev, J. it. Lowman, 1885. 

Sauuiel Burge, J. ,M. Lowman, .T. P. Headley, 1S86. 

Tlie fifst named in each line served as ]n'esident of the council, 
but I). S. Hewitt was acting president at many meetings in 1878. 

The treasurers since 1873 are thus named: B. C. Follett, 1873; 
James 11. Miller, 1874: George Nowlan, 1875-76; C. E. Stone, 1877; 
,1. M. lirown, 1S7S; E. Mosher, lS7!;i-S0; H. G. Mosher, 1881-86. 



The clerks of the village are named as follows: B. C. P^oUett, 18 



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H. M. Hall, 1874-75; J. M. Lowman, 1876-81; G. C. Van Osdell, 
1882-83; George Nowlan, 1884-86. 

The police magistrates were: 1875, Thomas M. Shailenberger ; 1876, 
Frank W. Fuller; 1877, Elisha Mosher, who died in March, 1881 ; 1882, 
H. W. JSTewland, and 1886. Charles A. Stauffer. 

The attornevs elected are named as follows; 1874, Miles A. Fuller; 
, 1S7H, Martin Sliallenlierger ; 1879, Miles A. Fuller; 1880, B. F. Thomp- 
son; 1883, James II. Miller; 1886, M. A. Fuller. 

In 1883, Gustave A. Lincl was apjiointed fire superintoudent, Edwin 
Butler engineer and surveyor, and James H. Miller superintendent of 
cemetery. 

Benjamin Turner was appointed ])ostmaster at Toulon in 1841; 
continued in 1845 under the Polk administration ; c(nitinued in 1849 
under Zacii;irv Taylor's commission ; in 1850, under Fillmore's admin- 
istration, and under that of Franklin Fierce, 1853-57; , under Bu- 
chanan, until succeeded by Oliver Wliitaker, and lastly, under Andrew 
Johnson. The name of Mr. Catterlin, of Catterlin & Pierce, a])peafs 
as postmaster in 1850-52, succeeding John Smith. On February 10, 
1863, Oliver Wliitaker was apjiointed postmastei', and held the office 
until October, 186)f;, when he was succeeded by Benjamin Turner. In 
i860, Oliver White, now of Peoria, was appointed, vice Benjamin 
Turner. 

In January, 1882, the office was raised to a second class, with 
salary of |l,'00o. In .luly, 1883, G. A. Thomas resigned as post- 
master, when Frank W. Lyons was appointed. The rank of the office 
was reduced, and ui) to July 1, 188('>, was ranked at fourth rate, but 
was raised to a presidential office tiiat day. On April 9, 1885, J. 
Knox Hall was commissioned postmaster. On Ai)ril 2'!, 1883, a tele- 
])hone was placed in the office, connecting Toulon with Wyoming and 
other towns. 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 265 

It is stated that during Taylor's administration, one John Smitli, 
of the firm of Smitli &; Dunn, was appointed postmaster. The new 
officer did not appear to suit all people, so that, through the influence 
of Benjamin Turner, Martin Shallenberger and Abrani Lincoln, Joseph 
Catterlin was ajipointed in his place. This Catterlin is said to have 
been a centennarian when he died at Kewanee. 

The old Iniilding on the west side of the square, which sheltered 
the SenttneJ office from the south wind, with the lot on which it stood, 
was purchased in June. 18S6, from the Geisenheyner estate, by Hop- 
kins Shivvers for 8150. The editor of the Sentinel gives the following 
history of it: "The frame was built in the year of 184-3 by Eugenius 
Frum, at a point about four miles southeast of here, on the Solomon 
Wilkinson farm, called Moulton, the contemplated county-seat, but 
Toulon, being an aspirant, gained the point, when the frame w.as 
moved on its present site, and shortly afterward Avas bought and 
finished up by Benjamin Turner, and stocked up with goods by Mr. 
f'ulbertson, who, for three mf)nths, carried on the mercantile business, 
when Mr. Turner sold it to Samuel Beatty, who bronght on a stock of 
goods and continued the business until about 18-49, when Catterlin & 
Pierce became proprietors, and built an addition on the west side, 
where they lived. They also engaged in merchandising, and about 
1850 Father Catterlin was appointed postniaster, and for aljout two 
years the postoffice was here. A few years later, it was purchased by 
Ilerraan Geisenheyner, who converted it into a tin shop and hardware 
store, and occupied it for a number of yeai'S, when it was abandoned 
for more commodious quarters. For some time Hiram "Willett occu- 
pied it for a hardware store, after which it was used for a store-room, 
but for the last ten years it has been \vithout an occu])ant, and counted 
an 'eye-sore' to the place, and gradually going down, but the hai'd 
wood of wdiich it was constructed yielded slowly to the elements tend- 
ing to ruin and decay. During the campaign of 1884, an attemjit was 
made to utilize it for a bonfire, when the west end was torn down and 
the proceedings stopped. On July 2, 1886, the underpinning was 
knocked out and a slight push brought it crashing to the ground. Mr. 
Sliivvers says the first class-meeting lie attended in this country was 
in this building." In November, 1SS(), the council considered the 
question of purchasing this and adjoining lots for a park; but the 
question was negatived, and at once the old cheese factory was moved 
thereon for Veterinary-surgeon Edwards, to be used as a horse in- 
firmary. 

In 18.57. Dewey & Nowlan, Stone & Shook, and John Culbertson 
were the princijial dealers. The hitter's store stood wliere the Method- 
ist parsonage now is. Herman Geisenheyner's hardware was in the 
old house just torn down, while Miss C. Donavan carried on the mill- 
inery business. In 185S, this lady moved her stock to the east side of 
the square. W. M. Miner was county agent for Gibb's patent sewing- 
machine. Smith & Dunn were old-time dry goods merchants, carrying' 
on trade in the house now* occupied as a millinery by tiie Misses \Vol 
gamood. wliicii in early years stood where Starrett Bros, dry goods 
house now^ is. 
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HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 



While referring to the old traders of Toulon, it is weU to give the 
follo\ving absti'act of Herman Geisenheyner's daj'-book for part of 
January, 1856. The orthography is Geisenheyner's own : 



Jan. 1. H. Roths, paid l).v cash $10 

" " Boath of Emery, groceries. 1 6.5 

" B.y cash to-day 44 1.5 

" 3. Wm. Adkins, mending coal 

hod lo 

" ,t ," M. Nolon. mending 1 sifter. 50 
",; " Boath of Howard, 35 bushels 

coal 

" " Emry paid by cash 5 00 

'■ Brinkerhoif, 1 coal hod and 

tea-pot 1 5C 

" Baptist church, 1 coal hod. 1 50 

" " By cash today 5 15 

" 3 Couwerthwete, balance on a 

coal cooking stove 30 00 

" " Arnold, paid by cash 30 83 

" " Paid by cash to Loven Wood , 13 00 
" 4 David Lownian, mending a 

milk strainer 15 

" " Send by mail to Vincent 

Howard & Co., Chicago. 100 00 
" " By cash to Thomas White. . 50 00 
" " By cash today 6 30 



.Jan. 5 ,Tohn Beerfeeld, balance to a 

coal cooking stove 10 00 

" District school house, 1 large 

coal stove, "Salamander" 16 00 
" " Theodor Trimmer, paid by 

cash 5 00 

■' W. Lowmau, paid by cash.. 15 60 
'■ " Theodor Trimmer, 1 coal hod 100 
" Boath of Emery, tea and 

candles 60 

"I. Pix, paid in cash T 00 

" Dacorate pen man, 1 coal 

stove 7 50 

'■ Dr. Hall, stove-pipe 3 50 

■' " By cash today 40 10 

7. By cash, from the Baptist 

"church 46 00 

" Dr. Chamberlin, mending.. 18 
" J. G. Hewitt, join pipe and 

elbuw and household. ... 4 67 
9. Collins paid by settlement. 4 90 
" 11. Fifty bushel of coal from 

Howard 



Among his other customers during this month were George Jame- 
son, WilHam Sweet, Samuel Tiiomas. Lasher or Larker, the coal miner 
at AVyoming, S. Siiaw, Joseph Keidd, — . Annis, — . Biers, Elias Roof, 
Jackson Lorenz. Oliver Whitaker, Martin Shallenberger, — . Shurz, 
John Culbertson, and Starrett. The old store-keeper is said to have 
known exactly what his own entries meant, even if others could not 
understand them. 

The John Miller calnn stood close by, or on the spot where Legg 
built his residence, now the home of Dr. Bacmeister. Tliis cabin was 
moved near the present office of the News, where Norman Butler had 
his blacksmith shop, was occupied by Charles Johnson in 1847, and 
subsequently converted into a coal house by Norman Butler. 

The first hotel was conducted by Benjamin Turner in a house moved 
to the northwest corner of the square, the same in which Angur, 
Shurtz, Bradley and otliers, used as a store in later years. Jlr. Tur- 
ner kept a dry g(_)ods store in the front [)art of his hotel. 

Alexander Abel kept a tavern on the site of the Virginia House. 
It was one of the real-old time taverns. H^e also Charles White kept 
a grocery, the same who for some years carried on that business in a 
house which stood where P. M. Blair's residence now is. 

B. A. Hall, conducted a tavern and hotel in the Itrick house on 
JNIain street, now the residence of James Nowlan. William Rose also 
carried on the same business here. The house was liuilt by Jolin 
Karr, now of Missouri. 

Tlie Virginia Jiouse was establisiied by the late Mr. Coolcy. in 
18-±l>. on the site of Abel's Tavern. Many additions were made to this 



TOUi.ON Towxsnir. 267 

house, and up to 1^7?>, it was the leading liotel of tlie county, and is 
still a well conducted house. 

Tlie Follett House was erected in 1873, hy 'Sir. Stockner. and was 
known as the Stoclcner House until 1SS2, wlien the property was pur- 
chased by B. C. Follett, the house remodeled, and tlie name of the 
new owner conferred on it. For some years a large saloon business 
was carried on in the basement of this house, but on the new proprie- 
tor taking possession, this department was closed up and converted 
into a store-room. Tiie house enjoys a large trade, both on account of 
its position and tlie popularity of the jn'oprietor. 

As early as 1832, milling facilities, though of a very primitive char- 
acter,- were brought within easy distance of the few settlers then in the 
county. Nine years later the second dwelling was established on the 
site of Toulon, so that there did not exist a demand for a manufactur- 
ing concern here then, nor indeed for some years later. In 18-19, Jeif- 
rey ('ooley ojiened the first modern hotel, doing away at once with the 
old-time tavern. (In 1859 the name " Virginia- House," was conferred 
on this hotel.) Stores were then carried on here, one or two being- 
pioneer concerns ; the blacksmith and wagon shop was also here. In 
JanuaiT, 18.56, an extensive wagon factory was started b}^ H. White 
& Co. In December, 1863, John Culbertson ctmipleted his steam mill 
under the supervision of Elder Wright. The Rice carding mill was 
put up in the summer of 186.5. 

Dewey tt Lowman, merchants and bankers added a stoiy to their 
building in the fall of 1865. C. E. Harrington erected a two-storv 
store, P. xV: J. Xowlan erected a large business house on the site of 
their old store, and C. J. Robins built a cottage, east of the depot 
ground. Seth Rockwell, and T. Thornton also built this year. 

A meeting to consider ways and means for establishing a ^voolen 
factory at Toulon was held February 10, 1866. James Woods pre- 
sided, with Will. Nowlan, secretary. Andrew Oliver, J. H. Quinn 
and I. L. Newman re]iorted favorably on promises of subscriptions. 

On August 3, 1867, a well written notice of the enterprise of Cul- 
bertson, Scotield & Baldwin appeared in the Stai'k county Democrat. 
At that time their new woolen mills were in operation. 

A cheese manufacturing company was organized December 22, 
1871, with a capital of $5,1)00. The manufacture of cheese was com- 
menced May 10, 1875, and closed for the winter, October 23 of the 
same year. During this first season there were 120,616 ])onnds of 
milk purchased, from which 11,800 pounds of cheese were manufac- 
tured, at a cost of §4,850.74 for milk and labor. The cost of buildings 
and machinery was 83,500. 

On Jiinuary 15, 1885, this old cheese factory at Toulon was opened 
as a skating rink by Knocke Bros. In November, 1886, itwas moved 
to the west side of the public scjuare. 

The beginning of the banking lousiness of Toulon may be credited 
to John Culbertson, Avho, in connection Avith his extensive business, 
carried on a real estate and loan office in such a manner as to extend 
to his neighbors and customers many facilities. Samuel M. Dewey, 
also one of the leading merchants, was equally accommodating, so 



'i(i.S HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

that prior to the establishment of a regular system of banking, money 
could be purchased at the ruling rate of interest. The bank of Toulon 
or Small & Walley's bank, \vas established in 1S60. Benjamin Lom- 
bard was the actual owner. Georgia and Cai'olina bonds formed the 
security for their issue of bills so that in closing here only the holders 
of such bills lost to the extent of 25 per cent. In the spring of 1865 
Messrs. Dewey & Lowman offered United States notes of the $230,- 
000,000 7-30 "loan for sale. In December, 1865, Messrs. Dewey & 
Lo\VTnan established a Ijanking house. Mr. Dewey died in the fall of 
1866, and the banking and mercantile departments were carried on 
under the title of Burge it Dewey until lS:i9, ^Yhen Samuel Burge 
purchased the interests of the Dewey estate, and in the spring of 1870 
gave his attention exclusively to banking. In 1879 Charles P. Dewey 
was admitted into partnershij), the firm title now being " Bui'ge & 
Dewey." For some years D. J. AValker held the position of cashier, 
George Nowlan succeeding him. For over twenty-one years this 
house has held its position among the most solid banking houses in the 
State. 

The opening of the R. I. & P. R. R. was celebrated in a peculiarly 
happy manner b}' Charles Myers, who shipped the first load of grain 
from Toulon, April 1, 1871, to John A. Maxfield. He erected a large 
elevator in 1872, and later erected the residence now owned by P. P. 
Johnson, had his office under a Cottonwood tree, which stood near the 
depot, and carried his i)ooks in his vest jjocket. A second grain ware- 
house has been added and the modern methods and extensive business 
of Levi Silliman have taken their place. Patrick Nowlan was super- 
ceded as station a^^ent by King Matthews of Rock Island in Septem- 
ber, 1878. King Matthews commenced railroading on a R. I. &. St. 
L. construction train in 1870, served as freight conductor there, and m 
1878 was appointed agent at Toulon, where he served until Jul)', 1882, 
when he moved to Fulton county. 111. On May 1, 1881, Station Agent 
Rockwell resigned his position and was succeeded by Presley Greena- 
walt. Mr. Stickney, the present agent, is a son of Elder Stickney, an 
old settler of the county. The office ranks among the first on the 
road, and is among the first in the matter of its iulministration. 

The leading business houses of Toulon comprise the banking house 
of Burge & Dewey, Charles M. Swank, George S. Lawrence, Ciuirles 
Price, Starrett Bros., L. Watson it Son, Christ}' <k Rist, W. S. Merri- 
man. Pierce Bros., Davis & Fed, merchants ; Levi Silliman, grain and 
lumber merchant ; L. & R. Wolgamood, Mrs. Sweeden, and A. N. 
Prout, milliners; Carl Lehman, G. S. Lawrence, 11. Stanley, W. White 
ife Co., carriage and wagon factories ; C'arlin ete Sickles, cigar manufac- 
turers; J. Edwards, veterinary surgeon; Stephen Deaver, woolen 
mills; Norman E. Pomeroy, Jose^ih Widther. A. Sundquist, furniture 
dealers ; J. Walther, cabinet maker ; John D Pierson, James Price, 
Robei't Price, harness nuikers ; S. J. Connelly, W. A. Newton, 
meat market; James P. Ileadley, brick manufacturer; D. S. Hewitt, 
jeweler; P. P. Johnson, nurseryman; George Martin, fruit grower 
and ice deah^r; AVilliiini "Mason, sorgiium manuf;ietnrer and 
apiarist; ('. A\'. Teeter and \V. C. Wall, druggists; A. F. Stickney, 



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railroad, telegraph and express agent; William Verfuss. bakery and 
restaurant ; Edwin Ikitler and Giis Iliilsizer, newspaper and job 
offices ; Oliver Whitaker, insurance and pension agent ; G. C. Van 
Osdell, photographer, news agent, and justice of the peace; B. C. 
Follett, ])ro]irietor of Follett House ; Cooley & Sexsmith, Virginia 
House; William S. Templeton, house-mover ; Frank Hook and Bruce 
& Sellon, liver\' ; AV. W. Williams cfe Son, Kobins, Colburn & Son, and 
D. Beers, carjienters ; Peter Custer, Bichard Hoadley, C. Bradley, Carl 
Lehman, W. White, blacksmiths. 

MetJwdist ChurcJi. — The beginnings of the church are referred to 
in the history of Wyoming. In 1841 a class was formed just south of 
Toulon, with Caleb B. Flint, leader. In 1842, John Prior's log cabin 
was the head(|uarters. Four years later a class was formed at Toulon 
and a quarterly meeting held at Samuel Beatty's house, with A. E. 
Phel])s, presiding ; John G. Whitcomb, P. C; George C. Holmes, 
Ct. P.; W. C. Cummings, assistant ; Jolin Cummings, Jonathan 
Hodgson, P. J. Anshutz, C. Bostwick and Jonas J. Hedstrom, L. P.; 
David Essex, Weslev Blake and A. Oziah, exhorters; Isaac Thomas, 
William Hall, Samuel Halstead, J. Hazen, I. Berry, W. M. Pratt, J. 
H. Wilbur, and C. Yocum, leaders and stewards. This class Avon many 
additions during the following five years, from 1851-52 we find it 
mentioned as Josejih Catterlin's class, with place of meeting at Samuel 
Beatty's house. Among the members were the leader and his wife, 
Caleb B. Flint, Joseph Essex, Andrew Swarts, Charles M. Johnson, 
Samuel Beatty, John H. Smith, Joseph R. Riddle, J. C. Cowpertlnvaite, 
and their wives. Others belonging at that time were : Ruth White, 
Mary Shull, Martha Pierce, Rachel and Eliza Catterlin, Rebecca 
Ring, Eliza, Eveline and Sarah Armstrong, Sarah A. Shockley, Jane 
Flint, Jane Whitaker, Susan Jones, Mary J. and Lydia Lazenby, Rachel 
Cox, Peter Wilson, Morrow P. Arinstrong, Davis Lowman,' Ignatius 
Beaver and Joseph L. Flint. Hopkins Shivvers was subsequently a 
menrber of this class, joining in 1853. 

The subject of cliurch Iniikling was discussed June 2, 1853, Rev. C. 
Lazenbee, presiding, with S. Beatty, secretary. Joseph Catterlin, 
Joseph H. Riddle, Charles N. Johnson, Bushrod Tapp and Samuel 
Beatty were chosen trustees, and empowered to build a church, and 
later, W. F. Thomas and T. J. Wright were appointed a building com- 
mittee. Within a year a frame building was erected at a cost of $2,000, 
which continued in use down to December 6, 1885, when the last ser- 
vices were held therein. The following record of pastors is taken from 
Mr. Hulsizer's history of 18S5 : ''Following Rev. Lazenbee was Rev. 
March, then E. Ransom, in 1S56, with A. J. Jones, assistant; A. Hep- 
perly, in 1S58 ; J. Mathews, with C. W. Pollard, assistant, in 1859 ; 
W. J. Smith, with D. S. Main; assistant, 18G0-61; A. C. Price, 1862- 
63; D. M. Hill, 1864-65. During the last year of Rev. HilFs work, 
now about eleven years since the church was built, it was found 
necessary to repair it, and five hundred dollars were expended in fix- 
ing it up. W. J. Beck was the pastor in 1866 ; B. C. Dennis, in 1867 ; 
G. W. Gue, in 1868-69-70 ; W. J. Beck, in 1871 ; A. Bower, in 1872- 
73; B. Kauffman, in 1874; W. Watson, in 1875-76. During the last 



270 HISTORY OF STAEK (iQltNTy. 

3'ear's work of Rev. "Watson, it was again thougiit to be needful that 
the church be repaired, and in accordance therewith, five liundred dol- 
lars were again expended in fixing it up. W. B. Caruthers was the 
pastor in 1877; D. T. Wilson, 1878-79; D. G. Stouffer, 1880-81-82; 
T. J. Wood, 1883 ; W. W. Carr, October 1, 1884 ; moved to Cambridge, 
October 20, 188G. 

On Mr. Carr coming here he failed not to state that the old church 
was very much behind the times, and at once took steps toward build- 
ing a new one. In Maj', 1885, he reported a subscription of about 
$4,000 readv, when the board of trustees, consisting of H. Shivvers, 
W. B. Nelson, J. DeMuth, Dr. T. Bacmeister, Martin Bust, O. Brace, 
D. Tinlin, J. B. Cooley, and W. A. Ne^\i:on, were duly authorized to 
procure a lot on the corner of Main and Henderson streets, and proceed 
to erect thereon, of brick, a new Methodist E})iscopal church, the entire 
cost not to exceed $5,500. A building committee, consisting of Rev. 
W. W. Carr, Dr. T. Bacmeister, D. Tinlin and O. Brace, was appointed, 
and the work entered into at once. About July 15, the contract was 
let to T. M. Mercer, of Astoria, and on July 27, 1885, the first brick 
was placed. The corner-stone was placed August 0, 1885, which, how- 
ever, was removed in Sejitember, to give place to a more substantial 
one. On the first occasion a subscription was taken up for the pur- 
chase of a bell. Mrs. Jennie E. Stoufl'er contributed seven verses to 
aid this cause, one of which reads: 

I'm a fine cliurcli bell with a silvery tongue, 
And high in the belfry I want to be hung, 

Of the new M. E", church in Toulon. 
I'm here at the foundry awaiting your call, 
Will come in a hurry and hope to suit all 

The good people who live in Toulon. 

The bell was first tolled here, October 29, 1885, and before the 
close of tlie year the last services were held in the old house of 1853. 

The secretaries of conference since 1867, are named as follows : 
Davis Lowman, 1867; G. L. Smith, 18(!8 ; Davis Lowman, 186S-70; J. 
G. Armstrong, 1870; Davis Lowman, 1871 ; B. G. Hall, 1872 ; D. Low- 
man, 1873; B. G. Hall, 1S77 ; J. C. Cowperthwaite, 1878; B. G. Hall, 
1879 ; D. S. Wilson, 1880 ; D. R. Tinhn, 1880, and Gus Hulsizer, 1881- 
86. In 1867 Toulon charge emljraced Starwano and Rising Sun. 

Conqregational Chnrc/i. — The beginnings of this church enter very 
fnlly into the pei'sonal historv of Rev. S. G. Wright. He was born in 
Hanover, N. J., in 1809, settled with his wife in Fulton county in 1832, 
where he engaged in agriculture for a time, and then attended Lane 
Seminary. In 1841, the Home Missionar}' Society commissioned him 
to labor in Stark county, and he took up his residence at Niggers' Point, 
also known as the Webster Settlement, in West Jersey township. He 
preached at Lafayette, AVyoming, Osceola, AYalFs School House, Moul- 
ton, at Hugh Rhodes' and" Nicholson's houses, at AValnut Creek, A^ic- 
toria, Henderson and Wethersfield. In January-, 1842, he preached at 
Toulon, within the court house, just then comjileted, and with one ex- 
ception, held services every month thereafter for some time. The Mor- 
mons worked hard against him, calling him an "abolitionist," and "nig- 



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gvi' stealer." Tie outlived tiiis opiiosition. and on Noveniljei- 29, 1840. 
he and Rev. L. II. Parker oi'iiaiiized the tirst oi'thodox Congregational 
chnrch of Toulon. He was identified with this society until Decendjer, 
185-1. Writing tVoni 15rii(»kville. Kan., December 7, 1882. to his friends 
at Toulon, he says: * * * * Thirty -three years ago this month, the 
writer went round Toulon with a subscription paper to collect funds 
for building the house in which you have so long worshipped. On Jan- 
uary 14, 1850, he went to Wethersheld. to view the new church there. 
On July 4 he went to Henry county to learn conld lumljer be got there, 
and five days later he went thither with Jose]ih Perry to conclude the 
purchase of lunilier. On the LStli he borrowed .s70(> from a Fulton 
countv man, and a few days later, wath James M. Flint, selected the 
lumber and held himself responsible for §130.65. During September 
he drummed np hands to (juarry and lianl rock, and also teams to haul 
lumber from Henry. He. with .Joseph Perry, worked several days in 
the quarry, and in loading antl teaming. In May, 1851, he procured 
glass, in .June, a lightning rod, and in September, hauled sand for plas- 
tering. On Septemljer 21. 1851 (the Universalists occu]iied the court 
house), he extemporized seats and worshipjied in the church for the first 
time. On Fel>ruary 8, the first senuon was preached in it. Jonathan 
Blanchard, D. D.. dedicated the house April 17, 1852. 

In the following summary of the well-kept records of this church, 
few, if any, names connected with it, escape mention : On November 
29, 184<;, a meeting of Congregationalists was held at Toulon, Rev. L. 
H. Parker and S. G. "Wright attending. At this meeting a society was 
organized imder the title " First Orthodox Congregational Church of 
Toulon," with the following- named members: Jonathan and Hannah 
Ehodes, Hugh and Julia Rhodes, all by letter from the Presbytei'ian 
church at Lafayette ; Mrs. Eliza Rhodes, from the Wesle3'an church of 
Knox county: Giles C. Dana, by letter from M. E. church, and Mary 
A. Dana, from the Main street church, Peoria ; Sophronia E. Rhodes 
and Franklin Rhodes. In March, 1847, there were admitted, Mrs. Ma- 
tilda Hall, iliss Eliza Jane Hall. Orrin and Sarah Rhodes, Robert and 
Sarah Xicholson, John and ilaiy Pollock, from the Presbyterian church 
at Lafayette, and Mi's. Jane Bradley, from the Presbyterian church in 
Ireland. In May, 1847. Hugh Rhodes was delegate to the Central Asso- 
ciation, and Jonathan Rhodes was delegate in the fall of that year. In 
April. 184.S, George and Ann Bradley, from the Presbyterian church in 
Ireland, were received, and Mrs. Eliza Jane Flint from the church at 
KnoxviUe. In June, 1818, Samuel G. and ^Minerva Wright, Edward P. 
Wright and Susan Durand were received from the S])oon River Presb}'^- 
terian Church. At this time Hugh Rhodes, Joseph K. Newton and Giles 
C. Dana were elected deacons and S. G. Wright clerk. In July JMrs. C. 
M. S. Lyon (S. E. Rhodes) joined the Spoon River church. In'lS47 Mr. 
Wright was chosen pastor, Hugh Rliodes and Giles C. Dana deacons and 
Hugli Rhodes clerk. In July, 1849, Chas. Flint was added to the board 
of deacons, and the same month Hannah Rhodes died. The trustees 
elected in September were Xorman Butler, Joseph Perry and James 
M. Flint. Eliza Jane Flint died October 12, 1851. On November 1 
W. W. and Ann Matilda Wright were received from the church of 



272 HISTORY OF STARK COTTNTV, 

Canton. About this time services were held in the Temperance hall 
(which was destro3'ed in the fire of 1877), after its removal to the pub- 
lic square. In March, 1852, the meeting house was completed. In 
May, Nehemiah Wyckoff, wife and son were received from the S])Oon 
River church. In fact, at every meeting there were candidates for ad- 
mission from foreign and local churches. In 1852 AVilliam Wilbei'force 
Wright was added to the board of deacons. In the fall of 1853 several 
persons were received, while one at least, retired on the princi})le that 
she was not a Pedo Baptist. In December Joseph Perry, Noi'maii 
Butler and James M. Flint were elected trustees and W. W. Wright 
clerk. Rev. Wright was asked to talce half time from his church at 
Lafayette in the interest of the Toulon church. In January, 1851, S. 
M. I)ewey was clerk of the church, succeeding Rev. S. G. Wright. In 
June a resolution against countenancing the users of intoxicants in 
public or private, and in September the celebrated anti-slavery resolu- 
tions were adopted. In December the question of Rev. S. G. Wright's 
resignation and the calling of Rev. R. C. Dunn was before the church. 
In January, 1855, Mr. Dunn was called to preach here. Mr. Wright 
was never installed, but he was considered pastor since its organization. 
In February the trustees were reelected, and Joseph Blanchard and 
George W. Dewey added to the board of deacons. In December, 
1855, Norman Butler, W. W. Wright and E. B. Starrett were elected 
trustees. At this time there Avere eighty- seven members enrolled. On 
January 14, 1857, Rev. R. C. Dunn was installed pastor. In the 
spring of 1858 manj' members were received, Messrs. Wright and Dunn 
holding the services. In 1859 the trustees antl clerk were reelected. 
In 1860 Joseph D. Rhodes took Mr. Starrett's place on the board, the 
other trustees and clerks being continued in 1861 and 1862. In 1863 
George W. Dewey, S. M. Dewey and J. D. Rhodes were elected trus- 
tees, and Joseph' Blanchard and W. W. Wright deacons. In 18(!1:, 
when Rev. R. C. Dunn was elected representative in the State Legisla- 
ture, leave of absence was granted and his salary continued. In 1865 
Nelson Prout was chosen fii'st-sexton of the church, the ti'ustees were 
re-elected in 1866, and Joseph Perry and Joseph Blanchard chosen 
deacons and W. W. Wright delegate to Central West Association. S. 
M. Dewey, clerk from 1854. died August 31, 1866. On October 5, 
1867, Rev. R. L. McCord, Mrs. Helen McCord and Miss Belle Pierce 
Avere received, and in December D. Nicholson, George W. Dewey and 
J. D. Rhodes were elected trustees. 

Tlie minutes were signed bv Samuel Buroe as clerk for the first 
time August 3, 1866. In ]Vlay,"l868, W. W. Wright Avas elected dele- 
gate to the convention ; in December, the trustees Avere reelected, and 
Geo. W. Dewey and Hugh Rhodes chosen deacons. In 1869, Joseph 
Periy Avas chosen deacon, the trustees reelected, and W. W. Wright 
secretary and treasurer vice Samuel Burge. In 187(>, W. W. Wriglit. 
James M. Flint and NeAvton J. Smith AA'ere elected trustees. In 1871, 
Samuel Burge was chosen clerk vke W. W. Wright. The membership 
Avas 158, or tAvelve over the corresponding period of 1870. In 1872, 
Jose]>h Blanchard Avas chosen delegate, Geo. W. DeAvey and Hugh 
Riiudes deacons, with Samuel Burge ti'easui-er and secretary. In 1873, 





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Geo. W. Dewey was chosen delegate. Norman Butler deacon, vice 
Joseph Peny ; while in 1.S74. G. W. Dewey was state delegate, and IST. 
J. Smith district delegate. In 1875, Hugh Rliodes and Norman Butler 
were elected deacons ; in 1ST6, James M. P'lint took the place of Joseph 
I'lanchard on the deacons' board; and in March of this year, Allen P. 
IMiller made the first entry as clerk of the church, Samuel 15urge was 
elected treasurer and Messrs. Flint and Dewey deacons. In June, 
1877, Willis C. Dewey was ordained as a foreign missionary, and 
deacons Butler and Perry were reelected. In 1878, Samuel Burge was 
elected state delegate. On August 3, Rev. J. C. Myers preached his 
first sermon here ; in October, Geo. W. Dewey was elected delegate to 
Cen. W. Association, and deacons Flint and Dewey were reelected 
deacons. In 1879 and 1880, Deacon Flint was chosen delegate and the 
deacons of 1878 reelected. In 1881, A. P. Miller was elected treasurer 
and reelected clerk. In 1881, E. A. Burge, Xorman Butler, and D. 
Murchison, were chosen deacons. In July, 1882, James II. Miller and 
R. J. Dickinson were appointed to committees to inquire into the cost 
of building a new church or repairing the old one. Their report in 
favor of a new building was appi'oved. On July 22, A. P. Miller re- 
ported favoral)ly on the subject of raising funds, and the trustees with 
James M. Flint, L. "W. Williams, A. P. Miller and Geo. W. Dewey, 
were appointed a building committee. 

On August 8, twenty-one votes were cast for l)uilding on the site 
of the old church and five in favor of a new site. The building com- 
mittee was instructed to dispose of the old church ; Geo. W. Dewey 
was elected delegate to the C. W. Association. On Octoljer 1.5, the old 
church was sold to Chas. S. Payne for i?175, and on the 15th the last 
services Avere held therein, when it was moved to Wvoming. In 
December, 1882, John F. Rhodes, Glias. P. Dewey and tt. J. Walker, 
the trustees, were continued in office, and E. B. Starrett, James Nichol- 
son and Willis C. Dewe}*, continued on the finance committee. 

On May 23, 1883, letters of dismission and recommendation were 
granted to Rev. J. C. Myers and wife. In July, Rev. S. AV. Dickinson 
was called, but declined'. In September, Rev.' W. R. Butcher, and in 
Novemljer. Rev. Samuel J. Rogers were called, the latter accepted. 

The first services in the new church, were those attending the 
funeral of Mrs. Norman Butler, conducted bj- Rev. D. J. Stoufi'er, of 
the M. E. Church. 

Rev. W. Rogers held the first regular service November 18, 1SS3, 
and ]ireached his first sermon here that da\'. 

In December, 18S3, D. Murchison, W. W. AVright and Norman 
Butler, were elected deacons. On January 3, 1S81-, tlie new church 
was dedicated by the new pastor, A. P. Miller, rendering the account 
of the building committee, showing $5,352.01 paid out and §4,121.65 
received, leaving a balance of §1, 230. 96 due. In May, Geo. AV. Dewev 
was appointed delegate, and in Decemljer, E. B. Starrett, C. P. Dewey 
and James Nicholson were chosen trustees. In 1885, James M. Flint 
was delegate, the trustees were reelected, and also the deacons of 1883. 
AV. AV. AVright and AVillis C. Dewey were cliosen delegates in 1880. 



276 HlSTOfiY Of STARK COtlNTV. 

On May 22, Rev. Samuel J. Rogers resigned, and on the 23d, a call 
was extended to Rev. J. II. Dixon, which was accepted. 

Tlie number received into the church since its organization is 443, 
the great majority of whom have died or removed. 

The choir of the Congregational churcli requires some mention. In 
earlier years Mr. Baldwin, Hugh Drummond, John Fuller, Carrie 
Gardner and Hannah Whitaker were the principal singers. In the old 
churcli, now tiie Opera House of Wyoming, Jjaldwin led the music 
until succeeded l)y Donaldson. In 18*57 old time custom disappeared 
and a new choir was organized, with E. P. Wright leader and Hutist; 
Eliza and Minnie Wright, Harriet, Rebecca and Robert Dewey, Mary, 
Elizabeth and PI. B. Perry, and Abbie Gardner vocalists. In later 
years new names appear, such as Mary Curtis, Carrie Burge, Harriet, 
Achsali and John F. Rhodes, Miss Bixby, C. M. Wood, Wright Dewey, 
Caroline, Jane and Mary Beers; Benjamin AVilliams, Anna Pront, 
Ijelle Pierce, Ilattie Phelps, Mary and Deli)liiue AVhitaker, and Samuel 
Burge, George A. Clifford, Benjamin Williams and James A. Hender- 
son were sometimes present as vocalists. A parlor organ was subse- 
quently purchased from S. G. Wright for $35, at which Miss Ehza 
Wright ])resided. She was succeeded by Miss Ilattie Phelps, and she 
by Miss Harriet Dewey. H. B. Perry succeeded Mr. Wright as leader. 
Seven members served in the army, one of whom was killed — Robert 
Dewey. After the war N. J. Smith was leader. One by one the old 
meml]ers left, and now the old organization holds a majority of new 
memliers, among whom were Tillie and I'auline Shallenberger, Lou 
Flint, Mrs. Lawrence, D. J. Walker, Mary and Ida Mosher, Mrs. Ida 
Sweedeen, R. J. Dickinson, Edith Dickinson, Bird Thornton, Clyde 
Lyon, William Dewey, Adna Smith and others. Mrs. Allie Burge, 
Mi's. Mary Wi'ight, Lou Flint and Carrie Burge presided at the organ 
in the order of their names. 

Baptist Churcli. — The first meeting to organize was held May 13, 
1848, at the house of S. W. Eastman. Elisha Gill presided, with W. 
M. Miner clerk. The following named }iersons signed the articles: 
Elder Elisha Gill, Elder J. M. Stickney, Ozias Winter, Harry T. Ives, 
Abigail Gill, Cynthia K. Stickney, Helen Winter, Hannah Parrish, 
Susan M. Eastman, Mrs. H. T. Ives and Mrs. Sarah Chamberlain. In 
Januai'y, 1847, Elder Stickney arrived here from Rochester, Wis., and 
preached at Fahrenheit (then the name of the Miner settlement, north- 
west one and one-half miles of Minott Silliman's residence), in widow 
Miner s house. Among the mendjers of the Fahrenheit church were 

Hays, Wm. and Mrs. Miner, Charles II. Miner and wife, Selden 

Miner and wife, Mrs. Parrish, Elisha (4ill and wife, J. M. Stickney and 
wife, and Susan M. Eastman. This Fahrenheit church was the first 
Baptist society in the county, subsequently moved to Lafayette, and 
some joined this church at Toulon. In June, 1848, Elders Gill, Stick- 
ney and H. T. Ives were chosen delegates to the Illinois River Associa- 
tion. Elder Stickney was clerk, succeeded by W. T. Bly in June, 1848. 
Rev. C. E. Tinker and Elder Gardner presided here' at the council 
of recognition in this month. In July Ozias Winter was appointed 
clerk. Mrs. Catherine Buchanan joined the church in 1848, also Geo. 



TOirr.oN TOWNSIIII'. 277 

AV. DuchniKin and ]\Iartlia Mereliant were baptized, and Lucretia 
liouse. Thus, (iudfrey and wife, Hugh Y. Godfrey, Arniina and Eliza- 
beth (4odfrey were received Ijy letter. In 1849 ]Mai'\' Winn was 
received. In 1850 Elder Gross, who succeeded Mr. Stickney, in 
August, 1851, came liei-e and preached at intervals. The Colburns, 
Gardners, Whiffens, Pariuelia Barton, Belshers, Baldwins, and Nelsons 
were received in 1850-1. During the revival of November, 1851, John 
and Pleasant Culbertson, W. 1>. Sweet, and a number of others were 
received, Ilev. Barry assisting. V\) to this time meetings were gener- 
ally held at the court house, until January 2!*, 1851, when the com- 
pleted church held services at the time and place announced foi' Bap- 
tist services. In 1852, Benj. and Hannah Packer were received, also 
Catherine Whitaker. In July, 1852, 8. W. Eastman and L. E. Miner 
were elected deacons. In October the first meeting to discuss the 
question of building a meeting house was held, and the pastor asked to 
confer with J. C. Van Osdell, architect, of Chicago, regarding ])la,ns, 
etc. Eastman, Sweet and Jones wei-e appointed a committee on sub- 
scription in town, and H. T. Ives, Benj. Packer and Ephriam Colburn 
in the country. In December, 1852, Culbertson, Ives and Eastman 
were apjiointed to select a site, anil the same month Wheeler B. Sweet, 
Oliver Whitaker, A¥m. Oole, II. T. Ives and John Culbei'tson were 
elected ti-ustees. In Marc'h, 1853, a plan of building, pi'ejiared bv the 
trustees, was adopted. In April, 1851, John Berfield succeeded O. 
Gardner as clerk, and for some time meetings were held at tiie house 
of Ilobert Ilobb. In 1855 Elder Gross resigned. The church was 
dedicated in April, 1855. In July that ^^ear Kev. C. Brinkerhotf came 
and served here until January, 1858. In August, 1858, Elder Myron 
H. Negus was called — about a year after the appointment of Robert 
Kobb as clerk. On July 10, 1859, Kev. Wm. Leggett was called. In 
July, 18(11, E. M. Gallup was chosen clerk, and in Novend)er, 18C1, 
Rev. A. .1. Wright was pastor. Dui'ing Mr. Leggett's pastorate a 
revival was held here, in which Rev. Louis Raymond, now of Chicago, 
assisted. In November, 18C3, John H. Stickney was elected clerk. 
He was succeeded in Decendjer. 18()4, by Robert Robb. Elder E. P. 
Barker was called in March, 18(i(;. In February, 1867, J. II. Stickney 
was rei'lected clerk. Elder Estee succeeded Mr*. Barker, and after six 
months Elder Dodge came as supply. In 1868 H. Willett was ap- 
pointed clei'k. Al)()ut this time Elder Thomas Bodley preached here. 
(Ju February 29, 1868, a resolution (dealing with the ditHculties in the 
church), called for the transfer of all property and the trustees, to be 
held for a new oiganization. Early in the summer of 1863 Rev. S. A. 
Estee returned and preached here. On July 8, 1868, a number of the 
few remaining members of the first church assembled, with S. A. Estee 
moderatoi' and acting clerk. Seven I'esolutions, of a conciliatory char- 
acter, were adojjfed. dealing with the case of Reverends Estee and 
Barker. In August, 1868, Rev. S. Brimhall was called, and on Janu- 
ary 1, 1870, he was elected trustee, vice John Culbertson, deceased. 
On April s, 1871, Elder Stickney was recalled as pastoi' and clerk, and 
served until September, 1873. 

In May 1875, Elder L. I), (iowen's name appears for the first time. 



278 HlSToliV OV STARK COONTY. 

He was here also in 1S7<! until succeeded l)v Elder J. C. Ilart, wlio was 
here when this old church consolidated with branch or new church, 
which had its meeting-house on Main street. 

The members who signed the constitution of the consolidated 
churches in September, 1877, are named as follows: Abram Bowers 
and wife, Mrs. Martha Eerfield, Mrs. Harriet Blair, Andrew Baldwin, 
Julia Baldwin, Sarah Berfield, Eliza B.eers, Albert Bowers and wife, 
S. B. Barton. Mrs. Polly C'l-andle, Mrs. Mary Crumb, Miss C^harlotte 
Cross, Mi's. Emma Coolev, Margaret Conove'r, Mrs. Celestine Dack, S. 
W. Eastman, Mrs. Martha Eastman, H. Y. and Henry S. and Miss E. 
and Miss Isabelle Godfrey, Maggie Greer, Mrs. A. 'Gill, Flora Gill, 
Clarence Guire, John E. and L. I), and Mrs. A. M. Gowin ; Luther, 
Abba, Avery and Kate Geer ; Ellen, Frances, Lucy and ]\Irs. Ilickson, 
Mrs. A. House, J. C. Hart and wife, Harriet Hall, Minerva Lyon, Car- 
oline Lyon, Jenny Lyon and Modelhi Lyon, S. W. and Sarah IVIering, 
Nancy "Mote, Martha Perry, Mrs. Louisa Phillips, Benjamin, jr., Mrs. 
Hannah Mortimer, Charles and Miss C. Packer, Betlniel, Mrs. Regina 
and Mrs. Caroline Pierson, Mrs. 0. Pliter, Mrs. L. Rennick, Mrs. J. 
Rankin, John Riggs, Miss N. Remington, and Mary Robl), Mrs. Sim- 
merman, Mary Sarah Shockley. Mrs. Lettie Silliman and Sarah Silli- 
man, John 11. Stickney, Mrs.C. K. Stickney, Mrs. Esther A. Smith, 
Mrs. Ester Twiss, Marv Twiss, Mrs. E. J. Treat. Owen Thomas and 
Mrs. Sarah Thomas, G. C. Van Osdell, Mrs. C. A. Van Osdell, Mary 
Willett, Nancy White, Elisabeth White, Joseph Weed, N. F. Wy- 
nans. Sarah Wynans, Miss Laura Wise, Frank Williams and wife, 
Jacob Wagner" and wife, Mrs. John O. Weed, Sarah Weed, Mrs. 
Charlotte Woods, Mrs. Nancy E. Walling, Rose AVhitwell, Mary 
Winn. 

On September 21, 1877, a meeting was held to consider the ques- 
tion of consolidating the two Baptist churches of Toulon, under the 
title, " The Baptist Church of Toulon." Squire Van Osdell presided 
H. Y. Godfrey, clerk. The questiim was decided affirmatively, and B. 
Packer, S. AV. Eastman, N. F. Wynans. Owen Thomas and H. Y. 
Godfrey were elected trustees. Li October Benjamin Packer was 
chosen ' treasurer, solicitor and collector; John O. Weed, sexton, and 
Messrs. B. Packer, Geer, Eastman and Williamson, deacons. At this 
meeting a resolution to sell the frame church on Main street, and hold 
the brick house for worship was carried. In November, 1877, Rev. 
A. C. Keen was called as ]iastor at an annual salary of $700. In 
December, James M. Stickney, Benjamin Packer and N. F. Wynans 
were api)ointed delegates to "the conference at Farmington. In this 
month also the trustees purchased the Otis Dyer property for a par- 
sonage. In April, 1S7S, the Main street church Avas sold for $1700, 
one-half cash and balance standing out at ten per cent. In 1878 the 
ladies of this church supplied dinner at the Stark county fair grounds, 
realizino' $303.18 less $152 expenses. Dr. A. E. Baldwin became a 
member. In June, 1S79, Rev. B. F. Col well was called as i)astor. In 
January, 1880, Mortimer Packer was chosen collector, vice B. Packer. 

In October, 1880, Rev. B. F. Colwell resigned. In Feln'uary, ISSl. 
J. M. Sticknev filled the pulpit, and during this month H. Y. Godfrey 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 279 

was chosen solicitor and collector. Dr. IT. L. Pratt's name appears on 
the minutes aliout this time. In October, 1S81, Eev. E. C. Cady, ac- 
cepted a call as pastor and commenced to labor here November 1, 
that year. In Septemlier, 1882, M. A. Packer succeeded H. Y. God- 
frey as church clerk. In 1884 Andrew F. Stickney and wife were 
admitted to membershiji l)y letter from Wyoming. In Octoiier, 1884, 
Rev. Mr. Cady resigned; Elder Stickney was pulpit su])|)ly for three 
and one-half mi >nths. In June, 18S.5, Rev. E. W. Hicks accepted a 
call, and in January, lSS(i, E. B. Packer was elected clerk. Almost 
from the beginning" of the church in this county to the present tinie 
Elder Stickney has proven himself loyal to his faith by work and 
example. Only a few yeai's ago he donated $2,500 toward the sup- 
port of his church in tliis county. There have been 183 admissions 
by letter and otherwise since the' re-organization of the Baptist society 
in 1877. Between the secession and consolidation the Sunday school 
was maintained by Mrs. S. K. Stickney, who was also clerk in 187fi 
and 1877, or before consolidiition. Indeed to her is due in greater 
measure the present hap]>y condition of the society. 

The Second Baptist Vhirch may be said to have been organized 
March 4, 18t>S, and to have continued in existence until September, 
1877. From 1858 to 18<'>8 the question of title to church property led 
to disagreements, and ultimately to the formation of the Secon<l 
societv. In March, 18t!S, a new society was organized, and a house of 
worship erected the same year at a cost of $2,372. Elders W. A. 
Welsher, Gowan, Xegus, Hart and Van Osdell were the leading 
])reachers. Among the leading members were Stephen W., Mrs. M., 
Miss Eliza and Miss Celestia Eastman, A. F. Stickney, Luther Geer, 
H. Y. Godfrey, Benjamin Packer and wife, Abram, Mrs. (■. and Miss 
Lettie and Miss Martini Bowers, Mrs, C'. Lyon and ]\Iiss M. Henry, 
Otis Dyer, L. Glark, Julius Ives and Hiram Willett, the latter losing- 
fellowship in 1870 because he " could no longer conscientiously main- 
tain and indorse the articles of faith as interpreted by the church." 
The consolidation of the oUl and new churches in 1877 healed u)) all 
contentions, and the buildino- and lots wei'e sold to the Catholic con- 



"■reg'ation 



Thii Christum CJnrrch was organized in the old court house, July 15, 
1849, with the following named members; Elijah McClenahan, Sarah 
]\[cClenahan, Edward Wilson, Martha J. Wilson, James Bates. Henry 
Sweet, David McCance and Mary J. McCance. In 1855 the present 
house of worshiji, on Washington street, just north of the opera house, 
was erected, and with the lot, cost about $5,000. This is a plain brick 
structure, okl English in style, well furnished, and in all res))ects 
well adapted to its uses. The names of pastors from beingning are : 
Edward Wilson, M. P. King, A. G. Lucas, Charles Berr\% S. C. 
Humphrey, A. P. Aten, James Darsee J. V. Beekman, Wm. Lloyd, L. 
B. Ames, Geo. K. Berry and J. P. Davis. In the summer of 1880 the 
church was without a regular ])astor, init services were duly held. 
The secretaries or clerks of the church in order of election, were: E. 
K. Wilson, David IMcCancc and AY. G. Bradley. S. E. Callison, is the 
present clerk. The [)ro[)erty of the society is valued at $4,5(iit and tin' 



280 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

number of members placed at sixty-five. Pi'ior to the opening of their 
house of worship, tlie Court House \vas extensively used by this church. 

The Ckdholic Church of Toulon, though modern in the ownership 
of church liuikling, dates l)ack to 1840 for its beginning in tJie imme- 
diate neigiilioriiood, for then the Xowlans and Drinnins settled here 
and the services of the church were held occasionally at their houses. 
Prior to 1867 mass was said at very irregular intervals in private 
houses. Among these were Michael Nowlan's, Barney Frail's, Jacob 
Emery's, (whose wife '^vas a Catholic) Owen Denny's, and perhaps 
some others in Stark county, and Patrick Cavanagh's at Wethersfield, 
and later in Davis and IlJiodes' Hall. Mrs. Wolgauiood's house and 
James Nowlan's house. The priests who attended here were first from 
Peoria; afterward Lacon. From Peoria the first was Fr. Rowe, then 
Fr. Drew, then Fr. Ilanaldi. From Lacon, Fr. Lynch. Fr. Powers, 
Fr. Delahunty, Fr. Kilkenny. Those who attended mass here in the 
early days were mostly families named above. 

The names of principal heads of families now belonging are William 
P. Caverly, John O'Neill, Michael X. Denny, John Brady, Daniel Wol- 
gamood, Michael Flynn, James Graham, John Hagerty, Ellen 8. Xow- 
lan, Joseph Xortmann, Peter O'Neill, Peter Pauli, Jacob Ilerberger, 
Mary Peters, Patrick Smith, James Burns, Peter O. Olsen, James 
Brady. Henry Nowlan, Mary Neal, Thomas Carlin, William Nowlan, 
John Kirley. From 1S67 the ])riests who attended Toulon were : 
from Kewanee, two Fathers Ryan ; from Princeville, Father .John 
Moore, 1877; from Wataga, Fathers Ryan, P. A. McGair and M. F. 
Fallihee; from Bradford, Father Moynilian ; fi-om Brimfield, Fathers 
Flynn, Ryan and Moore; from Bradford, Father Delbarre; from 
Kewanee, Fathers McCartney, Devaney, and at present. Father Burke. 
On December 30, 1877 Rev. John Moore held services in the Second 
Baptist Church, which was purchased from the Baptists, March 1, 
1878. The congregation owns the building and lots and is, in fact, 
cleai' of every indebtedness. 

rniversalist ClnircJi. — Rev. R. M. liartlett held services in the 
Masonic and Odd-Fellows Hall at Toulon in the winter of 18»;0 and 
1861. Prior to this time ministers of the denomination held services 
hei'e and continued so to do at intervals until 1873. 

Sal )h(ifh -Schools date back to the beginning of the Congrega- 
tionalist churcii here, but not as a regularly organized body. Sanniel 
Burge, in his reminiscences states that his recollections make the 
summer of 185-t the initial point, fo)' at that time he attended a Union 
Methodist-Congregational school in the church of the last-named 
society — "ii house surrounded by a dense hazel thicket, and underneath 
the building, which rested on [)i"ers, the town-hogs sought shade from 
the snn." The Union Question Booh was then used. The Bible-class 
selected their own lessons independent of the rest of the school. The 
(congregational and Methodist Union sejjarated on the completion of 
the latter's church, ami the former's school was organized, with Mr. 
Wright superintendent, who served until 1861, when he entered'the 
ai'uiv. He fell in the Union cause; S. M. Dewey succeeded, serving 
until his death in 1866, except for one year. Judge Wright presided 



TODI.ON TdWXSFIIP. 281 

from ISGfi to ISfiS and in 1S70. Samuel liurge served from 1 SC.S to ISTO, 
except in 1870, Rev. E. L. McCord teaching the Bible-chxss. In 1880 
J. F. Rhodes was superintendent, then E. A. Burge and again John F. 
Rhodes. In the case of the Baptist church the existence of the Sun- 
day-school during the troubles in that church is due in great part to 
Mrs. J. M. Stickney. 

School ft of Ttml 0)1. — The school history of the townsliip embraces 
almost the entire history of this district up to 1861. In 1813 a com- 
mon school was presided over by Miss Elizabeth Buswell, while a select 
school was taught by Miss Susan, daughter of Elder Gill, both held in 
the old court house. Miss Booth also taught in a house west of Oliver 
"Wliitaker's late residence then belonging to Royal Arnold, while the 
pioneer lawyer. "\Y. AV". Drummond, conducted a scliool in his own 
hoiise. The first school-house was the "Old Brick," erected by order 
of the commissioners, and the tirst teacher, T. J. Henderson. In 1849 
Miss Booth conducted the summer school in the building, while Miss 
Bayce presi led over a private school in the old Masonic Hall, near 
the Methodist church. 

In the former chapter reference is made to the seminary. In 
March, 185(». the commissioners passed the following resolution: 
"This da\' came Samuel G. AVright. Samuel Beatty and Oliver Whit- 
aker, a committee a]ipointed in December, 18-19, in relation to the 
building of a female seminary, and ])resented their report, together 
with a plan of said seminar^', which report was accepted. Where- 
upon it is ordered that the committee proceed to receive sub- 
scriptions toward building said seminary. And it is further considered, 
that whereas the funds now on hand, arising from sale of lots in Tou- 
lon (.s<l30) are insufficient to build a female seminary without the aid 
of individual subscriptions, and whereas there is an unwillingness on 
the part of the people to subscribe toward the erection of said semi- 
nary, without it can be used for the education of males as well as 
females, it is ordered that said committee i)roceed to build said semi- 
nary according to the plan presented by them, for the accommodation 
of both males and females." This building was completed, and X. F. 
Atkins and Mrs. Atkins taught there. \\'\i\\ tlie permission of the com- 
missioners. 

In December, 1850, District school No. 1, at Toulon was taught by 
Charles Myers, who received $.30 per month for instructing seventy- 
eight pupils. Miss E. J. Creighton was assistant. At this time the 
senior boys and girls attendetl the seminary. During the i)revious 
summer, Oliver White and Miss IIubi)ard were the teachers. Fnion 
District school was presided over in February, 1856, by J. E. Ilickok, 
who received 82<» per month and board. There were fifty-six ])U])ils 
enrolled, but only eighteen present. There was no chair to be seen 
here at this time. In 1857 a writing school was conducted at Toulon 
by H. L. Bailey. On May, 2(Uh, that year. s})ecimens of his pujiils' 
■work were submitted to a committee comprising Thonuis Hall, Charles 
Myers and Xelson F. Atkins, who indorsed his method of instruction 
and testified to marked improvement in the writing of the ])U])ils. par- 
ticularly that of Isabella Pierce. 



282 niSTORY OF STARK BOUNTY. 

In the fall of 1858 the school house on Soap Ilill and that west of 
the fair grounds, were completed. Wm. Campbell became jnnncipal 
of Toulon seminary in September, 1858. In March, 1859, Isaac C. 
Reed and Oliver Whitaker, school directors, announced that Mr. Car- 
penter's school, or District No. 1, would embrace all Toulon, south of 
Main and west of Olive, and also the senior male pupils of the whole 
town. It was also announced that Mrs. IJurge would commence school 
in the seminary, March Kith, taking in all between Main and Thomas 
streets, except the senior male [)upils. Miss Mary Perry opened a 
select school here in June, 1860. Prior to that she was teacher of 
what was known as the " Fair-ground"' school. 

In October, 1861 Oliver Whitaker and Branson Lowman resigned 
as school directors, when Davis Lowman and Warham Mordoff were 
elected. They, with J. C. Reed, formed the l)oard. In ilarch 1862, 
JosiuKi Thorp proposed to teach the high school for $30 per month, on 
condition that he be authorized to em]iloy a female assistant. Ellen 
King was engaged as teacher in the brick schoolhouse anil Mary Whita- 
ker in the Fair-ground school. Mr. Tliorj) presided over the seminary 
from October, 1861 to February 18<i2, with Mary Perry assistant. 
Olive Decker taught at Soap Hill, Elizabeth Marvin and Mary Reatty 
assistants in the brick school. During the war it appears there were 
no records kept beyond the ordinary cash book. The schools, however, 
wei'e regularly carried on, several teachers' names appearing. In April 
1886, Patrick Nowlan was appointed clerk of board, vice Oliver 
White, resigned, and subsequently elected for three years. S. M. 
Dewey took Amos P. Gill's place, and on September 1866, David 
Tinlin was chosen, vice S. M. Dewey, deceased. V>. G. Hall was princi- 
\vd\ of the semmary from April 1866 ; Mrs. P. 0. Hall in the grammar 
department. Miss S. A. Reatty in brick school, Miss C. Robinson in Fair- 
ground school, Miss E. S. Tilden at Soap Hill. In August 1867, forty- 
seven votes were recorded for and fifteen against the purchase of the 
seminary from the county. Calvin Eastman was elected a director in 
August.'l868. John Berheld in April, 1869, Renjamin Turner in 1870. In 
Septemlier, 1870, Roljert lilackwell, pi'incipai, wit!) Charles Myers, 
Anna G. Murphy, Sarah Rerfield, Fanny Young, Ruth Thomas presided 
in the schools of Toulon. Stephen Lloyd, director in 1871, and James 
M. Brown in 1872. In April of this 3'ear it was resolved to erect a 
new sch )ol-building, and on August 10 an election was held to consider 
tl*e question of building a itNl5,(ioO liouse. In July Frank Matthews 
was chosen principal. The question of l)uilding was decided by sixty- 
five votes for, nine contra. The school census of the district taken in 
l!s72 showed the population to be 1,010. In February 1875, the new 
school-building was com})leted and opened. Frank Matthews, Manning 
Hall, Sarah Bertield, Pauline Shallenberger and Kate Keffer were the 
teachers. 

In 1S7S l!enja,min Tui'uer was a director anil clerk. In 1879, David 
.1. Walker was elected director and clerk vice Benjamin Turner; in 
1880, Caleb M.S. Lyon; in 1881, Theodore Bacmeister; in 1882, Allen 
P.Miller; in 18S3,Gus. Ilulsizer was chosen director, Allen P. Miller 
being clerk- in 1883, 1881 and 1885. In 1885 Gus. Hulsizer was chosen 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 283 

clerk. Warren Williams was elected directoi' in 1884: Jeremiah Lyo)i, 
and James Nowlaii, in 1885, and James Nowlnii director and clerk, m 
1886. The records point out tlie name of Samuel Burge as treasurer 
from 1880 to the present time. In July, 1881, Frank S. Eosseter was 
engaged as principal of tlie sciiools at !;;l,0(K) per year of eight or nine 
months, witii Miss Amy Reed, assistant. li. J. Dickenson, Sarah Ber- 
lield, Mar\^ Christ}^ and Marian Starrett were also employed — the first 
named in tlie gramm;ir school. In February, 1883, Mr. Eosseter re- 
signed, and in March Edgai' P. Hawes took charge, but moved to 
A rl;a;isas shortly after. In May, 1883, Edmund C. Barto was appoint- 
ed ijvineipal at !^!*00 ]ier annum. Prof. E. C. Barto resigned May 8, 
issi, when Miss Amy Reed was appointed to fill ins term. At this 
time Amy Reed, Alice Cowles, Mary Christy, Mirriam Starrett, Adna 
T. Smith, with Mr. Barto, formed the teaching staff. In 1881 Hamil- 
ton Rennick and Cora Keffer were added to tlie staff. The enrollment 
was 220. At this time, also, the academical board, with John F. 
Rhodes, Orlando Brace, Samuel Burge, H. Miner and T. Bacmeister 
operated with the district board. 

In May, 1881, J. W. Stephens was engaged as principal at $1,000 
per annum ; Miss M. Y. Neale, teacher in " New Grade," Mrs. Hel- 
en Middlekauf assisted in High School, and Miss M. A. Lji-on, vice Miss 
Starrett, resigned. In May, 1885, a petition of 50 citizens was pre- 
sented, asking that J. W. Stephens be retained as princijtal. There is 
no further record relating to changes at this time, with tlie exception 
of Mr. Broomall's name ajipearing as principal in a record of meeting- 
held August 0, 1885, although his appointment dates from June 3, 
1885. Tlie names of Hattie Byatt and Dora Plighter appear as teach- 
ers under date October, 1885. H. W. Newland has served the district 
as scliool janitor almost from the date of the establishment of this 
office. In 1885 the directors were, Warren Williams, Jeremiah 
Lyon and James Nowlan. The corps of teachers was matle up as 
follows: High School, J. H. Broomall, jirincipal. Miss Amy Reed, as- 
sistant; second grammar department, J. II. Rennick; first grammar 
department. Miss Maidell Lyon ; intermediate department. Miss Hattie 
Byatt; second primary department. Miss Dora Pliter, and first primary 
department. Miss Mary Christy. 

The statistics of Toulon High School for year ending June, 1886, 
show 25 male and 12 female pupils, of whom 18 male and 20 female 
pupils were in their first year; 5 males and 10 females in their second 
year, and 2 males and 12 females in their third year of studies. The 
highest niontidy salary paid was $112.50. The classes formed in Sep- 
tember, 188(>, are. Rhetoric, 12 scholars; Grammar, 16; Arithmetic, 
38; Geography, 16; Physical Geography, 16; U. S. History, 18; Al- 
gebra, 5; Natural Philosophy, 17; Botany, 3 ; First Lesson in Latin, 2; 
Ciesar, 3 ; sandwiched with Reading, AVriting and Spelling. Geom- 
etry, of which there 6 scholars; Physiology, 8; Bookkeeping, 8; His- 
tory and Zoology, will be taken up and finished during the year. 

The Toulon Academy was opened October 12, 1883, with J. W. 
Stephens, of Eldora-, la., principal. Rev. D. G. Stonffer, drawing mas- 
ter, Miss May Cady, music, and Gus LI ulsizer. penmanship. This 
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284 HISTORY OI" STAKK COUNTY. 

« 

scliool was designed to offer a.course of study, wliich was not provided 
for in tlie curriculum of the Hioh School at tliat time. Among the 
original snp])orters of this academy were, J. F. lihodes, Sarah A. Cham- 
benain, J. A. Henderson, B. F. Thompson, B. (,'. Follett, Harrison 
Miner, Andrew Oliver, Callison & Newton, C. M. Swank, R. H. Mc- 
Keighan, T. Bacmeister, Wells White, A. P. Miller, W. T. Hall, Chas. 
P. Dewey, D. S. Hewitt, G. AV. Dewey, sr., S. J. Connelly. W. W. 
Wright, D. J. Davis. Gus Hnlsizer, S. K. Conover, MWes A. I'uller, R. 
J. Dickenson, Starrett Bros., John H. Ogle, S. M. Adams, Samuel 
l>urge, Orlando Brace, J. M. Brown, Robert Armstrong, Geo. Arm- 
strong, James H. Miller, Abel Armstrong and J. H. Quinn. The acad- 
emy meets the expectations of its originators, and continues to afford 
facilities for acquiring a good knowledge of the arts and sciences, — a 
pnictical, commercial or literai'v education. The following is the acad- 
emical board of ti-ustees elected in August, \SSC>: Dr. I^>acmeister, Sam- 
uel Burge, J. F. Rhodes. Robert Armstrong and E. B. Starrett. 

Secret Soeletie.s. — Toulon l<.)dge, No. 93, A. F. and A. M., was 
chartered October 10, 1850, with W. W. Drummond, William Rose, 
Orin Maxfield, Ellison Annis, Henry Butler, William A. Reed and 
Samuel Thomas, with the three first named W. M., S. W., and J. W., 
respectively. Aniong the old member^ the name of Benjamin Turner 
must l)e mentioneth In November, 1S5<I, tiie first charter election was 
lield, when the following-named officers were chosen : William F. 
Thomas, treasurer; T. J. Henderson, secretary; William A. Reed, 
S. D. ; General Samuel Thomas, J. D. ; Shnon S. Heller, S. S. ; Thomas 
J. Wright, J. S. ; C. F. White, Tyler. The masters of the lodge, suc- 
ceeding W. W. Drummond in the order of service, were William B. 
Smith, Alexander Moncrief, Thomas J. Henderson, James A. Hender- 
son, Elisha Greenfield, George Bradley, Martin Siialleniiei-ger. George 
A. Lowman, and Levi Silliman. Since the destruction of the masonic 
hall, charter and records. May 17, l877, the following masters have 
been elected: E. Greenfield, lS77; Levi Silliman, 1878; B. F. Thomp- 
son, 1879-81; E. Greenfield, ISSl; B. F. Thompson, 1882; Levi Silli- 
man, 18S3-8fi; and J. Knox Hall, 1886-88. The secretaries during 
the time have been D. Tinlin, 1877; Charles Mvers, 1878-80; I. N. 
AVade, 1880; B. F. Thompson, 1881; P. M. Blair, 1882; Flenrv M. 
Hall, 1883-85 ; Robert Fell, 1887. Tlie otlier officers for 1887 are Col- 
burn J. Robins, S. AV. ; W. F. Young, i-ice John AV. Morrison, J. AV". ; 
.lohn A. Slocum, treasurer; Levi Silliman, S. D. ; Knox Keffer, J. D. ; 
I). M. Hill, C; Llenry A. Brainard, Tyler; Col. AVilliam Jackson, 
S. SteAvard, John A. Maxfield. J. Steward. 

The record of members gives tiie following names: James G. 
Armstrong, AA^. B. Armstrong, Mdton M. Adams, George Bradley, 
AV. G. Bradley, Daniel M. Beers, Theo. Bacmeister, John Black, Mel- 
ville A. Bass', P. M. Blair, H. A. Brainard, AVilliam Chamberlain, 
James C'ulbertson, James Cinnamon, AVilliam Cinnamon, D. J. Davis, 
James W. Dexter, I). Fast, Jr., Alex. Y. Fuller, Chancey D. Fuller, 
Robert P'ell, Oliver Frame, Herman Geisenheynei', David Guyre, 
Klisha. (Jreenlicld, (ieoriic Gi'een, 1!. (4. Hall. Ilc'nry M. Hail, Henry 
O.Jackson, liavihdi 1!. -lohnson, AVilliam Jjownian, George A. Low- 



TOri.ON TOWNSHIP. 285 

man, .Tames X. P. Lowman, C IVf. S. Lvon. Elias Lyon. George S. 
Lawrence, Gus. A. Lmdbloom, Charles McComsey, James Montooth, 
John A. Maxfield, Cliarles Myers, John Moore, I. L. Xewman, W. B. 
Nelson, William Ogle, M. Slialleuberger, John H. Ogle, Colburn J. 
Robins, T. M. Shallenljerger, "Wlieeler B. Sweet, Levi Silliman. Benja- 
min Turner. Bushrod Tapp, Samuel Thomas, David Tinlin, Jauies M. 
Tate, Tiiomas S. Wrio-ht. George H. White, Benjamin AVhitwell, Jacob 
Walther, John A. Colthar, W. F. Johnson, R. J. Curtiss. W. P. 
Gnlick. Cluirles Thorpe, Thorpe Dwight, George C. Maxfield, Jesse 
Lilceiis, Charles L. Lame, Cluirles Atlierton, John Ilepperly, John 
AVebbor, W. A. Reed. James Kerns, John 0. Eckley, Robert A. Turn- 
bull. Dana IL Maxfield, William X. Brown, Simeon Hall, John H. 
Funk. A. W. Atwood, John X. Davis, John H. Funk, S. P. Jackson, 
A. C. Bradley, S. J. Connelly. 

Eastern Star Chapter, No. 10, was chartered October 2, 1877, with 
the following members: Sisters — E. L. Lowman, Diautha Green, Lucy 
Green, Anne Bradley, R. S. Turner, Sarah Turner, A. R. Curtiss, Anne 
Thomas, Martha Myers, S. M. Keffer, S. E. Fraser, S. il. Robins, Sarah 
Guyre, Florence Guyre, A. E. Lawrence, Minerva Lyon, Cyntliia Rose, 
L. Guyi-e, Effie Lyon, L. A. Mercer, Kate Keffer, Ada Johnson, A. 
Lukens. Flora Cinnamon, M. R. Bradley, Clara Guyre, Jane Maxfield, 
M. Montieth, L. Fast. Brothers — William Lowman, John Green, J. 
K. P. Lowman, G. S. Lawrence, George Bradley, Benjamin Turner, R. 
.L Curtiss, Samuel Thomas, S. A. LoAvman, Charles ilyers, George 
Green, James Fraser, John Black, David Guyre. C. Robins, Elias Lj'on, 
W. F. Johnson, Levi Silliman, J. A. Maxfield, James Cinnamon and 
James Montooth. The organization, chartered P'ebruary 17. 1S71. the 
records of which were destroyed in the fire of 1877, claimed the 
greater number of this membership. 

Stark Lodge. jSTo. 96, I. O. O. F., was organized iSoveraber 8, 1851, 
uutler charter of October 17, 1S51, with Amos P. Gill, Oliver Whita- 
ker, Thomas J. Wright, Alexander Moncrief and William Clark mem- 
bers, with A. Moncrief, Y. G.. and Oliver Whitaker, R. S. From 1862 to 
Api'il. 1866, the lodge was suspended. The record of membership is as fol- 
lows : Alexander Moncrieff, Anios P. Gill, d., Oliver Whitaker, Thomas 
J. Wright, all P. G.'s; William Clark. Benjamin Turner, C. R. Mor- 
ton, W. B. Sweet, S., J. W. Henderson, C. L. Eastman, S., W. F. 
Thomas, d., George A. Chfford, S., d.. Peter Fast, d., M. P. Armstrong, 
Thomas J. Henderson, P. G., William Chamberlain, d., P. G., for years 
treasurer of the lodge, William Lowman, P. G., J. A. Coolev, "Cvril 
Ward, T. W. Newland. John A. Williams, P. L. N. Duston. SanuiefM. 
Dewey, W. H. Shugart. P. G., Abram Smith. Josiah Fast, Edgar Cod- 
ding, Samuel S. Kaysbeir, P. G., Robert F. Henry, lioliert Winter, N. 
Schumick, W. B. Ai-mstrouy-, Daniel M. Beers, Cvrus Sweet, P. G., 
Clinton Fuller. John J. Boyd, J. A. Pratt, John 'Garrett, Jr., T. D. 
Fitch, Charles G. Beamont, Ralph E. Tennev, G. N". Palmer, David 
Whiffen, Edward Keffer, d., P. G.. Allien 'M. Pinnev, E. Pinnev, 
Stephen X. Fezzler, W. A. Sweet, P. G., Allen Cross, Robert Robb. P. 
G.. Adonijah Tavloi', James Culbertson, R. G. William. Wm. L Shirts. 
P. G., A. M. Black, (). W. Negus, Syl. McKenzie. Nelson Prout. John 



2S6 IIISTOKY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Sloeuiii, r, G.. Stiicv Coppertliwaite, P. G., Jos. Roljli, .lolm Ijlack, S., 
Jos. Shallenberger, AV. R. Legg, P. G., Wm. Harper, C. F. Jackson, II. 
A. Holts, Joliii Hawks, Isaac N. Kid. I. N. M. Whiffen, C. W. Brown, H. 
"W. Newland, Benj. F. Fuller, Jas. A. Xewland, S., Laton Lyon, P. G., 
O. C. Griswold, II. B. AVMis, Clark Newcomer, Addison Edwards, 
Martin Kern, John Jackson, Carlos B. Thorpe, F. D. Hotchkiss, 
N.ithan Langford. John J. Pollok, S.; Zacli. Sliugart; Fred. Russell, 
Charles Rhodes, Hugh Stockner. Thomas D. Swan. Elias Stockner, 
Robert Woods, Charles McCumsey, James H. Quinn, James Gillen, 
Stephen 1). Breese, Allen C. Coppertliwaite, William Baldwin, John 
Evans, Cyrus N. Scholield, John W. Morrison, William C. New- 
mire, Henry Staufer, Harrod Murnan, Milton Headley, B. C. Dennis, 
Benjamin G. Yule, Robert Holmes, Henrv Jones, Thomas Downey, 
William C. Burdett, AVarren AYilliams, Yal.'B. Thornton, P. G.; Samuel 
J. Connelly, Josiali Iliggins, Abner J. Sturm, AYilliam Ilolgate, 
^V. A. Weleher, AVilliam' S. Templeton, V. G.; Peter Lane, David 
(U'um, M. Milton Adams, Julius Ives, Patrick H. AVoods, Lewis AY. 
AV^illiams, John G. Robertson, Richard Iloadley, Jerrv D. AVoods, Jos. 
Smethurst, F. B. Little A. D. Brodhead, C^ D. A\"ard, Samuel M. 
Adams, S.; William Headley, Cyrus Bocock, Alexander R. Hepperl\% 
Stephen W. Maring, John M. Brown, Benjamin C. Follett, x\mos 
G. Goodheart. C. E. Harrington, John C. Lawrence, James Kernes, 
I). S. Hewitt, P. G.; M. AY. Benjamin, A. Christie, Robert J. Dickinson, 
AYilliam Sourk, Stephen Deaver, Charles E. Stone, Daniel AA'ol- 
ganiood, Russell Carr, P. G.; Alva Higgins, Thomas J. Likens, Charles 
R. Carr. Llojnl Crawford, Anton Sundcpiist. George McKeighan, AA''. AY. 
Rhodes, S.; S. A. Miller, John E. Smith, R. 0. I'hillips, Alex. Headley, 
John AA^. Cisnev, George F. AVise, Almeron N. Flarris. Geo. R. Sisna, 
W. IL Brown, Af. A. Doughertv, Stewart Moore, Oliver AVhite, Charles 
A. Norholm, AYilliam F. Thatcher, Andrew Galbraith, Hugh Gal- 
braith, Nelson J. Olson, Perry J. Nelson, Dennis Lee, Benjamin 
AVliitwell, Henry iM. Hall, Leroy F. Morrison (Idaho), George E. Carr, 
(4ustave E. Peterson, AV. S. Carver, S.; Benjamin J. Perry, AY. Anson 
AlcCance, William. F. Templeton, John F. Bai'ton, Caspar J. Maxtield, 
AYilliam R. Bennett, W. A. Fell, David J. Walker, P. G.; Robeil, C. 
AYright. James M. Lowman, Fred. A. Jackson, AVilliam II. Sturm, 
James Sturm, J. P. Headley, Matthew McKeeghen, Chancy R. Miner, 
Charles H. Christie, George A. Thtmias, S; A. Baldwin, S.; John 
Hook, Orlando Bruce, Joseph H. Drinnin, Howard Stanley, P. G.; 
Laton D. Maxtield, George Starritt, Elisha H. Phelps. R. B. Rhodes, 
Kenslev Alatthew, Frank S Rosseter, John AA^. AYhite. (4eorge 
AY. Aloffat, David M. Flora, John Stires, ^V. li. Stires, AViniield AV. 
Fuller. C. F. Jackson, C. S. Bristol, Eli Emerv, G. H. Beauniond, 
Simeon E. Callison, Dr. H. L. Pratt. V. B. Ingram, T. II. Maxtield, 
F. G.; C. A. Johnson, Gus. Hulsizei', J. C. Perrv, F. B. Ilallock, F. W. 
AV^addell. George C. Van Osdell, Euo-ene Rose. D. G. Stouffer, 
Bethuel Pierson, S.; J. F. AA'"addell, F. A\ . Lyon, George E. Downend, 
Thomas IL Carlin, S.; John AA''. Scott, Willianr F. Newland, Nathan 
D. AlaxHcld, W. A. Newton. Martin B. Downend, James II. Rennick, 
William AV. Fox. Xorniau E. Pomei'ov, Alex. J. Forbes, John P. 



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Williams, Dr. Lemuel L. Long. W. T. Lloyd, Charles ^V. Kellogg. 
John Haiina, Frank J. ilarlatt, Charles ilyers (Peoria), John A. 
Williams. Wallace W. Carr, W. H. Sexsmith, Edward Sellon, AYilliam 
H. Bartram. The actual active membership is 76. 

Eebekah Degree. Star Lodge, iXo. 1U>, was instituted Febniarj' 16, 
1S82, bv Grand .Secretary X. C. IS'ason, of Peoria, as G. M.; L^. LI. 
Brown," P. G., of Lafayette, as D. G. M.; P. G. Cruchtield, of Wood- 
hull, G. Sec; P. G. Franks, of Peoria, G. Treas.; P. G. Greibell, of 
Peoria. G. Sent. After the lodge was instituted the following officers 
were elected and installed : D. S. Hewitt, X. G.; Mrs. V. B. Tliorn- 
ton, V. G.; J. M. Brown. Sec; Mrs. Stanley, Fin. Sec; Mrs. D. 
Chamberlain, Treas. 

Tct/ijjenoicc WorJi: — Tlie Washingtonian Temperance Society was 
organized in 184:5, and for a few years did very effective work. 

The Sons of Temperance was chartered in February, 1848, with the 
following members: John W. Henderson, Martin Shallenberger, Benj. 
Turner, Patrick ]\L Blair, Thomas J. Henderson, Ira Ward, sr., Wheeler 
B. Sweet, Oliver Whitaker, W. W. Drummond, Simon S. Heller, John 
A. Williams, Ira AVard, jr.. and Sam'l (i. Butler. In ISiS-ll. this asso- 
ciation erected a hall, which was subsequently owned by the Masonic 
Ijod}-, just north of the old ]M. E. Church. The public good effected In' 
this organization is incalculable. Through association drunkards were 
reclaimed; moral lepers cui'ed; but an ultra element grew up within 
it. inti'odnced politics, destroyed its usefulness, and ultimately killed 
the lodge itself. 

Arthur Lodge, No. 4.54. I. O. G. T., was chartered in October, 1863, 
with the following named nieml)ers: Amos P. Gill. Patrick Nowlan, 
Mary P. Xowlan, Delphme AYhitaker, Mary E. Beatty, Mrs. M. A. 
Myers, Mrs. E. S. Fuller. Charles Myers, Samuel Burge, John D. 
Walkei-, S. S. Kaysbier, Wm. Lowman, M. A. Fullei- and A. C. Price. 

Division No. 3 Sons of Temperance, was organized March 17, 1.S7.5, 
with Levi Silliman presiding. Oliver Whitaker. Oliver White. Mrs. 
Mary Merriman, Frank Eastman. II. Y. Godfrey, Orlando Brace, II. 
II. Price, Manning Hall, and other memijers of the former Good 
Templars lodge, Ijelonging. 

The I. O. G. T. organized a lodge at Toulon in February, 1880, with 
42 members. The officers in order of rank were: A. P. Miller. Robert 
Fell, Miss Effie Lyon, Elder Berry, F. S. Eosseter. Mi-s. A. P. Miller, 
King Matthews and li. II. Price. 

Women's Christian Temperance LTnion is noticed further on. 

Earnest Lodge, Xo. 191, 1. O. G. T., was organized at the Methodist 
Church. Toulon, March 4, 18^6. J. M. French presided, with Gus. 
Hulsizer, secretaiy. The permanent officers elected, were A. F. Stick- 
nev. W.C. T. : Mrs. Marv Lake, W. Y. T.; P. P. Johnson. W. T. ; 
Gus. Hulsizer, W. S. : Pobert Fell, W. F. S. ; Chas. Eicholz, W. M. ; 
Eev. W. W. Carr, W. P. W. C. T. ; C. W. Hall. W. L. S. ; I. N. Wit- 
ter, W. C. ; Miss May Smith, W. I. G. ; Will Xewton. W. O. S. The 
name of the lodge was suggested by C. W. Hall. The signers of the 
petition for a c-harter were: Eva Turner, Sarah Bennett, M. L. 
McClenahan, Cora Headley, David Johnson, S. E. Blackner, Cora 



288 HISTORY OF, STARK OOUiS'TY. 

Echvards, L. Edwards, Alice Edwards, Austin and Wni. Eyck, Peter F. 
Brady, li. Fell. Mrs. Lake, Ed. Newland, Samuel Johnson, Oscar 
Hendlev, C. D. Ward, Ella Bennett, C'lias. W. Eicliolz, Wm. Hogie, 
Wells White, G. Crafford, P. P. Johnson, Bertie Hall, C. B. and 
Harry Hall, Mrs. A. Hall, H. Foglesong, Andrew Whitaker, A. L. and 
P. A. Johnson, J. W. Plumber, J. H. and C. W. Hall, John East- 
man, A. F. Stickney, Mrs. L. A. Brainard, Bell Adams, Mabel Fell, 
W. A. Newton, Gus. Hulsizer, Isaac M. and Etta Witter, ^linnie 
Blast, AV. W. Carr, A. Christy, May Smith and Anina McConisey. 
Many of all who signed the petition did not become members, but in 
March, lS8(i, others were admitted, among whom were Emma, and 
Plessie Follett, Percy Rennick, John Geer, S. J. Sharp, Geo. Walker, 
Geo. Grim and Fanny Thorp. 

W. W. Wr>i/M ro$t — l\o. 327, G. A. P., was chartered August 20, 
1883. The original members are the first twenty -five on record, name, 
native state, date of enlistment, rank, company and regiment, and 
term of service being given : 

.John M. Brown, Va., Oct. 1, 1'61, Sergt., Co. K, 47 III. luf., 3 yr.s., promoted Capt. 

Orlando Brace, 111.. Sept, 10, 1862, private, Co. A, 124 111. Inf., 3^yrs., promoted 
corporal, wounded at Spanish Fort. 

George H. Martin. N. Y., Oct. 1, 1861, private. Co. K, 47 111. Inf., until .Juh'. 1865. 

George H. ilartin, K. Y.. Oct. 1, 1861, l.st Lieut., Co. B. 7 111. Inf., to close of war, 

Jame.s Price, Ky., Aug. 21, 1862, private, Co. E, 83 111. Inf., 10 mos., dis. for dis. 

Robert H, Price, 111., Aug, 21, 1862, private. Co, E, 83 111, luf,, 2 yrs. and 10 mos. 

Kobert .1. Dickinson, N. Y., Sept. 5, 1862, private, Co, B, 127 111, Inf., 12i^ mos,. 
wounded, 

AVilliam W. Wright, 111., .June 1, 1864,, private, Co. H, 139 111. Inf., 5 mos., clo.se 
of term. 

Andrew Galbraith, Pa., Aug. 18, 1862, marine artillery, disbanded. 

Andrew Galbraith. Pa., Aug. 18, 1862, U. S. navy, term expired. 

Andrew Galbraith, Pa., Feb. 24, 1860, 2d Lieut., Co. I, 151 111. Inf., 11 mos. 

Samuel M. Adams, O., Sept. 20, 1862, private, Co. P. 112 111, Inf , 2^4 yrs. 

Edwin Butler, 111., Sept. 20, 1862, sergeant, Co. F, 112 111. Inf.. 2?^; yrs. 

Aii.stiu C, Himes, Pa.. Sept. 20, 1862, iirivate, Co. F, 112 111. Inf., 2?.i' yrs. 

.John F. Rhodes, 111., Sept. 2U, 1862, corporal, Co. F, 112 111. Inf., 1 yr. and 10 mos., 
wounded. 

David Tinlin, Can., Sept. 20. 1862, private, Co. F, 112 111. Inf., 2 yrs. and 8 mos., 
dis. for dis. 

.Jesse Likens, Pa., Aug. 15, 1862, iirivate. '^.'o. F, 112 111. Inf., transferred. 

Jes.se Likens, Pa.. Nov. 17, 1864, private, Co. K, 3d V. R. C., 214 yrs., dis. for dis. 

Bradford F. Thompson, Me., Sept. 20, 1862, 1st Sergt., Co. B, 113 III. Inf., 2^ yi's-, 
captured, 

Matthew H, Rounds, N. Y., Sept. 30. 1864, private, Co. B, 20 III. Inf., 9 mos. 

Gus. Hulsizer, N. .1., Mav 31. 1864, private, Co. H, 134 111. Inf.. 5 mos. 

Gus. Hulsi7.er, N. .J., Feb. 27, 1865, private, Co. A, 32 111. Inf., 9 mos. 

Charles E. Shiun, 111., Sept. 2, 1861, private. Co. B, 33 111. Inf., 4 vrs. and 2 mos. 

Thomas Gemmell, 111.. Aug. 29, 1861, private, Co. A, 30 111. Inf., 3 yrs. 11 mos. 

Bethuel Pierson, Pa., Feb. 7, 1865, private, Co. I, 151 111. Inf., llj.,' mos. 

\V. F. Newland, Ind., Aug. 1863, private, CJo. F, 79 Ind. Inf.. 6 mos.. dis. for dis. 

Daniel S. Hewitt, Pa., Feb, 26. 1864. [irivate, Co. C, 1st Batt. M. M. 

James A. Henderson, Tenn., Feb. 1, 1865, private, Co. F, marine Art.. 11 mos. 

William Hughes, Mich., Aug. 1862, private, Co. I, 18 Mich. Inf. 

William Hughes, Mich., Nov. 1863. private, Co. D, 11 Mich. Cav. 

Ilenrv B. Perry, W. Va.. Sept. 20. 1862, corporal, Co. F, 112 111. Inf., 2^^ Y"- 

Ambier T, Mas.sac. 111.. Aug. 20, 1864, private, Co. B, 29 111. Inf., 141.J mos. 

Wm. H. Tavlor, 111., Mav 1, 1861, private, Co. G, 8 Mo. Cav., oli., mos. 

Chas. E. Hill, Va., Nov,"ll, 1863, private, Co. I, 11 U. S. Col. Art., 23K mos. 

James P. Headlv, 111., Aug. 12, 1862, Co. F, 112 111. Inf., 34 months, 

David G. Stoufler, Pa,, Aug. 8, 1862, Co. B, 127 Penn. Inf., 9 months. 



Torr.oN ToWNSHir. l!S'.l 

Darius Deinunt, N. .T., Ann. 12, lS(!2,-('(i. F, \\2 111 Inf., ?,."i inonllis. 

Darius Demunt. N, J., Auk. at, ls(i:3, V. K. Cav., 35 months. 

Willis Pifrsou, N. J., April, 18U1, L'o. C, 4 ^'. Y. Inf., 39 monUis 

Willis Piersou, N. J.. .July, 1861, Co. C, 8 N. J. Inf.. 39 months. 

Samuel Bur,!?e, X. H., June 1, 1864, Co. H, 139 111. Vol., 5 months. 

Prcslv Tirriil, III.. Aua;. 12, 1862, Co. P. 112 111. Vol., 34 mouths. 

Joseph Flemiug, N. ¥■:, Awj;. 12. 1862, Co. B, 112 111. Vol., 34mon1lis. 

Louis C. Egljert, N. J., Sept. 17, 1801, Co. IC, 47 111. Vol., 43 months. 

Louis C. Egbert, N. J., March 13, 1865, Co, E, 11 111. Cav., 43 month.s. 

Andrew Kamerer, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1862, Co. F, 112 111. luf., 34 months. 

Wm. H. Little, N. J., Sept. 30, 1864, Co. I, 20 111. Vol., 'i^ months. 

Chas. W^ Priee, Isl Lieut., 111., June 30, 1862, Co. E, 71 111. Vol., 45i.< months. 

Chas. W. Price, 111., Feb. 29. 1864, Co. A, 77 111. Vol., 4o}4 months. 

Chas. W. Price, 111., July 25, 1864, Co. I, 117 111. Vol., 45i^' months. 

Bartlett N. Fox, O., Oct. 15, 1861, Co. A, 2 Col. Inf., 36 months. 

William Newton, F:ng., July 3, 1861, Co. B, 35 111. Vol., 53 months. 

William Newton, Eng., Dee. 3, 1862, Co. C, 4 IT. S. Cav., 53 months. 

David Webster. 111., Aug. 14, 1862, Co. F, 113 111. Inf., 34 months. 

Joseph B. Witter, O., Sept. 17, 1861, Co. K, 47 111. Inf., 37 months. 

George P. Richer, O., Jtmc 12, 1861, Co. B, 19 111. Inf., 49 months. 

George P. Richer, ()., Oct. 8, 1864, Co, K, 42 III. Inf., 49 months. 

W. H. Scolt, 111., Mav 14, 1864, Co. G, 132 111. Inf., 5 months. 

Robert Pvle, O., Dec. 7, 1861, Co. K, 47 111. Inf., 36 months. 

:Melville A. Bass, N. Y., Auy. 19, 1862, Co. I), 4 X. Y, H. Art., 14 months. 

Thomas Flanagan, N. Y'., Jan. 25. 1864. Co. H, 9 111. Cav., 21 mouths. 

Wm. D. James, Pa., Aug. 17, 1861, Co. C, 10 111. Inf., 25 months. 

Win. D. James, Pa., Feb'. 23, 1864, Co. C, 10 111. Inf., 25 mouths. 

John W. Morrison, Va., March 7, 1865, Co. K, 47 111. Inf., lOi," months. 

James Gelvin, vide Esse.x Tji. liistory. 

The pensioiiei's i-esiding at Toulon in November, 1S88, were Saman- 
tlia Keffer, receiving $20 per inontli : Sylvester JSweet, |8; Jesse 
Likens, §4 ; John Clark, ^i) ; Matthew H.' Eoimds, |4 ; John Black- 
burn, §2+; Chas. E. Shinn, it^S; U. J. Dickenson, $18; Orlando Brace, 
$18 ; J. F. Rhodes, $2.(17; and James A. Henderson, $15. The latter 
now deceased. 

The lirst commander was -lohn M. Brown, 1883-84, with Bradford 

F. Thompson, Adjutant. David Tinlin was elected commander for 
1SS5, with John M. Brown, adjutant. Andrew Galbraith was elected 
commander in 1S8(), with David Tinlin adjutant. The officers of 1887 
are, O. Brace, commander; D. S. Hewitt,' S. Y.; L. C. Egbert, J. V.; 
Robert Pvle, S.; J. F. Rhodes, C; J. M. Brown, Q. M. T.; R. H. Price, 
O. of D.;^C. E. Shinn, O. of G.; B. F. Thompson, D. to S. E. 

The soldiers who died in the service are named as follows: 
Captain W. W. Wright, Olanss Forss and John L. Adams. 112th 111. 
vol.; Capt. Benj. Williams, Co. (t, luHth Regt. ; John S. Taylor, Co. 

G, 42d Regt. ; Joseph W. Jamison, Co. K, 47th Regt. ; Geo. K. Prath- 
er and Philip 0. Faber, 9th 111. Cav.; John A. and Wm. X. Perry, Co. 
B, 37th 111. Inf.; Murry Hotchkiss, 130tli Ind. Inf. The names of sol- 
diers buried here, who died since the close of the war are, Wm. Rounds 
and H. P,. Johnson, Co. F, 112th 111. Inf.; Henry B. Dexter, Co. B, 37th 
111. Inf.; Alex. Ileadlev, Co. B, 7th 111. Inf.; Elisha Mosher, Co. II, 
130th 111. Inf.; Henrv W. Thonuis, Co. I, 151st Inf.; Wm. O. Johnson, 
Co. H, 139th Regt.; St. James A. Henderson, Co.K. 47th PL Inft.,and 
Nathaniel W. Dewey, Co. H, 139th 111. Inf. Sylvester Sweet, of the 
war of 1812, and Win. Dunn, of the Mexican war, are also buried 
here in the Toulon cemetery. 



290 iriSTORV OF STARK OOUNTV. 

In the Rhodes burying gvound lie the remains of Cartlin Rhodes of 
the U. S. Marine Corps. 

Co. G, 111. N. Ct. was organized at Toulon in 1877. 

Literary^ Dehating and Mutual Societies. — The Lotus Club dates 
back to April, 1874, when it was organized at the house of Martin 
Shallenlierger. Its object, says Miss E. L. McKeighan, " was the mu- 
tual improvement of its members, who were limited to twelve, but 
afterAvard extended to sixteen. The girls who signed the constitution 
and still retain their membership, tliougli the most of them have 
changed their names, are : Ada Fuller, Tillie and Pauline Shallenber- 
ger, now Mrs. Reagan ; Sarah Eastman, Sarah Silliman, Bell Godfrey, 
Kate Ketfer, Kate Adams, Sophia Wright, Louisa Culbertson. who died 
seven yeai-s ago, Mary Davis, "Ella Lowman, Jodie Jones, Mary Lyon, 
Nellie' McKeighan and Effie Lyon. Meetings were regularly hekl for 
some time, Imt gradually lessened in number aiul interest until the club 
only existed in name. In Septend^er, 1884, during a visit of Mrs. Mary 
(Lj^on) Hart, nine of tlie original members assembled and reorganized. 
At a reunion of the Lotus Club held in August, 1885, at the house of 
Miss Sarah Eastman, there were eight of the original club present, 
These were Mrs. Effie McKeighan, Mrs. Nellie Silliman, Mrs. Ada Ful- 
ler, ]\lrs. Tillie Iliggins, Mrs. Sophia Wright, Miss Sarah Sillinuin, 
Mrs. Belle Newland and Mrs. Sarah Eastman. The last named was 
elected president; ]\Irs. Higgins, vice-president; Mrs. McKeighan. 
secretary, and Miss Silliman,"Treasurer. In September, 1886, the last 
meeting" was held at the home of Mrs. Effie L. McKeighan, at Toulon. 

The Woman's Club of Toulon, successor to the Reading Circle, 
Dorcas Society, and other old-time literary associations, may be 
said to have" been organized November 2, 1878. Mrs. Walker 
was chosen president. The original members were : Mrs. Benj. 
Turner, Mrs. Stella Walker, Mrs. Lois Baldwin, Mrs. H. M. 
Blair, Mrs. Thornton, Mrs. Carrie Rhodes, Mrs. Emily Hall, at 
whose house the first meeting Avas held, Mrs. E. H. Shallen- 
berger, who drafted the constitution. Miss Sarah Turner and Miss 
Sarah Berfield. Miss Martha Berfield was chosen an honorary 
member. The second meeting was held at ]\Irs. Turner's, and cele- 
brated its first anniversary at the Opera House. The second anniver- 
sary was observed at the Toulon House. Mrs. C. R. Rliodes was 
elected president in 1879-80, and Miss Lois Baldwin secretary. In 
1880-1, Mrs. W. B. Nelson, president, and Miss Martha Berfield secre- 
tary, Mrs. E. H. Shallenl)erger president and Miss Sarah A. Turner 
secretarj^ ]\Irs. R. A. Turner president and Mrs. Davis secretary ; 
1881-2, "Mrs. Stella D.Walker president and Mrs. Harriet M. Blair 
secretary ; 1882, Mrs. Eliza Lyon in-esident and Mi-s. Anna K. Wright 
secretary ; Mrs. C. R. Rhodes president, Mi's. Lucy P. Smith president 
and Miss May Cady secretary; 1883, Mrs. Kate" Geer president and 
Mrs. Eliza Davis secretary, als'o Mrs. A. Johnson secretary ; Mrs. Mary 
Wright president, Mrs. Emily Hall secretary, Mrs. Davis president 
and Mrs. Marv Wright secretary. In 1884. Sliss Nellie Wright presi 
dent. Miss Sarah Eastman secretary ; Mrs. R. A. Turner secretary and 
Mrs. Kate Geer secretary ; Miss 'Sarah Berfield president and Miss 



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Cora B. Swank secretary ; 1885, Mrs. Stella I). Walker jiresident and 
Mrs. Harriett M. Blair secj-etary ; Mrs. Geer president, Mrs. C. 11. 
Rhodes president and Jfrs. Eutli A. Price secretary ; 1886, Mrs. Van 
Osdell president and Dell A. Lyon secretary; Mrs. K. .1. Smith, Mrs. 
Emily llall. Miss C'assie Dewey and Miss Sarah Berfield. 

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union was organized May 29, 
188 . The delegates to the W. ('. T. U. convention at Peoria in Octo- 
ber, 1884. were Mrs. R. A. Turner, ifrs. S. A. Chamberlain and J\Irs. 
R. A. Price, represented in convention by Mrs. R. A. Turner. In June, 
1885, the representatives at the Canton con\'ention were Mrs. R. A. 
Turner, Mrs. F. A. Godfrey and Mrs. S. D. AValker. In 1886 aU the 
meml)ers represented this society at Toulon. The Farmington convention 
of the summer of 1886 claimed as reiiresentatives Mi's. A. W. Hicks, Mrs. 
S. A. Cluunberlain and Mrs. R. A. Turnei-. The names of ijresent mem- 
bei's are as follows: Madams E. A. Henderson, R. A. Turner, S. D. 
Walker, R. A. Price, L. Burge, C. J. Pliter, C. R. Rhodes, C. K. Stick- 
ney, F. Godfrey, M. McClenahan, Mrs. Stevens, Mary Wright, Miss 
Sarah Turner, E. S. Lyon, Jennie Foster, Miss T. Dewey, Mrs. D. W. 
Dewey, Mi's. S. A. Chamberlain, ilrs. A. AV. Hicks, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. 
Flint and Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. R. A. Turner has presided since 
organization with ilrs. S. I). Walker corresponding secretary, Mi's. R. 
H. Price recoi'ding secretary and Mrs. H. iL Blair treasurer. 

The y. M. C. A. of Toulon was oi'ganized March 28, 1885, with the 
following named mendjers : William \. Dewey, C. !N. Christy, Elmer 
Packer, E. B. Starrett, W N. Starrett. F. W. Rhodes, Charles B. Hall, 
A. T. Smith, O. C. Starrett, J. M. Stanley, Frank Smith, F. B. :Xicliol- 
son, C. A. Foster, James B. Mason, George Downend, C. W. Eicholz, 
Frank Rist, W. F. Nicholson and J. W. Stephens. Charles H. Christy 
was first president, succeeded in 1886 by the lii'st secretary, W. F. 
Nicholson, and he as secretary b}' W. H. Starrett. The meml)ership is 
twenty-eight. The rooms of the association are w^ell furnished and 
provided with a very liberal supply of books, pamphlets, magazines and 
newspapers. Prior to its oi'ganization.many of the membei's belonged 
to the '• Young Peoples' Christian Association." The records of the hrst 
Y. M. C. A. cannot be found, tliouoh Jud^e Wrig-ht, one of its most 
energetic members, made a search for them. 

The Toulon Literary Society was organized in 1858. T. A. Formau, 
D. Lowman, Dr. (Jopestake, Martin Shallenbergei", G. A. Clifford, T. 
J. Henderson, P. M. Blair, (). White, H. M Hall, M. A. Fuller, J. A. 
Henderson, called the meeting to oiganize December 2, 1858. 

The Pliilozata Societv was a permanent organization at Toulon in 
1867. 

The Reading Circle of 1867 was presided over generally by Oliver 
White, with John F. Rhodes, secretary. Among the essayists w'ere 
the men named. Miss Kate Whitaker, Mrs. M. Shallenberger, Miss 
Heath, William Thompson. Miss Tilly Beatty, and others. Mrs. 
Turner, Miss Tillv Shallenberger and others, generallv entertained 
their associate meniliers vrixh select music. 

The old Couit lloute iJebating Society, oi' Toulon Private Deba- 
ting Club, the constitution of which was the basis of the constitution 



292 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 



of the present debating society, as drafted by W. "VV. Wright, wasotie 
of the leading literary clubs of the county. The first meeting re- 
corded was held January' 29, ISfil, with Dr. Chaniljerlain presiding. 
The question was: " Has any State the right to withdi'aw from the 
Union." J. A. Henderson, P. M. l>laii", O. F. Dorrance, and F. Rhodes, 
aflRrnied. while D. Lowman, M. A. Fullei', Kathaniel Wright and Mr. 
Walley, a banker here in the days of "stuniped-tailed currency," 
taking the opposite side. Among members taking part in sub- 
secpient debates, were Kev. AVilliam Leggett, W. W. Wright, 
C'ai)t. Benj. Williams. E. L. Emerv, D. J. Walker, J. W. Hewitt, 
Rev. Neff, G. A. Clifford, C. L. Eastman, N. M. Bonham, B. G. 
Hall. The last meeting on record took place November 28, 1865, 
when the resolution that Jeflf Davis should be executed, was carried. 
M. A. Fuller was secretary of this society from its organization to this 
date. Rhodes, Chamberlain, Walkei', Blair, J. A. Henderson, Wright 
and D. Lowman, served as presidents, with others. 

The Toulon Debating Society was organized Febi'uary 5, 1872, with 
the following named members : James 11. Miller, G. N. Nicholas, R. 
Creigh ton Wright, George A. Lowman, W.W.Wright, Samuel Burge, 
(!. H. ]5urge.D. J. Walker, John F. Rhodes, H. L. Harrington, J. K. 
P. Lowman, Edward A. Burge. E. B. Lyon, Frank Matthews, Frank 
Fuller, Levi Silliman, AVilliam Dunn, and T. il. Shallenberger. W. W. 
Wright was elected president, and James IL Millei', secretary'. Willis 
Dewey, Frank, Prout, Oliver White and M. A. Daugherty, were ad- 
mitted before the close of 1873. The initiation fee was $15. In 1880 
the societjMvas incorporated under the name '"Toulon Debating Soci- 
ety." The constitution of 1872 was drafted by Messrs. Mathews, E. 
a! Burge and James IL Miller. The by-laws were reported by John 
F. Rhodes and Thomas Shallenbei'ger. The question — " That success 
is the best criterion of character," was the tirst discussed and decided 
for the affirmative. Among the names on record as presidents are the 
following : W. W. Wright, G. W. Nicholas, John F. Rhodes. G. A. 
Lowman, C. H. Burge, D. .1 . Walker, F. Fuller, R. C. Wright, E. B. Lyon, 
L(n'i Silliman, J. K. P. Lowman, G. M. Miller, Geo. McKeighan, 
William Dunn, Frank Matthews, E. A. Burge, Frank Prout, M. A. 
Daugherty, F. Lyon, Edward Starrett, A. H. Price, Wm. Hughes, E. 
li. Lyon, Thomas Treat, James FL Miller, R. J. Dickenson, I. N. Wade, 
princi])al of the high school in 1878, and Dr. Baldwin. J. FL Miller 
was secretary up to March, 1876. From April following to Februarj- 
1877, A. P. Miller, E. B. Starrett, and G. A. Thomas served at inter- 
vals, when J. FL Miller was reelected secretai-y. Since 1878, A. P. 
]\Iillei' has filled the position of secretary. Li May, 1873, Dr. R. B. 
Bement lectured before the society. In February, 1875,,lohn G. Saxe 
was here. On December 9, of this year a present of an office chair was 
made to the secretary, Mr. Miller, in recognition of his services to the 
society. Prof. Parsons lectured here on Januaiy 6, 1876, and Mrs. Abby 
Sage "Richardson in Novembei', 1877. In 1878 the "Blind preacher of 
Congress" lectured here. Schuyler Colfax, Fred. Douglass, Henry 
Ward Beecher, Laura Dainty, J.C. Bui'roughs, "Eli Perkins," "Josh 
Billings," Wendell Phillips,' were here in 1878, General Kiljjati-ick, 



TdtJI.cl.V TitWNSilll'. 20?) 

Ann Eliza Vounii' and Tlieo. Tilton in 188ii. and in Febfuarv of this 
year an anni versa it banquet was given, (no less than 130 persons par- 
ticipating') at the Town" Hall. J. F. Tthodes presided. A. P. ililler 
])resided over the ninth anniversarv', and James H. Miller over the 
tenth anniversary meeting of its organization. Eveiy Avinter this 
society has introiluced to the people some able lecturers or artists, and 
in this year, Ijeginning in October, 1886, and ending in February, 
1887, such well-known names as Laura Dainty, General Lew. Wallace, 
Chaplain J. P. Jloe, Dr. James Iledley are on the program, with the 
Nashville students and entertainments by local talent. 

M!i:<celh(neous. — The music school of ]\Iiss Alice M. Lowman was 
opened at Toulon, in November, 18B7. 

The Toulon sax-horn band was re-organized in February, 1868. An 
organization of this character existed prior to the war. 

The tirst regular meeting of the Toulon Benevolent Society was 
held in May, 1870. Mrs. Whitakei' was i)resident with M. L. AVliite, 
secretary. 

The Marl)le Club oi' Shoe Flv Club, was organized at Toulon, 
in May, 1880. 

The '• Buds of Promise," a social organization, organized in Novem- 
ber, 1872, continued to exist until November, 1883, w-hen its last supper 
was given. It comprised the greater number of the younii'er citizens 
of Toulon. 

The Musical Institute was organized at Toulon, October 4, 1876, 
with Samuel Burge, ])resident ; Wdliam Dewey, secretary ; and Messrs. 
Howard, Gaston, Theo. Whitlock, AVilliam Dewey, Wesley Hist, Lou 
and Lottie Brace. Mary and Ella Christy, Pauline Shallenberger, Ada 
Nowlan and Katie Newcomer, a committee on scholarshijjs. 

The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle of Toulon, dates to 
1879, when four members, one being a member of the fii'st graduating 
class, signed the constitution. 

Old base ball club is said to date back to 1866, when a Dr. Swazey 
referred to the game and assisted in the organization of the first club. 
Among the members were W. W. Wright, secretary ; J. M. Brown, 
Harlan Pierce, W. G. Bradley, now in Nebraska, B. G. Hall, now in 
Iowa, George Stone, Neponsett, Bureau county, 111., Henry Harring- 
ton, now a physician at Monmouth, 111., George W. Dewey or 
" Yankee (nleorge,'" now in Guthrie county, Iowa, A. T. Higgins, 
Robert Fell, of Davis & Fell, W. T. Hall, now a physician of Toulon. 
D. J. Wallver was a member of the club. Kewanee, Galva, Princeville, 
Lafayette, Altona and Bradford clubs were generally beaten in con- 
tests. The base liall circle of the present time comjtrises such players 
as C. Hall and Ed. O'Donnell, and the sons of many of those who 
participated in the games of the old club. Speaking of C. W. Hall, 
who is a student of Rush Medical College, Chicago, a report was cur- 
rent in December, 188f), that the New York City Metroijolitau base 
i>all club, members of the American Association, have engaged his 
services foi' the coming season — six months — at $1,700, expenses 
paid. 



294 HlSTOKY OF STARK COUNTV. 

" The nine worthies." 

" Pardon me, if I speak like a captain." 

" Will make him tly an ordinary pitch." 

" No doubt but that he hath got a quiet catch." 

" I'll have an action of battery against him." 

" Masking the busine-ss from the common eye." 

TOWN OF WYOMING. 

W}'oining is made up of all kinds of materials, and its society is 
exceeding'ly miscellaneous. There is the inquisitive Yankee, pushing 
forward his new inventions; the industrious Pennsylvanian, am;issing- 
wealth ])y the aid of his iron sinews; the shrewd Irishman, looking as 
cheerful as the blue smoke that curls up from his pleasant liome; the 
delil)erate Englishman, boasting the superiority of his country and his 
laws; the canny Scotchman, nuiking his acres blossom like the rose; 
and the ruddy-looking German, singing his songs of " Faderland " and 
hoarding up every little "shiner" that gets between his fingers. Each 
brought along with him his early habits and associations; his own 
views of business, laws and religion ; and, as a natiirai consequence, 
Avhen brought together on pulilic questions, were apt to boil up like a 
mixture of salt and soda, but the spirit of the countiy and cii'cum- 
stances boiled them down into one people. 

There are in the town no church steeples with bells in, that tolled our 
great-grandfathers to the tomli; no long lines of graves, in which are 
Iniried the virtues of those ancestors only known from tradition ; 
there is no gray-haired i)astor, rising up like a sacred statue in the 
memory ; no aged deacon, with his head resting on the side of the pew 
and enjoying a brief sleep as the preacher sermonizes ; no old sexton, 
limping away to the hurrying ground with his spade upon his shoulder, 
for the purpose of making an unceremonious rattle among the diy 
bones. Yet the city has a past upon which the historian can dwell. 
Nature's mighty cathedral still stands arouiul and above with its lofty 
dome of sun, moon aiul stars; l)ut its i)illars are not overgrown with the 
moss of centuries. The great high priests that worshiped at the altars 
and burnt incense to the great Spirit — where are they? The temple 
still stands, but the worshipers are gone. Here and there, we meet 
with melanclioly souveniers of some tribe that wandered here in early 
years; Imt the mass lie buried under the mounds with their wea])ons of 
war crumbling to dust, and their history buried along with them. 

l^nlike the county-seat the history of this town is linked with the 
})ersonal history of many of the pioneers of Essex, Penn and \"alle\' 
townships as well as of Toulon township, in which it is situate. For 
this reason, the histories of these townships must be read in connection 
with this chapter to obtain the full knowledge of the character and 
manner of its settlers and of its settlement and progress. Many new 
names are also identified with the old village of Spoon River — names 
Ijrought from all parts of the Union, from the Canadas and from 
Europe. 

It is the oldest village in the county, being laid out by B. M. Hayes, 
surveyor of Putnam county, for Gen. Samuel Thomas, in March, 1830, 
and the plat acknowledged in May of that year. The area of the 



TOPLON TOWNsnir. 295 

original town, oi' from '\A''illiani street on the north to Agurd street on 
the south is 79 27-33 rods, and from First to Seventh or East street 
15M rods, witli streets, S2|^ feet wide, alley IGi feet, lots 156f feet 
long ranging from 52^ to 66 feet wide. Smith and Main streets foi'med 
the centre of the town with the public S(|nare between Fourth and 
Fifth and Smith and Main streets. 

Two years latei' ver}- little in the way c^f improvement was atfected. 
In Mrs. Shallenberger's ''Stark County and its Pioneers" it is stated 
that "the Lacon IleraJd in 1838 spoke of as having upon its site "one 
second-hand log smoke house " which served the double purpose of 
store and ])ostofiHce. Nevertheless its name appears upon several maps 
of that time, and it was a prominent candidate for the county seat. It 
is saia that some speculators interested in the sale of lots had circulars 
struck otf and circulated in the eastei'n states in which this town was 
represented in 1837, at the head of navigation on Spoon river, with 
tine warehouses towering aloft and boats lying at the wharf which 
negroes were loatling and unloading, giving the appearance of a busy 
commercial mart. This may be lint a story, still it serves to illustrate 
the speculating mania of those days : which disease has nc^t yet ceased 
to attiict mankintl. but only traveled a few degrees farther west. A 
gentleman wlio had been somewhat victimized by such false reports in 
1S38, revenged himself by perpetrating the following rhymes : 

" Osceola's l)ut a name, a staked out town at best, 
^Vlliell, like the Indian warrior's fame, has suuk to endless rest. 
Wyoming's still an emptier sound, witli scarce a wooden peg, 
Save that mj' old friend Barrett has, to serve him as a leg ! " 

The early lot jturchasers at Wvoming are named in the following- 
list : Giles C. Dana, 1842; M. 1!. A'anPetten, ISOo; Robert IJarrett, a 
one-legged shoemaker, 1843; Casper Katzenberger, 1854 ; James P. 
Greenough, 185S ; Wm. Kearns, 1854; Samuel Wrigley, 1856; Joha 
Wriglev, 1851; W. O. Shaw, 1857; Pollv Thurston, 1850; D. C. 
Green. 1858; Patrick Murpliv, 1861; Johii White, 1860; Alfred F. 
LaShells, 1857 ; J. R. LaShells, 1849: T. I). Guthrie, 1852 ; Greenwalt 
& Di.xon, 1856); C. W. Brown, I860; Sclmol Trustees, lots 10 and 11, 
in lilock 10, Xovendjer, 1850. March, 1851 ; John Colgan, 1856 ; 
St. Luke's Protestant Eplsco])al Societv, lot 8, block 10, Thomas ad- 
dition, 1857; IT. A. Hoist, 1852; S. F' Otman, 1855; AV. F. Cristy, 
Robert K. AVoods, A. G. Hammond, 1857 ; Bassett & Pierce, 1861 ; 
Francis A. Milliken, 1855; D. R. Beers and wife, 1856; Edwin llntch- 
ison, 1852; Trustees Methodist Ei)iscopal church, lot 4, B. C. Thomas 
addition, 1857; Riifus "Woodcock, 1852; Joel Cox, 1855; T. F. Ilurd, 
1843; W. G. Thompson, 1848; Mary G. Brooks, 1856; Isaac Young, 
1857; James Martin, 1858. Wrigley s addition to Wyoming, lots 1 to 
11, each containing from f acre to 1^ acre, was surveyed Ijy S. F. 
Otman, and acknowledged by John Wrigley. June 17" 1857!^ This 
tract lies southeast of the AVyoming & Galena road. 

The additions by W. F. Thomas, 1870; J. G. Greene, 1870; G. C. 
Dana, 1870; Scott '^' AVrigley, 1872; and Castle, ls7(), with Dana's 
tir.st addition, Tiiomas' first addition, and Castle's atidition of 1^70, 
make up the present town. 



29(l HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

The early ])ui'cliasers of town lots in Green's addition to "Wvoniino- 
wei'e : Harvey N. Fox, 18(59 ; B. F. Bouglin, Gecrg-e W. Selders, Mar- 
garet Turner, 1870; Newton Boughn, Thomas IST. Benedict, 1871; 
Jonatlian Sims, 1873; David Fast and Son, 1874 to 1875, and others 
since that time. 

In Dana's addition the lot buyers were: John Ilawkes, ISflii ; M. 
A. Coles, J. Ft. Wilson, 18(15 ; Geo. A. Seaver, 18t>3 ; Benjamin F. Boughn, 
J. M. and IT. M. Rogers, 1868 ; Thomas "W. Bloomer, 18(j9 ; James 
Hulsizer, Kerns and Cox, 1870; S. K. Conover, 1872; Laura Fox, E. O. 
Swift, 1873 ; F. F. Brockway, A. J. Sheets. Greenwalts, Gates, 
ilahanys, Purintons, Kings, Truax, Paynes, Auniicks and others ]nir- 
cliased subsecjuently. In 1873 the Central Hall Company of Wyoming 
secured a ])ai-t of Block 1. and in June, ISSO, the village purchased a 
part of tlie same block. In Nov., lS(j5. St. Luke's Protestant Episcojial 
Society secured a part of Block (>. The first purchasers in Scott and 
Wrigley's came in 1872, the Joi'daiis on Block 2. In 1870 W. H. But- 
ler, A. IL Huntington, Peter Lane purchased on Block 1, Castle's ad- 
dition to Wvoming; O. G. Smith. Block 2; Aaron Merker, Block 3; 
Alfred Wolfe, Block 5; INIary M. Fuller, Perry H. Smith and M:ivtm 
S. Stoner. J'lock (> , Joseph F. Noone, Block 7. In 1871 some of the 
other blocks of this subdivision were entered. 

The town owes its establishment and name to Gen. Samuel Thomas, 
born in Connecticut, but a settler of the Wyoming Valley. Pa., from 
18(17 to Aug., 1834, when he set out with his family and William Godley 
for Spoon river, and settled here in October, 1834. Less than two years 
ela})sed l)efore he had the town surveyed under the title, "Town of 
Wyoming." At this time the Essex settlement southwest and the 
Seeley settlement northeast, and Grant's hut on the Holgate Farm, 
may be said to be the only spots on the wilderness of Upper Spoon 
river where civihzation was to be found; but the Indians nad their 
corn fields near the mouth of Camping Run ; on Indian Creek and 
round Walnut Grove. At Bulbona Grove was the French trader, while 
at Itoyd's (xrove and Wyanet the beginnings of settlement were made. 
The names of ]\Iiner. Parker, Bradford, Sturm, Smith, and all those 
mentioned in the organic and political chapters were scattered round, 
but still the pioneer home or the Thomas family in Illinois must be 
considered in the wildei-ness. 

In early years, tlie hoi'se-thief gang visited this part of the county, 
and some members resided here. The adjuster, descril)ed ijy C. S. 
Payne as a green-eyed, spectacled gentleman of very solemn demeanor, 
was accustomed to pass u]i Spoon river once or twice a year to adjust 
or equalize! the proceeds of horse sales for the horse-thief gang. There 
are a few today in the county who well remember this adjuster and 
those horse-thieves. 

Now the additions to population and enterjirise created new aspira- 
tions. Nothing less than sepai-ate government would suit the big ideas 
of the little hamlet, and a petition to this effect was signed in 1S(')5, its 
])rayei' granted, and "The Town of Wyoming" was in fact a town. 
The records of the village are not in good shape, but from them tlie 
following list of village officers is made out: 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 207 

1ST2 — A. G. Hammond, C. Collier. A. J. Oonover, P. II. Smith 
and Otis T. Dyer, trustees; Perry H. Smith was chosen president, and 
C. Collier, clerk. 1S73 — Charles S.- Payne, president; W. H. Butler. 
A. J. St(me. H. F. Turner, John W. Agard and John Ellis, trustees; 
C.Collier was chosen clerk. IST-t — S. F. Otman, president; II. J. 
Baldwin, clerk; J. E. Decker, attoi'uey; T. W. Bloomer, Alfred Wolfe, 
H. F. Turner, C. P. McCorkle and John Ellis, trustees. 1875 — G. W. 
Scott, C. P. McCorkle, A. D. Wolfe, trustees ; J. E. Deckei-, attorney ; 
W. H. Butler, clerk; Isaac Thomas, police magistrate; and Capt. 
Otman, president. 1870 — 8. F. Otman, A. J. Stone, J. A. Klock, T. 
W. Bloomer, Adam Lvon and Peter Lane, trustees; W. H. Butler was 
elected clerk, and S. t'. Otman, mayor. 

In 1873 the vote for village organization uiuler the general law wa,s 
77 against 7. A petition was presented to the circuit court in 1870, 
asking tliat the south one-half of Sections 1 and 2. Essex, be detatched 
from Wyoming. The trustees of Wyoming, in October, 1878, were, 
Agard S. Stark. Jordon Hamilton and O. T. Dyer, the lattei' I'e- 
phicing W. J. Bond. T. B. Wall was clerk. In 1879 the trustees 
were: C. F. Hamilton, J. E. Xing, E. Clark, J. W. Smith, and I. II. 
Cowen ; clerk, T. B. Wall, and police magistrate, Isaac Thomas. Tiie 
trui5tees elected in 1880 were: John A. Klock, Jolin W. Smith, Chas. 
I). Castle, Andi'ew F. Stickney, Chas. F. Hamilton and Joim Jordon. 
Thomas B. AVall was elected clerk; C. Y. II;imiltun was cliosen jn-esi- 
dent. The tru.stees elected in 1881 were: C. F. Hamilton, ])resident; 
C. D. Castle, A. 1). Wolfe, J. W. Smith, J. John, and C. P. IMcCorkle. 
H. A. Hammond was elected clerk. 

The Wyoming election of 1882 was hotly contested. .1. B. Iiobinsou, 
of the People's party, receiving 130 votes ; J. A. Klock and E. Clark, 
anti-license, 122, and Elisha Clark, People's party. 127 — the three 
membei's elect. Charles Sargent received the total vote, 250, for vil- 
lage clerk. By order of the l)oard the certificate of stock, sio.ooo, 
which Wvoming held in the Di.xon, Peoria A: Hannibal Railroad, was 
sold in 1882 to A. II. Castle, of Chicago, for $500. This is a sad 
eulogy on the morals of railroad comj)anies. In 1883 C. P. McCorkle 
and Dr. J. C. Copestake were elected trustees, Charles Sargent, clerk, 
and James M. Rogers, police magistrate. Tiie trustees elected in 1884 
were J. A. Klock. Allen M. Pierce and W. A. Truax ; Charles Sargent, 
clerk. A. M. Pierce was cliosen president and Frank Thomas attorney. 
The trustees of 1885 was, John W. Suiitli, Henry Duckworth and F. 
A. Sweetland : S. K. Conover was elected clerk, succeeded bv F. P. 
Hill. 

The Wyoming election of ISSfl resulted in the choice of E. S. 
Teeter, W. A. Truax and Peter Sanner, license men, over Di'. .1. C. 
Copestake. J. E. King and Miller Patterson, anti-license men. J. W. 
Sniitliwas elected jiresident; L. F. Hill, clerk; II. ,V. Hammond, treas- 
urer and Frank Thomas, attoi'ney. The clerk's position was filled by 
S. K. Conover. The expenditures of the village, shown by a]ipropria- 
tion of August, 188(>, aggregate tlie sum of §3, (too, to be levied, as- 
sessed and collected. 

Sehovls. — The history of the sciiools of Wvouiini!' l^eyins in that nf 



208 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Toulon and Essex townsliips, and to these sketches the reader is 
referred. The school records in existence comprise a number of books, 
some well kept, souie very poor in data and facts. From them, ho\v- 
ever, the following memoranda is taken: In May, 1857, the district 
composed of sections 1 and 2 and part of 3, Township 12, range 6, and 
sections 35, 36 antl part of 23, Township 13, range 6, was presided over 
by J. B. Brown, 11. A. Hoist, S. F. Otman, Isaac Thomas, Wm. B. 
Armstrong, Dr. Milliken, Perry Stancliff, Isaac X. Tidd, directors or 
parties in interest. At this time the question of additional school 
room was considercHl ; and on June 13 decided affirmatively. It was 
ordered to levy a ta.x for keeping the summer school in operation, and 
also to establish a gi'aded school. On June 22, a vote on raising |;3,0(»(i 
was voted against — 2i) to 17; so that the district had to be satisfied 
with some re])aii'S to the old building. Miss Harriett Milhken was 
teacher at this time; but in the fall of 1857 Enoch K. Evans was 
engaged to teach the winter school. In 1858 J. G. Greene and Isaac 
Thomas, clerk, are named as directors. Mrs. M. A. Cheney was teacher, 
at $3(1 per month until May, when Miss Mary W. Thomas took her 
place. In the winter W. H. Greenwood was engaged. Early in 1859 
the district was divided, and H. A. Hoist. Perry Stancliff and Dr. J. 
G. Greene chosen directors of Wyoming district. In May Miss Mary 
Ilayden was a]i]>ointed teacher, at §20 ]>er month; and so well did she 
conduct this school, she was rei'ngaged in Julv. At that time there 
was no summer vacation. In September, 1859, Dr. Wm. Hayden, W. 
II. Butler and John B. Pettit were elected directors, and the first 
named served as clerk. In April, I860, Miss Minerva Woodruff was 
engaged as teacher at 825, to succeed Augustus Hammond, who taught 
here during the five previous montlis. Mrs. Hammond assiste<l him 
voluntarily, and to her the directors gi'anted §20. Isaac Thomas suc- 
ceeded J. I). Pettit as director. llaytlen left the village in 1860, but 
his successor was not elected that year. Augustus Hammond was 
reengaged to teach the winter school at $35 per month. In Maj^ 
1861, Miss Mary Pettit was engaged to teach the summei- school. In 
August W. H. Butler and J. M. Thomas were elected directors, and 
Charles Myers engaged as teacher at $30 per month. James M. 
Thomas was elected director in August, 18<>1. vice Dr. Hayden. Isaac 
Thomas was elected in 1860 and AVni. II. Butler in 1861; reelected in 
1863 with. J. G. Greene. In 1863 Isaac Thomas resigned. W. II. 
Butler was chosen clerk, and in 1868 Perry Stancliff was appointed 
clerk. In 18<')9 the school tax was increased from sixty cents to $1.50 
per $11 »0 valuation. In 1864 J. P. Lashells was elected, and in 1865, 
Samuel Butlei-, to serve until August, 1868. In 1868-9 Perry Stan- 
cliff, J. (t. Greene and Jolin C. Cojiestake were the directors. In 1871 
the names of Wm. Schroeder, builder; Beal iV: Gray, brick manufac- 
turers ; Ottnian & King, quarrymen, and J. G. Briggs, lime burners, 
occur in connection with building the school house. The name of 
Samuel Thomas is in connection with the sale of school lot. In 1869 
S. K. Conover was elected as director, and subsequently a})pointed 
clerk. In 187it Perry Stancliff was re-elected director, the meeting 
l)eing held in the brick school house, for District of Township 12, 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 299 

range 6, and District ISTo. 8 of Township 13, range 6. In September, 
1870, the first movement was made toward erecting a large school 
building. At that time it was resolved to raise one per cent for a 
sinking fund, to boi-row $5,000, and to dispose of the old brick house. 
In April, 1871 J. C. Copestake was elected director, and in May a 
vote of the two districts was taken in re new school house, when it was 
decided to build on the old site. In July a vote of 27 to 1 agreed 
to increase indebtedness of the two districts to five per cent of the 
assessed valuation. 

In 1861 Miss Mary Pettit taught three months, and in 1802-3 
Charles Myers presided for five months. Mrs. S. A. Beatty and D. li. 
Allen were teachers here in 1863 ; George A. Seaver and Anna E. 
McGlashan in 186-l:-.5. In 1866 she and Miss Cheery were here, the 
former continuing in 1867 with Miss Ardeline Jarneau. In 1869 Miss 
Kate McGlashan assisted in the schools here, and the names of C. O. 
Lambert, Miss E. A. Courtright, Miss Abbie Hulsizer, and Miss Belle 
Brown appear as teachers. In 1870-71 Miss Evans. J. Sohn and E. G. 
Wynkoop were teachers. In 1872 the names of William Nowlan, Miss 
H." Stone, Miss M. E. Stone, Miss Mattie Stone, Alonzo Nicholls and 
Miss Fletcher appear as teachers in the new school building, with 
Simeon Ellis janitor. In 1873 the names of Wni. Nowlan, Miss Fannie 
Thomas, Annie M. liule, Eebecca Butler, W. K. Sandliam, appear as 
teachers ; Peter Pettit was janitor. During Charles Myers term there 
were nineteen lioys and fifteen girls admitted to school, who, with the 
thirteen boys and sixteen girls at beginning of term, in November, 
1861, made up sixty-three pupils. 

On July 1. 187i, Xewton Matthews, of Peoria county, bought $3,- 
500 of district bonds for $3,15U, due July 1, 1876, and $2,0(,)0 on July 
1,1881. Levi Silliman also purchased $1,000 worth of bonds for $900, 
due July 27, 1877. In 1872 S. K. Conover, clerk and director since 
1869. was reelected. On his resignation in 1873, Perry Stancliff and 
T. W. Bloomer were elected directors and John C. Copestake, a mem- 
ber of the board, was appointed clerk. In 1874 George W. Scott was 
elected dii-ector. In Se]itember, 1874, the Wyoming south side schools 
opened, with Prof. Sandham in charge of high scTiool ; W. W. Ham- 
mond, grammar ; Keljecca Butler, intermediate ; Kellie Walker, pri- 
mary ; 164: names were enrolled. 

In 1878 James M. Rogers was elected a director; in 1879 Thomas 
W. Bloomer; in 1880, G. AV. Scott, rei'lected (former clerk, was elec- 
ted president of the board). In 1881, James M. Rogers (also appointed 
clerk). In May, 1879, a school term of eight months was a(lo])ted ; 
$700 made the salary of principal, and $40 per month the pay of other 
teachers. In January, 1877, the south Wyoming school house was 
destroyed by fire, but the damage was secured under insurance policies 
of $7,000. In July, 1878, W. R. Sandham was principal; Miss Carrie 
Butler, teacher in grammar school ; Rebecca G. Butler, intermediate 
classes ; and E. E. Stevenson, primary classes. L. Hill was chosen jan- 
itor. The principal received $9n per month, each teacher $42.50, and 
the janitor $25. In 1879 Mrs. C. W. VanPetten was appointed 
teacher, vice Mrs. R. G. Butler, resigned. A. B. Hill was appointed 
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300 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

principal ; Mrs. VanPetten, H. V. Morrison, and E. E. Stevenson, 
teachers, and S. F. Hill, janitor. In ISSO Miss M. E. Beers took Miss 
Stevenson's place, being the only change on the staff prior to June. 

In June. 1880, B. G. Hall was api)ointed ]ii'incipal, and in Septem- 
ber Miss Alice Kellar was appointed teacher. In 1 SSI B. G. Hall was 
reengaged as principal, and Miss Louisa Down employed as teacher. 
In April, 1881, it was resolved to borrow $1,000 from A¥yoming vil- 
lage to meet bond maturing. In 1882 A. W. King was elected direc- 
tor, George AY. Scott still serving as clerk. In 1883 Mr. Scott was 
reelected. In 1882 Wm. Boggs was appointed janitor ; B. G. Hall 
reengaged as principal ; Miss Anna, Keller, Miss Alice Keller and Miss 
Louisa Down, teachers. In April, 1883, IMiss Grace Jones and Miss 
L. II. Searle took the places of Susan Down iind Anna Kellar. Miss 
Alice Kellar was retained with them, and B. G. Hall, principal. John 
Hulsizer was employed as ja,nitor. The teaching staff of 1883 were 
reengaged. An offer to Ed\vard Bangs of $1,000 per year as principal 
was declined, when Mr. P. K. Cross was engaged at $900 for term of 
eight months and twenty-two days. In October, 1884, the names of 
Miss Gi'ace M. Jones, Ella M. Hall and H. L. Tucker appear on the 
roll of teachers, and that of George Osborn as janitor. In January, 
1884, the first record of punishments is made — the ordinarj^ boyish 
freaks justifying such punishments. During this year Mr. Scott was 
elected president and A. W. King was chosen to fill his place as 
secretary. 

In 1884 a steam heater was introduced into the schools at a cost of 
$975. In 1885 the same principal and staff served the schools, the 
pi'incipal receiving $1,000 per annum. In March, 1886, Miss Clara 
Cook was a]jpointed assistant teacher, with the former staff. In 1884 
Henry N. Fox was elected director; in 188.5, Albert W. King reelec- 
ted, and in 1886 George W. Scott reelected, Jolm E. Decker receiving- 
only 47 votes out of 171 polled. The vote on levying special tax was 
107 for, 62 contra. 

Ill April, 1886, the question of building an addition to and improv- 
ing the south side school building was decided atfirniatively, and a loan 
of $3,000 in $500 bonds was authorized. These bonds were sold to 
Church Sturtevant, of Bradford, at par, on his bid of 5^ annual 
interest. In June the contracts were sold, in August a tax lev\' of 
$3,500 for 1886 Avas ordered, and in September the schools opened, 
completed according to contract. 

No enterprise of AVyoming has made more rapid strides in progress 
than its schools. The town lias always been fortunate in electing school 
trustees who ever looked well to the "interests and education of the ris- 
ing popuhition. ;vnd spared no trouljle tojirovideall the facilities for good, 
thriving schools that the demands sliouhl wan-ant. Since the two 
school buildings were erected, Wyoming's |)opiilati()n has doubled, and 
tiie scliools are among- the enterprises wliich have kept pace with tliis 
growth. W. E. Sandham, to whom the school interest owes so much, 
was appointed a member of the state board of education in May, 18J<5. 

V/iurcJteii. — The Methodist Cliurcli of Wyoming was organized at 
tlie house of Gen. Thomas, by Kev. William C. Cummings, in the fall 



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of 1836; but the members of this class belonged to Adam Perry's 
class, organized early that year in the Essex settlement. The senior 
members were the ^Tliomas faniilj', Agards, Ilolgates, George Sparr, 
Ann Carney, xVdam Day, Mrs. Ailam Perry and Eliza Essex. Rev. 
Jesse Ileatii, father of the jnoneer mercliant, preached here shortly 
after, followed by Zadoc Hall, and Leander Walker, Newton G. Piorry- 
man, Enos Thomson, Wilson Pitner, A. E. Phelps, John Morey, II. J. 
Humphrey, John Hodgson, Jolm Sinclair, A. Worhiscroft, or Wollis- 
croft,'and otlier preachei's and presiding elders well known on the cir- 
cuit. Tlie first authentic record is that of tlie class of 18-t7, under 
Isaac Tiiomas, witii place of meeting at the Wyoming scliool-house. 
The members were Isaac, Samuel and James Thomas, witli their wives, 
Lydia A., Marcia and Ellen Thomas ; Ellen Greenongh, Polly and 
Mary A. Thurston, James M. Eogers, Harriet Kogers, David Wiffiugs, 
James Lashelle and wife, William G. Welch and wife, Sam Farding, 
Julia A. Welch, Clarinda Bishop, Ezra Wooden, Bethena and Lydia 
Wooden, Thomas and Eliza Essex, Emily Aumick, Lucy T. Dennis, 
John and Frances Bateman, John B. and Eliza Brown. (Thomas Essex 
died in 1853.) Eddy Brown, Maria, Samuel and Joseph Cummings, 
N". E. Doolittle and David Cooper. In 1848 John Sinclair was pre- 
siding elder, A. Wolliscroft preacher and Isaac Thomas class-leader. 
In ISlri services were held in the Smith store. In 1837 Gen. Thomas 
donated 1^ acres for a methodist ])arsonage, the same on Avhich Geoi'ge 
Sparr erected the parsonage in 1838. In 1856 he donated the site for 
nn M. E. Church, which was begun and completed that yeai-. In 1852 
liev. A. E. Phelps was presiding elder, C. Lazenby preacher, W. Thonuis 
assistant and Isaac Thomas class-leader. The class was the same as in 
1847, with the excejition of the Essex family transferred, and the addi- 
tion of Elizabeth Williams, Catherine Johnson and Ann Bearley. In 
1854 a few new names were added, making up a class of twenty-eight 
members. In March, 1858, Betsey Wrigley, Eliza Donaldson, John B. 
Pettit, Dew^itt Hunt and wife, C. W. Brown and wife, Isaac Tidd and 
wife, H. Greenongh, James Greenouo-h and wife, John Knott, James 
Martin and wife, Edmund Wrigley, Joseph Balsley and wife, David 
Maine and wife, Joseph ]\Iilor and wife, and others, were admitted. 

In December, 1858, Elder Morey, Kev. W. G. Smith preacher, J. 
J. Fleharty, assistant preacher, were present at conference. W. Wal- 
dron, J. Stedham and J. Bateman were stewards, William Hall was 
recording steward. iVt this time the societies at Rogers' Grove, Pleas- 
ant Ridge, AV^alls, Seeley's Point, Osceola, Center School-House, Mound, 
Elmira and Bradford belonged to this Peoria conference. In Feb- 
ruary, 1859, the same elders and preachers, with W. II. Jones, L. D., 
E. B. Rogers and J. T. Conner, exhorters; A. Whitman, W. Hall, J. 
Bateman, J. Stedham, W. Fuller, W. Waklron, stewards; W. G. Reed, 
J. J. Garman, Isaac Thomas and T. M. Clark, leaders, and Thomas 
iiiinister, Sunday-school superintendent, were present. E. B. Rogers, 
T. A. Whitman, J. B. Brown, W. G. Reed, James and Isaac Thomas, 
William Hall, W. Fuller and AVesley King w^ere appointed trustees for 
five years. At this time E. B. Rogers was licensed to preach. In 
June, 1859, the names of P. Sturms, L.L. D., James Wood and John 



302 HISTORY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

Dra-n^j'er exhorters, J. Seeley steward, ?^at. Eichards and James 
Tanquary leaders, Thomas Heywood, Sunday-school superintendent, 
appear among other members of the conference. In August, 1S59, the 
names of James Miller exhorter, Elijah Ferris and John Farmer lead- 
ers and Stephen Hill, Sunday school superintendent, appear, with 
others above-named, at the conference then held. At this meeting tlie 
committee from the Elmii-a society I'eported their church at that jjoint, 
built after the style of tlie Osceola church, almost completed. 

In Oct'iber, 1S59, liev. J. J. Gue succeeded Mr. Flehai'ty as assist- 
ant to Eev. J. "W. J. Smith, Elder Morey still presided and the per- 
sonel of the conference remained generally the same. On January 1, 
1860, the report of membership credits the following numbers to each 
societj' : "Wyoming, 60, quota of funds, $231 ; Roger's Grove, 4 miles 
southeast, 32, quota, $75 ; Seeley's Point, 33, quota, $85 ; Pleasant 
Eidge, 24, quota, $45 ; Centre, 13,'quota,, $40 ; Bradford, 7, quota, $25 ; 
Osceola, 20, quota, 125 ; Elmira. 45, $135 or a total membership in 
circuit of 243 and total contribution of $760. The conference of Jan- 
uary, 1860. was constituted as in August, 1S59. In July, 1860, this 
part of the district was known as Wyoming Circuit of Toulon district. 
Central Illinois Conference. H. C. Greenough's name appears as ex- 
horter with Revs. Morey, Smith, Gue and Ferris. In Sunday-school 
matters there were 111 officers and teachers, 9 bible classes, 405 schol- 
ars, 1,131 volumes, and 72 scholars in infant classes. In October, 1860, 
John Chandler was presiding elder, Jacob Matthews, preacher in 
charge, J. G. Lamper, local preacher, S. Hill, Chas. Brace, Jas. L. 
Ferris and Jas. W. Woods exhorters. In 1S61 the preachers of the 
circuit were the same as in October, 1860. In July, 1861. J. B. Brown, 
AVesley King, John Bateman, Artemus Wliitman, J. B. Kent, Wm. 
Hall, W. M. Fuller, Isi-ael Seeley and Daniel Drawyer were elected 
stewards. 

In May, 1862, William Hall gave place to Isaac Thomas as clerk of 
the conference. Rev. Hamilton was appointed assistant to Rev. 
Matthews on the circuit and the same stewards were reelected. In 
Novemljer, 1862, Rev. W. J. Stubbles was preacher in charge, with J. 
W. Woods exhorter. At this time the purchase of a parsonage at El- 
mira was placed in the hands of the preacher, W. M. Fuller. S. Hill, 
L. Bailey, and J. M. Clark. This house was sold in 1865. In April, 
1863, resolutions on the death of Wm. Hall, an early fi'iend of Metho- 
dism, were placed on record. In July Lewis Bailey was junior 
preacher. In October, 1863, Rev. Adam" Ilepperly came as preacher 
in charge. Here he showed some signs of insanity, wliich grew at 
other stations and led him ultimately to the asylum. W. M. Fuller 
was clerk of conference, John Chandler being still presiding elder. In 
July, 1864, Isaac Thomas was reappointed clerk. In October, 1864, 
Eld'er Sammons presided. In April, 1865, the trustees of the church at 
Pleasant Ridge paid out on their church building $13.22, John Chiids 
being treasurer. Among the trustees elected in 1865 were Isaac Tiiomas, 
Geo. Strong. Siiepherd Westfall, Walter Fuller, Geo. Shaw, Daniel 
Drawyer, and A. Whitman. In January, 1866 W. Shafer was preacher 
in charge. A. H. Hepperly and J. W. Agard were also here as superan- 



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nuates. ICissions known as Holmes, Ebeys and Franklin belonged to this 
circuit about this time. In 1867 Eev. J. Cavett was preacher. Eev. D. M. 
Hill came the same year, the same who gave the blessing at old settlers 
meeting in 188G at Toulon. In October, 1S67, J. W. Agard, Wesley King 
and I. Thoniiis were chosen trustees, the latter Ijeing then clerk. 
Revs. E. Roof and Estees preached here then. In 1868 Wm. Under- 
wood was presiding elder, and Rev. Torry, L. P. In 1869 Rev. A. B. 
Morgan took charge of the circuit. In 1870 Pleasant Green was de- 
tached, and in November of this year, M. P. Armstrong was preacher 
in charge. In 1871 came Rev. Carpenter, and in 1872, J. W. Agard 
was in charge of the circuit. In 1873 Elder C. Springer ])resided with 
"Wm. Woolej', preacher in charge, Isaac Thomas being still clerk. In 
November, 1873, Rev. Stouffer took charge. In 1874 E. C. Wayman 
came. In 1876 M. E. Real, R. S., signs the records after Isaac 
Thomas. In November the name of W. H. Hunter appears as presid- 
ing elder and L. Janes as pastor, and B. H. Ober, now of Galva, secre- 
tary. In 1877, J. J. Fleharty was pastor, and early in 1878 Isaac 
Thomas was reappointed clerk. The following year, 1879, T. L. Falk- 
ner was pastor, and in 18S1 came Rev. L. F. CuUom. During these years 
of progress I. M. Rogers, W. King, I. Thomas, Hall, Mallor, Edwards 
and others were stewards, and H. I. Brown, presiding elder. Presiding 
Elder Forsythe and Rev. Seadore are named in November, 1881, with 
Ezra and Wesley King, E. J. Edwards, I. Thomas, Wm. Holgiite, 
Benj. Bunnell, Chas. Sargent and B. G. Hall, trustees. In December, 
1882, Rev. A. L. Morse became pastor. In 1883 Elder M. V. B. 
White presided with Rev. R. B. Seaman, pastor. Mr. Seaman was 
succeeded in 1884 ijy Rev. A. R. Jones, and he in November, 1885, by 
Rev. D. G. Stouffer the present pastor. The trustees are AVesley 
King, E. J. Edwards, J. M. Rogers, Isaac Thomas, Jacob Smith, 
Thomas Beall, E. J. King and Benj. Bunnell. Messrs. Edwards, 
Thomas and Smith of the trustees are now stewards with Madames 
Colburn, Smith and Patterson. In January, 1882, the Methodist 
Episcopal Society bought the Drinnin lot on North Main street, and 
erected the new church thereon that year. The old building was sold 
to C. S. Payne in May, 1882. 

St. Luke's Protestant Episco])al church may be said to have been 
founded here in 1848 by Rev. Richai'd Radley at the house of Henry 
Butler. Mr. Radley held monthly services here until March 1851, 
when he moved to New York, his position iiere being taken by Rev. 
Philander Chase, who held services in the school house. On Sejitember 
ii, 1855, the society was organized with the following named members : 
Henry A. Hoist, Henry Butler, Charles S. Payne, L. S. Milliken, T. B. 
Whiffeu and W. B. McDonald. On October IS the parish was admitted 
into the diocese. The wardens were Henry Butler and Henry A. 
Hoist, in 1855; with Charles S. Payne, Thomas B. Whiffen and A. B. 
Butler, vestrymen. . Of those, A. B. Butler, now of New York Post for 
about twelve 3^ears, and Charles S. Payne are living. In December, 1856, 
Peter Pettit offered to do the carpenter work on the church and school- 
house for $385. Dr. McMillen was elected vestryman, vice C. S.Payne, 
resigned. In July 1857, H. A. Hoist and Henry Butler were ward"ens, 



301 HISTOET OF STAKK COUNTY. 

and J. H. lioplcins and R. Trasker elected vestrymen. In July 1857. J. 
Hopkins, A. ii. Bntler and II. A. Hoist were ap]iointed a Ijiiilding com- 
mittee. Up to this time services were held in the old brick schoolhonse, 
but changed to the old Methodist church (then new) on invitation. 
Their own church, begun in May 1857, was dedicated in February 28, 
1858, at a total cost of !&1,020, of which Chicago contributed §271 and 
eastern people $172 A. B. Butler hauled the first load of building 
material. 

Among the families belonging to this church in August, 1877, were 
Dr. J. G. Greene,L. D. Ellsworth, Mrs. E. McLaughlin Brimfield; Ann E. 
King, Miss M. A. Allen, A. Eoot, of Blue Ridge; H. Byatt, AVilliam 
Thomas, Lucv Butler, Belle Kearns, Jerrems family in Nebraska; O. 
H. Stone, California ; W. J. Bond, Mrs. Amelia Hall, Bradford ; Di\ 
W. Cook, Edward Cook, the Ilochsti'assers, Harrison Coopei', Brad- 
ford ; the Chase family, Ileber Cliase, Wada Petra; C. H. Yoorhees, 
Princeville ; Charles Meyers, of Toulon, now of Califoi'nia ; Mrs. Keflfer, 
Toulon ; G. Porter, Wada Petra ; the Malone family, of Penn town- 
ship (withdrawn) ; George White, of Toulon ; Mr. F. Renneck, of 
Toulon ; Richard Parker, of Stark ; Charles Wright, Toulon ; T. B. 
Wall, Modena; John Hardy, E. H. Layniiller, C. S. Payne, W.Scott, 

Prentiss, of Wyoming district; Lyons and Simples, of Toulon; 

Robert Hunter, Osceola; Robinsons, Heberlings and Hamilton Hock- 
strasser. The families named above formed fifty-seven members of this 
church in 1877. 

There is no record of the church from 1858 to March, 18C)9. In 
this year the Drummond house was leased at $215 per annum, for rec- 
tor's" house, and in October, 1809, Rev. T. N. Benedict was called, 
Messrs. Hoist, Greene, W. H. Butler, C. S. Payne and D. C. Kellogg, 
forming the board. 

Rev. F. H. Potts remained until Dr. Lloyd, now in Iowa, came and 
he was succeeded by Rev. T. H. Eddy, who, after three years service 
moved to Keokuk, Iowa. Rev. George Moore, who came early in 1883, 
left in 1881 and there were no services held until August, 1886, when 
Rev. John Hoist, a son of Henry A. Hoist, was appointed rector. Among 
the members of this society m later days were Dr. Cook, Dr. Castle, 
Charles D. Castle, W. J. Bond, here ; " Henry Butler, deceased ; O. 
H. Stone, now in California; L. D. Ellsworth, in Nebraska; Dr. J. G. 
Greene, deceased ; John Wrigley, Mrs. William F. Thomas, 7u'e Mary 
Butler, Mrs. Amelia Bond, Mrs. Layniiller, Mrs. Hochstrasser, Mrs. 
Charles S. Payne, Henry A. Hoist, deceased. 

In September, lS71,'the board accepted Dr. Castle's pro])osition to 
donate a lot opposite the residence of O. II. Stone; althougli William 
Thomas offered two lots and $1,000, provided the church would be 
moved to the present location of the Congregational church. In 1872 
the building was removed to its present site. 

The Catholic Church of Wyoming, the building of which was begun 
in October, 188(i, on grounds donated by Dr. Castle, was dedicated by 
Bishop Spalding, July 27, 1881. The subscri])tion of the Protestant 
element of Wyoming very near equaled that given by the members. 
The building was erected' by James Murray for the committee, which 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 305 

comprised John Seibold, Michael Colgan and John Colgan. It is 
32x64: feet, 26 feet to ceiling, and seats 350 persons. Its cost was over 
S3,000. Father Moynilian began the work and comi)leted it. The old 
members of the Catholic Church are named as follows: Michael, John, 
Edward and Thomas Colgan, of Penn, Valley and Essex townships; 
Edward Weston and Michael Ryan, of Valley ; John Siebold, of 
Wj^oming ; James Colgan, of VaUey ; Andrew Cain, Toulon ; Patrick 
Cain, Essex ; Wm. Marlatt, Dominick Harty, Penn ; Peter Paidi, 
Toulon ; Edward Garmaii (deceased), Valle\' ; John Moloney, Essex ; 
the Frails, and a few others, who belong- to the older Church at Camp 
Grove, or at Toulon. The Catholics of this district were visited by 
missionary priests from Lacon and Peoria prior to the building of the 
church, who held services in various homes. Since ISSl the church 
has been attended by Fathers Moynihan, CuUen and Rev. Delbarre, 
now stationed at Bradford. The congregation at present exceeds in 
number 200. 

The Baptist Church of Christ, of Wyoming, may be said to have 
been organized in August 1867, when Elder Dodge, of Toulon, ]ire- 
sided here with A. J. Wright, of Saxon, clerk, and J. M. Stickney, 
reader of the articles of covenant. A number of ministers were pres- 
ent, among tliem J. W. Agard. The original members were James M. 
Stickney. Ephraim M. Ilolton, Eliza M. llolton, Margaret A. Conover, 
Sai'ali Wilson, Francis Walker, Mary Butler, Louisa S. Hearse, Jose- 
phine A. Ilolton, Martha E. Wilson, Rachel Long, Adelaide Cole, Lucy 
Timmons and Racliel Davis. Of the above only Mrs. Cole and Mrs. 
Wilson now belong to the church here. The present mendjership is 
42. The whole number received since 1S67 was 176. Marshall Winn, 
the present clerk, lieame a member in 1869. Elder Dodge was chap- 
lain of the Ellsworth Zouaves, and commanded after the death of 
Colonel Ellsworth. The present clerk also served in two or more 
Union commands. The jiastors since his time are named as follows: 
J. M. Stickney, Samuel BrindiaU, Thomas Reese, George C. Van 
Osdell, Adison B. Tondinson, William Sturm and A. C. Edwards. The 
clerks were Ephriam Ilolton, Wm. S. Wilson, Marshall Winn, Edward 
Giudett, Charles R. Wilson and J. B. Hammatt. 

The Congregational Chm-ch of Christ, of Wyoming, was organized 
April 3, 1873, with fourteen members. First services were conducted 
by Rev. A. A. Stevens, of Peoria, the following Sunday. Rev. W. 
AValters served this church from 1873 to August 23, 1883, when he 
resigned to take charge of the church at Lacon. He is now at Has- 
tings, jS'eb. Rev. John Mitchell succeeded Rev. W. Walters, March 9, 
188-t. On February 18, 1873, a meeting was called to consider the 
question of founding a Congregational society here. This n\eeting was 
held at Dr. Copestake's house,'john Hawks presiding, with J. F. Rock- 
hold, secretary. The question was decided affirmatively, and on April 
3, the following named meml)ers signed ai'ticles of association : John 
Rockhold, Prudence Rockhold, John C. Copestake, Sarah C. Co]3estake, 
John Hawks, Augusta Hawks, Henry F. Turner, Charlotte Turner, 
James Buckley, Susannah Bucklej', Ann Wrigiey, Mary C. Scott, 
William Walters, Marv Ann Walters. The organization was received 



306 HISTORY OF STARK COtTNTY. 

into the general body of the church, August 27, 1873, when the first 
council was held. The next proposition was to erect a house of wor- 
ship. The Congregational Union granted $500 in 1874, and in August 
of that j'ear the following solicitors were apjsointed : J. C. Copestake, 
H. Turner, John "Walters, Mrs. G. "W. Scott, Mrs. T. Stephenson, Mrs. 
A. Lyon, Mrs. Bailie, Mrs. Hawks and Will Hammond. 

The building committee, composed of Eev. Walters, John Hawks, 
and Henry F. Turner, was appointed July 15, 1874. This body re- 
ported in August, 1874, that W. F. Thomas offered one lot on Main 
sti-eet for $100, and donated a similar lot. This report was adopted, 
and the deed of tlie property given to J. C. Copestake, John Wrigley, 
H. F. Turner, Jolm Hawks and George Kerns, trustees. The dedica- 
tion took place May 4, 1875. Up to this time the society worshi])ped 
in the Baptist church, Rev. AVilliam Walters filling the ]iulpit for botii 
congregations. The building stands on a lot donated by W. F. Thomas, 
o])posite the house of John Ellis. John Hawks was the architect, 
Smith & Wolfe were the carpenters, W. H. Gray builder of foundation, 
li. E. Worley, of Toulon, plasterer, Haines & Bruce painters, Payne & 
Tui'ner supplied the seats. The entire cost of the liuilding Avas $3,583 ; 
all paid except $500 at date of dedication. The deacons in 1873 are 
named as follows : J. Hawks, H. F. Turner, Joseph Mellor, J. Buckley, 
Prescott Blood, George Kerns, Mr. Corcler and Mr. AVygant. The 
trustees in 1874-5 were: Dr. Copestake, John Hawks, John Wrigley, 
H. F. Turner and George Kerns. In 1875, the latter was elected ; in 
187(), John Hawks; 1877, E. II. Phelps; 1878, Henry Duckworth and 
Adam Lyons; 187I>, Prescott Blood; 1881, John Hawks and A. W. 
King; 1882, J. W. Walters, J. C. Copestake and George Kerns; 1883, 
Dr. Copestake; 1884, Mrs. John Wrigley ; 1S85, Mrs. George Kerns; 
1886, lioyal H. Miller and John Hawks. The clerks have been: John 
F. Rockhold, 1873; John W. Walters. 1873; James Hmiter, 1874: 
William W. Hammond, 1875; Miss Alice B. Wrigley, 1876; John W. 
Walters, 1877-81 ; Miss Laura M. Jordan, 1882-6 ; Mrs. Addie Colwell, 
1886. John W. Walter has been the financial secretarj^ since 1884, 
the first time tlie office was founded. The treasurers have been : J. C. 
Copestake, J. Hawks, Mrs. C. B. Hammond and James Buckley, the 
present treasurer. 

The Sunday-School is contemporary with the church. John Hawks 
was first superintendent, succeeded by E. H. Smith some six years ago, 
and he by Koyal H. Miller. 

The first baptisms Avere : Francis NeAvlan, Laura M. EdAvards, Will 
Hammond, 1874. Since 1876 the rite of baptism has l)een solemnized 
in 46 cases. The total number of admissions to meml)ershi]), since 
1873, is 196. The present membership is 106. Of the original mem- 
bers there are now connected Avith the church 6. Mrs. Buckley is 
dead and the others removed. 

The United Brethren Society, which may be said to have existed here 
from 1872 to 1882, claimed no' less than 54 members in 1875, among 
Avhom Avhere : Samuel and Lorina Farden, Samuel Bishop, Malinda 
O'Vanda, Mary (now Mrs. White; and Martha (noAv Mrs. Winfield) 
Beaver, Samuel and Lucretia Redding, Gasper Bogard, and Rebecca 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 307 

Bogard, Jesse and Cynthia Keddiiig, Lillie (now Mrs. Polly) and Olive 
Redding, Henry Curfnian and Avife, Edwin Baldwin and wife. Eev. 
J. S. Smith attended hei'c for the last time October 28, 1882, Init a 
traveling preacher held services here afterward on one occasion. Tiie 
United Brethren church bnilding is now the residence of Thomas 
Dngdale; sold in 1884 to John Francis. It used to stand south of the 
nortli side schoolhouse, and was used as a sclioolhouse up to 1875. 

Secret, Benevolent and Literary Societies. — Wyoming Lodge, 479, 
A. F. & A. M., was organized February 28, 1886, and chartei'ed 
October 3, the same year, with J. W. Agard, W. M.; George W. Scott, 
S. W.; Henry M. Rogers, J. W.; John Wrigley, treasurer; H. A. 
Hoist, secretary ; S. K. Conover, S. D.; T. W. Bloomer, J. D.; and J. 
H. Cox, T. These, with Simon Cox and Isaac Thomas were the 
original members. Mr. Agard Avas master from this time to 1872, 
wiien he was succeeded by T. W. Bloomer, who served until 1881, wlien 
A. W. King was elected. In 1883, James M. Rogei's was elected 
master, and in 1884, T. W. Bloomer was reelected. He represented 
Wyoming at the meeting of the Grand Lodge in 1886, at Chicago. 
The secretaries were: 1867, Henry A. Hoist; 1868, W. H. Butler; 
1860, Isaac Thomas; 1871, 11. A. Hoist; 1873, E. H. Phelps; 1874, C. 
Collier; 1876, W. H. Butler; 1877, E. H Phelps; 1878, C. F. Hamil- 
ton; 1879, J.C. Bloomer; 1880-5, C. F. Hamilton ; 1885, P. K. Cross; 
1886, S. K. Conover. 

The members of the Blue Lodge on roster in 1886, are Thomas W. 
Bloomer, J. C. Bloomer, T. J. Bocock, S. K. Conover, J. H. Co.x, Simon 
Cox, J. C. Copestake, Foster Coulson, J. M. Cox, Myron Cox, Charles 
Childs, P. K. Cross. H. Duckworth, W. T. Ditman, F. E. Davis, Frank 
Davis, C. S.; William and George Eagelston, H. N. Fox, G. M. Fuller, 
Orange Fuller. William Holgate, Dv. James Holgate, jr., C. F. 
Hamilton, Charles Ilampson, Richard Hight, A. G. Hammond, 
H. A. Hammond, .lames (i. Hunter, J. B. Ilammatt, L. M. 
Graves, John Jordan, W. \l. .Jordon, Albert W. King, J. M. Menden- 
hall, M. F. Meeker, C. McCorkle, George Moore, B. A. Newton, S. F. 
Otman, J. M. Rogers, J. T. Rogers, J. B. Robinson, G. W. Scott, Perry 
H. Smith, A. Snidiker. Winfield Scott, E. O. Swift. F. A. Sweetiand, 
I. Thomas, Frank Thomas, John Wrigley, Samuel Wrigley, E. C. Way- 
man, J. K. AVeller, J. E. Woods, V. A. Welton, and Geo.' W. Nicholas. 

Tiie first hall was over Hoist's drug store, the next in the Thomas 
Imilding. the tliird over the "Boston Store," the fourth in the " Agard,'' 
or " Masonic Hall," and the present over Hammond & Walters' store, 
dedicated January 3, 1882. 

Wyoming Chapter Royal Arch Masons, No. 133, had an organ- 
ization in 1866, but no charter up to October 9, 1868. The ofhcers in 
1866 were: J. W. Agard, H. P.; G. W\ Scott, E. S.; J. M, Rogers, 
P. S.; Alvin Abbott, M. 1 \ .; S. A. Davis, M. 2 Y .; C. Kerr, M. 3 V.; 
Wilham Lowman, E. K.; Charles Weston, C. IL; M. S. Curtiss, R. A. C; 
Henry M. Rogers. J. H. Box, William Eagelston, John Ellis, Samuel 
Wrigley, and T. W. Bloomer were charter members. J. W. Agard 
served as H. P. up to 1875. T. W. Bloomer served from 1875 to 1886. 
John Wrigley served as secretary to 1870, and as treasurer from 1870 



308 HISTOET OF STAEK COtTNTY. 

to present. J. C. Copestake, secretarv in 1870; Henry A. Hoist, 1871 
to 1874; C. Collier, 1874; S. Miner, 1875 to 1880 ; A. W. King-, 1880 
to 188(5; and S. K. Conover, 1886. Other members not noted in Blue 
Lodge are: S. G. Hatch, ^Y. F. Speer, W. Peterson, H.J. Cosgrove, E. 
H. Deys, George D. Eagelston, ^Y. P. Dator, A. Y. Fuller, J. A. Klock, 
D. G. llurd, J. W. Morrison, Eev. George Moore, .1. K. Hall. William 
Lownian, Charles Sargent, James Montooth, W. J. Washliurn, lliram 
Phenix, Harlan Hopkins, William M. Pilgrim, and W. Williams. 

Wj'oming Family, Eastern Star, No. 131, was organized May 29, 
1862, with J. W. Agard, Martha Agard, George W. Scott, Mary C. 
Scott, H. A. Hoist, S. K. Conover, Margaret Conover, John Wrigley, 
Ann Wrigley, James M. Rogers, Harriet Eogers and Eebecca Butler 
meml)ers. This organization continued in work nine years. 

Wyoming Chapter, No. 52, Eastern Star, was organized out of 
Wyoming Family February 18, 1871, and must be considered a con- 
tinuation of the old lodge under a new name. The officers for 1886 are : 
Mrs. C. P. McCorkle, W. M.; A. W. King, W. P.; Mrs. Dr. Sweetland, 
A. M.; Mrs. A. W. King, C; Mrs. A. Thomas, A. C; Miss Fanny 
Eockfellow, Secretary ; Miss Laura Jordan, Treasurer. 

Wyoming Lodge No. 211, I. O. O. F., was organized October 15, 
1857, with tlie following charter members: Henry A. Flolst, W. B. 
Armstrong, John Hawks, C. W. Brown, U. M. Whiffen and Isaac N. 
Tidd. In October, 18C3, they surrendered their charter, but the lodge 
was reinstated by the following named members : Henry A. Hoist, 
Thomas W. Bloomer, John Hawks, Charles S. Payne, John C. Wright 
and C. W. Brown, Feliruary 6, 1871. The list of members of Wyoming 
L O. O. F. Lodge in 1886 is as follows: G.W.Scott, W. A.' Boyer, 
James E. Eogers, Hiram Weller, W. W. Jarman, Jesse L. Moffitt, Denis 
Guja-e, James Buckley, W. Lyons, Henry Newton, T. C. Dunlap, D. M. 
Crone, C. A. and E. T. Traphagan, J. Kernaghan, D. C. Greene, S. E. 
Graves, G. E. Bonnell, M. II. Teets, E. D. II. Couch, W. H. Jordan, 
W. A. Truax, F. C. Wilson, D. M. Stancliff, M. T. Eoutzahn, O. F. 
Jacobs, Joseph W. Conger, John Scott, Charles II. Moore, N. B. ]\Iorse, 
M. D., W. II. Proctor, G. S. Eakestraw, W. J. Legg, A. AY. Ilotchkiss, 
A. Simmons and C. F. Hamilton. 

The P. G's. are: 1858, W. B. Armstrong; '68, John Hawks; '59, 
Henry A. Hoist; '59, C. W. Brown; '60, J. M. Brown; '60, J. B. 
Thomas; '61, John C.Wright; '71, IL A. Hoist, John Hawks; '72, 
Peter Lane, C. F. Ilamihon : '75, John D. D. Philips, J. D. D. Philips; 
'74, F. M. Earhart, Charles S. Payne; '75, C. Collier. IL F. Turner; '76, 
C. F. Hamilton, II. J. Cosgrove ;"' '77, E. Clark, J. L. Moffitt ; '78, Wm. 
Lyon, Wm. Lyon ; 79, W. II. Grey, C. F. Hamilton ; '80, T. B. Wall, 
T" B. Wall; '81, J. G. Eobertson; '82, S. M. Stanchff ; 'S3, J. S.Wins- 
ley, H. C. Aldrich ; '84, E. S. Teeter, J. N. Conger; '85, J. N. 
Conger, J. N. Conger; '86, L. A. Trimmer. C. F. Hamilton, now 
of Bradford, served as secretaey from 1878 to 1884, when J. N. Conger 
was elected. In 1886 the annual office term was adopted. In January, 
1882, the Lodge at Wyoming held their lirst meeting in the new hall 
over the Pod lie raid. 

Wyoming Encampment, No. 174, was instituted March 24, 1876, by 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 309 

P. C. P. N. C. Xason. with tlie members J. M. Brown, C. F. Hamilton, 
J. il. Cox, T. B. ^^all. D. S. Hewitt, H. J. Cosgrove. J. D. Woods, I. 
P. Carpenter. J. L. Motiitt, Dennis Gnyre and John Hawks. Tiiis 
has been transfei-red to tialva. C. F. Hamilton, of Wyoming Lodge, 
I. O. O. F.. iias been Deputy to the Grand Lodge since 1874. He was 
the first Patriarch of the Encanijinient and Deputy of the Grand 
Encampment one term ])receding Capt. Brown in that office, who has 
since been representative. 

De Wolf Post, Xo. 371, W3'oming, dates back to 1867-8, when 
Colonel Ford, State Adjutant of'the G. A. P., met Dr. J. C. Copestake 
at Lacou, and again at Toulon, mustering him in to the Grand Army 
of the Republic at the latter town, with power to organize posts 
throughout the county. On his return he brought the subject before 
some military men at a meeting in the old Boston Hall, who signed 
articles of association and were mustered. Dr. Copestake was elected 
Hrst commander, succeeded by Capt. 8. F. Otman, and he by Lieut. S. 
K. Conover, who comnuinded when the old Post disl»anded, in 1S6S or 
1809. During its existence no less than thirty meudjers were received, 
among whom were : William Holgate, Sylvester F. Otman, S. Iv. C'on- 
over, Henry Otman, J. C. Copestake. Marshall Winn, George Murna, 
John Oldacker, Barton Fox, Ancel H. Woodcock, Wallace W. Enuin- 
uel, Xelson Bell. John Pettit, Eichard Frazier and Pufus Woodcock, a 
soldier of 1812. This old Post rendered material services to those 
widows, orjihans or soldiers whom the pension office could not reach 
at that time. Henry Otnum, a member, was buried with military 
honors, a Post was organizetl at Toulon and one at Elmira through its 
example, and much good accomplished; but the introduction of poli- 
tics killed this Post, as it did formerly other beneficial associations 
here. 

In Xovember, 1883, an efi'ort was made to organize a Post under 
the new laws of the G. A. R. A chai-ter was applied for and granted 
Xovember 2'!. This effort succeeded, and on December 6, 1883, An- 
drew Galbraith, of Post 327, Toulon, assisted by brothers from Elm- 
wood and Brimfield, mustered in nineteen members into Post 371, with 
Harvev Forman, C. ; John Hawks, S. Y. C. ; Jacob Graves, J. Y. C. ; 
C. J. Collmrn. S. ; Peter Lane, Q. M. ; H. X. Hochstrasser, O. of D. ; 
Thomas Xicholas, Chaplain; David Kerns. O. of G. ; C. F. Hamilton, 
Adjutant; il. M. Sparr, Sergeant Major; AVilliam Sewards, Q. M. S. 
The officers were then installed b^^ Dejjt. Com. Samuel A. Harper. At 
a subsequent meeting the names of Lieut. W. Denchfiekl and Captain 
DeWolf were proposed to select a name from, for the Post ; and on a 
vote the latter name was carried, the authority being his record as 
given in the military chapter and in the biography of Toulon town- 
shi]>. In 1884 C. F. Hamilton was elected Commander; A. Simmons, 
Q. M. ; D. D. Kellogg, (). of G. ; and ^Marshall Winn, Adjutant. In 
1885, J. V. Copestake was chosen Conunander ; Marshall Winn, Adju- 
tant ; C. F. Hamilton and C. G. Colburn, S. Y. and J. Y. respectiveh' ; 
A. M. Pierce, Surgeon; H. H. Hochstrasser, O. of D. ; A. Timmons, 
Q. M. ; John Hawks, Chaplain ; Ancel H. Hanchett, O. of G. ; Leroy 
Mash, S. M. ; and John Jordan, Q. M. S. In 1886, Marshall Winn Avas 



310 HISTORY OP STAEK COUNTY. 

elected Commander ; A. B. Armstrong and C. G. Colburn, S. V. C. and 
J. V. C. ; J. C. Copestake, Surgeon ; Leroy Mash, O. of D. ; J. Hawks, 
C. ; John Jordan, Q. M. ; Thomas Dugdale, 0. of G ; H. II. Hoch- 
strasser, Adj. ; E. J. Kellogg, S. M. ; and M. M. Sparr, Q. M. S. 

The names of the members who signed application for charter are 
as follows: S. F. Otnian, Ananias Timmons, C. G. Colbuni, David 
Kerns, Peter Lane, Joseph Peve, John G. White, Charles P. McGorkle, 
William Dixon, Allen M. Pierce, Harvey Foreman, John C. Copestake, 
John Jordan, Ancel H. Hanchett, John Hawks, Matthew M. Sparr, 
Frankhu Pratt, Dennis D. Kellogg, Thomas Dugdale, William Sew- 
Sewards, Thomas Nicholas, Harmon H. Hochstrasser, Alfred B. Arm- 
strong, Charles F. Hamilton, Jacob Graves, William E. Thomas, Will- 
iam Ilolgate and James Ditnuin. Commander Marsluill Winn, to 
whom the writer is indebted for the above names, dates and incidents, 
saj's: "As we close our chapter on DeWolf Post we realize the fact 
that she is now in the ver}^ zenith of her strength, and that these gray 
haired veterans are nearing the sunset of life's journey, and one by 
ones will, in obedience to orders from their Supreme Commander, cross 
over the river, and pitch their tents in the silent camping ground of 
our heroic dead." 

The Fourth of 1863 was one one of the gala days in the history of 
Wyoming. Capt. H. Butler presided, with Capt. W. B. Armstrong 
marshal. The assistant marshals were : A. G. Hammond, J. G. Mc- 
Graw, W. F. Thomas, J. M. Roger and Henry Otman. The executive 
committee comprised Isaac Thomas, Dr. A. M. Pierce, G. M. Fox and 
H. A. Hoist and Dr. J. G. Greene. The ladies raised $150 for the re- 
lief of soldiers on that day. The following named soldiers were at 
rest in Wyoming cemetei-y in May, 1879 : Capt. David DeWolf, Lieut. 
William H. Denchfield, Lemuel Dixon, Foi'ty-seventh Illinois Infantry ; 
Samuel Dixon, Fifty-first Illinois Infantry' ; Henry J. Otman, William 
Wilkinson, One-hundred-aud-twelfth Illinois Infantry ; Harry Price, 
Peoria Battery ; Joseph Diggle, Eighth Missouri Infantry ; John 
Bi-andon, war of 1812 and of the Black Hawk war. The pensioners 
residing in Wyoming in 1883 were : Belinda Bessett, Hannah Dixon, 
Mary A. Cole, Annie Curfman, Charles P. McCorkle, Morris C. Lamp- 
son, Dennis Kellogg, John G. White, George Newton, John Harvey 
and Eliza Brown, §8 each ; Michael Alderman, Carey Colburn, Asabeil 
Wilmot, $4 each; William Ilolgate, $2; Thomas C. Dunlap, $6; Alvah 
Sturtevant, $5 ; and John Hawks, $21 per month. 

Miscellaneous Societies. — In March, 1862, the Wyoming Sons of 
Temperance organized, succeeding the old temperance association, and 
preceding a few others organized between 1866 and 1880. 

The Wyoming Temperance LTniou was organized in JMarch, 1882, 
with A. G! Hammond, P.; Mrs. W. Sturgeon, V. P.; A. F. Stickney, 
secretary and statistician, and Isaac Thomas, treasurer. 

The Wyoming Band of Hope (temperance) claimed for its execu- 
tive Ijoard in 1882 the following members: W. II. Barrett, A. F. 
Stickney, Mrs. Mary Sturgeon, W. H. Barrett, J. Hawks, ]\[rs. E. H. 
Smith, J. C. Copestake, Mrs. Martha Colby, Mrs. Jacob Smith and 
Mrs. S. E. Sedore. 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 311 

The I. O. G. T. Lodge of 'Wyommg, was organized April 9, 1885. 
The ofBcers in order of senority elected were : W. 11. Barrett, J. N. 
Conger, Grace Jones, Isaac Thomas, H. A. Hammond, Algina Har- 
wood, C. R. Wilson, Mrs. E. C. Breese, P. K. Cross, Mrs. H. A. Ham- 
mond, Mrs. Nellie Clark, Marsh Winn, Isaac Thomas, Mrs. P. K. Cross, 
Blanche Wolf, Mrs. M. Fox, A. G. Hammond and Ilobert Jordan. 

The organization of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union 
here is noted in the general iiistorv. In October, 1886, Mrs. Castle 
and Mrs. McClyment represented this society in State Convention at 
i\h:)line. 

Tlie AVyoming Deflating Society was organized in November, 1878, 
withAV. R. Sandiiam, president; II. A. Hammond, vice ])resident; J. 
W. AValters, secretary, and A. W. King, treasurer. Among the mem- 
bers who took part in the first debate, November 25, 1878, were J. E. 
Decker, W. AVdson, C. II. AVilson, G. W. Scott, A. N. Walters, W. 
H. Pettet, J. E. King, J. Woods, S. Stark and J. C. Copestake. 

The W\'oming Band was organized in 1879, with J. H. Bray, 
master. 

The Art Loan exposition held at Wyoming in February, 1880, was 
a great success. 

The great shooting tournament, under the auspices of the AVyoming 
Clul), took place June 18. 1880. J. C. Lyons won the gold medal. 

TheAVyoming lecture clulj was organized in Octol>er, 1881, with 
J. C. Decker, A. F. Sticknev, E. II. Phelps, A. F. Bloomer, T. B. AVall, 
J. E. Decker, B. G. Hall, C. P. McCorkle, and A. AV. King, original 
members 

On April 8, 1883, an auxiliary AVomen's Foreign Alissionary soci- 
ety was organized at AVyoming with the following named members : 
AA^. Adams,'L Thomas, Anna Sharp, Sarah Wall, P. O. Hall. M. Pierce, 
M. A. Colburn, lAI. A. AYard, Robinson, E. O". Swift, I. Smith, Robert- 
son, Drummond, E. M. Edwartls, A. L. Morse, R. Aliller, Alice Millei", 
E.King, W. King; Misses Alva King, Kittie Thomas, J. Connvcr, 
Grace Jones, 0. Harwood, A. L. Morse and B. G. Hall. 

AVyoming camp-meeting association is modern in organization but 
old in practice. In 1840 the first meeting was held, almost on the ])res- 
ent camp grounds, with N. G. Berryman, Enos Thomson, and AVilson 
Pitner, leaders. Two years later a similar meeting was held near La- 
fayette, and during Mi*. Morey's time as presiding eider, a thiril meet- 
ing was held there. Every yea.i' since Mr. Morey's time a camp meet- 
ing or local revival meeting lias been hekl successfully ; but in later 
years the camp> at AA^yoming has robbed the ordinary church revival of 
so much romance and religion, that it became a permanent nstitution. 
James M. Rogers, B. G. II;ill and E. J. Edwards, a committee on 
building for the Wyoming camp meeting association in 1883, ordered 
the old Ijoarding-house to be removed and a new building erected. 
No tobacco is sold uj^on the gi'ound. Swearing is discouraged. The 
crowd is composed of the average sort of church-going people, inter- 
spersed with a company of pleasure seekers of more worklly stripe but 
of some social position. Upon these " worldly " folk, who stay- long 
enough for the Methodist brethren to " })lace," every redeeming power 



312 niSTOKT OF STARK COUNTY. 

is brought to bear. A large out-door auditorium is used whenever the 
weather ]ierinits, and tliere are cliapels tor stormy days, rooms for 
boarders, always a good dinner, and permission for all visitors to pitch 
their tents, cook, eat, pray and sleep. The lectures and religious dis- 
courees are practical ap])eals. 

A lodge of Modern Woodmen of America, a new benevolent and 
benefit society, was organizeii July 2l>. 1886, Avith about a score of 
charter members. The foUowing were elected and installed as officers 
for the insuing half-year: E. A. Trimmer, Y. C; A. W. King, W. A.; 
J. E. Decker, E. B.; J. M. Thomas, jr.. Clerk ; W. E. Nixon, Escort ; 
D. S. Burroughs, Sentry ; J. H. Garside, Watchman ; C. D. Castle, A. 
W. Ilotchkiss. and D. S. Burroughs, Managers ; Dr. IT. N". Fox, M. E. 

The circulating library located at E. D. Hewitt's, which opened 
September 25, IS'^ii, is established upon the most conmiendable plan, 
and the reading people of Wyoming are fortunate in securing so large 
a collection of books by standard authors. This library was opened 
with 80 members at §1.50 each membership, and every two new sub- 
scribers or members at the membership price $1.50 will buy three 
books ; that is each subscriljer's membership price buys a book and a 
half. There are now some 120 volumes in the library and all are the 
projierty of the members. 

T/ie Post Office is an old institution at Wyoming. Mrs. Shallen- 
berger states that "in 1S."14 Geaeral Thomas came to Wyoming, bri ag- 
ing with him a large family of sons and daughters and sons-in-law, be- 
sides several other men, among them William Godley who accom- 
panied him in some capacity. AH at once Wyoming began to assume 
im])ortance, and aspired to the post office. The Osceola settlers too, 
faA'ored the change, always choosing to cast their lot with Wyoming. 
Accordingly a petition was gotten up, and William Godley was the 
fortunate appointee of government. Mr. Holgate accompanied Mr. 
Godley to Essex's to receive possession of tlie books and papers, mail 
matter and appurtenances of the office generally, and to convey them 
to Wyoming. He soon noticed indications of a coming storm in the 
countenance and conduct of Mrs. Essex. She was washing when they 
entei-ed, and for a while continued her occupation with a vim that as- 
tonished her visitors, rubbing and scrubljing almost furiously, then she 
deliberately turned from her tub, wiped her arnis and hands, sat 
down, and gave them her opinion of men. who would steal a ])ost 
office, in terms which those gentlemen could never forget. The office 
has been generally Avell filled down to the present lime. On August 
1, 1870, it was created a money order office and in recognition of its 
growing im])ortance a sidewalk was at once built fi'oni Castle's addi- 
tion to this office. For years the late John B. Brown had charge of 
this office. In 1884 C. G. Col burn was appointed master here, but 
was succeeded by J. M. Thomas in 1885, the present courteous and 
abh; incumbent. 

The Wyoming Cemetery Association was formed May 8, 1871, 
when the following named organized under that title: J. AV. Agard, 
S. K. Conover, J. B. Pettit, A. J. Conover, E. S. Conover, Isaac 
Thomas, J. B. Brown, John Hawks and H. A. Hoist. Messrs. Agard 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 313 

and Thomas were elected president and clerk respectively, and S. K. 
Conover, A. J. Couover and J. B. Pettit, directors. Tiiey were in fact 
the successors of the old ceraetery trustees — a body in name only, and 
being so. agreed to jjurchase tiic land between the old cemetery and 
First street, S. K. Conover being a committee to negotiate such pur- 
chase with Gen. Thomas, ilessrs. Agard, Pettit and A. ,J. Conover 
were to plat the grounds and Ijuild a fence. The tract was purchased 
for SIOO. and sold at from §1 to $15 pei' lot ; E. S. Conover was first 
su])erintendent. In 1872 J. C. Cojiestake, J. Hawks and S. K. Conover 
were elected directors; in 1S73 A. G. Hammond, G. W. Scott and 
Samuel Pierce were chosen directors, the president and secretary hold- 
ing over; in ISTi E. S. Conover replaced S. Pierce, and C. Collier Avas 
ajipointed collector of an imj)rovement fund. Tiiis Ijoard continued 
until 1877, when the presiilent, secretary with Robert Jordan, ,loiin 
"Wriglev and S. F. Gtman were chosen, and the latter elected presi- 
dent. In 18SU Rev. Wm. Waltei's, John Wrigley, S. F. Ottman, A. G. 
Hammond, F. Thomas and J. C. Copestake formed the board, with Capt. 
Otman, president, and Isaac Tliomas secretarv and treasurer. In 1SS2 
A. G. Hammond was ciiosen president ; in 1883 the same officers 
served and continued in office down to the ])resent time. James 
Bucldey, the first regTdar se.xton. is now tilling that position. Isaac 
Thomas, who for yeai's has been secretary of the association, permit- 
ted J. G. Greene to make the following entr}' in the old school recortl, 
which is also the cemetery record. A])ril 23, 18.58. It is witnessed by 
H. A. Hoist and reguiariy signed l)y Greene: "I hereby agree to 
give Isaac Thomas s,5 a year for al)staining from the use of tobacco 
from this date." The present cemetery at Wyoming may l>e said to 
be opened by the burial of Artemus Lake, brother of Mrs. Barley and 
Mrs. SeweU Smith, next Wm. Godfrey, and next Ann Carney Hodges. 
The land was donated by Gen. Thomas to trustees for pul)lic use on 
condition that it would b(^ fenced and kept in order. 

Wyoming cemetery contains the reniains of many pioneers of tiie 
village and of the district. The list tells what o]<l Father Time lias 
ihme. William C. Thomas, IS-ft!; Xancy (A. McDonald; Crone, '80; 
James Woods, '78; Charles M. Teeter, '83; Jane Ingram, '78; Lizzie 
S. Edwards, 'SU; Anna Frantz, '81; Thomas H. Jackson, '58; Anna 
Dixon, "SG; Sarah Dawson, '07; Charles Brunger, '73; Henry A. 
Hoist, '75; SaUv A. Hoist, '68: Mattie Kerns, '77; Mary A. Dew- 
hurst, '80; Sarah Walters, '72; William Kerns. '73; Elizabeth Brown, 
'81; John B. Brown, '80; Zeuriah Greenwood, '64; Rachel Dixon, '6o ; 
Simon Dixon, "60: Samuel Pierce, "79; Emma Otman, ■64: William 
Denchfield, '57; William II. Denchfield, '65 ; Dan. M. Beers, '40; Ezra 
Wooden, '57; Ilenrv M. Rogers, '78; James Gibson, '00; Betsy E. 
AVrigley, '64; David Roiise, '69; James H. Bloomer, '62; M. W. Mc- 
MuUen^ '54; Polly Thurston, '63; HartweU Thurston, '45; Mary 
Butler, '78; Rebecca Butler, '65; II. Augusta Butler, '65; Capt. H. 
Butler, '64: Lydia S. Whitney, 'S3; Ward B.Dana, "73; Anna Curf- 
man, '81; Hannali B. Cox, 's5; S. Keeling, '84; Mary E. Cox, '81; 
Clara M. Davis, '83; Sol. Wilkinson, '85; Mary A. LelHers, '82; Capt. 
A. E. Ewer, '79 ; George Marlatt, '68 ; Barbara E. Smith, '82 ; B. W. 



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314 HISTORY OF STAEK CODNTY. 

Whitcher, '75; Joel Stewart, '06; Uzziel Meacluim, '67; Margaret 
Johnson, '68 ; James II. Wilson, '66 ; Eliza A. McKean, 'GG ; Susanna 
Buckley, 'J<5 ; L. L. lianchett, '65 ; Robert B. Marlatt, '59; Edmund 
Wrigley, '72; Joseph Diggle, '64; Emma E. Pilgrim, '84; Thomas 
Heywood, '68; Samuel E. White, '66; Isabella McCormick, '68 ; John 
Bramlon, '64; Samuel Dixon (One-hundred-and-tifty-first Illinois In- 
fantry), '65; James Hartley, '71; William Wilkinson, '64; Emily 
Nicholas, '65; George Niciiolas, 'f)2; Jf)hn Dixon, '7?); Eosanna 
Dixon, '85; Lydia L. Cooml)s, '60; Thomas B. Whiffler, '80; Lydia 
Webster, '70;' Peter Pettit, '75; Delana B. Pettit, '07; Henry J. 
Otman, '67; J. W. Agard^ '81; William F. Tliomas, '75; Marcia 
Thomas, '65; Ruth Ann Dana, '56; Nancy M. White, '78; E. S. Con- 
over, '77; Sally A. Hochstrasser, '83; Henry Shroh, '84; Robert E. 
AVestfall, '63 ; James A. Ilarwood, '77 ; .C AV. Wright, '75 ; Margaret 
Ditmon, '77; Jane Ingram, '78. 

The C. S. Payne monument, erected b}' tlie ownei", is an elegant 
work of art. Mr. Payne has undoubtedly outwitted death, and gives 
promise of battling with Old Time for years to come. John Brandon, 
a soldier of 1812, and of the Black Hawk war, is buried here, but the 
headstone lies broken. The grounds contain many excellent monu- 
mental pieces. 

In the foregoing list the year of death is given and with few ex- 
ceptions only the aged old residents mentioned. 

Traders. — In May, 1869, F. J. L. sent to the Prairie Chief for 
publication thirty-one quartettes — a long mathematical poem on 
Wyoming. Messrs. Payne, King, Ottman, Kellogg, Bi'own, Winn, 
Hoist, I5oughn, Bunn, Bonner, Dennis, Bloomer, Doctors Green, Fox, 
Copestake and Castle ; Conover at the mills, all lind mention in this 
poem in connection with their business and their enterprising town. 

The removal of the Bond store to Coal village in August, 1878, 
where about fifty men were at work on the big shaft, gave Wyoming 
the appearance of being divided up into tliree distinct parts, the origi- 
nal town, the Castle addition, and Coal village. 

When AV. J. Bond came in 1872 to take charge of the Lathrop Co.'s 
store, there were 100 men working on the shafts, the company then 
furnishing the C, B. & Q. R. E., and local consumption. The works 
were burned April 28, 1880 — the mule used in the mine escaping with 
little injury. Wni. Taylor and Joseph Swanson are said to be the first 
regular miners, John McCarthy was their contemporai-y, also John and 
Anthony Robinson. After the founding of the Latlirop Co.'s works 
the men named continued to su])])ly local trade, Taylor being engaged 
actively up to a few years ago, Swanson still in harness. McCarthy is 
also here, so also are the Robinson's. Thomas Stevenson, who worked 
for the Lathrop (Jo. up to about 1878, now operates his own mine. In 
1882 James Higby opened a bank on Mr. Bond's farm. In Coal Hol- 
low are a number of small operators, while along the C, B. & Q. 
shafts are worked economically. 

The interests of the Lathrop Coal Co. here have ceased — their 
leases having passed into other hands. About 1878-79 the weigh- 
master, Richard Kent, stepped on the cage, which descended rapidly, 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 315 

almost causing his death. A few minor accidents mark the progress 
of tlie coal industry'. 

For tlie purpose of making a record of the new buildings erected in 
"Wyoming during the ten years ending in 1SS2, a list of the same with 
the names of the occu])ants in 1SS2 is presented.* Where the occu- 
pant does not own the building the name of the owner is also given. 

House occupied by B. C. Boice, house occupied by Dr. F. A. Sweet- 
land, house occu])ied by IT. L. Weller, house occupied by Jacob Smitii, 
house occupied by Mrs. C'ar})enter, house occupied bj' lic^bert Jordan, 
house owned I>y Robert Jordan and occujiied by James Ilendi'icks, 
house occu])ied by C. H. Rogers, liouse occupied by Charles (leesey, 
house occupied liy Wiliia.m 1 )itman, house owned by Mrs. McClaugli- 
lan and occupied Ijy Marvin Colwell and George Lj^ons, house occupied 
by J. M. Rogei's, liouse owned by Mrs. M. Ditman and occu])ied by M. 
F. Meeker, house occupied by J. B. Roljinson, house owned by George 
Selders and occiijiied l)y E. O. Swift, house occupied bj' Miles Stancliff, 
house occupied by II. F. Turner, house occupied by George Kerns, 
house occu])ied by Thomas Fox, house occupied by C. W. Teeter, house 
owned by King Brothers and occupied Ijy John JIansel, house occu])ied 
by John Hanes, house occupied b}' AYilliam Eagelston, honse owned 
by AV. Eagelston and occu])ied Ij}' S. H. Smith, house occupied by Mrs. 
Selders, house occujiied by Ripley Watts, house occupied by Ansil 
Hanchett, house occupied by Charles Eagelston, house occupied l)y E. 
H. Smith, house occupied by John Seibold, house owned by Mrs. Hill 
and occupied by L. F. Hill, house occupied by James Duff, house oc- 
cu])ied by W. A. Eddy, house occu]iied by William Greenfield, house 
owned by James Muse and occupied by Ed. Cha]mian, house occupied 
by John Karnaghan, house occupied by John Cnrtiss, house occupied 
b\' B. Newlin, house occupied by Newton Bess, house occupied by 
John Noret, house owned by J. Noret and occupied by James 
Strong, house occupied by Jolin Ileperly, house occupied by D. Barth, 
house occupied by Peter Ilerlierger, house owned by Mr. Wales and 
occupied by W. (). Hudson, house occupied by Mrs. J. Wall, house 
occu})ied by Dexter Wall, house occupied by H. B. Harris, house occu- 
pied by Mrs. Ewers, house occu])ied by L. E. Wood, house occupied by 
Mrs. Nicholas, house occupied l)y Elias Teeter, house owned by Mrs. 
S. M. Wright and occupied l)y AVill Huffman, house occupied by J. A. 
Klock, house occupied by Adam Lyons, four houses owned by A. J. 
Stone, occupied by James Fulton, C. Priester, S. G. Brees and Samuel 
Emerj' ; honse and office owned by Dyer Sisters and occii])ied by 
Frank Thomas, house occupied by C M. Teeter, house occupied by 
Rev. W. Sturgeon, house occupied by D. S. Burroughs, house owned 
by Thomas Beall and occupied l)y AV. Holgate, house occupied Ijy W. 
Miller, house occupied by A. AV. King, house occupied by J. M. 
Thomas, house occupied by S. F. Otman, house occupied by A. F. 
Stickney, house occupied by J. N. Conger, house occupied by Greger 
Herl)erger, house (rebuilt) owned by C. C. Payne and occupied by O. 
B. Merrick, house occupied by Henry Duckworth, house occupiecl by 
John Jones, house occupied by M. AV'inn, house owned by J. W. King 

* From Post-Herald. 
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316 HISTOEY OF STAEK COtTNTT. 

and occupied by David Hull, bouse occupied by M. Sparr, house occu- 
pied by M. L. Bingham, house occu])ied by Simon Cox, house occupied 
by E. keeling, house occupied by David Jones, house occupied l)y Dr. 
Magee, house occupied by ^1. Alderman, liouse -occu])ied by M. Teets, 
house occupied by Dr. Fox, house owned l)y Thomas Johnson and 
occupied ))y W. 11. Sandham, house occupied by C. P. McCorkle, house 
occupied by II.- A. Hammond, bank Imilding occu])ie(l by Farmers, 
Bank, store owned by W. J. Bond and occupied by H. B. Harris & Co., 
store occupied by Lyons Bros., store owned l)y the Farmers' Bank and 
occu]ned by W. (J. Wall, store owned by Tiiomas Beall and occupied 
by D. Barth for restaurant, store and (hvelling occupied In' Hopkins 
Sisters, sho]) occujiied by E. H. Layraiiier, store occupied hy John 
Seiljold, photograph gallery occupied by Charles L. Davis, barber shop 
and dwelling occajned liy T. J. Cross, store occupied by F. E.Davis, 
store occupied Iw Hammond & Walters, store occupied by King Bros., 
store occupied by Miss A. E. Bicker, store and dwelling ()ccn]iied 1»y 
Peter Lane, store and hall occupied by E. O. Swift and Central Hall 
Company, office and liall occupied In' the Wyoming Poxi and Odd 
Fellows, bank Imilding occu])ied In' Scott it Wrigley, North Side school 
house. Catholic clnu'ch, Congregational church, office and otiier build- 
ings on Otman & Jordan's lumber yard, office occupied by Charles 
Sargent, chicken dressing house occupied by D. S. Burroughs, office 
owned by Scott 6z Wrigley and occupied by J. McMillen, several build- 
ings on the fairgrounds of the Central Agricultural Society. 

During the ten years the Episcopal church was re-built. United 
Brethren church moved to its present location and remodeled, and the 
South Side scliool rebuilt. 

The following buildings have been moved into town from outside 
the corporation during tlie ten years: House occupied by I. H. (^owen, 
house owned by W. J. Bond and occupied by F. C. Wilson, store and 
dwelling owned by W. J. Bond and occu])ied by W. T. Wood, mill oc- 
cupied by C. Priester ife Co., elevator occupied by Charles Sargent. 
There have been several sho])s and offices put up during the ten years. 

The Yapp log-house, which in 1850 stood on the S. W. corner of 
Beers lot, and which was sold to Beers by John Wrigley in 1855, and 
moved in rear of his stable was torn down in April, 188;^, by Harry 
Hammond, who ])urchased the Beers' homestead. The old Methodist 
building of Wyoming and tlie old Congregational building of Toulon 
were moved by C. S. Payne and transformed into an o])era house. 

In November, 1860, the Wyoming Banking Company filed articles 
of incorporation in the clerk's office, placing the capital stock at 
$500,000. The Exchange Bank of Wyoming was o]^ened in Octol)er, 
1809, at Wyoming, in liockhold's building, by xinson Miner. Otis 
Dyer was ap]iointed cashier of this bank iit November, 1869. The 
Farmei's' Bank held an important place for some time. The Wyoming 
Building and Loan Association was incorporated in August, 1882, on 
the petition of John Wrigley, S. F. Otman, W R. Sandham, C. P. 
McCorkle, Wm. HoJgate, John A. Klock and AVm. II. Barrett. 

The First National IJanking Company of Wyoming, successors of 
the Fanners' Bank, elected their first board of directors in October, 



TOULON TOWNSHIP. 317 

1882, viz. : James Holgate, President ; John A. Klock. Gyrus Bocock, 
W. P. Buswell, Wm. Holgate, Le\'i Sillinian, Yicc-Presidents, and 
Andrew F. Stickne^^ cashier. The other stockholders were S. W. East- 
man, E. S. Teeter, Isaac Thomas, A. Bailey, J. Smith, R. M. Bocock, 
C. W. Teeter, Bryan Rielly, John Delzer, Peter Lane, John Snare. II. 
Brown, A. F. Bloomer and Abram Pheni.x. The bank was opened 
llarch 15, 1883, and continued as a National bank until January 14, 
1885, when the company went into voluntary liquidation. 

The banking house of Scott & Wrigley dates back to 1870. It is 
the i)redecessor and successor of the National Bank. With its capital 
of S1(K),( •()(), and the men who control and manage this capital, tlie 
house justly claims as high, if not a higher position in the estimation 
of the ])eo[)le as it would if working under a national charter. 

The leading business circle at Wyoming comprises Josepli Ander- 
son, John A. Klock, grain merchants ; C. H. Bogue, H. T. Prentiss and 
Otman & Jordan, hnnber; C. S. Pavne, grist and planing mill; Scott 
& Wrigley, bankers ; Hammond & \Valters, King Bi'os., R. H. Miller 
& Co., Clias. S. Payne, merchants ; AVinfield Scott, meat market and 
stock dealer ; Chas. Hill, John Seeliold, 0. R. Wilson, meat market ; J. 
W. Smith, dealers in drv goods and groceries; J. M. Cox A: Co., F. E. 
Davis, Teeter ik: Co., Wm. C. Wall, druggists; Patrick Sullivan, Pat- 
terson Bros., E. A. Trimmei', hai-dwai-e and farm implements; 
Yiola Flouring Mills, Smith ct Miller, Samuel G. Breese, fur- 
niture; Mi's. Gr. Tyrrell, Mrs. Ella McCorkle, Misses Hopkins, mil- 
liners ; Mrs. J. Morgan, dressmaker ; Damon & Co., wind-mills and 
wagon boards ; John Steer, flonr and feed ; AVilliam II. (iray, 
William Holgate, Edward Keeling, Iligby lV: Damon, brick and tile 
manufacturers; W. A. Truax and Fuller ifc Co., livery stables; Peter 
Sanner, hotel ; F. K. Fuller, restaurant ; J. B. Robinson, carriage 
manufactui-er ; Jacob Smith, Geo. W. Davis, James Burns, and E. H. 
Lawmiller, boots and shoes ; Teets & Davis, granite and marble works ; 
Joseph Xoret, sorghum works; Chai'les L. Davis, photographer; W. R. 
Sandinim. newspaper and printing office ; C. P. McCorkle, ]\Iarsh 
Winn, E. J. Kellogg, harness manufacturers ; Geesey A: Meeker, build- 
ers; Edgar D. Hewitt, jeweler; Leon Fuiks, clothing; W. H. Boyer, 
baker}' and restaurant. 

The merchants who liave acquiesced in the early -closing movement 
from October to March are : Hammond & Walters, King Bros., Chas. 
S. Payne, R. H. Miller & Co., Jacob Smith, Patterson Bros., J. W. 
Smith, Hunter & Hartz. E. A. Trimmer. 

Tlie great milling business of Sjwon river dates away back to the 
years credited in the general history. Samuel G. Breese, of Wyoming, 
has one of the buhrs of the Dorance & Breese corn-cracking mill of fifty 
vears ago. B. F. Fuller, C. D. Fuller and ^[iies A. Fuller were amont;- 
the many old settlers who woJ'ked hard on this primitive grist mill, 
nor was it uid^nown to many of those men, a few of whom are still 
here, who built up Wyoming to its present ))rosperous state. Such 
milling enterprise as now obtains here was then unthought of, and lie 
of forty years ago, who would agree with Charles S. Payne, that his 
big intlustrial ideas would ever find a field here, Avould be counted as 



318 BIOGKAPHT AND REMINISCENCES 

one of the old-time crazy men. He lias accomplished even more than 
he promised in the long ago. and brought np in the very heart of the 
town two maniifactui'ing industries of great importance. These have 
been ]>lanned and cqui]iped by himself, and much of the actual work 
of building, fitting and placing new machinery was performed by him. 
His flouring and feed mills, as well as planing mill have all been 
brought into existence Ijy liira and form to-day a part and parcel of 
Wyoming's progress. 

The Viola Flouring Mills in !North W^'oming, operated by Cliarles 
C. Priester, were remodeled in 1SS(! and the roller process introduced. 
In the neighi)orhood is the old, old mill, known for years as Cox's 
Mill; older one's still have been swept away, while S. K. Couover's 
was destroyed by fire. 

Payne's Opera House, Wyoming, was 0]:)ened January 1, 18S5, by 
the Peoria Parlor Party. In October, 1882, the old congregational 
building at Toulon was purchased by Charles S. Payne and moved to 
Wyoming. The jirice paid was $175. Sulisecpiently he purchascxl the 
old IMethodist building, and out of the two derelicts of religion he 
formed a temple and dedicated it to music and the di'aina. The ex- 
terior of this dual edifice is as unique as the idea which brought them 
together. The interior is without doubt worthy of the originator. 
The frescoing, scenery, arrangement of seats and ante-rooms were all 
carried out after Mr. Pa^'ue's plans, and all reflect his good taste. 

In September, 1870, the American House was opened by Greenwalt 
& Culbertson, and the name changed from the Wyoming House. This 
house was burned in April, 1876, while tenanted by Mr. Linscott and 
family. The hotel was the property of C. S. Payne. The "Tremont," 
formerly known as the " Castle House," was opened by G. B. Fern, in 
April, 1882. The Truax House, or Clifton, one of the leading hotels of 
the district, is no\v (September 20, 188(1,) conducted by Peter Sanner. 
W. A. Truax sold this house to John Slater, of Duncan, in September, 
1880, of whom Mr. Sanner is lessee. The house is all that is claimed 
for it, the leading hotel of Wyoming, and one of the best conducted in 
the whole district. 

The Payne building at Wyoming, in which McCully carried on the 
grocery business, was burned April 6, 18G8. McCully lost his stock, 
§200 in cash, and barely escaped himself. Wilson liros.' sorghum 
works were burned in Sejitember, 1879. In 187G the American House 
was destroyed by fire. The Castle Block at Wvoming was destroyed 
by fire March 11, 1885. This building was owned by Teeter & Co., 
druggists, G. B. Fern, A. II. Castle, and the Dr. Green estate. Pat- 
terson Bros, carried on business in this building. l)ut were not among 
its owners. The destruction of Jarnaghan's tile works, owned by Wm. 
Ilolgate, took place in 1886. The destruction of the (^'onover mills, 
about eight years ago, entailed heavy loss on the owner. These fires, 
with a half dozen of smaller ones, make up the list of conflagrations here. 

lilOGEAPHY AND EEMINISCENCES. 

I'rom what has already been Avritten on Toulon township and her 
towns and villages one would think that the sketch was complete. 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 319 

This, however, is not the case ; for in tlie unwritten, unrecorded history 
of the men who made the townsliip is found the minutije and tiie most 
interesting [)arts of her history. These sketches are arranged alpiia- 
betically. 

John TT. Agnrd was born in Odessa, Schuyler county, New York. 
He was ethicated at Cazenovia, New York. March 1, 18.3-1-, he and 
Martha P., a daughter of General Thomas, were married at Kingston, 
Luzerne county. Fa. In 18:^0 he resolved to make his home in Illinois. 
He arrived in' Wyoming September 25 of that year, and though lie 
lived in other places since he always looked upon Wyoming as his 
home. From 1836 until 1815 he followed farming as a "business, occa- 
sionally working as a carpenter, In 1815 he applied to the M. E. 
Rock River Conference for a. preacher's license. He took an active 
part in the work of the conference, and was for several years one of 
the leading presiding elders. He returned to Wyoming, there to 
devote hiniself more fully to the care of his sick wife, completing this 
duty with her death Sei>tember 21, 1870. Mr. Agard then considered 
it his duty to give his time and attention to the care of his wife's 
father, the aged General Thomas. A few months after General Thomas' 
death, which occurred July 7, 1879, Mr. Agard removed to Chicago, 
where he resided until his death, October 11, 1881. 

John E. Atherton, born in Kentucky, in 1802, moved with parents 
to Ohio in 1803, married Jane xinnstrong in 1825, movefl to a point 
near Kauvoo in 1835, and to Stark county in 1814, where he settled 
on what is now the James Figgs farm ; died January 31, 1S85. 

Julius Barnefi, son of Martin and Ruth (Dart) Barnes, was born at 
Florence, Oneida county, New Yoi'k, August 27, 1820. His parents 
were natives of Connecticut, who, with their famity, moved into York 
state. Their children numbered six sons and four daughters, all of 
whom, with the exception of two sons and one daughter, grew to man- 
hood and womanhood — one son and one daughter dying in late years. 
In 1836 the entire family moved to Elmwood township, Feoria county, 
coming the whole distance by wagon, and occupying six weeks in 
making the trip. Julius received his education at ElmAvood, and was 
there engagetl in agriculture and stock-raising until 1853, when he set- 
tled in "N'alley township and improved a farm of 160 acres there, since 
extended to 400 acres. For thirty years he resided on this farm ; was 
school director of his district for fourteen years consecutively, and 
served in several township offices, always taking a pride in the progress 
of the community. In 1853 he married Miss Sarah, daughter of Arni 
and Susan (Bosworth) Kellogg, who came from Clinton county, N. Y., 
to Stark county in 1836. Mrs. Barnes, however, was born in Vermont. 
Their children are Martin J., a farmer of Davis county, la.; Mrs. Mary 
A. Tilton, of Bement, Neb.; Rufus A., of Davis county, la.; Franldin 
A., farmer on old homestead ; Alvin S., of Otoe county. Neb.; Edson 
S., who died in his fifth year ; Frederick H. and Emnui L. Mr. and 
Mrs. Barnes, originally Methodists, but of old Presbyterian families, 
are members of the Congregational church. He was a member of the 
Stark County Agricultural Society, but since the organization of the 
Central Agricultural Societj^ has given it full support. He devoted 



320 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

much attention to fine stock growing up to 1SS3, when he moved into 
Wj'oming, where he has a pleasant i-esidence and a farm of 70 acres of 
well located and fertile land. 

Jonas BaUentine, born in N. Carolina, Ajiril 3, 1815, married Miss 
M. R. Edwards in 1841, settled in Stark count\' in September of that 
year, died near Monica, Peoria county, in his H3d year. 

Mrs. Eunice {Ferguson) Bass, born in Xorthiini])ton. I^. Y., in 1820, 
married E. B. Bass there in 18-10, came with her husbaiu! to Illinois in 
1854, settled five miles northeast of Toulon, and resided tliere until 
1878, when she moved into the village, where she died August 10, 1885. 

Thomas A. Beall, Sr.. born in Dubois county, Ind., March 11, 1823, 
is the son of Asa and Mary (Coyle) Beall, natives of Kentuck}-. The 
former of Fayette county and the latter of Bullitt count}'. The 
fatlier was a millwright and helped l)uild the first grist mill at Cincin- 
nati, O. He died in Peoria county in June, 1873, aged eighty-four 
yeai's, his wife preceded him in 1872, leaving three sons and two 
daughters. Asa Beall was a son of Thomas Beall, an old settler of 
Iventucky. Asa Beall removed with his family to Illinois in 1832 and 
located where is now Mossville, Peoria county, but removed to Kicka- 
poo, where he resided for many years. His cliildren are: Thomas, 
Harriet, wife of James Rogers; William, a- farmer of ^'alley towns]ii]i ; 
Francis, a resident of Peoria, and Josepliine, wife of AVilliam Law- 
rence, of Ptoria county. 

Thomas Beall was educated in Peoria count}' and there married 
Miss Ophelia, daughter of David and Roxanna (Minter) Bush, of 
Pennsylvania- and Kentucky, res]iectively, and pioneers of Peoria 
county. At thirty years of age lie left tliere and ])urciiased a ])roperty 
in \"alley townsliip, section 2, known since as the Beall farm Of his 
five sons and six daughters, Marion is a farmer in Harlan county. Neb.; 
Fred'k, an attorney-at-law, of Alma, Flarlan county, Neb. ; Asa, a min- 
ister of the Methodist church (Peoria conference); Hattie, the wife of 
David McLeish, a minister of the Methodist church, at Poseville, 111.; 
Thomas Allen, at Hedding College, ])ursuing a. literarv and classical 
course; Mary, at Squire Kogei's; John is a clever musical genius; 
Susie, Effie, Minnie and Ada residing here. He is a su})]iorter of 
the Methodist church, wliile Mrs. Beall and nuuiy of the cliildren are 
members of that church. 

Jolin Berjield, son of Benjamin and Martha (Sloan) Berfield, was 
born in Summer Hill township, Crawford county, Pa., Ajiril 24, 1814. 
His father was born in Cleai'Keld county, Pa., and his grandfather at 
London, Eng-., who came to our shores as a Britisii soldier dnriiiii- the 
Franco-Indian War, settled in Mahoning county, and afterwards 
emliraced the cause of the Revolution ; lived to see the country rid of 
tyranny, and a family of five sons and two daughters growing up in a 
free state. His wife was a Miss Hall, who, like the old soldiei-. ended 
her days on the old farm lieside the Susquehanna. Mr. Jolm Berfield's 
father served in the War of 1812; settled in Crawford county, Pa., 
where he raised a family of four sons and five daughters. In 1834 he 
moved to Peoria county. 111., and in 1830 took up land in West Jersey 
townsiiip, where he and his wife died in 1840, and were buried in the 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 321 

McCleuaglian cemetery. Ilis wife was a daughtei' of John Sloan, of 
Crawford coimtj^ Of his family, Elizabeth, wife of Kathan Stockton, 
of Peoria county, is dead ; Mai'ia, wife of Jacob Kightlinger, of Yates 
city is dead. The former was the mother of two sons and three daugh- 
ters, and the latter of eleven children, seven of Avhom are living. 
Sarah, wife of Mr. Ball, of Dakota, is dead ; Carson and John, of Stark 
county; George, who died in 1845; Martha, wife of Joseph N. Uene- 
dict, of Moline, deceased, leaving three children — Wheatley B., a farmer, 
near llokah, Minn., and Mary Anne, wife of Miner Hedges, of Den- 
ver, Col., deceased. Jolm Berfield received a fair education in his 
native county, learned the carpenter's trade there, and on coming to 
Knox county, now a ])art of Stark, purchased and improved a, farm in 
what is now West Jersey townshi]), and ever since has been identified 
with the county's progress. He married here Einily, daughter of 
Squire Thomas Colwell and a native of Ross countj^, Ohio. They are 
the parents of two sons and two daughters, who are also the heads of 
families. Mr. Berfield has served as justice of the peace for West 
Jersey, supervisor of Toulon, whither he moved in 1852; has been 
township treasurer of schools and member of school lioard, as related 
in the histories of these townships. Mr. and Mrs. Berlield at one time 
were members of the J>aptist church, and are numbered among the 
most useful citizens and honored pioneers of the county. 

Patrick M. Blair, son of William Preston and Hannah (Craig) 
Blair, was born at Frankfort, Ky., April 10, 1829. His father was 
also born at Frankfort, son of James Blair, a native of Richmond, Va., 
— attorney general of Kentucky, and grandson of John Blair, also a. 
native of Virginia — a name known in the judicial histoiy of Virginia. 
James Blair served with distinction in the Revolution, and William P. 
Blair in the War of 1812 as captain in the U. S. army. After the war he 
was in command of the first regular garrison at Ft. Clark (now Peoria) ; 
sul)sequently in command at Rock Island, Council Bluffs and Ft. 
Smith, Ark., where he married ^[iss Craig, tlaughter of one of the lii'st 
settlers of Arkansas. Patrick' M. Blair was educated at St. Louis Uni- 
versity, studied law in the office of his cousin, Montgomeiy Blair, and 
was admitted to the Illinois Bar at Ottawa in 1850. In 1810 he visited 
Toulon ; returned to St. Louis in 1848, and took up his residence at 
Toulon m 1854. He was married November 5, 1851, to Miss Harriet 
M. ilaughter of Dr. Hall, born in Derliyshire, Fug., July 26, 1832. In 
1854 he and John Berfield established the first lumber yard at Toulon, 
where his present residence now stands. In 1858 he and G. A. Clifford 
opened a law office. Before the war this partnership was dissolved, 
and one with Judge James Hewitt formed. In 1860 he was elected 
circuit clerk, which position he held eight years, the vote being in 
1868 for Mr. Blair 112S, a majority of 570, the largest majority 
given at this election. In 1867 lie assisted in organizing the R. I. &, 
P. R. R. Co. ; was one of the incorporators, and in 186!) was elected 
first vice president, serving until succeeded by Captain S. F. Otman. 
In 1886 he was appointed nuister in chancery, as successor to Allen 
P. Miller. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Blair none are 
living. William P., born December 19, 1854, died December 25, 



322 BIOGEAPHY AND RKMIOTSCENCES 

that year; Frances L., born January 20, 185(i, died April 23, 1873; 
Thomas H., one of the founders of the Sentinel, born July 30, 1858, 
died August 28, 1881, and Walter H., born m 18tS2, died December 20, 
188-1. 

Mrs. Elma M. (Wrig/it) Black, born near Toulon in 1858, married 
Samuel G. Black in 1870, died October 30, 1885. 

Ilerliert BJah'ly, Ijorn in Tennessee in 1807, moved to Knox county, 
111., in 1853, to Toulon in 1883, died here December 25, 1881. 

Thomas W. Bloomer, born in Fayette county, Ohio, January 15, 
1833, is the son of Jesse and Matilda (MacDonald) Bloomer, the for- 
mer a native of Ohio and son of Wm. Bloomer, a fanner who settled 
in Fayette county on moving from Alabama. Jesse Bloomer was a 
farmer in Fayette county Ohio when he died. Thomas W. received a 
fair education there, and there learned the -blacksmith's trade at 
"Washington, Ohio. In 1855 he came to Stark county with his uncle 
Squire MacMillen. Here he established business for himself and has 
since been identified with Wyoming. He was married in Fayette 
county. Ohio to Miss Mary J. Kimble, daughter of Nathan Kimble, a 
merchant of Washington. They have one son and one daughter, Jesse 
C, a real estate dealer, and Ida A., the wife of George H. Lyons of 
Wyoming, a traveling salesman. A reference to the history' of Wy- 
oming will point out Mr. lUoomer's connection with the city council, 
school board, masonic circles, while in the general history many refer- 
ences are made to him. He is one of the original members of the 
Central Agricultural Society. 

Andreiv F. Bloomer, formerly of Wyoming, moved to York, Neb. 

Wni. Bogijs. who settled at Wyoming years ago, died in January, 
1880. 

Majoi' Bohanon, of Trivoli, lU., father of Mrs. J. D. Pierson, of 
Toulon, died in September, 1881-, in his 85th j'ear. He came from 
Syracuse, N. Y., to Peoria county in 1835. 

William J. Bond, a native of Maine, was Ijorn in Lincoln county, 
townsliip of Jefferson, January 25, 1827. His father wasWilliam Ful- 
lerton Bond, a farmer, and son of Henry Bond, a farmer, originally a 
l)rick-mason, a native of Winchester, Mass. William J. was one of 
three sons and three daughters of William F. and Llannah (Jackson) 
Bond, the latter daughter of Joseph Jackson, who served in the lievo- 
lution. He spent boyhood in his native county. At the age of seven- 
teen years he engaged as clerk in a mercantile house, and after a few 
years became a ])artner in a general store at Jefferson. In 1850 he 
went to liockland. Me., and was engaged in mercantile work until 
coming west in 1808. During his stay at Kockland he served in the 
council of that city six years, was clerk of the city three years, and 
member of the board of assessors of Rockland for eight years. In 
1808, sold out his interest, came west, and after s})ending four years in 
Missoiii'i in traveling trade, he was sent here in 1872 to take charge of his 
coal mining company's intei-ests. Tliose interests he subsequently pur- 
cliased, and was prominently connected with l)usiness here until 1881. 
U]>on the organization of tlie Central Agi'icultural Society' he became 
a stockholder. He was married in Missouri to Miss Amelia Gregory. 




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OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 325 

A reference to the official liistoiy of the viUage of Wyoming, of tlie 
Protestant Episcopal church, of the Masonic circle and commercial in- 
terests will point out ver^y definitely the part he has taken in the 
progress of this t(jwn. , 

Orhoulo Bi'fire. son of IMyrtle G. and Phoebe (Munson) P)i-ac(% was 
born in Elmira townsliij), this county, August 8, 1838. His father, a 
native of New York state, was reared and educated in Luzerne county, 
I'enn. Ilis mother was also a native of that county. In 18-36 Myrtle 
G. Brace, his wife and two children came to Osceola Grove, making 
the trip overland. Of their eleven children, three sons and six daugh- 
ters survive. The pioneers were laid to rest in Elmira cemetery, the 
father dying in 18()(i, the mother in 1873. Orlando Brace spent his 
boyhood on the farm, again farmed his own lands in Ileniy county, 
and was so engaged when the civil war broke out. In 1862 he en- 
tered Company A, One hundred and twenty-fourth Illinois infantry, 
and followed the fortunes of that command until April 1, 1865, when 
he received a wound in the right shoulder joint at Spanish Fort. Ala. 
Subsecpiently he spent three montiis in the hospital at New Orleans, 
and in October of that year was honoralily discharged at SpringHekl, 
111. In 1867 he resumed farming, but owing to the failure of his 
health had to discontinue agriculture. In 1873 he was elected treas- 
urer of Stark county, which position he held for five consecutive terms, 
and doubtless would l)e elected and reelected had not the legislature 
ado])ted a law fixing the tenure of that office. During all these years 
not one cent has been incoi'i'ectly entered or unaccounted for, ])i'e- 
cision mai'kinfi- all iiis dealings with tlie office. In Deceml)er, 1886, he 
was elected commander of the G. A. K. post at Toulon. He married 
Miss Lucy A. Hudson, of Elmira township, whose parents, Daniel and 
Mary Hudson, settled tiiere aliout 1854, moving that year from Wash- 
ington county, Ohio. They are the parents of seven children, nanudy: 
Lottie, now ilrs. William Nixon, of Wyoming; Luella, now Mrs. F. S. 
Ilosseter, of Cliicago; Frank, Florence, Harry, George and Editli. A 
reference to the military, political and pioneer chapters of the general 
historj', to the chapters on Elmira township, and to that on the town 
of Toulon, will jioint out definitely the various positions held by Mr. 
Brace. 

Mrs: Khz'ic F. Brace, daughter of f 'alel) P. and Diana Flint, boi-n 
in Corning, N. Y., in 1839, came to Toulon in 1810, died at Winona, 
111., Feiiruary 25, 1878. 

Ilcrinj C. Brarlley, son of George ami Ann (Campbell) Bradley, 
was born in Goshen township, February 7, 1819. His parents were 
old residents of Stai'k county, coming here from New York City. Of 
their five sons and four daughters, Bessy died in infancy; William G. 
is a farmer of Nicholls county, Neb.; Sarah J. is the wife of Jacob 
Goliey, of Nicholls countj^, Neb.; Henry C. resides at Toulon ; Andrew 
■ C. and Mary, the wife of Robert Nicholson, reside in Goshen; 
Frank B. is a, farmer of Nicholls county, Neb.; Annie is the wife 
of Cory Moore of Toulon township, and Ora A. is the wife of James 
Lamb, of Fillmore county. Neb. Henry C. received a common school 
echication in his native townshi]), and learned the blacksmith's trade 



326 -BIOGRAPHY AND EEMINISCENCES 

at Toulon. At the age of 21 years entered farm life for himself, and 
continued agriculture until ISSl, Avhen he sold his farm, moved into 
Toulon, and commenced the l)lacksmitb"s trade. His wife. Miss Alice 
A. Edwards, is a daughter of Lewis Edwards, fonnerlj^ of Essex town- 
ship, now of Antelope county, Neb., residing near Neeley village. 
Mr. iind Mrs. Bradley are the parents of four children, namely: Fan- 
nie, Jessie, Addie and Bertha. Both are members of the Christian 
Church, and he is a member of the County Agricultural Society. 
George Bradlej', the pioneer of the family in this county, is now a res- 
ident of Thayer county. Neb. His wife died here July 9, 1881. Geo. 
Bi'adley was born in Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1820, came to New 
York in 1839. His wife, Ann Campbell, was born in same county in 
1822, and came to New York in 1841, was married in 1844 and 
started for Toulon the same spring. 

kSiiinuel G. Breese, son of Henry and Sarah (Johnson) Breese, was 
born December 25, 183fi. His father was born in Luzerne county, 
Wyoming Valley, Pa., December 21, 1797, died October 21, 1875. He 
was one of nine children of Samuel and Hannah (Pierson) Breese of 
Somerset county. New Jersey, and grandson of John and Dorothy 
(Iliggs) Ih'eese of PJasking Ridge, N. J., the same John who was a soldier 
of the IJevolution. Henry Breese, father of Samuel G. came here 
from Luzerne county, Pa., in 18:')5, with three sons and two d;inghtei's, 
namely: Stephen 1)., Milton, Johnston, Ellen and Amy, while here 
the subject of this sketch was born. He, with Stephen and Amy, 
now Mrs. A. Y. Fuller, are the only survivors here, of this large and 
prominent family. Milton resides at Neponset, Johnson, at Kewanee, 
and Ellen is the wife of Samuel Besett, residing near Chenoa, 111. 
Samuel G. grew to manliood here, at 18 years he engaged in his 
father's business at Neponset, 111.; visited (.)maha, Nclj., returned in 
1864 to Prairie city, and was engaged in mercantde work until 1870, 
wlien he moved near Castleton, where he was engaged in farming up 
to 1882, Avhen he took charge of his present business at Wyoming, 
still hokling his farm in Penn township. He was married December 
24, 18(i5, at Prairie city to Miss Elvira C, daughter of Moses and 
Martha A. (Yocum) Craig, of Virginia and Kentucky res]iectively. 
They are the parents of Maude, Henry C. and Mattie. Mr. Breese 
su^jports all religious denominations, but is not a member of any 
church, Throughout the township history and in many pages of the 
general histor}-, this family' is referred to. Mr. Breese was born in a 
small log cabin, and at time of birth, had four teeth, two aljove and 
two below, a rather strange or unusual thing, but necessity is always 
tiie mother of invention, and the teeth must liave been provided, so as 
he could become self-sustaining very young, and learn to live on nuts 
and acorns, etc., as at that time most pioneers had very little of the 
luxuries to eat. His elder brothers used to heat clapboards by the fire 
place and cari-y them out to the wood pile to stand on barefooted 
while they chojiped wood. Such are a few incidents pecuHar to life 
here over half a century ago. 

William Brown, a mason since 1812, died near Toulon in Decem- 
ber, 1874, aged 86 years. 



OF TOULON TOWNsniP. 327 

John B. Bivini, born in Virginia in ISUO, settled near Kickaiioo, 111., 
in 1837; canie to Wyoming in 1853, was postmaster here from ISGO, 
whicii position he filled nntil his deatii. May 23, 1880. ( Vi(/e chapter 
on I'enii 7'o>rji.?/iij>.) 

Ct/j>f(///i John M<irJiuU Browii^ son of John Benton and Elizalieth 
Ann (Johnson) lirown, was born in Hampsliire comity, \'a., August 10, 
1837. His father settled in that state and followed the millwright's 
trade in his youth ; while his mother's people — the Johnsons — resided 
tliere for over a century. In the summer of 1837, the family (parents 
and three sons) moved west to a ]ioint near Kickapoo, Peoria county, 
111. In 1853, the father settled in Wyoming, engaged in mercantii 



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work and was one of the town's most energetic and ])ublic-s])irited 
citizens up to his death in 1880. He was postmaster thei-e for nearly 
twenty years. At the beginning of the Civil War, John M. Brown 
was engaged on the farm in Valley township. In August of that year 
he enlisted in ComiKiny K, Forty-seventh Illinois Infantry, and was 
at once appointed or<lei'lv sergeant of the company. Early in 18r)2, he 
was premoted lirst lieutenant. Following the battle of Corinth lie was 
commissioned captain and held that position until honoral>lv dis- 
charged, October 10, 1864. In November, ISOi, he was elected siieritf 
by 555 majority over the popular democratic nominee, James Nowlan. 
In 18(!8, he defeated William Lowman for circuit clerk by 534 majority, 
and reelected each term since that time. In 1859, he married Miss 
Margaret E., foui-th daughter of John and ]\Iargaret (Rol)inson) Hawks. 
Of their three chiklren, Ella M. is now the wife of Herbert D. Nott, 
of (Talva; Maud E. resides with parents, and Lew M. thrown is a very 
coui'teous and competent assistant in the circuit clerk's office. A refer- 
ence to the history of the G. A. II. post at Toulon, that of the I. O. O. F. 
lodge, and of the Encampment will show the part he has talcen in these 
important organizations. As an ofKcer of the county his record is 
without rejiroach, as a soldier ho won his laurels and wears tliein, 
while as a citizen he has shared in the labors of adding a jileasant 
home to Toulon, and has become interested in a farm in the county. 
( Vide hi into ry of Pcnn 7oiDiif<hij>.) 

" Urandpa''' BucJuman, who tlied at Olympia, W. T., Septembar 27, 
1884, once resided on the land now known as the county Poor Farm. 
He was born in 1801, married in 1822, and crossed the plains in 1853, 
with his family. 

Sanniel Burgi\ son of Rev. Benjamin and Lucretia (Dewey) Burge, 
Avas born at Enfield, (irafton county, N". H., October 21, 1844. In 
1850 Mr. Biu'ge, his mother and sister, moved from Lewiston, Fulton 
county, to Stark county. The family having settled in Fulton county 
in 1853, four years after the death of Rev. Mr. Burge. This move was 
made on the suggestion of the late Samuel M. Dewey, a resident of 
Stark in 1849, wlio counseled his sister to bring her family among a 
people whom he esteemed, and among whom himself was one of the 
leading citizens. On arriving here Mr. Burge entered his uiu^le's store 
and tilled the jiosition of clerk for ten years, until 1866, when he ac- 
quired a one-fourth interest in the house of Dewey, Lowman & Co. 
In the fall of that year Mr. Dewey died, but, by the terms of the will, 



328 BIOGRAPHY AND REMTNlSCENCES 

the business was to be continued under the title of Dewey & Burge, 
and with the mercantile depaj'tment the banking house, established in 
1865, was included. Of all this Mr. Burge took the management Jan- 
uary 1, ISfiT. Early in 18(!9 he purchased the interests of the Dewey 
estate, and in the s]n'ing of 18T<* disposed of the mercantile depart- 
ment, so tliat he could give exclusive attention to the banking business. 
In LBTit Charles P. DeAvey, son of the late yamuel Dewey, was ad- 
mitted into partnership, and the firm name of Burge & Dewey 
ado])ted. On iSeptember 1, 1870, Mr. Burge was married to Miss Alice, 
daughter of "William Lowman. To them four children were born, 
Annie M., Samuel D., Esther L. and Jessie, the latter now l.ying in the 
family lot in Toulon cemetery. Mi's. lUii'ge is a graduate of the liock- 
ford Female Seminar}', and, as evidenced by references in this work to 
local litei-ary and musical societies, holds a first place among the 
alumni of th.it seminary. In the history of the schools of Toulon 
township, of the Congregational church of Toulon, of the munici- 
]mlity, of the soldiers of tiie county and of the W. W. Wright Post, 
G. A. P., the part taken by Mi". Burge in affairs of public intei'est is 
clearly portrayed. To him is credited the introduction of modern 
residence building into Toulon, and above all a desire to share in build- 
ing up higher the industrial and social interests of the town, which he 
calls his home for over thirty years. 

liev. Benjamin Burge, named in the foregoing .sketch, was born at 
Francistown, N. II. For years he was an esteenu^d pastor of the Con- 
gregational church, until his death in 1848. His widow, Mrs. Lucretia 
(Dewey) Burge, was a daughter of Andj'ew Dewey, a farmer of Han- 
over, N. IL, who died on the farm in Goshen township, in 1857. 
Shortly after the death of her husband, Mrs. Burge and family moved 
to Nashua, N. H., where she resided until coming to Lewiston, 111., in 
1853. The name and family are well known in the ])ioneer history of 
New Hampshire, ])articular]y in the Ilollis neighborhood, where the 
old residence of the ]]urges has a histoiy antedating 1740. 

JJ. S. BunxmijJiK, son of Lorin and Merihah (Boardmanj Burroughs, 
was born at Najsoli, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1843. His father 
was a son of Porter Burroughs, and mother a, daughter of Richard 
Boardman, prominent agriculturalists of Onondaga Co., N. Y. In 18(57 
Lorin Bui'roughs and family migrated to Prophetstown, where the father 
died Sept. 5, 1807, leaving live sons and three daughters living. Geo. 
W. is supjiosed to have been killed at Chancellors ville, under Hooker; 
Orlando, the eldest, is a farmer; Lewis P., died at Napoli, N. Y.; Ira, 
like Orlando, resides in Sarpy county. Neb.; Daniel L. is a citizen of 
Whiteside county. 111.; Wallace M. is in insurance business at Omaha, 
Neb.; Lavina is the widow of O. Fischer, Whiteside county ; Salina is 
the wife of John M. Richards, of Whiteside county ; and Mariiula V. 
is unmarried. D. S. Burroughs is tJie sixth son of seven boys. He 
spent his Ijoyhood at Napoli. and obtained his education in Cattaraugus 
county. After coming to Illinois he traveled extensively through the 
west, was engaged in the creamery business in Whiteside county until 
1884, but starte<l in business in this place November 10, 1875, the date 
of his commission house at Wyoming. His wife, whom he married at 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 329 

Council Bluffs, la., was born at Cold Spi'ings, Cattai'augus county, N. 
Y. They are tlie ])arents of one daughter, Carrie. Mr. Burroughs is 
a member of the masonic society, a sti'ong advocate of temperance 
25rinciples, and a sup])orter of all beneficial enterprises. 

Captain Ilenrii Butler, son of Justus Butler, ,the famous hotel- 
keeper of New Haven, Conn., was born in that city about 1.793. 
"When he was of age he marrietl Miss Rebecca Green, grand daugliter 
of Samuel Green, tlie '" Camln'idge, Mass., pi'inter." Captain Butler, 
depending on tlie accounts of the West rendered by one Bogardus, a 
pioneer lawyer of Peoria, and Elias K. Kane, one of the first constitu- 
tion makers of Illinois, left New York in June, 1835, traveled l)y boat 
to Chicago, and arrived at Wyoming in the fall. lie was followed by 
his wife, three sons and live diiughters, who took up their residence in 
the double log-house whicli the captain had built and pre|)ai"ed for 
them. In later years tlie brick residence was erecttnl, and liere tlie 
founder of the family in Ilhnois died, August ji, 18(14. his wife follow- 
ing Jiim to rest, November 30, 1865. In this county two of their 
children were born. Lucy, George, Samuel, Henry, Ileljecca, Mary, 
Charles, Abby, Elizabeth, All)ert, Virginia and Henrietta tlien made 
up tlie family circle. In 183U, William F. Tiiomas married Mary But- 
ler, and the same day Ira Ward, Jr., married Elizabeth. In January, 
1840, Oaks Turner-, of Hennepin, marrieil Beljecca G., Elizal^eth mar- 
ried John W. Henderson, Ueni-ietta married Thomas J. Henderson, 
and soon through tiie list. George and Ciiarles never settled here; 
the former held a leading position in A. T. Stewart's house. New York 
city, for years; the latter is a lawyer of that city. Virginia., who in 
her youth Avas deprived of hearing, was edncatefl by the Gallaudets; 
Abl)y died while yet an infant. 

Edwin Butler, pubhslier and editor of tli(^ Stark Clounty News, was 
born at Kewanee, Henry county. III., January 9, 1841. Moving to 
Milan, III., he remained tliere until 1849, when he came to Toulon. 
Here he attended some of the many private schools then existing at 
the county seat, was a ])upil at the seminary, and completed a four 
year's classical coui-se at Knox college in June, 1861. During the next 
winter he taught the "Dutcli Island" school in Essex township. On 
August 11, 1862, he enlisted in Companv E, One-hundred-and-twelfth 
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was appointed second sergeant, promoted 
orderly, and sei'ved tiiree years. In Se]itember, 1863, he was de- 
tailed to assist in printing the Athens [Jnion Post in the office of 
the suppressed Athens l\iKt. On the 17th the first number a])])eared, 
and contained a well-written salutatory, from which the following 
extract is nnide: "Our first issue of the Athens Urdon Post will 
present quite a different appearance to what it did, wiien Union was 
not attached to its title. . . . The former editor, Mr. Ivins, prob- 
ably not thinking that we would want to issue the paper in his 
absence, took with him nearly all the material necessary to give it a 
genteel appearance." Tlie motto of the new paper was "^Our countr^^ 
may she ever be right; but our country right or wrong." Mr. Butler 
worked faithfully on the Post until the sudden evacuation of Athens, 
when he was captured in the office. AVhile with the rebels, he tasted 



330 BIOGEAl'HY AND REMINISCENCES 

the sweets of prison life at Atlanta, Danville, Eichmond ; from March 
to September, 18ti-l, in their notorious hotel at Andersonville; next at 
Charleston, and then at Florence, S. C. In Decemlier, ISH-t, lie con- 
trived to make his \v;iy to Ciiarleston witli the sick and wounded, who 
were there exchanged. Once witliin the union lines, he made the hrst 
hearty meal since his captivity, put on a new dress, returned to Toulon 
for thirty days, and in one week increased fourteen ]iounds in weight. 
In April, 1865, he rejoined his command at Greensljoro, N. C, and 
served until July. Eeturning, lie worked on a farm, was elected 
county surveyor in Tsovemljer, a position he has since filled with the 
exception of two years. In May, 1SC9, he purchased Oliver White's 
interest in the JVnm with Joseph Smethurst; early in 1S70, ])urchased 
the hitter's interest, but in June, 1882, sold a half interest to James A. 
Henderson, who, dying in the fall of 1883, left the partnership to his 
widow. Mr. Butler was married in March, 1883, to Mrs. Maggie 
Porter, daughtei' of James S. Templeton, one of the early settlers of 
Toulon, who returned to his home near Pittslturgh, Penn. In 1872, 
he witli Enoch Emery were delegates to the Republican National con- 
vention. ( Vi(/e vi///f<ii\i/ (Old local Idstonj.) 

C. O. Caiiiphdl, born in Connecticut in 1817; moved to Stark 
countv in 1865; resided at Wvoming a number of vears; died at Chi- 
cago, 'jVIay 1, 1880. 

Alfred 'Casfli', M. I)., son of Samuel and Phoebe (Parmalee) Castle, 
was Ij'orn at Sullivan, Madison county, N. Y., Septeml)er 22, 1>,06. His 
father was a native of Berksliire county, Mass., and a cousin of Ethan 
AUen, and a descendant of the Irish family of Castles who settled in 
Connecticut among its pioneers. His mother was of Belgian lineage. 
Dr. Castle studied the languages under Dr. Sillsbee, of Cazenovia, N. 
Y., and medicine at Brock]3ort and Pittsford, in Monroe county, mean- 
time attending lectui-es at Berk's College, Pittsfield, Mass., at Jefferson 
College, Philadeliihia. and at Vermont College, Woodstoc-k. He was a 
resident graduate of Harvard College, and also at Massacimsetts Hos- 
pital, Boston. He practiced two years at Brock)iort before obtaining 
his degree of M. D. in 183-1, at the Berkshire sciiool. During the two 
succeeding years he practiced in Monroe county. On Ma^y 19, 1835, 
he married iliss i\Iaria P., (hiughter of Col. Daniel Dana, of the IT. S. 
army, who commanded the Vermont volunteers during the war of 
1812-14. In 18;!(; he set out for Peoria, 111., on a one-horse buggy, 
leaving liis bride to follow. He resided tliere five or six years, returned 
reduced in health to Vermont, but in 1812 he revisited Peoria, to find 
that, wliere onl^^ one house stood in 1836 (six miles west of Peoria), 
between Peoria and AVyoming, man^' were now built and building. 
In 1843 he settled at Wyoming. Dr.* and Mrs. Castle were the parents 
of five cliildren, two of whom died in infancy. He was tlie active 
agent in building the B. A: Ft. R. Iv., of wliich Ids son Alfred was 
president. The doctor only retired from jiractice a few years 
ago. During his forty years of duty in this county he merited and 
obtained many tokens of popular esteem. A reference to the chapters 
of the general liistory and to the sketch of Wyoming will point out 
the various parts Dr. Castle has taken in that drama of real life which 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 331 

has been on the stage of Stark County particularly since its organiza- 
tion, only a few years before his settlement here. 

Tice. W. W. Can: native of Yerniont, Ijorn in Addison county, at 
Middlebury, July 23, 1S.")0, is the son of William and Harriet E. 
( Rogers) Carr, both active members of the Methodist church. William 
Carr's father, also William, was a native of Rhode Island — of old 
Episcopalian circles there. W. W. Cai'r sjient liis i)oyhood at IMiddle- 
hui'V, obtained a gi>i)d coinmini school education, and took a pi'epara- 
torv course at tlu; Middlebury High School, and at Brandon, Yt. lie 
also taught school during this time, and labored for himself since the 
ao-e of twenty-one. At the age of twentN'-tliree he came west and 
entered the Xoi'thwestern University, at Evanston, graduated in the 
class of 1877 with an honorable record, taking some prizes. During 
the last two years of the college course he preached at Brighton Park, 
and upon graduating joined the Illinois conference, and was stationed 
at Yates City. He held this charge one year, then went to Trivoli, 
Peoria county, where he remaineil two years, signalizing his woi'k 
by a large revival. At Ipava, Fulton county, he remained three years 
There he removed a considerable church debt, repaired the old build- 
ing, and built a new pai-sonage. A church was built in his circuit dur- 
ing this time. Moving to Blandinsville. McDonough county, lie held 
remarkable revival services, and during his one-year term repaired the 
church there. In 1884 lie was ai^pointed to the Toulon charge, and in 
1886 to that of Kewanee. lie married at his old Yermont home Miss 
Mattie L. Piper, daughter of David Piper, of Middlebury, an old 
family of that town. To them three sons and one daughter were born 
— Ruby Peai'l, Harlow Piper, George W., and Sidney McCord. Rev. 
Mr. Carr's relation to Stai'k county is best told in the history of the 
]\[etliodist church and of the Masonic. OddFellow and Good Templar 
circles of Toulon. 

ThoinaK II. CiwUii, senior memlier of the firm of Carlin i^r Sickles, 
is one of the enterju'ising and progressive business men of Stark county, 
and takes the credit of pioneer work here in his industry. He was 
born in Canal Dover, Tuscarawas county, O., March 9, i8.5S, the son 
of Matthew Carlin and Jane Rockforil, both natives of Ireland, who 
came from near Droghedsi. Louth county, to our shores to make a 
home for themselves. They settled in Tuscarawas county, wh4?re two 
sons and five daug'hters came to them and t-rew to manhood and 
womanhood, all worthy citizens and industrious people. The subject 
of our sketch completed a good common school education and began 
the trade of cigar-making at Canal Dover. He subsequently did jour- 
neyman work at his tratle through the country, tinally locating here 
in ]\[arch, 1882. where he soon after emljarked in business, which he 
has very successfully carried on since. He feels the full force of his 
citizenship in Toulon, and in the early part of the present year married 
Miss Lydia, the estimable daughter of Daniel and Ann (Maguire) 
Wolgamood, worthy people of Toulon. Mr. Carlin attributes his suc- 
cess in life to a careful and pains-taking principle in the manufacture 
of his goods, and the rapidly growing trade of the firm attests this 
fact. Socially, he is .a genial gentleman and a substantial friend. He 



332 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

is a worthy member of tlie I. O. O. F. societ}', and is (with all 
his active business duties) a close student of this progressive age, and 
is found clever in othei' arts l)esides his trade. 

^Y^llium ChainherJain, If. I)., died November 2. 1882, in his (Mth 
year, lie came to Stark county in 1847, and practiced here contin- 
uously u]) to the period of his (leatli. F. S. Kossiter represented the 
I. O. O. F., and B. F. Thompson the Masonic society at the funeral. 

Julius Field Chajnn, born in New York in 1801, died in March, 
1884, aged 82 years He jnit the first coat of })aint on the Eaptist 
chui'ch spire at Toulon prior to liis removal to LaSalle. 

2[rs. Jlary (Fuis/u/w) C7iaj>/}i; sister of Daniel Faiisliaw, one of the 
pioneer printers of New York cit\', died at LaSalle, Ills., Deceml)er l."), 
188:>, aged 81 ^^ears. She came to Toulon in early days, moved to 
LaSalle in 1853, where she resided thirty years. 

Joseph Catterlin, born in Virginia in 1789, moved to Ohio, married 
Elciinor Knox, who died at Kewanee in 1873 ; died himself at Albion, 
Kan., May 22, 18S<i. He was postmaster at Toulon during FilluKjre's 
ailministration, and one of the old merchants. 

John S. Clevehoid died in Wyoming October 4, 1S8<^ He was 
father of three children, two of them are still living, aiul one of them, 
Mrs. John W. Cox, resides at Wyoming. His wife died in this })lace a 
little over one year ago. The deceased was born at Chillicothe, Peoria 
county. Ills., and died in his 57th year. His home was formerly in 
Neponset, from which place he moved to Wyoming several j'ears 
since. He served three years in the war of the Rebellion, as a- member 
of the Fourteentii Illinois Cavalry. He was the inventor of a sulky 
revolving harrow, on wliich he received letters patent in 1883. 

'}<;ff'ret/ A. Cooley^ born in Grayson count}^ (now Carroll county), 
Virginia, on Jul}' 4, 1825, where he lived for seventeen years, came to 
Toulon November 18, 1842, and lived for forty-four years here. The 
first seven years he was in the employ of John C^ulljertson, asiisting 
him in farm work. On Fel^ruary 7, 1849, he was united in marriage to 
Mrs. Louisa Culbertson, by Kev. S. G. Wright. They had three chil- 
dren, all of whom died early. Only his wife survives him. Immedi- 
ately after mari'iage in 1849, lie built a hotel on the site of the present 
house which was tiie first regular public hotel in the |)lace ; and up to 
his death, Sejiteniber 22, 188(i, he was proprietor of what is known as. 
the Virginia, House He beqvieathed to his wife the liotel and fix 
tures, lot and Itarn thei'eon, and to Kate Maxfiekl, daughter of Mrs' 
Nellie Maxfiekl, all his personal property and twenty two acres of land 
lying just east of town. 

I'redt/ Colivell, an old settler of Stark county, died at Burlingtoii 
Junction, Mo., June, 1, 1883. 

Mrs. David Cooper, now Mrs. Ennis of W^'oming, a sister of Isaac 
B. Essex, came in the fall of 1829. 

J/;'.y. Mary Cox, of Wyoming, daughter of James and Maria Graves, 
died June 24, 1881. 

Clara {De Wolf) Cox was born in Clark county, Ohio, March 23, 
1848, and at the age of four years came with her parents to Stark 
county, where she resided up to her death, Nov^ember 4, 188G. In the 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 333 

year 1867, she was united in marriage to Walter Cox whicli union was 
blest by six children. 

Jere 21. Co.c, druggist and pharmacist, was born in Ross county, 
Ohio, May 11, 1850. His parents, Jesse and Aljigail ( Waldron) Cox, the 
former a mitive of Ohio, the latter of Xorth Carolina, with their fam- 
ily moved to Illinois in 18.52, and here Mr. J. M. Cox received his early 
education completing such at Lombard university', Galesburg. At the 
age of 23 years, he engaged in mercantile life, and has since l)een one 
of the successful business men of the county. He married Miss 
Emma J., daugliter of the late J. H. Batchelder of Englewood, and to 
them three children were born : Harry C, Fannie C and Nellie — the 
second now deceased. A reference to the Masonic and Odd Fellow's 
history of W^'oming, will point out definitely the position of Mr. Cox 
in these societies. He is a member of the Illinois Pharmaceutical so- 
ciety and of the State Board of Pharmacy. 

Aunt Poll ij Craiiilall. ih.Q old maid of Toulon and " aunt to the 
whole town,"' moved to Barton county, Mo., in 1882, and died there 
the same year. 

2Ilss Eliza J. Crei<jhfon, who was a well-known teacher of Stark 
county, in the fifties, died at Morris, 111., September 21, 1864. 

Prof. P. K. Cross, a native of Illinois, comes from a worthy pioneer 
family of Winnebago count}*. He was born in that county April 18, 
1856. His father, A. B. Cross, a descendant of Scotch pioneers, of 
]S'ew York state, has always been known to the people of Winnebago 
county for his sturdy support of upright principles and progressive 
measures. The subject of our sketch, when a lad, obtained a good 
training in the elementary studies of the common schools of the dis- 
trict in which he lived, and at the age of sixteen he entered college at 
Beloit, Wis. There he applied himself to a regular collegiate course 
of study, and began fitting himself as an educatoi". At nineteen he 
began teaching as a profession, as also for the purpose of earning 
money to complete a thorough and sj'stematic training, which he did 
subsequently by spending about tAvo 3'ears in the Illinois State Normal 
School, Avhen he resumed teaching. His success has been favorably 
marked, and he is now found a leader in the profession. He passed 
some five 3'ears at Somonauk, 111., where he I'aised the public schools 
from a chaotic condition to that of a thoroughly graded system, and 
liad the pleasure of not only being complimented with a salary nearly 
double of what he began with, but of graduating two large classes in a 
thorough English literar\' course. Finishing his work there he ac- 
cepted his present position in 1883, where he has been successfully con- 
nected since, as the records of Wyoming's school shows. In politics 
he is a pronounced rejndilican, of strong temperance proclivities, prin- 
ciples es})oused not only througli his own observations, but inherent, 
as his father was prominent among the many early aljolition and tem- 
perance workers of Winnebago county in promulgating those views. 
Prof. Cro.ss was happily married in Somonaidv, 111., to Miss Emma L. 
Hess, a lady of clever literary and musical attainments, and a fitting 
helpmeet to him in his professional labors. He is a member of the 
Masonic order. In person he is tall and of commanding presence, of a 
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334 BIOGRAPHY AWD REMINISCENCES 

frank and generous nature, but of a disposition to reason deeply and 
conscientiously on all matters, and when resolved, to stand manfully 
to bis opinions. Since coming to Wyoming he has won the admira- 
tion of all good lovers of its school interests. 

Jo/tii CulberUon, son of William and Elizabeth Culbertson, was 
born in Pennsylvania, December 19, 1800. His earlier years were 
passed in a manner common to boj^s at the beginning of this century ; 
but as his years increased he manifested his desire for independence, 
antl resolved to learn the saddler's and harness trade. This resolve he 
carried out, and for years be followed the trade with the same close at- 
tention which marked his later life in commercial circles. In 1841 he 
settled in this county and engaged in mercantile trade. His strict at- 
tention to business and square dealing, insured the success of his new 
venture, so that in a shoi-t time he commanded a very lieav\^ trade 
around Toulon, and indeed throughout this section of the conntrj''. He 
established a flouring mill and woolen factory here, which was operated 
under his own supervision, and gave employment to a number of per- 
sons, some of whom were skilled workmen. His investments in real- 
estate I'ound Toulon were very extensive, and at one time it was said 
he intended to purchase the whole township and adjoining one of Go- 
shen. In religious affairs both he and Mrs. Cull>ei-tson were Baptists, 
and in the history of that church their connection with it is shown — 
he having built the present house and ]5resented it to the societ}'. On 
February 17, 1822, he married Miss Pleasant Bateman. They were 
the parents of four children — Louisa, who married Lucius Miner; Will- 
iam and John, deceased ; and James, a physician of Toulon. ]\Ir. Cul- 
bertson died June 5, 1869, just at the time when he planned the expen- 
diture of some of his great wealth on im])roving the town in which he 
accumulated it. 

lii'V. T. J. Ctdlen, while en route from Wyoming to Bradford, was 
attacked by heart disease, and falling from his iHiggy Avas instantly 
killed. May 13, 1883. He was missionary priest in this county tluring 
the absence of Father Moynihan. 

D7\ Curtiss died at Cleveland, Ohio, June 21, 1883, aged sixtj'-seven 
years. Years ago he practiced medicine at Toulon. 

L. P. Damon, son of James G. and Martha J. (Clark) Damon, was 
born at Medford, Mass., October 1, 1 848. His father was a native of 
that state, and mother of Maine; on both sides being the families of 
mechanics. In 1S;")S, the family moved to Stark county. L. P. learned 
the machinists' trade at Kewanee, also leai'ued the mason's trade, and 
followed this trade in Cass and Union counties, Iowa, for about ten 
years, returning to Wj^oming in 1879. Here he was engaged in mason 
work, windmill manufacturing, and machine business. More recently 
he established his blacksmith and machine shop here, and now has 
completed ])re|iarations for manufacturing a "shoveling board" and 
end gate for wagons, which he invented and improved. The manu- 
facture of these inventions he is now |)ushing forward. In 1869, he was 
married in Stiii'k county to Miss Ella M., daughter of George Gushing. 
They are the parents of one son and two daughters — George G., 
Nellie E. and Jessie A. In religious matters he is entirely Christian, 



OF TODLON TOWNSHIP. 335 

_yet li1)eral to a degree and yields hearty moral support to all 
churches. 

Samuel 2fiUf< Dewey, son of Andrew and Harriet (Pinneo) Dewey, 
was born December 21, 1823, at Hanover, X. H. His father, who was 
a carpenter, carried on a small farm here in connection with liis trade, 
and on this farm the suljject of this sketch worked in his boyhood, at 
the same time attending the district school. In 1836 or 1837, the 
family moved to Canaan, X. H., where Andrew purcliased a farm and 
estaljlished a saw and sliingle mill. With the exception of about one 
year passed at school in Hanover, Samuel M. assisted his fatlier botli 
on the farm and in the mill. In 1844, he visited Boston and held the 
position of book-keeper in the drug store of Carruth, Whittier & Co., 
until the cliaracter of the work and the cold sea breeze brought on a 
severe sickness. On his recoveiy he looked westwai'd, and in the full 
of 1848, moved to Canton, 111., where he was clerk for Mr. Graham, 
and subsequently clerk and partner in the house of Stijip & Bass. 
Close attention to l)usiness there threatened another attack of sickness, 
which urged him to move to Toulon in 18.32. Here he was clerk in 
John Culbertson's house for a short time, when, in partnership with 
the late Davis Lowman, he established the firm oi Dewey i.% Lowman. 
In 1865, he establislied a banking house at Toulon, which is still carried 
on by liis nephew, Samuel Burge and his son, C. P. Dewey. In the 
course of his lousiness life here he had for ])artners — Davis Lowman, 
Patrick Nowlan, William Lowman and Samuel Burge. Mr. Dewey 
was married in May, 1853, to Miss Cornelia, daughter of Myron and 
Adaline (Rice) Phelps, of Lewiston, 111. This old settler was born in 
Ontario county, N. Y., March 17, 1803, settled near Springfield in 
1824, and carried on an extensive trade in furs and peltries with the 
Indians and early settlers of Illinois, Iowa and Cedar A'alley. Mrs. 
Myron Phelps died March 24, 1851 ; but in April, 1S55, this pioneer 
married Miss Mary Proctor, of Rawley, Mass. He died at Lewiston, 
August 15, 1878. Ilis daughter, who married Samuel M. Dewey, died 
at Toulon, January 2, 18(>2, leaving two sons, Chai'les Phelps and 
Harry Pinneo Dewey. In June, 1863, Mr. Dewey married Miss Sarah 
M. Hale, of Rowley, Mass. In 1853, he united with the Congregational 
church, and at the time of his death, August 31, 1866, was clerk and 
trustee of that church and superintendent of the Sabljath school. A. 
reference to the official, social, religious and business life of Toulon 
village, will jjoint out moi'e definitely the several parts taken by him 
during his life here, and fui'ther, \\ ill show what his children and old 
associates have done and are doing to advance all the interests of this 
section. Quoting from Rev. R. C. Dunn's funeral sermon, delivered in 
1866, this brief sketch of a useful citizen closes: "His loss to the 
church as well as to the community will be a severe one. It was 
especially in private life — in his own family — that his shining tpial- 
ities were seen. Those that met him only in business little knew his 
sterling worth. ***** "VVe cannot enter the privacy of his 
home life ; but those that enjoyed his ever-ready hospitality can form 
some idea of what he was." 

Stephen Deaver, son of Stephen and Sarah (Bouchnian-Stepheus) 



336 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Deaver, was born in Baltimore county, Md., November 20, 1828. His 
father was a native of Maryland and a blaclvsmith ; his mother, of 
Washington, D. C. Stephen, Jr., learned the woolen business in his 
native county, and about 1843 moved to Philadelphia, Pa., where he 
was enauo'ed in that trade for fifteen vears, meanwhile resided at 
Bonaparte, la., for two years. About 18.")8 he moved to Wilming-ton, 
Del., and in IS.j'J to Nortlieast, Md., where he married iliss Ilattie 
Carter, of Brandy wine, Del. Returning to Wiliiiington. in 1862, he 
lived there untd 1808, when he came to Monmouth, 111. In 1869 he 
came to Toulon, Stark county, and embarked in the maimfacture of 
woolen goods, with his brother-in-law, James Frill. In 1871, Mr. 
Deaver acquired a sole interest in the mills and business, conducting 
them successfully down to the present time. Mr. and Mrs. Deaver are 
members of tlie JNIetiiodist E]iiscopal church, the former since 18C6, the 
latter from her girlhood. He has also served the society as steward 
and class leader ; is a member of the Stark Countj^ Agricultural Society 
and of the Toulon Lodge of Odd Fellows. His son, W illiam EUswortli 
Deaver, is a young man of much ])romise. 

J/'/.y.y Kesia Dexter, nee Mrs. Young, was born in Maine, in 1799 ; 
married Stephen Young in 1823; moved to Iowa in 185-1:, and to Tou- 
lon in 1858. Mr. Young died in 1875; herself on February 3, 1886. , 

Robert J. Dick.ensori, son of William Townsend and Rebecca (Weller) 
Dickenson, was born at Woodburne, Sullivan county, N. Y., September 
3, 1836. His parents were natives of Duchess county, JST. Y., and Ver- 
mont, i-espectively. In 1855, they moved to this county, where liobert 
.1. Dickenson conijileted his knowledge of the building trade, with his 
father and has been very ]iromineiitly connected with this trade down 
to the present time. In 1S57 he married Miss Laurette M., daughter 
of James Chapman, of Steuben county, N. Y. Their children are : 
James B., a builder, of Toulon; Harvey E., paper-hanger, frescoer and 
decorator; Laura A. and John W. Upon the beginning of the Rebel- 
lion Mr. Dickenson was residing at Lafayette. On August l-t, 1862, he 
enlisted in ( ^omjjany B., One-hundred and-twentv-seventh Illinois Infa.n- 
try, and followed the fortunes of that command until, at the siege of 
Vicksburg, he lost his arm by a minnie bullet; was sent to hospital 
and received honorable discharge September 24, 1863. On regaining 
health he engaged in teaching school, meantime giving attention to 
the arts of drafting and building. Many of the new business blocks at 
Toulon, Samuel Burge's palatial residence, the Congregational church, 
the County Agricultural Society's buikliugs, the residence of A. F. 
Stickney, S. M. Adams and A. H. Galbi'aith, with those of the Arm- 
strongs, Lehraans and H. II. Oliver, bear testimony to the character of 
his studies in this dii'ection. Mr. Dickenson is a member of the W. W. 
Wright Post, G. A. R., of the I. O. O. F. and of the Stark County Agri- 
cultural Society. He is a strong temperance advocate, and for years 
has been identified with the literary, musical and social progress of 
Toulon. 

3£rs. Dorcas, wife of tiie late B. S. Foster, died at Little River, Kan., 
Aprd 28, 1883, aged seventy-four years. She came from Maine to 
Illinois thirty-live years prior to 1883. 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 337 

Henry Bradford Dorranoe, deceased, was the son of Lemuel Smith 
and Mahala (Fuller) Dorrance. He was born in what is now Penn 
township, August 30, 1836. Lemuel was descended from one of the 
old Dutch families of Pennsylvania, while his wife, daughter of Orange 
aiul llepsey (Munroe) Fuller, was born in Yoi-k state, the ancestors of 
her father being some of the " Mayflower " inmiigrants, as related in 
the history of the Fuller family in this chapter. Pleur}' B. was edu- 
cated in the schools here and at Galesburg. On August 1, 1858, he 
married Miss Mary E., daughter of John R. and Lucretia (Hallaw- 
baugh) Powell. Her father was a native of New Jersey, where his 
Welsli ancestors settled, and her mother of Pennsylvania, where her 
German ancestors made a home. Mary (Powell) Dorrance was born 
July 4, 181-2, at Milwaukee, Wis., but was brought to this county 
Avhen a child, and here was educated. In 1858, Avith her husband, she 
took up her i-esidence on his fifty-acre farm in Penn townsliip, and 
moved with him to Toulon township, where he purchased one hundred 
acres. Their children are, Effie L., wife of E. P. Engle, Cowly county, 
Kan., and Lemuel S. attending school at Brooklyn, Iowa. Mr. Dor- 
rance was a farmer during liis wliole life. In politics he was decidedly 
republican, in scliool mattei-s ever interested and in business upright. 
His death occurred in Marcli, 1885. 

John Drinnin, born in Ireland in 1812, came t(j Canada in 1832, 
to the United States in 1831 ; was a contractor on the Erie i-ailroad; 
married Miss Acker at Buffalo, N. Y., in 1840; moved to Toulon town- 
ship in 1844, where he died September 16, 1881. Father Moynihan 
conducted the service of the dead. Joseph Drinnin, a Stark county 
man, was elected sheriff of Platte county, jS'eb., in 1885. 

LvtJier Driseoll, whose name is identified with the ea,rly history of 
Stark, was born in Oonnecticut, IMay 14, 17i)l, died April 5, 1858. His 
wife was Mary Neal, born in Pennsylvania, December 28, 1809, died 
July 30, 1876. Their son, G. 0. Driseoll, resides near Lafayette. 

Mrs. Mary Etta Dugan, one of the very old settlers, died May 10, 
1881, aged sixty-five years. 

William Dunn., a soldier of the war of 1812, died January 23, 1863, 
aged eighty-seven years, at the house of his son-in-law, Seth Johnson, 
at Toulon. He was a native of York state. 

Rev. li. G. JJunn, born in Georgia, like his brother Augustus, was 
in his youth a school teacher in Georgia. On moving to Ohio with 
the family in 1831, he studied at Cincinnati, and on coming to this 
county in 1836, left nothing undone to acquire practical knowledge. 
In 1840 lie attended the Galesburg Academy, working for his board 
and tuition ; in 1843 he entered college there, and in 1847 was one of 
three who graduated with the second class graduiited from Knox Col- 
lege. In 1850 he received the diploma of Master of Arts, having mean- 
time traveled and taught school in several places. On October 31, 
1850, he married Miss Sarah A. Marvin, then cast aside his law studies, 
and in iS'ovember, 1850, entered the Union Theological Seminary, of 
New York, studied there for three years, preached for one year in 
Western New York, then came to Peoria, where he filled the ]nilpit of 
the Congregational church for three months, and in January, 1855, 



338 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

succeeded Eev. S. G. Wright, as minister at Toulon, as related in tlie 
history of the Congregational church there. In 18G7 he was called to 
Oneida, Knox connt\', and tliere died May. 24, 18(i8, and in 18()9 his 
remains were moved to Toulon. In the liistory of Toulon, the school 
chapter and political chapter, full references are made to this distin- 
guished pioneer. 

Otis I. Dyer and family left Wyoming for San Francisco in July, 
1880. 

W'illium M. EcKjehton, born at Albany, N. Y., April 15, 1819, is 
the son of John T. arid Mary (diaries) Eagelston. Father was a native 
of Pluladelphia, and son of James Eagelston. a seafaring man and 
ca])tain in the United States Mercantile Marine, who served with dis- 
tinction in the war of 1812, and died of his wounds in Bellevue Hospi- 
tal, New York. He was one of seven brothers, who came to America 
from Yorkshire, England, but little of whom is known. John T. 
was a rope and sail maker by trade, and the only child of Captain 
James Eagieston. He married at Ahian}', N. Y., Miss Mary Cliarles, 
a native of Oxfordshire, England, by wiiom he had three sons and 
three daughters, all of whom became the heads of families, namely : 
William M.; James, a farmer of Texas, who settled there before the 
war; Thomas is a farmer of Penn township; Maria is widow of Pier- 
son Shepherd, of Peoria county ; Elizabeth, wife of Joseph Soper, of 
Kansas, and Ellen, widow of the late Mr. Kibby, of Illinois. "William 
M. sjient his boyliood at Albany, and came witii his parents to Illinois 
in 183?>, who settled at what is now Kickai)oo town, Peoria county, 
111., where William grew to manhood and mariied Miss Emiline 
Fargo, a native of Ashtabula county, 0., whose parents, Tliomas and 
Mabel (Bidwell) Fargo, removed to Peoria county. 111., in 1835. They 
have five sons and four daughters — Harriet Ann, deceaseil wife of 
Allen Ticknor, of Iowa, she died in Penn townsliip, leaving one son 
now deceased ; Jolin is a farmer of Penn tcMvnship, and parent of one 
son and one daughter; William is a farmer of Osceola township and 
has three sons and two daughters ; Geoige D. is a farmer of Penn 
township, has four sons ; Charles, a farmer of Penn, has two daughters ; 
Jennie, wife of J. C. Bloomer, real estate and money dealer of Kansas 
City; Fannie, wife of S. II. Smith, a merchant of Ottawa,, Kan.; 
James, a, farmer, and Abln'e. Upon coming to this county in 1S52, 
Mr. Eagelston took up land in Penn, purchased ItiO acres which he 
improved and meantime added property aggregating 640 acres of 
choice land, improving during his time the making of four large and 
well improved farms. In 1873 he removed to AVyoming. Has served 
on the school boaitl of the township, and has taken a full part in all 
matters relating to public well-being. He has given consi(leral>le at- 
tention to stock-growing and horse-bi'eeding as well as agriculture. 
Thomas Fargo was liorn in Saunderstield, Mass., and of a long line of 
ancestry of that state. His mother was born in Lichfield, Conn. 
Thomas Fargo Avas a soldier in the war of 1812. Mr. Eagelston is a 
member of the Masonic order with three of his sons. He is a member 
of the Poyal Arch, while Mrs Eagelston is a member of Eastern Star 
Lodge, with two of her daughtei's, Jennie and Abbie. 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 339 

Calvin Livennore Eastman, son of Stephen and Sarah (Emmons) 
Eastman, was horn at Bridgewater, N. II., January 21, l!Sl4, of which 
state his parents and grandpai'ents were natives. Stephen was the 
son of Thomas Eastman, jr., who was a soldier in the War of Inde- 
pendence, and was engaged in the battles of Bunker Hill, Monmouth, 
Stillwater (where he was severel)'' wounded) and Saratoga. Stephen's 
family consisted of five sons and two daughters, of whom onl}' three 
sons are now living — Calvin L. and Stephen W., who reside at Toulon, 
111., and Lutiicr 1)., who resides at Bloomington, 111. The daughters 
married, and both died on the old homestead in Bridgewater. The 
mother of these children died on the old homestead, in December, 
182i, and the family w^as then broken up and the children separated. 
Calvin L., then about eleven years of age, was bound to a paper 
maker at Holderness, now Asljland, N. H., where he remained three 
and one-half years, and then returned to his home, and remained until 
the spring of 1830, when he went to Plymouth, N. H., and apprenticed 
himself to a blacksmith at $30 a year. He left Plymouth late in the 
fall of ] 834, and went to Newton, Mass., where he readily found em- 
ployment at his trade of blacksmith, at $15 per month. He remained 
at Newton until April, 1838, working at his trade, attending school 
there and at New Hampton, N. H., and teaching school. On the 13th 
of April, 183S, he left Boston for the west, and arrived at Hennepin, 
111., about the 1st of May. From Hennepin he came, by the way of 
Indiantown (now" Tiskilwa) and Providence, to what is now Stark 
count}', and located near Cox's Mill, on Indian Creek, where he estab- 
lished a blacksmith shop about the 1st of August, 1838. Here he was 
joined by his brother Stephen W., late in December of the same year, 
and the\' worked together at blacksmithing until the following spring, 
when they erected a shop in the then village of Moulton, where they 
continued the business until the spring of 1843, when they dissolved 
partnersliip, and Calvin L. moved the siiop upon an adjoining quarter 
section of land (N. W. 10), which he had purchased, and there con- 
tinued to work at his trade while improving his land. Mr. Eastman 
sold this farm, Avith other lands which he had purchased, in the faU 
of 1851, and removed to Toulon, and in the following year built the 
dwelling house where he now resides, where he has lived most of the 
time since. Mr. Eastman w;is married at Princeville, Peoria county, 
111., January 30, 1844, to Miss Elmina, daughter of Stephen Frencli, 
Esq., of Prince's Grove, who settled there in 1828 — the first white 
family that settled in that vicinity. Mrs. Eastman ^vas the third child 
of eleven children born to Mr. and Mrs. French, all but one of whom 
are now dead. Mrs. Eastman died at Toulon, July 3, 1886, after hav- 
ing been many years an invalid. The children of Mr. and Mrs. East- 
man are Char]<'s AV., a prominent merchant of "VVinterset, Iowa; 
Frank F., a graduate of West Point, now a lieutenant in the Four- 
teenth Eegiment, United States Infantry, stationed at Vancouver Bar- 
rack, Washington Territory; Fred. A., four years sheriff of Ida 
county, la., and at present an extensive dealer in lands and live stock 
in that county, and Miss Sarah L. Eastman, who lives at home and 
keeps house for her father. Stark county adopted the system of town- 



340 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

ship organization in 1852, and Mr. Eastman, Heniy Breese and Theo- 
dore F. Ilurd were appointed commissioners to divide the county into 
towns and name them. They met at Toulon, January 3, 1853, and 
divided tlie county into eight towns identical witli the congressional 
townships, and gave them the names they now bear. Mr. Eastman 
was elected the Mrst supervisor of Toulon, in April, 1853. In 1^56, 
Mr. Eastman and John T. Lindsay of Peoria were nominated by the 
republicans to represent the legislative district composed of Stark and 
Peoria counties, in the General Assembly, and were elected ; Init in 
one town in Peoria county 15(i votes were cast for Calvin M. East- 
man insteail of Calvin L. Eastman, and u]3on this fiinisy pretext he 
was refused a certificate and his comjietitor was seated. Upon a con- 
test in the house Mr. Eastman was denied the seat to which he had 
been rightfully elected by a tie vote. In 1862 Mr. Eastman was again 
nominated, with Enoch Emeiy of Peoria, for the General Assembly; 
and both received a large majority in i-e]niblican Stark, but Avere ile- 
fcated by the heavy democratic vote in Peoria county, and their com- 
petitoi'S,' Judge "William Holgate of Stark, and W. W. O'Brien of 
Peoria, were elected. After Mr. Eastman removed to Toulon he 
purchased, improved and sold two large famis in Stark county, and 
has always been considered a model farmer. In 1876 he bought and 
improved, and erected good substantial buildings upon, a section of 
Ian i in Ida county, Iowa. A railroad was built thi'ougii, and a station 
located upon it, which greatly enhanced its value, and in 1SS2 he sold 
out and quit farming, but purchaseil another section Avhich he now 
owns. 'No man in the community has done more to improve the 
country, enhance the value of property, and add to the comfort of man 
and beast by the ei-ection of substantial buildings, than Mr. Eastman. 
It has l)een liis greatest pleasure to convert raw, uncultivated land into 
beautiful farms, with productive fields and comfortable homes. In his 
private life Mr. Eastman has always been an active, enterprising citi- 
zen, taking an active part and working faithfully for the advancement 
of good morals, good society and good government; and in his busi- 
ness and social relations doing unto others as he would have them do 
unto him. 

Stephen IP. Eastunin, the third son of Stephen and Sarah (Emmons) 
Eastman, was born at Bridgewater, A\ II., November 15, 1815. His 
brothers were Luther D., Calvin L., Albert F. and John E.; his sisters 
were Sarah E. and Hattie A. His mother ilied in December, 1821, and 
the family being broken up, he lived at different places in the vicinity 
of Bridgewater until the spring of 1834, when he Avent to learn the 
blacksmith's trade at Wentworth, N. H. He remained there about 
two years, and then moved to Charlestown, Mass., where he rennvined 
and worked at his trade until the fall of 1838, except while attending 
two terms of school at Newton, Mass., and two terms at New Hamp- 
ton, N. II., with his brother Calvin. Late in December, 1838, he emi- 
grated from Massachusetts to Illinois, and joined his brother, Calvin 
L., at Moulton village on Indian creek in Stark county. The brothers 
carried on their trade, blacksmithing, in partnership until the spring of 
1843, when the partnerhip was dissolved, and Stephen proceeded to 



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OF TOULON TOWNSUIP. 343 

Chicago, 111., where he remained until the fnll of the same year. He 
then returned to Stark countv, and eng'ayed in blachsmithino' at 
Tonlon on liis own account. Mr. Eastman was mai'i'ied May 23, 184."), 
to Susan M. Gilh daugiiter of Elder Elisha Gill. Two daughters were 
horn to them — Celestia J. and Eliza. The former married Solomon 
Fields, now of Shenandoah, Page county, Iowa, and the latter E. E. 
Cox, now of Odel, Neb. Both are the mothers of large families. Mr. 
Eastman was elected probate judge in 1S4T, but I'esigncd the office in 
the sjuMng of 1849, to join the army of gold-seekers who flocked to 
the California diggings that year. He remained absent two years, and 
then returned, as most of the gold hunters did, no better off than when 
he started. On his return Mr. Eastman found that his wife had died 
on December 9, 1850. She was the first person buried in the new 
Toulon cemetery. He went to work improving the f;irm he still owns, 
situated about three miles east of Toulon, and to wliich he has added 
from time to time until lie now owns 380 acres of vakiable land. On 
January Ki, 1855, he married Mrs. Martha iferchant. of this county, 
and they at once went to house-keeping on the farm. Mr. Eastman 
now ceased working at his trade, and devoted his whole time and 
attention to farming, and soon became an extensive and successful 
farmer. Three children were born bv his second wife — Ste]ihen 
Melber, Hattie Luella and John E. Th(> first two are dead. Mv. East- 
man Ijecame an active niember of the first Baptist church of Toulon 
in 1854, and was soon afterward appointed or chosen deacon. This 
position he has held ever since, anil has always been one of the most 
liberal supporters of his church. By reason of his age and infirmities 
he has retired from the farm and farming, and now lives at Toulon, 
where he will probably spend the rest of his days. Mr. Eastman and 
all of his brothers were and are liepnlilicans in politics. The East- 
mans have never made much use of strong drink; and for more than 
one hundred and fifty }'ears only one member of the family has ever 
used tobacco in any form. 

Emory J. Edicards, born in Essex county, New Jersey, April 7, 
1839, is the son of William H. and Deborah (Aldrich) Edwards. He 
was son of Eev. John Edwards, a native of Connecticut, and a nieth- 
odist minister. William H. and wife moved to Luzerne county, Penn- 
sylvania, where Emory J. Edwards was reared and educated. In 18<')5 
he moved to Illinois, located in Osceola township, and carried on 
farming there for several years. In 1873 he left the farm, and settling 
at Wyoming, engaged in the hotel business, but a few years after re- 
sumeil farming in Essex township. In 1883 he returned to AVyoming, 
and engaged in the hardware business, which he conducted until 1S84, 
since wiiich time he has devoted his attention to his two farms. His 
tlaughter, Mary, is the wife of Marion Beall, now of Nebraska. She 
was the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie S. Brace, niece of Myrtle Brace, and 
wife of Mr. Edwards, who died in 1880. and is buried at Wyoming. 
She had been a worthy member for eighteen years of the M. E. church. 
Mr. Edwards mari-ied Mrs. Mantlana Harwood, nee Merrill. They 
have one daughter, Alizina Harwood, and one son and daughter mar- 
ried — Nelson, a merchant of Bradford, and Ruhama, the wife of Will- 



344 filOGKAl^HY AM) KKSUXJSCKNCKS 

iam Plioeiiix. He has been a consistent member of the M. E. Church 
since boyhood. As stated in the history of the Central Agricultural 
Society, in the liistories of the townships and in that of Wyoming, he 
has been identified with the social, agricultural and commercial prog- 
ress of the county for over twenty years. 

B. F. Edvxtrch, wlio died in Januar}', 1S81, at Peoria, came fi'om 
Virginia to Toulon aV)out 1840, and for many years Avas a resident of 
this county. His son, I. C. Edwards, is a Peoria lawyer. 

John G. Emery, born Se])tember 24, 1839, in West Jersey toAvn- 
shi]), where his parents, Frederick and Hannah (Gaffney) Emery set- 
tled, moved to Henry county in 1860, and to Knox county in 18G6. 
He married Miss Eutli A. Friend in 1872. 

Joseph Egsea; who came in 1831 (a lirother of Isaac B. Essex), and 
in 1841 established the first blacksmith shop at Toulon, was stricken 
with paralysis in 187(5, and died that year. 

Capt. Artemiis Ewers, Avho served in the Avar and Avas wounded, 
died from the result of bullet Avounds inflicted by himself, October 4, 
1879. Pie wrote a letter to William IloJgate on September 25, and 
also left some instructions with his wife, but the coroner's jury re- 
turned a verdict of accidental sliooting. 

Spencer Falconer, born at Culpepper, Va., seventy-seA'eu years ago, 
died at Thomas Falconer's house, north of Wyoming, May 22, 1886. 

Davis Fast died in Barton county. Mo., January 25, 1882, at the 
age of ninety years. For fifty years he Avas a member of the Masonic 
society. Mrs. Elizabeth Fast,'^ Sr., died in July, 1881, in her 92d year. 

John Finley died Februaiy 28, 1883, aged eighty-one years. Pie 
was born in Fayette county, Pa., in 1802; moved to llicldand, O., in 
1811 ; married lieljecca Gaffney in 1828 ; settled in Illinois in 1834, and 
in Stark county in 1838. In 1856 his first wife died. In 1861 he nuir- 
ried Mrs. Sarali Adams. 

Rev. J. J. Fleharty, born at Jacksonville, 111., Februarv 5, 1835, 
died at Tampa. Fla., May 2, 1884. From ISr.S to the time of his death 
he Avas a minister of the Methodist E])isco|)al church, serving in this 
county a portion of the time. 

Benjannn C. Follett, son of Benjamin and Emily (Culbertson) P^ol- 
lett, Avas born in Ohio, March 18, 1844. This family is one of the 
oldest in Ohio, and in every generation has contributed to Ohio one or 
moi'e useful and distinguislied citizens. His father died in 1862, leaA^- 
ing young Follett tiie possessor of a sound common-school education. 
At this time he entered mercantile life at Chillicothe; was book-l<eeper 
there, and for seven years sui)])orted his mother ami sister. Toward 
the close of the war he enlisted in Company A., One-hundred-and-foi'ty- 
ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after the cessation of hostilities 
came to Toulon, Avhere his uncle, John Culbertson, was the leading 
merchant. He entei'ed business with liira as a partner, and for eighteen 
years Avas one of the most ])rominent mercliants in tJie county. Sub- 
sequently he purchased tiie large hotel on Washington street, which he 
now OAvns and conducts. He miirried Miss Helen M. Iihodes,a daughter 
of one of the county's ])ioneers and prominent citizens. They are the 
parents of three children, namely : Miss Emma, Miss I^lessie and John; 
each one filling a place in the economy of home, and the ladies of the 



OF TOtTLON TOWNSHIP. 345 

family proininent in woman's work of the town. Mr. Follett has 
served in the council, as corresponding secretary of the Connty Agri- 
cultural Society, and is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow 
lodges of Toulon. The family name, sometimes written Ffolliott, Fol- 
liette and P'olliott, is of French origin, dating back to the earlier years 
of our history. 

Jf/'s. I'h'umnt {Bateinan-Culbertsov) FoJlett was born nea,r Chilli- 
cothe, ()., June 22. 1803; moved to Richmond, O., Avith her husband, 
in 1S22; in 1841 came to Stark county, whei'e her husl«tnd opened a 
small general store, on the southwest corner of the northwest-quarter 
of section 24 in Goshen township, just west of Indian creek, on the 
north side of the jjublic road from Toulon to Lafayette. A little later 
this business was moved to Toulon and carried on where is now the 
Methodist parsonage. She married her second husljand, Lodowick 
Follett, April Ki, 1872. He died in IST'J, aged sixty-seven years, ;^^rs. 
Follett, hei'self, die<l November 12, 1886, leaving all her ])roperty to 
Dr. James Cnlbertson, the only legal heir. The will provided a farm 
for Mrs. B. C. Follett, her adopted daughter; Init this valuable tract 
was sold prior to her death, thus, it is said, invalidating this section of 
the document. Miles A. Fuller and Samuel Burge were named as 
trustees of the estate. 

Sarah E. {Moler) Foyhsony, born in Maryland in 1834, married 
Henry P^oglesong in 1851, came to Stark connty two years before her 
death. 

William Fuller, born in Luzerne county, Pa., in 1819, settled where 
Modena now is in 1836, was married first in 1849, secondly in 1858, 
died in September, 1879. 

Jadye J/ile.'i Avert/ Fuller, son of Orange and llepseh (Monroe 
Fuller, was boi'ii in Luzerne f'o. Penn. Api-il 25, 1822. llis father was 
a native of Stockbridge, Mass., his mother, of New York; bnt both old 
settlers of Pennsylvania. In 183(') Orange Fuller and family of six sons 
came from their old home in the east and settled in Penn township 
where they engaged in farming and saw mill building. One daughter, 
Mrs. Lemuel S. Uorrance, married in Pennsylvania, came to this coun- 
ty in 1834. Miles A. Fuller engaged in agriculture and milling until 
his 31st year, he and a brother building the ]\[odena Mills. In 1853 he 
was elected County Clerk on the Whig ticket by twentj'-two votes 
over his L)eniocratic friend, ]\lilton Warren, and reelected in 1857, 1861 
and 1865 without opposition on the liepnblican ticket. During his 
official terms he read law, was admitted to practice in 1862, and since 
1869 has continuously practiced here. In 1875 he was commissioned 
Notary Pnblic, which position he has since filled. In 1869 he was 
chosen delegate to the Constitutional Convention, with Henry ^V. Wells , 
over Flenry Grove and Mai'tin Sliallenberger, the Democi'atic candi- 
dates. In 187*1 he was elected representative in the State Legislature 
over James M. Rogers, and tilled local oiiices of trust as related in the 
history of Toulon. He was a very active and useful supporter of the 
Fnion during the war, and was commissioner from Stark at Spring- 
tleUl, to in(|nii'e into the Military- credits and debits of thiscounty iucon- 
nection with the county's (juotas of men. Mr. Fuller married Miss 



346 EIOGKAPHT AND REMINISCENCES 

Anna, dauglitcr of Zeljulon and Mary (Smith) Aveiy, jjioneers of this 
county, to wliom was born Deha, now Mrs. Cross, of Rich Hill, Bates 
county, Mo. Mrs. Fuller died in 1848. In later years he married Miss 
Elizabeth Walker. They were the parents of three sons and two 
daughters, viz., Frank Fuller, a merchant ; Victor, attorney at law, 
Toulon ; Ada. now ]\[rs. Henry C. Fuller, of I*eoria, and Miss Lizzie and 
Ernest, deceased. Mrs. Fuller is a member of the Baptist society, but 
ever i-eady to extend aid to other denominations. A i-eference to the 
chapters of the general and local history will point out minutely the 
various enterprises in which he has been engaged, and his repent elec- 
tion as county judge. 

I'Jrnegt C. FuUer, while en route to Peoria, July 24, 1881, fell from 
the freight train under the Avheels and was so mangled that death end- 
ed his sufferings on the SOth. He was the son of Miles A. Fuller, born 
at Toulon, June 9, 1859. No event in the histoiy of the town cast a 
deeper shadow of sorrow, than did the death of this young merchant. 

Atidrev) Galhraith, son of Hugh and Ann (Wilson) Galbraith, 
natives of Ireland, whose family history is given in the sketch of 
Goshen township, was born at Philadelphia, Pa., August 18, 1838, and 
there received his education. In 18.59 he accompanied his parents 
to this county, and resided with them until August, 1862, when he 
enlisted in the New York Marine Artillery, served six months, when 
he was discharged at Newbern, N. C, on account of irregularity in 
form of enlistment. He at once reenlisted at Newbern, N. C, in the 
United States Xavy ; served on the gunboat Delaware until discharged 
at Baltimore, February, 1864. During the following twelve months 
he was engaged at home. In February, 18<i.5, he enlisted in Company 
I, One-hundred-and-lifty-Jirst Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was elected 
second lieutenant, and in July following was promoted first lieutenant, 
and served with this rank until February, 1866, when the command 
was mustered out. On returning, he established a meat-market at 
Toulon and dealt in live stock, and imtil 1875 was extensively engaged 
in tliis business. In 1875, he was elected constable and appointed 
deputy-sheritf, which jiosition he held until 1882, when he was nomi- 
nated by the liepublicans and elected sheritf of Stark county, filling 
the office with rare abilitj' until December, 1886, when, under the new 
state la^v relating to tenure of office, he was succeeded by James Mon- 
tooth. A reference to the sketches of the Odd Fellows society. Grand 
Army Post, and other organizations of the town and county will point 
out his social relations hei'e. In I'eligious matters, he suppoi'ts the 
Congregational church, of Avhich two of his children are members, 
Cora B. and Harry A. In 1866, Mr, Galbraith mari'ied Miss Hannah 
E., daughter of the late Owen W. Thomas, Avhose family history 
appears in this chapter. Their children are Cora B., born March, 1867, 
a school-teacher here; Harry A., born in 1868, clerk in Messrs. Star- 
rett's store at Toulon; Andrew, born July 3, 1874, attending school, 
and Clyta, born in April, 1886. Whether we search in the records of 
any of the three branches of the United States army in which he 
served during the war, we learn of an excellent soldier, and in home 
records of an energetic and useful citizen. 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 347 

Charles Geesei/, son of Charles and Lvdia (Murray) Geesey, was 
born in Steuben cotinty, N. Y. His fatlier died in Fulton county in 
18(^3, leaving six sons and four daughters. Of these, the subject of 
this sketch ieai'ned the trade of wagon-maker in Ohio, of which state 
his parents were then residents. He subsei|uciitly learned the carpen- 
ter's trade, and in ISTi nun'cd to Illinois, taking up his residence at 
Wyoming. Mr. Geesey was married in Oiiio to Miss Mary, daughter 
of Jacol) Gyman, a native of Alsace, but herself of Germany. Since 
coming to Wyoming in 1ST4. he has devoted his attention to builders' 
and contractors' work, and his name is identiHed with many business 
and residence l)nildings, which nuirk the pi'ogress of Wyoming. 

Amos J', (rill, born in C'liautauijua county, N. Y., came, with his 
father. Elder Elisha Gill, to Illinois in 1843. In 1849, lie and family 
settled at Toulon. Up to 1851, he was the only Odd Fellow in Toulon, 
and organized Stark lodge, October IT, 1851. He died February 11, 
1870. 

Hugh. Y. Gwlfreij, whose name occurs as the first nominator of 
Lincoln for the presidency, was born in New Jersey, Februaiy 22, 
1829; moved to a point opposite Phihulelpliia in 1846-47; sailed to 
Mexico about- this tnne, and on i-eturning came with parents to 
Toulon, November 5, 1848; learned the carriage- and wagon-builder's 
trade here; served eleven months with the Thirty-third Illinois In- 
fantry, and in 1865 resumed his trade at Toulon. In December, 1850, 
he married Miss Finances A. McOance. 

■Joel 1). GooiJale died here August 21, 1885, in the ninety-tifth year 
of his age. 

ir. 11. Gray, Ijorn in Knox countj^ 111., -Januarv 16, 184:!, is the son 
of William and Betsey (Jordan) Gray. His fatlier, was a native of 
New York state and mother of Ohio, who came to Illinois in 1835 or 
1836, and was i)roniinently connected with the early manufacturing in- 
terest of Knox comity for many years. He died in Bates count}'. Mo., in 
1879. His mother, Betsey Gray, preceded her husband to the grave in 
1877. They had tiiree sons and three daughters, all of ^vholn grew to 
manhood and womanhood. William H. spent his boyhood in Ohio; 
learned his business from his father, and in 1863 came to Stark county, 
where he carried on farming until 1869, when he established himself at 
Princeville, Peoria county ; and after one year came here and founded 
his brick manufacturing industry. He was married in Stark county to 
Miss Eliza Jane, daughter of Alexander and JIai'tha (Jordan) Trapha- 
gan. They are the parents of six sons and three tlaughters. Mr. 
Gray's brick woi-ks at Wyoming are among the leading industries 
of tlie county. In religious matters, the family attend the Congrega- 
tional church, while in society matters he is a member of the Odd Fel- 
lows Lodge here and of the Encampment. 

Mrs. linhij {Frnich) (jreeiijirlil, born in 1821, married Elisha Green- 
field in 1846 near Princeville, Peoria county ; later moved north of Wy- 
oming, thence to Henry county, and finally to Toulon. This lady was 
drowned in a cistern here April 24, 1884. The coroner's jury brougiit 
in a verdict of suicide. 

Frederick Rudolph Greenwood, son of Asa and Lucy (Moser) Green- 



348 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

wood, was born at Dublin, Cheshire county, N. H., December 18, 1826. 
Ilis grandfather, •Josiiua, who married Hannah Twitchell, was a car- 
penter and mechanic, also his greatgrandfather, William, who worked 
there as early as 1 762. The family' dates back to Thomas Greenwood, 
who came to our shores in 1()67, whose grandchildren Avere found in 
the I'anks of the Revolution, and whose children protested prior to 
1770 against Jlritish ignorance and tyranny. In 1853 Frederick R. and 
his father came to Knox count}', and located land near Yates City ; 
the father moving a few years later to Toulon and thence to his okl 
home in New llami)shire, where he died July 10, 1876, leaving 
three sons — John, Fi'ederick R. and AVilliam 11. The first resides at 
Denver, Col., the second in Toulon township, and the last named lost 
his life while chief engineer on the Palmer & Sullivan R. R. survey, 
August 19, 1870, being shot from his horse. A son, named Her- 
man, a master mechanic in railroad shops, died at GaJesburg, 111.; 
Maria married Wliitney Tenney, of Orange, ]\[ass., and Mary Ann 
dieil in youth. Frederick R. grew to manhood in Marlboro' county, 
N. II.; there learned the builders' trade, but on coming here turned 
his attention to agriculture and fine stock growing, a,nd in 1864 pur- 
chased his present farm of eighty aci'es. In 1854 he married here Miss 
Elizai)eth, daughter (jf Herbert and Sarah (Kennedy) Blakely, who 
came from Marshall county, Ind. Of their two children, Onetta 
M. is the wife of James A. Jones, of Burlington Junction, Mo., who are 
the parents of three children; the other, Ora Blakely G-reenwood, is a 
farmer. Mr. Greenwood, Sr., is a supporter of all churches. He has 
been a member of the district school board, and like most men who 
earned all they ])ossess, is practical and broad-minded in everytliing. 

Colond ir. 11. Gnenwood, boi-n in Dublin, N. IL, 1832, the engineer 
in charge of the Toulon division of the American Centi'al R. R., and 
well known here, was murdered in Mexico, August 19, 1880. On 
May 28, 1882, Mrs. Mary, widow of Asa Greenwood died at Toulon. 
She was born at Dublin, N. II., in 1814, and in 1853 married,- both 
coming to Stark county aliout 1854. 

James Gr'iffin, of Modena, died in August, 1865. He was an old 
settler. 

EJ(hr A. Gross preached in Toulon, in the court house, to the Bap- 
tist creed, in the years of 1855 and 1856, and assisteil in building the 
Baptist church, and sent his four oldest children to the academy there, 
it being the only school where children could be taught the higlier 
common school branches, nearer than Galesburg. One of tlie children 
is now Judge AV. L. Gross, of S])ringliel(l. The Elder and liis wife 
])oard with their daughter at Cathem, ten miles from Springfield. 

liohert Grieve, a j)rominent farmer of this townshij) for almost 
forty years, was born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, September 27, 1826, 
emigrated in 1848, and settled on a tract of 145 acres. Section 5, Toulon 
townshij), which he purchased in 1849. As related in the marriage 
record, he married Miss Ellen Scott in 1856). This lady was bui'ii in 
the same shire May 27, 1830, and came to America in 1845. Since his 
marriage he increased his acreage to 429, together with about five 
acres of timljer land, all beautifully situate on Jack Creek, whicli runs 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 349 

tlirongli 150 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Grieve were the parents of eight 
childi'en, five of whom ai'e living. Janet, Ellen, Thomas A., and Chris- 
tina reside at home, and William is married — a resident of tiiis town- 
shi]). Tiie mother of tin's fainiiy died jMarcli 30, 1885, and was buried 
in Elmira cemetery. Mr. Grieve lias served since its first organization 
as ]n-esident of the Farmei's' Mutual Insurance Co. Almost since the 
day of liis settlement here he has been an earnest member of the 
United Presbyterian chui'ch, and cleric of the board of trustees of tlvat 
body. To matters relating to education and all else bearing on the 
interests of the townsliijis of Toulon and Elmira, and, indeed, of tlie 
county in general, he gives close attention. In political life the Re- 
publican party claims him as a member. 

Thomas ILdI, 21. D., was born at Mansel Park, Derbyshire, Eng- 
land, May 12, 1805 ; married ]\Iiss Matilda Manifold, of Findern in that 
shire, May 11, 1829, and with his family of four children came to the 
United States in 1837, settled in Elmira township for a few years, 
moved to Toulon village in 1811, and resided there until his death, in 
1S7<). Mrs. Sliallenl)erger. his ehlest child, speaks of him in her work, 
"Stai'lc County and Her Pioneers." and from her liistory of the family 
the following is taken : •' Indeed, while he was yet quite j'oung, it was 
decided to give him a thorough educational and professional training, 
in the direction of medicine and surger}'. So b^ was kept steadily at 
school after he had reached his eighth year, first at the village school 
of Ilulland, where he ac(iuired the rudiments of an education ; from 
there at the age of ten, he was transferred to a sort of grammar school 
at West-Under-Wood ; from there to Brailsford for the study of 
French and Latin ; at fourteen he went for two years to a tinishing 
school at Quarndou, and at sixteen was " entered as an apprentice " (this 
being tlie law of the land) to Dr. Coleman of Wolverham]iton for five 
years. Having now attained his majority, " he \vent to walk the hos- 
])ital at (Tiiys," and during the next two years in London, enjoyed 
the instruction of many eminent men, whose names have since 
become historical, especially in the archives of medical science. A 
few of these we may record as possessing a modicum of inter- 
est for the ])rofessional reader, should an}^ such honor these pages 
with a perusal. "On Materia Medica and Therapeutics" the lecturer 
was Thomas Addison, M. D., on "The Principles and Practice of 
Physic," John Armstrong. On the diploma granted to Thomas Hall, 
by "The Royal College of Surgeons" in 1828 are the signatures of Sir 
Astley (!ooperand "plain John Abernethy." In 18."i(t, Rush Medical 
College conferred on Thomas Hall, in view of the liigli testimonials he 
had brought with him from his native land, and his long experience in 
western practice, an "honorary degree," constituting him "Doctor of 
Medicine," "done at Chicago. Illinois, February 7tli, 1850." Thus, it 
may be seen the doctor holds in his hands the Ijest credentials of both 
lands; but perhaps no man ever lived who valued such honors less, or 
cared less for distinction of any kind. When lie came to Illinois in 
1837, he brought with him not only a thorough acquaintance with his 
profession, but the prestige of nearly ten years successful practice at 
home ; to these advantages may be added an abounding vitality, giving 



350 BIOGRAPHY AND BE>nNISGENCES 

])0\vers of endurance far beyond the average of men. Then he brought 
with liini a hbrarv of choice medical works and surgical instruments 
of the most approved ])attern then known, to meet every emergency. 
Coming thus equii)ped, to a new and growing state, what opportuni- 
ties for professional distinction and ultimate wealth loomed u]) Ijefore 
him, iuul lie been gifted with even ordinary audiitifm. But tliis he 
liad iu)t. He built iiim a- cabin and settled down in tlie ol)Scuritv of 
Osceola Grove; and altliougii the finest lands could still be held by 
])re-emption, and afterwards came into market and Avere sold at $1.25 
per acre, yet he never bought one, although from the date of his set- 
tlement lie had a large practice, soon ke])t four or five horses and rode 
almost constantly. In 1840, when sickness here assumed a very fatal 
type, dysentery and typlioid fevers pi'evailing to a frightful extent, he 
rode on horseback for nine successive weeks, eighty miles one day and 
fifty-six the otlier, alternately. In 1846, he and his])artner. Dr. Cham- 
berlain, ti'eated fifteen hundred cases of fever and ague or kindred dis- 
eases, using in their practice that season eighty ounces of quinine or its 
equivalent, in the shape of the extract of Peruvian bark. When ad- 
vised by his family or friends in those da,ys to collect Ids dues and in- 
vest them in something for future resom-ce, he would turn away with 
a smile saying, "Don't bother me about such trifles, J am laj'ing up 
treasures in heaven!" ■ 

But while thus indifferent to pecuniary rewards, he was by no 
means insensible to the approval, or gratitude of his patients. No 
man ever more highly appreciated the beaming smile or moistened 
eye, that must sometimes reveal, especially to a physician, emotion too 
dee}) for uttei-ance, or treasured in a warmer heart the memory of 
grateful words and generous deeds! * * * * * Iliither 
than disa])point the sick whom he knew would be watching anxiously 
for his coming, he encountered all sorts of personal perils and discom- 
forts — braved all dangers, Initfetting with the fierce storm at mid- 
night on the snow-covered pathless prairie, swimming swollen rivers, 
sometimes with the thermometer so low that he was encased in an in- 
rtexible armor of ice, five minutes after he had emerged from the fiood. 
For some of the most des])erate of these exploits he rather seems to 
enjo}' saying, " I never received a cent." Of late years, when to our 
view death seemed hovering very near him, he would refer to a little 
incident that occurred long ago, in his native land, but which has no 
doubt colored more or less his whole life. When, as he relates, having 
won his diploma, he was about leaving home to begin life and [iractice 
for himself, his mother followed him to the gate, and laying her hand 
lovingly on his shoulder said, "Tom, do your duty by all, but espe- 
cially remember the poor;" and he would add, "I am not afraid to 
meet my mother, for she knows I iiave done as she told me." 

But we must not particularize, or this sketch, which was intended 
should be brief, will grow into a volume. Dr. Hall was mari-ied 
May 14th, 1829, to Miss Matilda, Manifold, of Findern, Derbyshire, 
England. This lady was our mother, and we have lost her all too 
lately to discuss with any appearance of impartiality (if that was de- 
sirable) her life and character. Her memory is eushriueil in the 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 351 

licai'ts of her friends; we leave it with them ah)ne, knomn^ this 
would be her desire could she be consulted ; for few ever shrank 
more instinctively from ])ublic gaze than slie. Her inner life was 
a sealed casket, not many had the privilege of unlocking. Let a rev- 
erential silence veil its treasures still! Her children can never esti- 
mate tiieir indebtedness to her, not only for the mere fact of existence, 
which sometimes in this uncertain world is rather a questionable boon, 
oi' for tl'e mother's love she gave them all; but for that "well of 
English undeliled," which her conversation always supplied, and for 
even a tithe of the mental acnteness and physical vigor she possessed. 
She left lis August 8, 1874, in the seventj^-second year of her age. yet, 
as another truly said, "she died as the young die," with all her facul- 
ties in full play, as if with her, it was yet hfe's morning! The 
ohiklren of this marriage are in the order of their ages. 1st, Eliza, 
the writer of this little volume; 2nd, Harriet M., wife of P. M. Blair, 
Esq.; ;5d, Mary S., who rests beside her mother ; ith, Henry M. Hall, 
present editor and jjrojn-ietor of Tin- Rfd Oak Keiv Era ; 5tli, Dr. 
Walter Thomas Hall, successor to his father's home and honors ; 6th, 
Louisa, wife of Mr. John C. Emery, now of Ottumwa, Iowa; 7th, 
James Knox ILill, at present following his trade, that of a printer at 
C'ambritlge, 111. 

AVe may remark in passing, that of these children, the first four 
were born in England, j)rior to the emigration, the three remaining 
ones being native Illinoisans. Mrs. Emery was the first child ever 
born in the town of Toulon, to which place the family removed soon 
after the site was surveyed, and have resided within its limits since 
July 6, 1842. 

As we write tliat date, memory reproduces with wonderful fidelity, 
the ])icture of that summer morning, so long ago. We had been up 
since dawn, marking with charcoal the logs in our big cabin, prepara- 
tory to taking them out of their places, and loading them on the 
wagons, which would .soon be waiting for them. By six o'clock the 
family had breakfasted, the teams were arriving, and the bustle of 
moving began in earnest. Think of it reader, not only the contents 
of the iiouse and all the api)urtenances of a large family to be packed 
and loaded, but the house itself to be taken down and prepared for a 
journey to Toulon ! We can see the teams, many of them consisting 
of four horses, as they drew up around the scene of our labors. They 
had come from Spoon river, from Wethersfield, from Lafayette and 
Walnut creek, " to help the doctor move." We could give you the 
names of the drivers — true pioneers eveiy one of them, not a laggard 
among them all; but our i-eaders would not know them, for they have 
nearly all taken a longer journey since that time, from which they 
never returned. But finally tiie last load started, even Peter Miner's 
laugh was lost in the lengthening distance, and silence settled upon 
the hill, where for five years there had been a busy hajipy home, ring- 
ing with the voices of children, and the patter of little feet. But we 
looked our farewells to the s]iot, and not without tears set our faces 
in anotiier direction. We were soon on the open prairie, and towards 
evening reached our destination, the house of Mr. Benjamin Turner, 
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352 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

who in those days kept a sort of hotel for the accommodation of the 
public. The cabin had undergone a second 'raising,' the roof was 
partly on and we could say we had already a home in Toulon." 

J. Iino.1' IlaJJ, son of Dr. Thomas and Matilda (Mannifold) Ilall, 
Avas born at Toulon, April 20, IS-iS. Here he received a i)ractical com- 
mon school education, and in 1863 entered mercantile life, in which he 
continued four years. Next entering the office of the Nev Era with 
his brother, Henry 11. Hall, he acquired a thorough knowledge of 
typography, and held a position "at the case," on the News for 
three years, and was connected with the newspaper press up to 
April, 18SC, when he received the first postmaster's commission 
issued to Illinois by the present executive On April ?>0. ISSl, 
when the firm of T. H. Blair and AV. E. Nixon. ]iub]ishers of the 
Stark Coiody Sentinel, dissolved, he purchased T. H. Blair's in- 
terest, and with Mr. Nixon took hold of tins journal. To him in 
greatest measure is due the prompt success which waited on the 
Sentinel, of which paper he became sole pro])rietor in 1882. On Janu- 
ary 1, 18S4-, Gus Hulsizer purchased a half interest, and the firm of 
Hall & Hulsizer conducted tiie Sentinel until Fel)ruary 13, 1885, wlien 
the present owner and editor, Mr. Hulsizer, purchased Mr. Hall's 
interest therein. He was married to Miss Eva Ardell, daughter of the 
late B. F. Young ; they are the parents of one daughter, Eva Mannifold 
Hall. He has been in public life almost continuously since 1869, and 
though an aggressive ])olitician and outspoken Democrat, has received 
many acts of public kindness from men of every ]iolitical faith. Mr. 
Hall is a Boyal Arch Mason, a member of the Blue Lodge and its 
Worshijiful Master at tlie present time. (Vide sketch of Dr Thomas 
Hall ; also History of Elnrira township). 

Mrs. Mary M. Hammett, who resided at Wyoming from 1873 to 'To, 
died at Peoria, November 29, 1879. 

John and Mary Hanes came from Warrenton, Ohio, to Wyoming in 
1867. 

Richard Hardin, aged sixty-three, died at his home, Princeville, 
July 27, 1886. He had been a resident near Princeville since 1840. 

Mrs. Harty, mother of Andrew and Dominic Plartv, died March, 
1886. 

Sarah M. (Cassky) Hazzard married William Hazzard, of West 
Jersey in 1866, died at Winona, Minn., in 1885. 

Avgustus G. Hammond, son of Gideon and Nancy (Ciiandler) 
Hammond, was born at Westport, Essex County, N. Y., January 27. 
1834. The family dates back to the beginning of Welsh immigration. 
Gideon Hammond, referred to above, was a farmer and lumber dealer 
in New York State, and a member of the legislature of that State for 
over fifteen years. The fact of his service during the war of 1812, 
particularly at the battle of Plattsburg, his honesty, integrity and un- 
swerving fidelity to principle, contributed uiucii toward iiis pojiularity, 
but his unselfish, wise course in the legislature won rej)eatedly for 
him his legislative honors. A. G. Hammond moved to Wisct)nsin 
in 1848, making his first western home at Waukesha, in that State. 
Shortly after he moved to Farmington, 111., and thence, in 1850, to 



OV TOULON TOWNSHIP. 353 

Stiifk County. Since liis settlement liere he has filled a large place in 
the economic and social little republic of Stark County. A reference 
to the school history of Essex Township, and of Wyoming village, 
]ioints out at once his connection with our schools. In lS62he was com- 
missioned Justice of the Peace. In 1874 he was elected representative 
on the Uej)ul)lican ticket l)y 591 majority over Davis Lowman, the A. 
]\[. II. candidate, and since that time has received repeated tokens of 
|)ulilic confidence. From 1850 to 1865 he was engaged in farming or 
school teaching. In the latter year he entered mercantile life at 
Wyoming, and in less than twenty years built up one of the largest 
mercantile interests in the county. In October, 1853, he married Miss 
Cecilia B. AVynkoop, of Chemung County, N. Y. They are the par- 
ents of Harry A., a graduate of Winona, Minnesota. High School, and 
the Davenport Easiness College, and for the last ten years cashier in 
Scott A: Wrigley's Lank, Wyoming, 111.; Will AV., a graduate of Knox 
College, (lalesburg. 111., who is now practicing law at Peoi'ia, 111., 
where in the space of ten years he has reached a lucrative practice, 
and Mary Louisa, now at home. In the history of AVyoming, the part 
taken by Mr, Hammond and family in social matters and otherwise 
is set forth concisely. ( Vi(/e PoVit'ical hififory.) 

Charh's ILirth'if, b(jrn in Yorkshii-e, England, February 7, 1822, is 
the son of George and Elizabeth Hartley, who came to America some 
\'ears later and settled in Virginia. Charles remained at the old home 
in Yorkshire, where he grew to manhood, and learned agriculture. In 
1853 he came to the United States with his wife and four children, and 
located here on section 28, where he jnirchased eighty acres which have 
been handsomely improved. His wife was Ann Hamshaw, daughter 
of Joseph and ilary Hamshaw, of the same shire. Their children are 
Elizai)etli, wife of W. P. C'averly; George, a farmer here ; Mary, wife 
of Monroe Guyre, and Moses, a farmer of Harvard, Clay county, Neb. 
Their children born here are Joseph, a farmer of Inland, Clay county, 
Neb.; Jennie, deceased; Thomas, a farmer, here; and Delphine and 
William, residing at home. They have twelve grandchildren. He 
supi)orts all denominations, avoids public life, but has served on the 
school board of his distinct. Mr. Hartley has 480 acres joining his old 
fai'iM and 160 acres in Adams county. Neb. He is a member of the 
Stark county Agricultural Society. His herd of Holsteins is considerd 
one of the best in the military tract. 

George Ilartlei/, born in Yorkshire, England, August 21, 1846, is the 
son of Charles and Ann (Hamshaw) Hartley, came with his parents to 
Illinois and grew to manliood in this county. He was married here in 
1S73 to Miss Mary Ann, daughter of James and ElizaVieth (Smith) 
Eraser. James Eraser was a native of Blythe, Nortliumberland county 
near Newcastle on the Tyne, England, and a son of James Eraser and 
Mary Ann Itobinson, the former a native of Scothind, and the latter, of 
England. Elizabeth (Smith) Eraser, was a native of Pennsylvania, 
and there Mrs. Hartley was born in De Vosburg. Her father, James 
Eraser, came to Stark county in 1857, accompanied liy Thomas Tunsall, 
who died in 1865, and leasing coal land on section fourteen, o])ened a 
mine there. In 1858 they worked on section twenty-three and took 



354 liloGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

out 1,000 tons of coal, or one-fourth the total product of the year. In 
1859 he went to Colorado, whither tlie family moved in 1860. They 
subsequently returned to Stark county, but in 187-1 removed to Col- 
orado, where they have lived since. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley are the 
parents of three sons and one daughter, Lenora, James C., Marion A. 
and Leeli. He supports tlic Christian churcli, of wliicii Mi-s. Hartley 
is a member. He is a member of the Stark county Agricultural Socie- 
ty, and is largeh' interested in stock-growing and agriculture. 

JmneH P. Ileadley, born in this townsliip, Marcli 10, 1812, is a son 
of James and Sarah (Finley) Headley, wIk^ moved from Ohio to 
this county in 1839 and settled south of Toulon. They were married 
in 1819, seven years after the settlement of the Finley "family in ( )liio, 
of which famii^^ she was the last member. She was boi'u in Fayette 
county. Pa., in 1800, and died at Toulon, June 11,1880, thirty-five 
years after her husband's death. This family consisted of six sons and 
four daughters, nameh^ ; Wilson and Matilda, deceased ; Craig, who 
died in Toulon township, leaving a widow, now ilrs. John Reed, and 
a family of one son, Walter Headley, of Lafayette ; John, a carpenter, 
of Toulon, the head of a family ; Elizabeth, wife of Matthew Hounds, 
of Toulon ; William M., of Pawnee City, Neb. ; Alex. B. died here, 
leaving a family of one son and one daughter ; Mary, wife of David 
Crum ; James P. and Milton, a brick manufacturer, who has a family of 
six children ; the four latter served in the Avar of the Rebellion, as shown 
in the military cliapter. James P. Headley spent his boyhood on the 
farm and grew to manhood there. He carried on farming until 1862, 
when he enlisted in Company F., One-hundred-and-twelfth Illinois Vol- 
unteer Infantry. He served for three years, until honorablj' dis- 
charged, in 186.5. Returning to his home, he resumed agricultural life 
and was engaged in farming until 1875, when he purchased the Toulon 
brickyards, and has carried on this business, always keeping pace with 
his increasing trade. He employs, during the season of brick-making, 
eleven men, giving support to eleven families. The material ])roduced 
is all pressed bi'ick, made exclusively for building purposes; iuis Imilt 
large sheds and introduced many improvements for mixing, moulding 
and drying, among them Ijeing the " Mai'tin machine." The _yards 
occu]>y four acres, and produce about 500,000 brick per season. Mr. 
Headley married Miss Catherine Kendall, of Ashland, O., and to them 
one son was born, James Anson (now train disjiatcher of Keokuk, la.), 
who married Miss Minnie Madison, of Ottumwa, la., a native of that 
town. James P. Headle}' is a member of W. W. Wright post, G. A. R. 
He has always taken an active part in the aifairs of the agricultural 
society, of the township and of the town, and is now serving his 
second term, as a member of the council of Toulon. 

George Harvey, born in 1803, settled in Ohio in 1831, and in Stark 
county, Illinois, in 1850. His death took place August 11, 1881. 

John Ilawhes, son of John and Margai-et (Robinson) Ha^vkes, was 
born near Valley Forge, Chester county, Pennsjdvania, February 27, 
1834. His father was a farmer of that county, and was born in the 
same house where Capt. Hawkes first saw light. Flis grandfather, 
John Hawkes, who is credited with Revolutionary service, was de- 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 355 

scended from Adam Hawkes, who settleil in Massachusetts in IfiiO, 
where many of the family still reside, and the old homestead still 
remains in theii' possession. This branch of the Hawkes family made 
a settlement in York State prior to moving into Pennsylvania. The 
Robinsons were among the early Irish or Scotch-Irish settlers of the 
(Quaker faith in the Susquehanna country. Capt. Hawkes moved with 
his parents to rhiladelphia about 1839. There his father died, leaving 
his son to hew out his coarse through life. After working on a farm 
for some time he learned the carpenters trade. In 185i he came to 
Wyoming, and in 1857 married Miss Augusta E., daughter of Edward 
and Iluldah (Hammond) C.'olburn. In 1801 he enlisted in Company K, 
•17th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was advanced gradually from private 
to Second-lieutenant, and received honorable discharge on account of 
disability in A])ril, 1861. Pie resided in Knox county the succeeding 
two years, moved to Galva, where he lived until 18(19, when he re- 
turned to AVyoming and established his hardware and agricultural 
implement store. This he carried on alone until 1875, then he took ni 
as jtartner W. H. Barrett, and did business under the firm name of 
Hawkes & Barrett until 1883, since which time he has devoted his 
attention to settling up the business of the firm. His childi'en are 
Lillian, wife of Alfred X. Walters, residing near Kearney, Neb.; Kate 
Estelle, a graduate of Carroll College, Waukesha, Wis., and John 
De W., a student of the same college, now of Beloit College, Wis. 
Mr.H. was one of the original members of the Congregational cluirch 
of Wyoming, of De Wolf Post, and Post Chaplain, also a member of 
the (iddfellow's Lodge, and a member of the Encampment. He has 
always given ready support to all agi'icultural measures, and is classed 
among the most active members of the Republican party. A reference 
to the history of Wyoming and Toulon townships will point out the 
part he has taken in social and ])olitical mattei's. His recent nomina- 
tion to succeed Orlando Brace as County Treasurer is an enviable testi- 
monial. His election followed as a consequence, and in December. 
1880, he moved to the Countjf Seat. The name is associated with man 3' 
of the modern buildings of Wyoming, and of the county, as architect, 
the school, Cono'reoational church and fair building-s there beinir built 
aftei' his plans. 

Wi/h'a//i H. Henderson was born in Garrard county, Ky., November 
1(), 1793, of which state his parents were among the ])ioneers. In 1812 
he enlisted in Col. Johnson's "Kentucky Mounted Riflemen," and with 
this command was present at the battle of the Thames, in Canada, 
October 5, 1813, where he aided in crushing Proctor's entire English 
army and Indian auxiliaries. After this campaign, he moved to 
Dover, Tenn , where he married Miss Lucinda Wimlierly in January, 
1816. He was elected sheriff there, and tilled others positions until 
1823, when he moved to what is now Haywood county, Tenn., of 
which he was first recorder. Here his wife died, at Brownsville, and 
here also his parents died. In 1835, he was senator in the State Legis- 
lature, which position he resigned in 1836, and on July 2d of that 
year settled on the Leek claim south of Toulon. In spirit he was an 
Illinois num prior to that year, for in 1831 he selected lands near 



356 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Ottawa, on Indian creek, and in 1832 sent on his father, mother, liis 
son, Jolin W., his wife's two brothers, and Ilobert Norris, a hired 
man, to im]3rove this claim, intending to move there himself the next 
year, but tlie Black Ilawlc war, tlie murder of Eobert Norris, and the 
dispersion of tiie family dissuaded him from settling there. IS'o sooner 
was he settled here than the pioneers realized his value, and looked up 
to him for political guidance. His house was a hos[)ital>le I'efuge for 
judges, lawyei's, ]ireachers, and all classes of travelers, and, until the 
court-house at Toulon was completed, might be called the " County 
Court-house of Stark." In 184.5, he took the census of Stark county, 
and with the sum realized from this labor purchased a horse to com- 
plete a team for the transfer of his family to Johnson county, la., 
where he settled in November of tliat year. Like many patriots of 
the revolution and of 1812, he was too unselfish to amass riches; in 
business, enterprise carried him too far; but in social honor he was 
always right, and with a name for honor he died January 27, 18f>4. 
Mrs. Sarah Murjihy (Howard) Henderson, to whom he was mari'ied 
November 6, 1823, was born in Sampson county, N. C, Septeml)er 15, 
1S04. To his iirst wife three children were born; Mary A., who died 
in 1834. John D. and William P. were intimately connected with the 
early progress of Illinois. To his second wife, one daughter aiul five 
sons were born; the former died in infancy, while the sons— ^Thomas 
J., Henry C, Stephen H., Daniel W., and James A. — lived to become 
leading citizens of this county and district. 

John ir. Henderson came to Stark county with his father in 183(), 
and was here married by Jonathan Miner to Miss ilary Periy, Octo- 
ber 25, 1840. This lady died some years later. He subsequently 
married Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Butler, ol' Wyoming, and settletl 
at Cedar Rapids, la., of which state his brother, William P., is also a 
resident. 

ILnrxj C. Jlenderson, who married Miss lanthe Fuller, of Elmira, 
in 1850, was clerk in the United States Treasury de^partmcnt fi'om 
1849 to 1852. The year after, he moved to Eock island, and in 18.")C., 
to Marshalltown, la., of which state he was senator in 18('3, and a 
Eepublican presidential elector in 1864. He has the reputation of 
being as able a lawyer as he is a politician. 

Stephen II. Ifenderson, now a minister of the Methodist Episcopal 
church, was a member of the Illinois ])ar. In 1802, he entered C<jm- 
pany A, Twenty-fourth Iowa Infantry, and was promoted colonel of 
the "Forty -fourth Iowa Infantjy. After the war he resumed his minis- 
terial work. Daniel W., his In-other, served as lieutcnumt in the 
Twenty-second Iowa Infantry ; was wounded at Port Gibson. 

James A. Henderson, whose name occurs in almost every chapter 
of the General History, was also a soldier, serving in Company K, 
Forty-seventh Illinois Infantry. His first wife was Miss Burdell 
Turner, of Hennepin, a grand-daughter of Capt. Butler, of Wyoming. 
In later years he married Miss Frank Dewey, of Toulon, who survives 
him. 

Mrs. Ann IIei/vMod,t^& second child of Edmund and Alice (IIow- 
arth) Wrigley, was born October 26, 1819 and remained at her father's 



OK TOIU.ON TOWNSHIP. 357 

home in England until twenty-six yciirs of age. Her early life was 
spent as a mill operative, when she was married to Thomas lieywood, 
the son oi John and .lane Hoy wood. He was born at Hey wood, Eng- 
land, in the year 18-i<), where his father was a mannfactnrer of cotton. 
The family was one much interested in religious affairs, John Heywood 
establishing the first Sunday school in the town, and when he died 
iiad been a member of the Methoiiist church for fifty years. He was 
eighty-fonr at the time of his death. His wife also died at an ad- 
vanced age. ( Vide histori/ of Wriylcij family.) 

Thomas Heywood learnetl the car|)enter"s trade and at the age of 
twenty-six, was married to Miss Ann Wrigley. For some eleven years 
after, they remained in England anil then emigrating to America, set- 
tled at Wyoming in 185G, where Mr. Heywood continued his trade. 
Here his home was made, keeping his business improved with the times 
until 1863, when they removed to a farm in Penn township, where, 
al'ter but five days of illness, he died in 1868, in his forty-ninth year. 
He had iieen a prominent member of the Methodist cliurch from'boy- 
hood and an ardent worker in the tem])erance cause, having been a 
member of the Reccabite socieDy, a temperance organization in Eng- 
land. At the time of his decease, he had just been admitted to a mem- 
bership in the masonic fraternity. For thirteen years after her hus- 
Ijand's death, Mrs. H. remained upon the farm. In 1881 she returned 
t(j Wyoming, where she has since resided. The family consisted of 
seven children, Jennie, Mrs. P). F. Eockhold, of Bradford; Edward, 
died from the effects of a fall while engaged in sport, breaking his 
back in two places. He was twenty-two years of age. Emma, who 
married W. M. Pilgrim, of Bradfoi'd, is deceased; Thomas, a farmer 
of Penn townsliip; Alice, Mrs. G. E. Scott, of Penn township; Annie 
M. and Mary E., both teachers in the Wyoming schools. Mrs. Hey- 
wood and all her children are members of the Congregational church, 
and a family that stand high in the esteem of all. 

Rieliai'd Ilighf, son of George and Anna (Malloy) Hight. was born 
at Lick Ridges, Huntingdon county. Pa., June 26, 1837. At the age 
of seventeen years, Mr. Hight visited S])ringfleld, 111., returned to Penn- 
sylvania, walking from Pittsburg to his home — forty-one miles — in 
one day ; but in 185-1 resolved to make the west his home, and set- 
tled in Stark county. From 1854 to 1857 he worked here by the 
month. In 1858 he ventured farming for himself, but this first venture 
was unsuccessful on account of the June and Septemljer frosts. He 
sold his corn crop on the field for $48, moved to Mossville, engaged in 
hauling wood and boarding chopjiers, earned enough that winter 
to make a second venture, and returned- to Stark in 1859. In 1864 he 
]Kirchased eighty acres of tlie Beckwith farm in Penn township, from 
Scott & Wi-igley, in 1867 added another eighty acre tract and in 1883 
purchased 160 acres from x\nsii Sims. This last ])urchase he sold in 
1884 to the Parker brothers; bougiit his [)resent town house in 1884, 
and in 1886 purchasetl five acres in Wyoming. On coming here in 
1857 he married Miss Ann, a daughter of Daniel and Mary Bunnell, 
pioneers of Penn township, who came here from the Wyoming Valley 
in 1846. This lady was born in Wyoming county, Pa., in 1840, and 



358 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

accompanied her parents to Stark county, 111. They are the ])arents 
of one son and four daughters Irene, wife of Charles Ingrain, of 
Wyoming ; Minnie, wife of James Hess ; Eva, wife of Daniel Docken- 
dorf, of Iowa; Clarence, a farmer on the homestead, married Miss 
Lizzie Stansbury, of Brimfield. and Ella, residing at home. In 1875 
the family moved to Wyoming where Mr. Hight ]inrchased the l)riek 
cottage or Dana cottage, opposite the Truax House. lie has served as 
township collector in Penn and for sixteen years was school director of 
distiict JS'o. y there. For each of his children he i)rovided a good 
education, and has always been a strong supporter of the common 
school system. He relates with manly pride that on coming here he 
expended his last twenty-five cents for breakfast at Henry. 

W'Uliain Ilolgate, son of the late James Holgate, was born on the 
"Holgate homestead" A]iril 15, 18-14. He received a practical educa- 
tion in the school of the district, and at the age of eighteen years, 
August, 1862, enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Twelfth Illi- 
nois Volunteer Infantry, followed tlie fortunes of that command for 
three years, and received an honorable discharge in Juh', 1865. Ke- 
turning to his home he followed agricultural life until 1876, when he 
purchased the interests of W. M. Miner & Co., and engaged in the 
banking business at Wyoming, conducting the Farmer's Bank there 
until 1882, when he organize<l the First National Bank of Wyoming, 
and was its president until it ceased business under that name. On 
January 8, 1885, he was married to Miss Charlotte A., daughter of 
Alexander Kissinger, a worthy old settler of Penn Townshij), and 
among the Swiss jjioneers of the county, the lady herself being a na- 
tive of that township. The}^ are the parents of three children — Car- 
rie, Cora M. and Katie C. Mr. Holgate is a memlier of DeWolf Post, 
G. A. R., of the blue lodge at Wyoming since the war, and of the 
chapter. He was a member of the Stark County Agricultural Society, 
and one of tlie original stockholders in the Central Agricultural Soci- 
ety. The task before him of filling his father's place in the economy 
of the county is a difficult one. but not lieyond the ability of the son 
to accomplish {vide history of Uolgate family and settlement in rliaptrr 
on Penn Toivnahij).) 

Georye E. Holmes was born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 8, 184(i. 
His father, Robert, Avas born in Antrim County, Ireland, September 13, 
1813, and his gi'andfather George was also a native of that county, and 
married Rose Pearson tiiere. The mother of George E., was l)orn in 
Tyrone County, in May, 1810. Grandfather Holmes and family came 
to Philadelphia about ISSli, and worked at the tailor's trade there. Of 
his seven children, John, born in 1808, died December 20, 1879; Eliza, 
who married Lazarus Holmes, died at Kewanee ; Rose Ann is tiie wife 
of Robert Patterson, and Robert Holmes came to this county in March 
of 1855. During this year he pui'chased 160 acres of land on Section 
9, this township, and was engaged in agriculture here until the spring 
of 1878, when he sold his interest in the land and moved to Toulon 
village. Of his six children, tiireedied at Philadelphia, and three came 
to this county, namely : George E., Mary, now Mrs. John II. Brown, 
and Robert, a farmer of Buena Vista County, Iowa. George E., re- 



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ceived what education lie could until be was twelve years old, in his 
native city. On coming here with his father in 1S.">.5, he engaged in 
agriculture. On October 13, 18(34, he married Miss Margaret, daugh- 
ter of Captain David and Malinda (Edwards) llaacke, of Fulton 
Countv, and this union has been blessed bv nine children, namelv : 
William II., Lovel S., David W., Effie, Mary E., Edward E., Maggie, 
Ki)l)ert and Lynum, all residing with their parents. Shorth' after his 
marriage he purchased eighty acres on Section 10, near the family 
homestead, to which he has since added 240 acres. For twent\' years 
he has served as school director of his district, filled the office of col- 
lector, and, as related in the history of the American Presbyterian 
Church of Elmira, has, like Mrs. Holmes and son, been a consistent 
mendjer of that society. In political life he is a Republican ; but the 
agricultural interests of the county and his own. claim his attention 
before politics. Ilis father-in-law, Capt. llaacke, to whom is credited 
in the history of Penu Township, the sketcliof Cooper's Defeat Creek, 
and whose reminiscences are quoted in other chapters, came from Can- 
ada to Peoria, and after a time thei-e, to a point ten miles southwest of 
Canton, 111., in 1821 ; was captain of militia in the Black Hawk War, 
and may be said to have witnessed the upheaval of the whole State, 
from the wilderness to the rank of one of the first in the Union. The 
Captain's wife is Miss Edwards, of Kentucky, also a i)ioneer of Illinois. 

Jolin ILiol: son of Jacob and Catherine Hook, who came to this 
country from Switzerland, about 1834, and settled in Niagara county, 
X. Y., was born in Germany in 1832, was raised on his fathers farm 
in York state, and in 18.56, his parents, one son and three daughters 
came west to join his other daughter in Minnesota, and visit the sub- 
ject of this sketch, who came here in 1854. Of this family he is the 
only survivor. On coming here he est;il)lishetl himself on a farm and 
was engaged in agriculture until 1S73. when he founded his livery 
Inisiness at Toulon, and carried it on with marked success until his 
retirement in January, 188.5. Here he was married to Xancy Jane 
Swarts, daughter of Andrew Swarts, who came to this county from 
Ohio about 1838. They are the parents of three children, Mrs. Laura 
Edson, of Galva; Mrs. Belle AYorley, of Toulon; and Frank Hook, 
]iroprietor of the FoUett House livery stables. Mr. Hook has been a 
member of the I. O. O. F. lodge here for ten years ; a member of the 
Stark county Agricultural Society, and a supporter of everything which 
gives promise of benefit to his county. In church matters he wishes 
to support ever}^ Christian denomination. 

FranJi C. ILjok, son of John and Nancy Jane (Swarts) Hook, was 
l)orii in Toulon township. May 1, 18.56; received a common school 
eilucation here and for some veal's was engaged in farming, and sub- 
secjuently carried on a meat market. In 1885 he established his now 
extensive livery business. He was married here to Miss Bessie, daugh- 
ter of Henry Byatt. They are the parents of two children — Freddy 
and Eva. Whether in business or outside business, Mr. Hook is always 
genial. Here, where lie was raised and educated, he is a favorite with 
all and is singularly weU endoweii with a fund of common sense much 
above the average of young men. 



362 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

7r. //. Hoove)\ L. D. S., born in Belmont county, Ohio, in 1838, is 
son of Jacob and Phoebe Fraser Hoover, who came to Illinois in 1853. 
His father was a blacksmith, and with him W. H. Hoover worked at 
blacksmithing and farming, until he selected his profession, when he 
entered the office of James F. Hoover, L. D. S., of AVashington. 111., and 
])racticed at Washington until 187.5, when he established his office at 
Wyoming. He was married near Lawn Kidge, Marshall county, 111., 
to Miss Lovina Booth, daughter of Jacob and Louisa Booth, who 
settled in Peoria county. 111., in 1835 ; coming from Delaware county. 
New York state. Mr. Booth died March 3, 1876, in his eighty-second 
year, while Jacob Hoover resides at Lawn Ridge, now in his ninetieth 
3'ear. Dr. Hoover and wife are the parents of two sons and two 
daughters — Julia, wife of Frank Thomas, a lawyer, of Wyoming; 
Sand ford, Harry and Mary E. One son and two daughters are num- 
bered among the dead. Dr. Hoover supports the Methodist church, of 
which his wife is a member. 

Augustus Ilulsiser, son of Abner and Mary E. (Correll) Hulsizer, 
was born at Broadway, Warren county, X. J., December 24, 18-12. 
His father is a native of Washington, N. J., and mother, of Middle- 
bury, Vt. The family moved from New Jersey to Illinois in 1852, and 
settled on the Hulsizer farm (which he bought at $3.25 per acre, and 
sold the (piarter section for $11,000 in 1877 to S. P. Ilazen). In 1877 
the family moved to Toulon, buying their present residence from Ed- 
ward Nixon, who built the house. Of their children, Gustavus, George, 
who died in infancy, William and James were born in New Jersey ; 
Mrs. Mary E. Emery, and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Ilul)bell, now of Galva, 
were l>orn in West Jersey township. Augustus Hulsizer was educated 
in the schools of Kewanee, and at Eastman's commercial college, ( 'hicago. 
He graduated ftxmi the latter school in 186^. He was subsequently en- 
gaged on the homestead farm for seven years, when he moved to Tou- 
lon, and for the four succeeding years earned verv fair money by his 
penmanship. From 1879 to 1883 he was engaged in the boot and shoe 
business, founding the first and only exclusive store in that line ever 
estalilished at Toulon. In 1883 he dis])osedof his interest in this store 
and purchased a half interest in the St<(rl' Conntij Senthiel, Januaiy 1, 
1881. In the following year he purchased the entire interest in this 
journal, and has managed it in its several departments since with 
marked ability and success. Mr. Hulsizer was married September 10, 
1869 to Miss Eva il., daughter of Lyman Standard, of West Jersey, an 
old settler of Fulton county, where his daughter was born. They are 
the ])arents of Jive children, namely : Zaidee V., born July 10, 1870 ; 
Olive B., born Janiuirv 26, 1872; Mary M., born March" 15, 1874; 
Maud A., born December 27, 1876, and 'Lulu Y., born July 22, 1878, 
all of whom are attending the schools of Toulon. Mr. Hulsizer enlisted 
in the One Hundred and Thirty-fourth Illinois Yolunteer Infantry, and 
was mustered in with the Kewanee company in 1863, followed the for- 
tunes of this command for six months, rei-nlisted in the One Hundred 
and Twenty-fourth and served six months, and in the fall of 1864 served 
by transfer in the Thirty -third until close of war, when the command 
was mustered out at Springfield. He is a member of I. O. O. F. here 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 363 

for the liist seven years, of the Gr. A. R. Post since organization, and of 
I. O. (t. T. He is an earnest temperance worker, has been for years a 
staunch republican, 1 Hit now gives iiis moral and journalistic support to 
the prohibition party. 

J//W. Jane ( Wrigley) Ingham, born in Lancashire, England, came to 
the United States in 1856, and shortly after mai'ried Mr. Ingham, died 
in October, 1S7S. 

J/r-s'. Ellen Jarkxon, who was one of the old settlers of Toulon, died 
here in Septemder, 1884, aged seventy-five years. 

Will. S. Johnson, formerlv a resident of Toulon, died at Peoria, 
January 12, 1869. 

Henry S. Johnson, born at Toulon December 12, 1865, died at 
Seneca, Kans., May 15, 1S8-I-. 

I'll/ton Pule Johnson, son of James A. and Mildred (Pate) Johnson, 
was born in Fairfield townshi]^. Highland county, Ohio, Septeml)er IT, 
1816. The family settled in Bedford county, Ya., at the close (jf the 
war of 1812. moved ultimately to Highland county, Ohio, where the 
father died April 19, 18-1.3, and the mother in October, 1860, both be- 
ing interred in the family cemetery in Highland county, Ohio, where 
also rest the remains of grandparents on father's sideof Ihe family. Of 
his father's family — eight sons and two daughters — himself and one sis- 
ter sui'vive. Peyton may be said to have resided in Ohio until 18.")4, 
although in 1852 he purchased a half section of land in Goshen town- 
ship. Stark county. 111. In Ohio he learned the trade of blacksmith, 
under his lirother, John H. Johnson, of Highland county, Ohio, and 
subsequently o])ened a shop for himself in Fayette county, whence he 
came to Illinois in 1854 with his wife, one son and three ilaughters. In 
that year he engaged in farming, and for over 28 years has Ijeen a 
prominent agriculturist of Stark county. On August 7, 1845, he mar- 
ried INIiss Jane, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Prown. This family 
moved to Ross county, Ohio, after the war of 1812, in which Peter 
Brown served. The children of this marriage numbered 9, of whom 
four sons and four daughters survived, namely : Mrs. Elizabeth M. Dex- 
ter, of Galva. who is the mother of four sons and two daughters ; Peter 
A., farmer of Pawnee county. Neb.; Mary Ellen, wife of Joseph Wal- 
ther, of Toulon ; Agita lielle, wife of Wm. J. Sellon, of Knox county, 
who are the parents of one son and two daughters; Lyman T., a 
farmer of Pawnee county, Neb., who is mari-ied and the parent of two 
daughters; Roswell M., of Skidmore, Mo.; Lincoln, a student of liter- 
ature, who was a school teacher in 1886, ))rior to entering Knox Col- 
lege and Plessie C. The one child numbered among the dead was 
named Elva Louisa. The Jolmsons were of a Quaker family, but since 
1845 this l)i'anch have belonged to the ]Metho(list church. For years 
he has been a model temperance worker by example and association, a 
member of the Old Settlers' Association, and prior to 1882, an official 
of the M. E. church. lie served as Jitstice of Peace six yeai"s, county 
coroner six years, and as school director or trustee for a number of 
years. From 1861 to 1865 he was an active worker in the Union cause, 
and throughout his whole life here an exeniphuy citizen. His residence 



364 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

stands on a ten-acre lot, just north of fairgrounds. In itself it bears 
out tile reputation lilierally accorded to him and tc this family. 

John Jordan, son of Charles and Elizabeth (Lyons) Jordan, was 
born near Zanesville, Muskingum county, ()., February 20, ISoQ. His 
])arents were natives of Pennsylvania, who in 1812 had resided in 
Muskingum and Vinton counties, Ohio, and migrated thence to Iowa, 
lieturning east in 1857 they settled in Valley township, iStark county, 
Illinois, his father dying "here June 17, 1883, aged 83 years, leaving 
two sons and two daughters. John Jordan received his early educa- 
tion in Ohio. He visited this county in 1852, and ao'ain in 1855, a year 
later, in 1856, settled in Valley township, where he was engaged in 
farming for several ^^ears, until his retirement in 1876, when he came 
to Wyoming, and four years later joined Sylvester F. Otman in their 
present extensive business. He was married in Ohio to Miss Frances 
E. McCraw, a native of Vinton crainty, Ohio, antl a daughter of Alex- 
ander McCra\v, of that count\'. They are the parents of two sons and 
three daughters, namely ; Julia E., wife of W. T. Dittman, of Valley 
townshi]i ; Martha, who married S. M. Stanclitf, of Iowa, now de- 
ceased ; Robert C, in the lumber trade here, and Lavin E., at home. 
Mr. Jordan served in Companj' B., 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry for 
six months as referred to in military chapter; served on the school 
board of his district in Valley township ; was road commissioner and 
township supervisor. Since his settlement at Wyoming he served as 
supervisor four years, and is now representing Essex township on the 
County Board. He also served two years in the council of Wyoming. 
Fie is a member of DeWolf Post, anc! present Quarter-Master ; a mem- 
ber of the Blue Lodge and Cha]iter and of the O. E. S. 

George Kernx, the son of William and Mary (Drummond) Kei-ns, 
was born in Ross county, Ohio, January 6, 1838. When sixteen years 
of age he removed Avith his parents to Stark county, and for some six 
years remained upon the f xrm of his father, in Toulon township. At 
twenty-two j'ears of age he was united in marriage to Miss Alice 
Wrigiey, the daughter of Edmund and Alice (lloworth) Wrigley, 
whose sketch a]ii)ears elsewhere. She was born at Ilooleybridge, Eng- 
land, in 1839, and remained there until seventeen years of age, and 
then removed to America with her father, soon after her mother's 
death, settling with them in Stark county, and remained at her father's 
home until t^venty-one years of age, and then, as before stated, was 
married to our subject. After their marriage they removed to their 
present farm, which at that time was a raw, unimproved place, and 
since have made their home here. Under the management of Mr. 
Kerns the prairie has changed to one of the pleasantest places in the 
townshi]!, and their l)eautiful home and neat surroundings attest the 
energy and thrift of the owner. But one child has been born to 
them, Minnie A., who still resides at home. 

Politically Mr. K. is a Rei)ublican, and a member of the Congrega- 
tional church, as is also Mrs. K. and daughter. Mrs. K. is also a 
member of the AVoinen's Missionary Association. The family is one 
widely known and very highly respected. Mr. Kerns possesses a farm 
of one hundred and twenty acres, within the corporation lines of Wy- 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. ' 3fi5 

oming-. Mr. Kei'iis' jiaternal grandparents were natives of Europe, 
aiul nj)on reaching maniiood emigrated to Pennsylvania, whence they 
removed to Iioss county, Oiiio, al)Out the year 17'.)?>, and purchased a 
hirge tract of land, and engaged in the raising of cattle, wliicli he 
drove to Philadel])hia, across the Alleo-heny mountains. Wliik; here 
he was marrietl to Miss Sarali Winders. They removed to Koss 
county, Ohio, where he continued the raising of stock. Here he died 
in the year 1824, in his seventy-sixth year. His wife followed him sev- 
eral years later. William, the fifth child of the family, was born in 
Ross" county, Ohio, in the year 1800, and lived upon the farm of his 
father until 1823, when he'took as his wife Miss Mary Drumniond, the 
daughter of Benjamin and Ann (Kerns) Drummond, who was born in 
Philadelphia in the year 1807. Her parents were natives of New Jer- 
sey. She was born 1778 and he about ,177.5. From New Jersey they 
removed to Pennsylvania and settled in Philadelphia, where he fol- 
lowed his business as a, marble cutter. From Philadelphia they re- 
moved to Ohio, Ross county, where he died about the year 1837, in his 
sixt3r-third year. His wife lived until 1852, when she also died, aged 
seventy-four. The family consisted of eight children, three of whom 
still live, and but two in Stark county, Mary and Benjamin. Mary, 
the mother of our subject, remained at home until her marriage to the 
father of our subject. They remained m Ross county, where Mr. K. 
was a farmer and stock raiser, until 18.53, when they removed to Stark 
county and settled in Wyoming, but removed to a farm in Valley 
township, some eight years later. Here, in 1872, Mr. Kerns died after 
a short sickness. After her husband's death Mrs. K. remained upon 
the farm until 1885, when she has made her liome with her chil- 
dren, of whom she had nine, six still living, four in Stark county : Ab- 
ner in Essex townshi]"), our subject in Toulon township, James in Essex, 
and Richard in Essex township. Mary resides in Springfield, 111., Da- 
vid in Kansas. Mrs. Kerns has been an active member of tlie Metho- 
dist church over seventy-two years. Benjamin Drummoiul was born 
in Philadelphia in 1805. Removed to Ohio with his parents, where he 
was married in 1829, and for five years remained in Ohio, and then in 
. 1834 removed to Stark county, and since has resided here, excepting 
some three years which he sjient in Ohio. Since 1860 he has made his 
home in Wyoming. Eleven children came to his home, nine of whom 
still live; one boy dying in the army and one other entirely losing his 
health. Mr. D. is a strong Republican, never voting but for one Dem- 
ocrat (^Jackson), and has voted at every Presidential election since 1827. 
His first wife was Polly Cox, who died in 1865, having become the 
mother of ten of his children. His second wife was Jane Donald, who 
bore him one child, dying in 1871. His present wife was Mrs. Mar- 
garet Johnson. Avho for twenty-two years has been a resident of Stark 
county. Mr. Drummond has been a member of the Methodist chui'ch 
some sixty-five yeai's, and has never been drunk in his life nor used 
profanity. 

Martin Kcran, an old resident of Toulon, died November IS, lS(i7. 

James Kinru'i/, for several years a Stark county teacher, now re- 
sides at Chillicothe. 



3fi6 BICXIEAPIIY AND REMINISCENCES 

Urn. Maria Ku/htlinger, sister of Messi's. John and Carson Berfield, 
died at lier home in Yates City, July 16, 188(), aged eighty-one years. 
She, witli lier husband, came from Pennsylvania to this county in 
1837, living liere two years, when they moved on a farm of their own 
in Knox county, wliere they lived until about ten years ago, when they 
moved to Yates City. 

Wesley King, son of John and Rachel (Hixon) King, was born in 
Fayette county, Ohio. August 18,1821. His father was a native of 
Loudoun county, Ya., who at eighteen years of age located in Ohio, and 
accepted a call as preacher of the Methodist chni'ch. Ilis grandfather 
was Reuben King, of Yirginia, a farmer and official of Loudoun county; 
while his mother, Eachel, was a daughtei" of Timothy Ilixon, of lloss 
county, Ohio. Wesley King was educated in Fa^'ette county. On 
November 11, 1841, he marr ed Miss Eliza, daughter of Peter and Eliza 
(Bateman) Brown, of that county, who moved thither from Yirginia, 
where Mrs. King was l)orn. Their ciiildi'en are, Salenia, wife of 
Thomas C. Ilepj^erly, of Pinggold county, Iowa; Albert W., engaged 
in mercantile work; Isaiah, a farmer of Penn township; Peter, a 
farmer of Burlington, Coffee country, Kan.; Alice, wife of J. W. Clarke, 
of that county ; James E , merchant, Wyoming, III.; John W., a mer- 
chant of Quitman, Mo.; Elizabeth A., wife of W. R. Terpening, of 
Geneseo, 111.; Alvaretta, wife of Alonzo Pettit, of Quitman, Mo. Their 
grandchildi'en number twenty-five. Mr. Iving was Ijorn and raised on 
the farm cleared by his father. In 1847, he and Mrs. King moved to 
Hardin county, Ohio, where he farmed until IS.")-!, when he moved to 
Wyoming with his family, purchased lan<l in Valley township, which 
he sold and bought a farm on section 30, Penn township, in 1860, and 
was an active agriculturalist and grower of tine stock there until his 
retirement in March, 1879. For years, in fact, since his settlement 
here, he has identified himself with the old and new agricultural 
societies. He has been a j)rominent member of the Methodist church 
since 1 842, has served in townshij) offices and on the school boanl of 
his district. 

AJhert W. King, son of AV^esley and Eliza (Brown) King, was born 
in Fayette county, Ohio, November 2, 1846. {Vide sl'eteh of Wesley 
King, ill this ch(i]>fer.) He came with his ])arents from Hardin county, 
Ohio, to Stark county. 111., in the spring of 1854, arriving at what was 
then known as the "Adam Day Farm," in Yalley township, on April 
24, and received a practical education in this county ; at the age of 
sixteen years took charge of a district school ; two years later he \nsited 
Inde]iendence, Mo., and entered Ezra Brown's store there, where he 
worked for one year. This Mr. Brown was his uncle, who took 
extra pains to teach his young visitor the ]n"inci])les of Missouri trade. 
On returning to Stark count}', he took charge of a scliool; again was 
clerk in the employ of Scott & Wrigley, whose interest he, with 
Sylvester F. Otman, purchased February' 1, 18611. This partnership 
continued until A])ril 23, 1874. On June 1, following, he embarked in 
l)usiu('ss, and made the lieginning of the pi'esent extensive trade of 
King Bros. August 1st of the same year James E. King became his 
[)art<ner. Mr. A. W. King was married September 16, 1873, at Kewanee, 



OF TOUI.ON TOWNSHIP. 



3(i7 



111., to Miss Mattio E. Stone, of tliat place, who was then teachino- in 
the public schools of Wyoming. Tliis lady is a native of Geauga 
county, Ohio. Tiuiir ciiildnju are Fred Stoue, Nina Louise and AllxM't 
"W"., the latter dying in infancy. Botli ^Ir. and Mrs. King are mem- 
bers of the Congr(!gational society, and in all social mattei's whicii 
comes within tiie range of woman's work she is a zealous and intelligent 
laborer, both being members of the Eastern Star Clia])ter and inter- 
ested in temperance work. Mi-. King is a member of the F. and A.M., 
Royal Arch Oiuipter, a Knight Templar, a member of the new lodge 
of Modern Woodmen. He has been an active member of the Central 
Agricultural Society, of the City (Jouncil and of the School Board. 

James Ezra Kimj, boi'u in Stark count\', October 13, 1855, married 
Miss Clara B., daugiitcr of Harvey Pettit, to whom one son, lta]i)h 
King, was born. This lady died in 1884, in full communion with the 
Methodist Episcopal church, and her remains interred in the AVyoming 
cemetery. Recently he nuii'ried Mrs. Maud (Nelson) Weller, daughter 
of Major H. C. Nelson, of Canton, 111. Mi'. King is a member of the 
Central Agricultural Society and junior partner of the firm of King 
Bros., Wyoming, 111. 

George Steele Laiorenee, son of Vincent G. and Abigail (Parker) 
Lawrence, of an old New Jersej' family, was born in AVarren county, 
N. J., June 9, 1838, and educated in that state. In 1856 the parents 
with three sons and four daughters moved westward, and located four 
miles northwest of Sheffield, in Bureau county, where one daughter was 
born. Mr. Lawrence, sr., subsecjuently located at Princeton, where he 
died Marcii, 17, 1882, years after tlie death of his wife, the motiier 
of Geo. S. Lawrence, wiio died January IS, 18fi4. The suljject of this 
sketch entei'ed mercantile life at Neponset, in 186(). A few years 
later he engaged in business at Ramsey, 111.; in 1860 opened a store at 
Kewanee, which, in 18(18, lie disfiosed of, and moving to Toulon, has 
continued in lousiness down to the present time. Mr. Lawrence was 
married at Kewanee, to Miss Alvina- E., daughter of Squire John P. 
Potter, a pioneer of Henry county. They have two children — Abbie 
Young and Bessie Potter Lawrence. Botli Mr. and Mrs. Potter are 
memljers of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. L. is an old meml)er 
of the Masonic society, is interested in Texas lands, carries on a stock 
business, and is here connected with the carriage and wagon l)uilding 
industry as well as carrying on an extensive general store. 

Caleb M. S. Lyon, liorn at Northampton, in what is now F'ulton 
county, N. Y., February 28, 1810, is the son of Ezra and Hannah 
(Bass) Lyon, the former a native of Connecticut, and tlie latter a 
daughter of Jeremiah Bass, of Fulton county, N. Y. The grandfather 
of Mr. Lyon, also named Ezra,, was a farmer of Connecticut, residing 
near New Haven: while his father carried on a farm in connection 
\vith his trade of blacksmith. Caleb grew to manhood in his native 
county, and there in his father's shop learned blacksmithing. In 
ISJIT lie set out on his western journey to visit iiis uncle, then a farmer 
of Frencii Grove, Peoria county, and arrived tiiere June 2(t, 18;>7. 
Without delay he jnished on to Elmore, (Rochester) resumetl work at 
his trade and remained there four years. There he mai'ried Miss Lora, 



368 BIOGEArHY AND EKMINISCENCES 

Maria Cushman, daughter of Joshua Cushman, an ai'tisan of East Lolj- 
anon, N. 11. After a term of four years of a. pioneer hhicl'Csiiiith's life at 
Ehnore, he moved to West Jersey township, purchased and improved 
eighty acres, and there raised and educated a family of four sons and 
three daughters, of vidiom all are living except one daughter. Prior 
to 1864 he had increased his landed ])roj)ei'ty to 360 acres, and dis- 
])osed of the shop, which he built on his first farm here. He was 
elected County Treasurer in 1863, receiving a majority over the 
democratic nominee, R. J. Dickenson, of 489. Prior to tliis he served 
as justice of the peace and supervisor of West Jersey, and since moving 
to Toulon in 1864, has filled that office as well as that of su])ervisor as 
shown in the sketches of West Jersey and Toulon townships. A ref- 
ei'cnce to the history of the schools here will ])oint out his services to 
education. Mi's. Cushman Lyon died in 1847, leaving one son and one 
daughter, I). C. Lyon, a farmer of Green county, tiie head of a family 
of five children, and Lora Antoinette, who married M. P. Davidson, 
of Calhoun county. La., died leaving two sons. His marriage with 
Miss Sophronia E. Rhodes has been blest by five children, nameh' ; 
Effie, wife of Sylvester McKeighan, of this township; Frank W., a 
lawyer of Minnea|)olis, Minn.; Clyde II., a farmer of Dallas county, 
la., each the head of a family ; Morton, a student, and Maude Eliza, a 
school girl. It may be said of Mr, Lyon that a more useful citizen 
never visited the military tract to stay. 

Davis Loiom.an, born in Highland county, Ohio, February 3, 1827, 
came to Knox county. 111., in 1837, moved in 1851 to Toulon, and went 
into the mercantile business. In 1853, he was united in marriage with 
Miss Anna Williams, of Knoxville, which union was blessed by three 
daughters and two sons, one of the latter dying in 1861. He leaves 
two brothers and two sisters living; a brother in California or Oregon, 
a sister in .Butler ooimty, Neb., another in Omaha, and his brother 
William here, his companion, four children, raanj^ relatives, and a mul- 
titude of friends. For twenty-six years he was a citizen of Toulon, 
living a portion of the time in the ])lace and a part on his beautiful 
farm of 320 acres, now owned by John AVhitaker. For a time he was 
engaged in merchandising, then dealing in real estate, stock buying, 
o-rain buying, and lastly that of fine stock-raising on his Green Lawn 
farm. About the year 1876 he sold his property here and moved to 
Algona. la., a year later moved to Duncan, 111., where he engaged in 
merchandising until 1878, when he moved to Hastings, Neb., and 
engaged in the real estate busine-ss, and there lived to the time of his 
death, Octolter 26, 1886, 

James K. LaSheUs, who came to Wyoming in 1844, is now a resi- 
dent of Biggs, Butte county, Cal, His son Oscar is editor of the Biggs 
Independent, one on the Chicago Mail, and Edward a blacksmith at 
Biggs, Cora May LaShells, born at Wyoming in 1866, died in Cali- 
fornia in 1886. 

Wdlinh} J. La)i\ formerly of AYyoming. is in the drug Ijusiness at 
Seward, Neb. 

Ahram Lindsey, who resided at Wyoming a number of years, was 
found dead near the cemetery, August 8, 1882. 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 369 

^^Doi'tnr" J. I. LiyhtfitU sYwA in January, 1886, at San Antonio, 
Tex. He was born at Tiskilwa, Bureau county, in 1856, where hi.s 
father, a fourtli-bi'eed Wyandotte, and mother, a white woman, then 
resided. In early yeai's, he formed the ac(|uaintance of the "Original 
Indian Doctor," McHride, and learned from iiim the tricks of the 
"Big- Medicine Man" Lighthill married Hannah Fredericksen, a 
Swedish girl, of Bureau county, who eloped with another man. His 
second wife was equally frolicsome. 

William, R. Legg, who erectetl a blacksmith's shop where the post- 
office now stands, and also built for himself the house in which Dr. 
Bacmeister resides, moved to Clarks. Neb., and there died Ma3^ 11, 
188:-!. 

Mrs. Klhdlietli Long. l)orn in 1822. died at Indiana, Penn., March 
14, 188-t. She was the mother of Dr. L. L. Long, of Toulon. 

Mrt. Mary Ann Lounnan^ wife of Branson Lowman, died Septem- 
ber 27, 1870." 

Mrs. Caroline Lyon, widow of Laton Lyon, born in Saratoga 
county, N. Y., in 1818, married in 1839, came to Toulon township m 
1851, died here February 11, 1878. 

Mrs. Minemi Lyon, wife of Elias Lyon, of Toulon, died December 
4, 1881. Slie was born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y'., in 1832, mar- 
ried Lyon there in 1852, and came with him to Toulon in 1857. 

Ths Leek fa/m.ily, one of the first to settle on Indian creek, of 
Spoon river, moved to Hennepin in 1835, after selling their lands to Col. 
John Henderson, in July, 1836, the latter settled there with his 
family. Tlie Leeks carried on several wheat- and corn-crusliing mills 
of a very primitive character. That on Spoon river, near the crossing 
of the Toulon and Wyoming road (^snbsecjuently operated by Minott 
SiUiman, and ultimately swept away) was, however, a pretentious con- 
cern. Some members of this family also had a mill at Centreville, in 
later years. 

Richard Mascall, now of Cambridge, 111., came with his family and 
brother James to Stark county in 183(1, and took up their residence in 
a cal)in lielonging to General Tiiomas. That winter his eldest son was 
the first to be buried in Wj^oming cemetery. The Ijoards for their 
iiome in Henry county were sawn at Wyoming from logs hauled thith- 
er by the Mascalls. 

William MaJiany, owe of the pioneers of the county, settled two 
miles south of Toulon, near the Leek family, altout 183-1. In the gen- 
eral liistory as well as in tiie sketches of Toulon and West Jersey town- 
ships, many references are made to tiiis pioneer and liis family. 

Volonel D. W. Magre. M. D., son of Thomas and Charity (Matth- 
ews) Magee, was born in Dry Valley, Mifflin county, Pa., June 19, 
1825. His mother was born in Xew Jersey, and ins father was the son 
of Charles ]\Iagee, who was married at Belfast, Ireland, came to Amer- 
ica with his family, and took a prominent part in the war of the Kevo- 
lution with his brother Thomas, who returned to Ireland after the 
treaty of peace was negotiated, and at a time when that country was 
bounding forward in the paths of progress under her own government. 
Charles settled in Pennsylvania arid there raised his family of two sons 

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370 BIOOKAI'HY AND EKMINISCENCES 

and three daugiiters, one of wlioui was Thomas (father of Dr. Magee), 
one of a family of ten sons and three daughters, of whom seven sur- 
vive. In 1832 the family moved to Guernsey county, Ohio, in ISH to 
Tuscarawas county, Ohio, and in 1852 to Smithville, Peoria county, 
where the father died in 1854, at the age of 74 years ; the mother dy- 
ing there also in 1872, aged 88 years. Dr. Magee received a comuKin 
school education in his native county. On coming to New Philadel- 
phia, Ohio, in 1 844, he learned the carpenter's trade, also read medicine 
and latei- engaged in house building. There he married Miss Henrietta, 
a daughter of ilichael Doll, a native of Maryland, and a pioneer of 
Tuscarawas county, whose eldest daughter was Mrs. Judge Hance of 
that county. In 1853 he visited California, in 1855 came to Ilenrv, 
Marshall county. 111., at the invitation of a friend, and engaged in build- 
ing there until 1S5S, wlien he moved to Peoria. From this time until 
18(;o he was clerk in the house of J. T. Iiobinson & Co. In the latter 
year he became a partner in the retail dejwrtment, which partnership 
continued until the fall of 1802, when he recruited Companj^ H, 86th 
I. V. Inf.; was mustered in as lieutenant-colonel of the regiment and 
served until 18(!5, when he was commissioned colonel of the 47th 111. 
Vet. Inf. He remained with this command until the breaking up of 
the l)rigade and division organization, when he was placed in command 
of the post at Selma, Ala. He was brevetted brigadier-general for dis- 
tinguished service and assigned to command the district of Montgom- 
ery, Ala., with headquarters at Montgomery, which position he lield 
until his retii-ement in Februarv, 1866. On retumino- he enffao-ecl in 
mercantile work. In 1867 he was ap)winted ]iostmaster at Peoria, 
holding the position until 1877, \vhen his second term expired, he then 
engaged in the wholesale flour trade. In 1879 he took a course of med- 
icine at Rush Medical College, Chicago, was admittetl to ]n'actice before 
the State Board that year, and moving to Wyoming, established his 
office there. In June. 1S4(), he left Ft. Wayne, Ind., as a soldier for 
the Mexican War, went on the Rio Grande "Expedition under Colonel 
J. P. Drake, and served nntil June, 1847. He served as Commander of 
the first G. A. R. Post at Peoria ; is a member of the Array of the Ten- 
nessee and of the Cumberland, and belongs to the Masonic Society 
since his majority. Pie has always been a republican in political life. 
His children are Thomas E. Magee, an accountant and bookkeeper 
of Peoria; AVilliam N., of Chicago, and Mrs. Clara Parndey of 
Peoria. 

William Mason, son of Jacob and Catherine (Biddinger) Mason, 
was born in German township, Fayette county, Pennsylvania, Novem- 
ber 9, 1806. His father was a native of that county, and mother was 
born near Martinsburgh, West Virginia. His grandfather. Martin 
Mason, came from Germany to Mai-yland with his parents, ten 3'ears 
before Braddock's campaign. At the age of thirteen years he assisted 
in taking su])]ilies to Braddock's camp, was captured by the Indians 
two weeks befoi'e Braddock's defeat, taken to Fort DuQuesne, thence 
to Canada, and held there until the defeat of Montcalm before Queltec. 
In his travels he met white men at Pittsburgh, Fort DuQuesne and 
other points, then supposed to be uninhabited. On returning he re- 



OB' TOULON TOWNSHIP. 371 

iiiained at home until liis iiiarriaae, wlien he moved to Fayette county. 
Pennsylvania, and took up land by the " Tomahawk Eight,"' had his 
claim surveyed and recorded for s75. and there for a number of years 
had to tight the Indians. Jacob Mason, the youngest of his nine 
children, was the father of three sons and one daughter, of whom the 
subject of this sketch is the senior. In 1814 the family moved to a 
point four miles north of Ashland, Ohio, thence to Eichland county, 
Ohio, where he was justice for many years, and where they remained 
until September, 1837, when the family moved to Farmington, Illinois, 
where his father died in October, 1839, and his mother some years 
later. Their children are, "William, of Stark county ; Martin, of Yates 
City : James, of Farmington, Ills.; and Nancy, who married Jefferson 
Trickle, and died in this county. William came to Stark in August, 
1837, purchased land two and one-half miles south of Lafayette, 270 acres, 
a cabin, ten acres of corn, fenced, and twenty-five hogs for §2.200 in 
live franc jiieces, and cultivated it for several years, until exchanged 
for his present farm, south of Toulon, of 370 aci'es. He was married 
in Pennsylvania to Miss Mattie Mc Williams, of Washington county. 
This lady died August 10, 1854, leaving two children, Wallace, mar- 
ried, and Elizabeth — the latter wife of John Black, and mother of one 
son and one daughter. His present wife, Mrs. Matilda (Hoadley) Fow- 
ler, is a native of Xew York state. Her daughter, Abbie, is wife of 
Charles Hoadley. In early years Mr. Mason was Ensign and Captain 
of a company of Ohio militia, was one of the original members of the 
Stark County Agricultural Society, and an active member of the Anti- 
Horse-Thief Organization of 1838-48. He has gone through all the 
experiences of border and pioneer life, and is now on the sunset side, 
satisfied that a citizen's duty has always been ])erformed by him. 

Wallace McWilJ iuinn 2£i(son. born in Ashland county, Ohio, April 
22, 1835, is the son of William and Mattie (:\IcWilliams) Mason. He 
came with pai'ents to this county in the fall of 1837, and grew to man- 
hood here. At the age of 22 year,s he took up farming for himself 
and was married here in 1866, to Miss Sarah Ann Cox, daughter of 
Enoch Cox, of Essex township. They are the parents of one son — 
James B. ilason. He is a member of the Stark County Agricultural 
Society, and with his agricultural intei'ests pays some attention to 
horses, cattle and hog o-rowino-. ownino- 175 acres of excellent land on 
Section 30. In public affairs Mr. Mason has served on the school board 
of his district for several years. The family lend their support to the 
Methodist Episcopal church. 

John A. Maxjield, boi-n at China, Me., engaged in the coast marine 
service when a boy ; in 1843 ascended the Mississippi and Illinois to 
Peoria, and arrived at Toulon in May of that year. In 1845 he mar- 
ried Miss Jane AVinter. His son Thomas, now in Kansas, served in the 
war for the Union. 

Thoinas II. Ma,i'fid<i. son of Orrin and Chloe W. (Dexter) Maxfield, 
was born in Toulon township, August 31, 1845. His parents were na- 
tives of Penobscot county. Me., f njm which state the family came to Knox 
county. Ills., in 1839. Orrin Maxfield was a son of Eliphalet and Jane 
(McCrilhs) Maxfield, of Old Durham, X. H., where father was born Jan- 



at J BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

u;uy 1, 18(t4. lie took a, leading part in building up the county to its 
present importance. His wife died November 21, 1872, and lies in 
Toulon cemetery. Mr. T. H. Maxfield was married here to Miss Sarah 
Frances, daughter of Russell and Sarah (Clements) Carr, born near 
Saratoga, New York. They are the parents of two sons and seven 
daughters, namely : Ulysses G.. Chloe F., Lillian L., Augusta P., Susan 
F., Vivian P., Thomas B., Cora E., and Miriam E. Mrs. and Mr. 
Maxfield, with their two eldest daughters, are members of the Congre- 
gational church, although the elder Maxfield is of the Free Will Bap- 
tist faith. He is a Past Grand of the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Toulon, 
and conected with the organization of the Rebekah degree, his wife being 
also a member. Of his father s family, George and Oi'rin served in 
the war for the Union. The former is now married, and is eng-aged 
in the I'eal estate business at Fairmont, Neb.; Susan, who married 
Thomas J. Wright, is dead ; Charles died in Nebraska ; N. D. Max- 
field is an agriculturalist near Fairmont, Neb. These, wi h John B. 
and Orrin constituted this pioneer family. Thomas H. occu})ies the 
homestead farm of 160 acres. 

Dai'id J\[r<'inief\ whose name occurs so frequently in the mari'iage 
record, and indeed finds mention in almost every chapter, was boi'n in 
Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1815, died here February 19, 1884, after a 
residence in the county since 1847. 

C. P. 2£cCorMe, son of George and Mary (Penny) McGorkle, was 
born at Wilmington, Del.. September 10, 1839. His grandfather was 
William McCoi4<le, a native of Londonderry, Ireland, came to the 
United States when a boy; was captain in our merchant marine, died 
years ago, leaving three sons — George, named above, prominent in 
business life at Wilmington for many years ; Thomas, one of the early 
successful brick manufacturers of Wilmington, and Lindsay, who 
worked at the harness trade for his brother Geoi-ge. Charles P., the 
suljject of this sketch, is one of a family of twelve children, or the sev- 
enth son and seventh child of a family of ten sons and two daughters, 
all f)f whom grew to manhooil and womanhood, \vith the exception of 
three sons deceased in youth. William, the eldest, died at Chattanooga, 
Tenn., leaving three daughters ; George is a farmer of Bureau County, 
111.; Thomas is a dairy-farmer at Troy, N. Y.; Charles P. of Wyoming, 
111.; S;ibill, wife of William A. Reed, of St. Louis, Mo.; Henry, hotel- 
keeper at Chattanooga ; John, of Wyoming, 111.; Maria, widow of the 
late Henry Reed, of Bureau County, 111., iind Edward, of Wright 
County, Iowa. Charles P. McCorkle received a fair education at Wil- 
mington, and learned the carriage trimmer's trade there. In 1858 he 
visited Missouri, in 1859 went into business in Lake Providence, La., 
which he was compelled to leave early in 18(il, owing to the feeling 
against the North. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Thirteenth 
New York Heavy Artillery, and followed the fortunes of that com- 
mand, both in its artillery and infantry service to July IS, 1865. After 
the war he moved to Galva, 111., (where his father had settled in 1864, 
on his removal from Missouri), and there married Miss Mary Rocka- 
fellow, a native of Illinois, daughter of Abram Johnson and Sarah 
(Newcomb) Rockafellow, natives of New Jersey and New Hampshire, 



OF ■i'OUI^DN TOWXSIIIP. S'i.i 

respectively. They are tlie jiarents of two cliildi-en — Harry and May. 
In ISTU jMr. MeC'orkle aiul I'aiuily moved to Wyoming, anil lias been 
prominently identified with the social and bnsiness circles of the town 
ever since. A reference to the history of Wyoming and Essex Town- 
ship, points out definitely his connection with the council, school board, 
agi'icultiiral Society, Grand Army Post, IVfasonic lodge, Congi-egational 
church, and other pernument and temporary associations connected with 
the progress of the town and district. Politically he is a IJejiublican. 

liohert 2[cKei(jhan, bora in the parish of Loughgehil, Antrim county, 
Ireland, June 11, 1818, is the sixth son and eighth child of a family of 
eight sons and three daughters, born to John and Lil}' (Gault) Mc- 
Keighan, of whom all but one son came to the United States. Robert 
passed his boyhood in his native country, obtained a fair education 
there, and at the age of eighteen years came to our shores — landing 
at Phila<leli)liia,, August 14, 183(3 — and after spending two years in 
that city, in olitaining a fair idea of the habits and customs of this 
country, he joined a J'oung man (John Matthews), then set out for the 
west, and eventually located in Fulton county, 111., spent a few years 
in agricultural work and looking around and then located two" and 
one-half miles southwest of Farmington, where he improved a farm, 
and married ifiss Ellen Tuttle. daughter of Samuel Tuttle, a native of 
jNlaryland. an old settler of Ohio, as he was of Fulton county. 
There Mr. McKeighan spent twenty-tive years. To them six sons and 
one daughther were born of whom four sons and a daughter are living 
— namely — John E., attorney of St. Louis, Mo., who nuirried Miss 
Ellen Cutler of Ann Arbor, Mich., (whom he met there during his col- 
lege days) |)arents of one son and three daughters. Samuel died in his 
seventeenth year ; Robert H. is a farmer and stock-grower of Toulon ; 
Ellen is the wife of Levi Silliman ; Geoi'ge died in his twenty-ninth 
year, leaving widow and son and daughter; Sj'lvester PL is a farmer 
of Toulon township, and Matthew a farmer and stock-grower of this 
.township. Mr. and Mrs. McKeighan have seventeen grand children. 
In 1865 he sold his interest in Fulton county, and moved to Toulon, 
whei-e he had bought 32(i acres in 1803. Here their family grew to 
manhood and wonuinhood, and for over twenty years have been ])rom- 
inently identified with the social and agricultural progress of this dis- 
trict. 

John Mark MacMillen, son of William and Ann (Yan Devaeder) 
MacMillen, was born near Staunton, Augusta county, Ya., May 10, 
1813. His father was a native of Pennsvlvania, and mother supjiosed 
to have been raised there also. In 1821 ^lis father, three sons aiul one 
daughter moved to Fayette county, Ohio., where a second daughter 
was born — thus making a family of five children; namely: John M., 
of Wyoming; Samuel, a farmer of McLean county, 111.; James, a far- 
mer of Mills county, la.; Mrs. Elizabeth Cramer,' who died in Mills 
county, la., and Mrs. Phoebe Porter of Lancaster county, Neb. John 
M. McMilleu spent his boyhood's years in Fayette county, Oliio, where 
he married Miss Elizabeth McDonald in 1834, a native of Fayette 
county, whose }>arents were ]noneers of Ohio. In 1850 he moved to 
the Wyoming neighborhood, and in 1853 settled two miles south of the 



374 BIOGRAPHY AXD KHMINISOENCES 

town in Essex, where, in 185:^, he built his residence. In 1872 he 
rented his farm and moved into Wyoming. Of his seven children, 
Thomas is a farmer of Crawfoi'd county, la.; William, a soldier of the 
one-hundred and twelfth Illinois A'olunteers, infantry, Company E., is 
buried at Andersonville prison ; Manford W. died at the age of thirteen 
years ; John A. died in Mills county, la., leaving a family of three 
children ; Charles is a merchant of Wyoming; Mrs. Etfie A. Dawson, 
deceased, died in Holt county, Mo.; Mrs. Mary A. Haines, widow of 
Booth Haines, lives at Wyoming, 111.; Mrs. ilcMillen, a niece of Gov. 
Duncan MacArthur. died in j\Iay, 1885, and was buried in the Wyom- 
ing Cemetery. Mr. McMillen has served as justice of peace for several 
years; as notary public since 187-±; on the school board of his district 
many years, and was one of the original members of the Stark County 
Agricultural Society, carr3'ing off some of the first premiums. 

Stcjthpn W. Muring, son of a revolutionai'y soldier, who moved to 
Knox county, Ohio, was born there in 1834:; moved with his father to 
Marshall county. 111., in 1850; served in Company H, Seventy-seventh 
Illinois Infantry, from 18(52 to close of war; came to Toulon in 1865, 
where he married Sarah Porter. 

M. F. Meelcer, son of Aaron and Lydia (Sollars) ]\Ieekei", was born 
in Koss county, Ohio, May 7, 1848; his grandparents were Wheeler 
and Sally Meeker, natives of Connecticut, who settled in Ross county 
in pioneei' days, the former serving in the War of 1812, and one of the 
early millwrights of Ohio. Aaron Meeker was a wagon-maker by 
trade; of his family of four sons and five daughters, three sons and 
two daughters are living, the subject of this sketch being the eldest. 
He passed his earlier years in his native county, learned the carjienter 
trade there, and at the age of twenty-two came to Wyoming, where 
he has since lieen engaged as a Iniilder and contractor. He was 
married to Miss Jennie, a daughter of Edward O'Donnell, of Brimfield. 
111. They are the parents of Floyd H., Ernest A., and Ada D. In 
business affairs he is a partner of Mr. Geesey, and has taken a full part 
in building up the town, among other buildings on which he has been 
engaged being that of the Central Agi'icultural Society, A reference 
to the Masonic history of Wyoming and other pages will point out his 
close relation with the town since his settlement here. 

Major Wlu'i'lcr K. Scijmour Mer/'innoi, son of Daniel and Mai'tiia 
(Churciiill) Merriman, old Massachusetts families, was born near Pitts- 
field, Berkshire county. May 20, 1833. Here he received a common 
school education, which was supplemented by an academic course at 
Williston Seminary, East Hampton. His father died in 1850. In 1853 
he moved to JS^ew York state, and in the fall of 1854 to Illinois, where 
he entered the service of the C, B. A: (^. Ifailroad company. He was 
engaged with this company at Galesbni'g until Ajtril I'J, ISHl, when he 
enlisted in Company H, Twelfth Illinois Infantry ; in August he ^vas 
elected second lieutenant ; in Ajiril, 1862, after the l)attle of Shiloh, 
was promoted first lieutenant, and in September, l!s62, captain of Com- 
])any II. which position he held for neai'ly two years. On the regiment 
vetei'anizing, he was elected major, completely filling the jiosition until 
the close of the war. He was, in fact, brigadier in command of the Second 



OF TOUI.ON TOWNSHIP. 375 

Bi'ioaile of the Fourth Division of liis xVriiiv Corps from Septenihei- 
13 to October 10, IStJi. During his term of service he invested funds 
in paying enterprises, and came out of the war at least financially 
strong and with a splendid re]iutation. Subsequently he lost a, good 
deal of capital, returned to service of the C. & Great Eastern, Indiana, 
until October, ISHO, when he located at Princeton as assistant assessor 
of internal revenue. In February, ISdT, he moved to Toulon, engaged 
in agriculture for three summers and establislied his present grocery 
house. Major Merriman married at Princeton in June, ISOfi, to Miss 
Mary M., a daughter of John Smith. They have an adopted child E. H. 
Phelps. Both are supporters of the Congregational church. In ad- 
ilition to a large business, Mr. Merriman owns a well-improved farm of 
120 acres. He has been a member of the Town Council and president 
of the Board for four years, as related in the official liistory of Toulon. 
Major Merriman, when at Corinth, Miss., lost a silver half-dollar, in- 
scribed with his name and rank. In April, 1883, it was handed in as 
pay for a dinner at Des Moines, Iowa, advertised and thus found its way 
back to its original owner. 

Bev. A. C. Miller, (vide chapter on West Jersey townshi])). 

Hon. James ILujhen 3lUlei\ son of Bev. Allen C. and JIary (Pierson) 
Miller, was born at Marseilles, Wyandotte county, Ohio, August 20, 18-1-3. 
Plis parents were natives of western Pennsylvania, but for about thirty- 
five years his mother resided in Oliio, of which state his father was a 
resident for about eleven years. They moved to Roscoe, Winnebago 
county, 111., in October, 1851, where Eev. A. C. Miller preached one 
vearf thence to White Rock, Ogle county, where they resided for 
iiiany years. There James H. Miller grew to manhood. In the sum- 
mer "of 1861 he was engaged to teach school at La Salle, 111., and 
again as clerk in a coal office. In the fall of 1802 he was authorized 
to recruit a company for the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry. He suc- 
ceeded in raising thirty men (after the call for 600,000 had been 
answered), a task then difficult in the Peoria district. This company 
was mustered in with the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, January 4, 
1863; but owing to an accident which befell its organizer in Septend)er, 
1862, he was not accepted. Mr. Miller then took a position in the 
McCormick works at Chicago, l)ut in A}>ril, 1803. moved to his father's 
residence in Stark count}', (the family coming to West Jersey in 1801), 
suffering from the hurt received in the fall of 1802. On arriving here he 
was attacked with hip disease resulting from the accident hitherto men- 
tioned, and for six j^ears was an invalid, and even up to 1871 used 
crutches. During the time of his illness he studied law for the inter- 
est and kuoAvledge such study gave, and was admitted an attorney -at- 
law in the spring of 186'J, Viefore the supi-eme court of this state. The 
same year he o]:)ened an office at Toulon, and since that time has suc- 
cessfully practiced here. In 1872 he was elected state's attorney, 
receiving 453 votes over the Liberal Eepublican, P. M. Blair. He was 
appointed to this office early in 1872 to fill vacancy. From 1870 
to 1877 he served as justice of the peace; was counsel for Toulon 
village several terms and treasurer of the town in 1874. In 1885-6 
he was one of the most energetic workers for his party, and was one 



376 P.roGRAPIIY AND EKMINISCENOES 

of the " steering cominittee "" that succeeded in electing the kite John 
A. Logan United States senator by the Thirty-fourth general assem- 
bly. He was a member of the judiciary, judicial department and 
election committees, and on this last one was selected to push the 
election law a])plicable to cities, villages and towns in' the repulilican 
members tliereof, and also at the recjnest of the citizens' association of 
Chicago. The Clucugo Legal News, of May 1, ISSO, speaks of his 
action in this matter thus: " Among the many men who aided in the 
passage of the new election la\v, none are entitled to more credit than 
Hon. James H. Miller, of Toulon, by his disinterested efforts put forth 
in its behalf. He was a member of the house, and by speech, vote 
and influence did all in his power to secure its passage. He made the 
strongest and most elorpient argument in favor of its passage. Wlien 
the act had Ijecome a law, and its validity was assailecl in the supreme 
court, be followed it there, and without a hope of fee or reward made 
a strong and eloquent appeal to the court in its behalf. He concluded 
his argument as follows: 'Believing that here in this citadel of truth, 
law and justice, the rights of every citizen, — be he high or low- , rich or 
poor, — will be protected in all of them, Ijy the immntal)le laws of jus- 
tice; that questions affecting the construction of the constitution of 
this state and the political and civil rights and privileges of the citizens 
depending upon it, are entitled to the fullest and most deliberate con- 
sideration when drawn into judicial disicussions. — Upon a coiTect 
decision of these the security and liarmony of our well-balanced sys- 
tem of free and popular government mainly depends. When that 
shall have been done here, I believe that this act will be found not 
wanting, and that it will be construed to be in harmonj' with our 
growth, our institutions and the desires of our law-abiding citizens, 
and will be approved of by the judicial decision of this honorable 
court; and that the inequality which now exists in the ballot between 
the different localities will have been overcome liy wise legislation and 
by plain, simple and just construction, and that "folded leaf will 
then 'become the tongue of justice, a voice of order, a force of impe- 
rial law ; secui'ing rights, al>olishing al)uses and erecting new institu- 
tions of truth and love,' in the great state of Illinois. " In October, 
1870, he was married at Bloomington, Ilk, to Miss Emma M., daughter 
of Squire John Kearney, of Ti'umlndl county, Ohio, a lady of high 
social qualities and earnest in the higher duties of women. Their 
three children are Wilfred D., George (4. and Harry H. Their second 
son, Allen Wayne, lies in the cemetei'y at Toulon. IVfr. and Mrs. 
Miller are Presljyterians in faitli, but regular attendants at Congrega- 
tional worshi]^. Mr. Miller was rei'lected in the fall of 1886 to the 
Thirty-lifth general assembly, receiving 719 more votes than were cast 
for any other candidate in the district, and his majority over his oppo- 
nent was 1,658 as shown in the political cha])ter. 

Allen Pierson Miller, born in Crawford county, Ohio, September 
16, 1840, is a son of the Itev. Allen Cowen Miller, one of the pioneer 
preachers of northwestern Ohio, and one of the old settlers of Craw- 
ford county. In 1861 Ilev. Miller came to Stark county, where Allen 
P. completed his education and entered mercantile life. In 1871 the 



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lattei' moved to Cass county, Ni-li., where lie remained until 1875, wiien 
he returned to Toulon and "coininenced the stutly of law in the otKce of 
his brother, James H. Millei'. He was admitted an attorney-at-law 
January 4. 1S77, and apjiointed Master in Chancery in lS7t», which 
position he held until the spring of ISSG. In addition to a good law 
practice, he carries on an extensive insurance business, and loans on 
real estate. During his professional career he has been engaged in 
some of the important cases brought Ijefore the courts Avithin the last 
eight vears. antl enjoys well merited confidence. Mr. Miller was mar- 
ried to Miss jNlary 8.,' daughter of William D. and Salome (DeLong) 
J;imes. They were the ])a rents of seven children of whom four ai-e 
deceased. Emma F., Cora 15. and Clyde L. reside at home. Mr. aiid 
Mrs. Miller are members of the Congregational church, zealous in 
church work, active in literary and social circles, and earnest in every- 
thing which promises to be beneficial to the community. A reference 
to the societies of Toulon, to the history of the Congregational church 
and to the pages of the general history, will point out the places tilled 
b\- Mr. and Mrs. Miller within this county. 

Willidiii Milli'i; born in Jackson county, Ohio, July 14, 1817, is the 
son of Isaac and Jane (McKean) Miller", natives of Virginia, near 
AVheeling. They moved to Pike county from Jackson county, Ohio, 
about 1824. There William Miller received his education, and there 
also he married Miss iS'ancy Mitchell, a native of Ohio, born near Cir- 
cleville. In 1843 he and wife moved from Pike county to Illinois, lo- 
cated in Stark county, and rented land there until 1849, when he pur- 
cliased 160 acres in Essex township. Tlieir children, two sons and one 
daughter, Elizabeth Jane, now the wife of Wilson Trickle, of Essex 
township ; Royal II., a merchant of Wyoming, and True Alvin, a min- 
ister of the Methodist E]iiscopal church in Iowa. They have eleven 
grand chiklren. Mr. Miller and wife have been worthy members of 
the Methodist Episcojial church for many years. He has served in 
school and township ottices in Essex township, and even prior to his 
settlement in this county was interested in the schools of his native 
comity. Originally an old time Whig, he is now a Republican; He 
was active in the establishment of the Central Agricultural Society, and 
since 1874, when he took up his residence at Wyoming, has been inter- 
ested in his new home as well as in the township where he made his 
first home in Ilhnois. 

Botjcd II. Miller, born in Essex Township, June 21, 1845, is a son of 
William and Xancy (Mitchell) ]\Iiller, referred to in the history of Es- 
sex township, and also in this chapter. He passed boyhood's days in 
Essex township, and thei'e obtained a practical education. He carried 
on his father's farm until 1881, when he engaged in the grocery trade. 
He was married at Toulon in 1805, to Miss Arabella, daughter of Jacob 
Kissel, of West Jersey townshij). They have two children, Allie M., 
and Delia P. Mr. Miller is a. supporter of the Congregational church, 
but was originally a member of the U. B. church of Essex. He has 
been a member of the Stark county Agricultural Society, was su])erin- 
tendent of Sabbath Schools in Essex, and since coming here, has won 
many testimonials for his earnestness and ability in Sunday School 



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378 tilOGlJAPIlY AND BRMINISCENCES 

work. Ilis estal)]islniicnt at Wyoming is one of tlie finest stores de- 
voted to business in this section of the State. 

William Miner, son of one of the pioneer Baptist preachers of tliis 
section, settled on wliat is known as tlie Stewart Moore Farm, moved 
to Toulon, thence to Wyoming, thence to Chicago, where he invented 
a mineral detector. Died in Southern Missouri, July 31, 1885. 

Rev. John. MitcJieU, pastor of the Congregational church of Wyom- 
ing, was born August 15, 184-1, at New Milns, Ayreshire, Scotland, of 
which place his parents. James and Mary (Pollock) Mitchell, were natives 
and members of the "High" or "Establish(Hl cluirch of Scotland." The 
father died in lS-19, three years after the death of his Avife. Of their 
four children, John is the youngest. Archibald is still living in Scot- 
land, James in Canada, and a sister died while quite j'oung. At the 
death of his parents John was taken under the guardian care of an 
aunt, and remained with her until her death. His education was such 
as to prepare him for mercantile life, but he had a stronger desire for 
literature than for commercial pursuits. At Glasgow, Scotland, he 
became intimately acquainted with the Kev. J. P. Keeley, who finding 
his tastes, advised him to study for the ministry. Acting upon this 
advice he took a further course in literature and eventually a four 
years' course in theology, and was ordained to the ministry in 1872. 
He was married June 28. 18(10, at St. JNlartin's church. Worcester. Eng- 
land, to Miss Elizabeth Burrow, eklest daughter of John Burrow, an 
engineer residing near Malvern, Worcestershire. Her father was also 
a local preacher in the Wesleyan bod}', which position he held until 
his death, March 26, 1862. Pier grandfather, (same name as her 
father), now in his eighty-seventh year, still carries on the business of 
engineering, and is one of tiie most liberal sup])orters as well as an 
honored member of the Wesleyan chui-ch. In 1872 Rev. John Miller 
came to this country, and for some years, preached in Mississippi and 
Kentucky, accepted a call to become pastor of the Congregational 
church, Vermillion, Ohio, Januai-y 16, 1882, and while there he received 
a call to the pastorate of the Congregational church, Wyoming, III., 
which he accepted and still fills most satisfactoi-ily. Mr. and Mrs. 
Mitchell are the ]iarents of four children : John Alexander, born in 
Glasgow, Scotlantl, June 5, 1871 ; Jessie Annie, born in Worcester, 
England, March 22, 1874; Aggie Maud, born in Vermillion, Ohio, 
October 10, 1882, and Archie Presdie, born at Wj^oming, June 13, 
1884. The eldest child died in Kentucky, January 31, 1880, and lies 
in Greenup cemetery. 

Rohert MitcheIh\\\eA at Toulon. July 14, 1882, aged seventy-one 
years. He settled in Goshen Townshi])in 1838, and resided there until 
1881. He was born in Donegall Count}', Ireland. Mrs. Stowe, now of 
Kansas, is his sister. 

James Ifontooth, sheriff of Stark Count}', son of Samuel and Jane 
(Winters) Montooth, was born in Tyrone County, Ireland, February 8, 
1831. His grandfather James, and grandmother Elizabeth Beatty, 
were natives of Scotland, who immigrated when young and were mar- 
ried in Ireland, where he worketl at the carpenter's traile. He was one 



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OF ToULoN T()\VNSU11>. 379 

of six sons, two of whom came to America and served in tlie wai- un- 
der Anthony AVayne. Samuel was l^oi'n in 1T9'.>, leai'ucjd his father's 
trade, and subsequently the weaver's trade. His wife, daughter of 
Patrick Winters, a farmer, was born in ISUfi. her mother Ijeing a Stu- 
art of tlie Scottish family. She married Samuel in 1830, came witli 
him to Philadelphia, Pa., in 1833, and to Elmira in February, 1858. 
On coming here lie ceased to be a tradesman, and devoted his attention 
to stock-growing and farming until his death in 1885. Of their nine 
children, six survive. James tlie subject of tliis sketch. ; Jane, wife of 
George Keed, of Bradford; Samuel, of Elmira; Eebecca and Mar- 
garet, twin sisters, tiie former the wife of Ilobert. and the latter of 
Thomas Turnbull of Page County, Iowa, and Charles, residing on old 
homestead in Oceola. James Montooth received his education in Phil- 
adeipliia, learned the weaver's trade there, and from 1815 to 1858 
worked at brick-making. In 1853 he married Miss jMary, daugliter of 
Jolin and Alai'v (Wi-igiit) Tomlinson, Uiitives of Ireland. Their chil- 
dren of this marriage were Jennie, wife of IJoger linker, of Kansas, 
and an infant who died and was buried with its mother in June, 1857. 
In 1858 he came to Elmira, and settling in the Leason log cabin, en- 
gaged at once in agriculture. The following year he began the brick 
manufacturing industry at where he now lives ; in 1860 joined the 
" Elmira Rifles"' under Captain Stuart, and in June, 1801, entered the 
Ignited States service, as credited to him in the history of the JVine- 
teenth ami One Hundred and Fifty-first Regiments of Illinois infan- 
try (vide military chapter). On the march from Nashville to Mur- 
freesboro. Lieutenant Montooth saved the Colonel of the One Hundred 
and Fifty-first Illinois from drowning in the Cumberland river under 
circumstances that requii'ed the highest degree of strength, tact and 
courage. On returning from the war he married Miss Mary E., daugh- 
ter of Joel and Dulcina (Young) Wilson, both natives of New Jersey. 
Her o-randfather was Abner M., and "'randmother Elizabeth Lundy. 
The ancestors of the former are said to have come out with Penn's 
colon}'. Elizabeth Lundy was sister of Ben Lundy, the Quaker friend 
of the bondsmen credited to him in Volume I, Greeley's History of 
the Rebellion, who gave up all he possessed to aid the cause of negro 
liberty. To this latter marriage eight children were born. Delia E. 
is wife .jf William Kennick, of Toulon; I^Iay L., Laura B., James L., 
Sarah E., Samuel W., and Charles Stuart, reside at home. Mr. Mon- 
tooth has been engaged in agriculture and brick manufacture ever since 
the war. In 1859 he purchased fifty acres on Section 1, Toulon, to 
which he has since added 111 acres. From 1856 to the present time he 
has been a thorough Republican ; but beyond the interest taken by 
him in schools and township matters, which naturally made him prom- 
inent in the official life of the townsliij), he did not seek for office. In 
1886 he was nominated and elected siieriff. In social and religious 
matters he is a Royal Arch Mason, a supjjorter Init not a member of 
the M. P. Church, and commander of James Jackson Post, G. A. P., 
of Elmira. He is practical in all things, and for almost three decades 
has taken a full share in the advancement of the county. 

WiUiaia L. 2fooney, born in Athens County, Ohio, in 1845, settled 



380 BIOGRAPHY AXn KEMIXISOENCKS 

ill Heiii'v County, 111., in lS.">2,oanie to Wvoniing in 1S70. diedin Octo- 
ber. 1SS2, from the result of wounds received from a sa\v. 

J. W. Morriwn. born in "Winchester. Ta., in 1830, came to 
Stark county in ISoo. and settled in Goshen. His parents. J. "W. and 
Evaline (^"White) ^[orrison, natives of Virginia, were old settlers of 
Fayette county. Ohio, where they died. They moved to that county 
in 1880. ^[r. Morrison received a ])ractical education in Ohio, and 
there married Miss Mary Ann. daughter of Thomas and Ann (^Irvine) 
Hart, natives of Ireland. This lady was born in Canada in ISSi. The 
Morrison family must be considered early settlei-s of Goshen, for they 
resided there several years before their removal to Toulon. In March, 
1877, ^Ir. ^lurrison received the ap]iointment of superintendent of the 
county intirnuirv. His own executive ability and the genial, practical 
methods of the family have made his term of olRce thoroughly satis- 
factory and successful. In December, 1886, he was reapjiointed super- 
intendent for the year endiue March. 1888, and allowed slOO rent for 
Ills house at Toulon until ttie pro|iosed new infirmary is completed. 
In 1805 he enlisted in Company Iv, Forty-seventh Illinois Tolunteer 
Infantry, and served at Moliile. Ala., until Fel>ruarv. 1800. In society 
mattei-s he is a member of the E. A. Chapter, of tlie Blue Lodge, and 
of the Odd Fellows's society at Toulon. He is also a member of 
Wright Post, G. A E. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison are the parents of 
seven children — Lerov F.. Martha (.now Mrs. Andrew BradlevV Jennie 
(Mi-s. Fred. Ehodesi. Belle C, John 8., Mary L.. and Thomas W. — all 
natives of Stark county, and all residents here except Leroy, who is in 
Idaho. In the destruction of the uitirmary building. December 5, 
1880, Mr. Morrison lost beavilv in pei-soual propertv. 

N. B. Morse. X. D.. born"in Knox county. 111", October 16. 1838, 
is a son of Thomas A. and Harriet C. ( Jones^ Moi-se, natives of Western 
New York and pioneers of Illinois, and grandson of Samuel Moi-se. who 
came to Illinois in 1810 and settled in St. Clair county, being among 
the prominent lawyers of the state. He was a lineal descendant of 
the early Moi-ses of America in hi.story and a cousin of B. F. Morse. 
Samuel Morse was prominent in all the early affairs of the state, both 
public and industrial. Dr. Moree passed boyhood in Knox county on 
the farm, and obtained a good common school education. He com- 
menced medical studies under Dr. J. W. Scudder. of Prairie City, and 
continued to until 1S62. when he enlisted in Company G, Eighty-third 
Illinois A'olunteer Infantry as private, and served in the ranks for ten 
months ; was then promoted to orderly sergeant, which position he 
held when mustered out at the close of the war. He served in all the 
battles of the campaign in which the regiment was present. After the 
war he reentered Cincinnati Medical College, from which he gi-aduated 
in 180(>-7. and in 18i!7 commenced jiractice at Utica, 111. After two 
veal's he removed to this county, and locating at Duncan was in active 
practice for nine yeai-s. In 1879. on account of ill health, he removed 
to Colorado and embarkeil in mining operations successfully for one 
3'ear, when he resumed professional duties at Silou Cliff. In the fall 
of 1882 he sold his interests in Colorado and returned to Stark county. 
He Mils married in Knox countv, lU.. in ISOl to Miss Elizabeth, 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 381 

daughter (>( Joel W. Slaughter, of Knox county. They have two sons 
and one daughter — Willie, a student of music; Nettie and Hally D. 
The doctor su])]iorts all churches, is a member of De Wolf Post, 
G. A. R. and of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Wyoming. 

James- Harveij Xeioton, son of Elizabeth (Xewton) Newton, was 
born in Greenbrier county. W. Va., NovemVier 3, 1820, wlnire their 
jieople belonged to ])i()iieer families. There ,^fr. Newtrjn worked on 
iiis grandfather" .s fai'in tinlil 184:7, when coining west lie purchased and 
improved eighty acres on section 26, Goshen township, to which he 
added 200 acres, all now managed by his sons. James Isaac and 
William A. Newton. He was married at Toulon to Miss Hester A. 
Mc(.'ance, a native of Indiana. Their two children are James I., just 
mentioned, and William A., owner of the meat vnarket at Toulon. 
James I. .N'ewton mari'ied Miss Lucy Thomas, they ai-e the parents of 
two children, and William A. married Miss Lucy Shinn, parents of 
three chihiren. James H. Newton, Sr., was a Presbyterian, but now 
belongs to the Congregational church. lie served on the township 
school board for nine years. His wife is a member of the Christian 
chiii'ch at Toulon. In politics he is republican, with strong sympathy 
for jii'oliibition of the ii(|Uor traffic. 

Benju'iiirri A. Xewton. boi'n in Siiscpiehanna county. Pa.. October 
12, 183.5, is the son of David and Sarah A. (Brundagei Newton, both 
natives of Pennsylvania. David was the son of IJenjandn and Phoebe 
(Stearns) Newton, the American ancestors of whom were from Great 
Britain and France respectively. This Eenjamin was born in 1776, 
married Sarah Carey in 1802, who died tiie following year, and to 
them Sarah Newton, (who came to Illinois Novemljer 5, 1814, and 
died February 4. 1885), was born. In ls()4 he married Miss Stearns, 
and to this union ten children were born. Phoelie, wife of Robert 
Sharer, came to Illinois in 183.5; died August 4, 1879; Nelson died in 
Pennsylvania; Sarah wife of Peter Shaver, came in 183.5, died in 187'.) ; 
David came in 1844, died in Iowa in 1879; Joesph came in 1835, died 
in 1871 ; Benjamin came in 1S35, died in 18*59 ; Newman came in 1835, 
moved to Kansas and died in 1883 ; Flora, who married Horace 
Gregory, died in 184S: Naoma. wife of Anderson Mounts, resides at 
Peoria. The grandfather of Benjamin A. settled in Penn township in 
1835, and there was a farmer and stock-grower until his death in 1851. 
His wife preceded him to the grave in 1849. David married Miss 
Sarah Ann, daughter of John and Phoebe (Brundage) in 1834. Her 
fathei- was a Pennsylvanian and her grandfather a soldier of the Rev- 
olution, although a native of Great Britain. On account of his ser- 
vices in the American army the British governinent confiscated his 
property in England. Her mother was a German. The children of 
this marriage were Benjamin A., of this township, and Sarah Ann. re- 
siding at Peoria. In 1840 he married Miss Ada Deleniater, to whom 
ten children were born, six of whom are living, James in Iowa ; 
Andei-son in Nebraska ; Isaac, a widower. Stephen L., Olive and Ida, 
all residents of Iowa. Benjamin A. Newton imssed his early years at 
school and on the farm. In 1856 he married Miss Susannah, daughter 
of William and Barbara (Calermanj Dunn, natives of Kentucky, (who 



382 BIOOfRAPHY AND REMINISCENCKS 

settled near Spi'ingtield, 111., in 1830, and engaged in agriculture up to 
the period of his death.) Mrs. N"ewton was the youngest, except one, 
of six children. Her brothers Thomas and Willinm ;ire in Iowa; 
James and Daniel and her sistei' Margaret, who married John Harmon, 
are deceased. Mr. Newton was a farmer until 18(55, when he became 
a mechanical engineer, a trade to which he has given attention for 
over twenty years. His children are Frank A., of Osceola; Eliza M., 
residing at home ; Lora B., wife of Johnson Harris, of Toulon ; Mary 
S., wife of George Hanchett; Elbert P. and Fred B., at home. He 
cast his fii'st vote for Fremont, and since that time has l)een a pro- 
nounced rejniblican. He supports the M. P. church, while Mrs. 
\ewton is a mend^er of tiie M. E. church. In society matters he is a 
Mason, and as related in the townshij) history, always prominent in 
what concerns the schools, the townshi]) or the county. 

Jason Montgoinenj Newton, son of Perry M. and Ilebecca (Haller) 
Newton, was born February 25, 1855, at Canton, Fulton county. 111. 
His parents, natives of Pennsylvania, moved to Illinois in early days 
and were among the pioneers of Canton. Tlie fatliei' served in the 
Black Hawk war, and also in the Civil war. dying in the army some 
years later. In 1878 his widow married Tiiomas James, and in 1879 
moved to Nebraska. Jason M. Newton received his education at Lew- 
istown, 111., graduating in 1872. That year he came to Wyoming and 
took a position as printer in the offiice of the I'onf, under E. H. Phelps. 
In 187i he worked at the case on the Union and Democrat, at Lewis- 
town. In 1876 he entered tlie Transcript office at Peorin, and subse- 
(|uently worked on tiie Journal and Democrat there. In 1880 he re- 
visited Wytjuiing, took charge of the Post printing office, holding the 
position until February, 1885, when he was appointed on the local 
staff of the Post-Herald. In Mai'ch, 1886, he assumed editorial charge 
undei' Mr. Sandhara, wliose duties as superintendent of schools did not 
afford him time to give such attention to his journal as it required. 
Mr. Newton now holds that position with most satisfactory results. 
In scjciety matters he was connected with the Good Templars from 
1880 to the time the lodge disbanded. In 1886 he became a charter 
member of the Modern Woodmen. His three uncles, George and 
William Agnew and Jason Boyle, served through the war of 1861-5. 

(.Teonje Nicholas and liis son were killed by lightning near Wy- 
oming. May 17, 1862. The former was an industrious fai'mer aged 
fifty-two years. 

Rev. Thomas J. Nesm.itJt, a resident of Putnam county for twenty- 
one years, died September 22, 1886, aged ninety-one years. He was a 
soldier in the war of 1812, and afterwards a minister of the M. P. 
cliurch. 

J\/rs. Elizahth Ni.ron, who died April 2n, 1884, ni Ljwa., was a 
native of Virginia, where she was born in 1807. In 1831 she mo^'ed 
to Peoria, and subsecpiently resitled at Toulon with her son-in-law, J. 
W. Hewett. 

Will E. Ni.mn, one of the founders of tlie Stark county Sentinel, 
is the third child of Edward and Margaret (Kenney) Nixon, and was 
born in Toulon, III, November 14, 1859, and educated in the public 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 383 

schools of Toulon. Learned the printer's trade in the office of the 
New Era, in 1873, and has been connected at different times with 
every newspaper since published in the county. The publication of 
the Sentinel was begun by Blair & Nixon, October 8, 1880, Thomas H. 
Blair retiring- the following spring on account of failing health. In 
May, 1882, W. E. Nixon also retired from the paper, and the business 
was continued by J. K. Hall. He was married November 30, 1882, to 
Miss Lottie E. Brace, eldest daughter of Orlando Brace, county treas- 
ui-er. Edward Nixon, a native of Virginia, came to Peoria county in 
1839, was married there in 1S51 or 1852, and moved to Toulon village 
in 1854, where he died May 8, 1883. Mrs. Nixon, Sr., is living at 
Peoria, where two of her sons reside. Her daughter, wife of M. A. 
Hall, resides at Emporia, Kansas. 

James JVowIan, son of Michael and Frances (Kearney) Nowlan, 
natives respectively of Cai'low and Wexford counties, Ireland, was 
born at Grafton, Mass., February 6. 1837. In 18i0 the family — par- 
ents and four sons, moved west and settled on the homestead in Goshen 
township, where the father died in 1882. Of the sons who came here 
John died in 1869, aged 29 years. His brother Michael died in 1867. 
Pati-ick, James and William have for years held a foremost place in 
citizenship. Edward, David, Michael, Mary, Henry, George and 
Joseph were born here. Patrick resides at Hastings, Neb., is married, 
and is the ]Kirent of five children. AVilliam, Henry and Edward are 
men of families, residing in Goshen township. Dr. David Nowlan re- 
sides at Havelock, Iowa. Their sister is Reverend Superioress of 
St. Mary's school, Baltimore, Md. George is cashier of Burge & Dewey's 
Bank at Toulon, and Josepii, until recently, has served in the Stark 
county JVews office. James Nowlan was l)i'ought uj) on the farm, and 
Avas subsequently a farmer on his own account for about eight years. 
In 1865 he entei'ed mercantile life at Toulon, and in com])any with one 
or other of his brothers, caiTied on a large business until 1879, when 
he left the firm to engage in his pi'esent business. He married Miss 
Nellie A. Plummer, of Yates City, to whom were born James A., and 
Mary Irene. The family are memljers of St. ]\Iary's Catholic church, 
and claim in a very marked degree the confitlence of the people of all 
creeds and classes. It is beyond the limits of this sketch to follow the 
members of this large family through official life. A reference, how- 
ever, to the chapters on county societies, pioneers, township and vil- 
lage organizations, churches and schools, will show very distinctly the 
various parts taken by them in the tlrama of settlement and progress. 
( V-ifle history of eoanhj and of Toulon and Goshen.) 

Thomas A. (kil'es, born in Orange county, Ya., in 1811, married 
Marv Carter, of Mt. Yernon, O., in 1838, settled in Warren countv. 111., 
in 1839, died at Toulon, at his daughter's, Mrs. C. L. Packer. March 
15, 1866. 

Sylvester Francis Otman, whose ancestors came from German}^ prior 
to the Eevolutionary War, was born at Stockbridge, IMadison county, 
N. Y., November 5. 1828. His grandfatlier served in the Ilevolution, 
and was captured In' that fierce ally of the English — Theyendanega — 
or, Joseph Brandt, who was returning fresh from his blood}- harvest 



384 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

in the Wyoming valley. At the age of .seven young Otman moved 
with ])arents to Xew Hartford, IST. Y., was educated there, and at the 
age of eighteen completed his course at the Siinquoit Academy. He 
taught two terms of school in this county, and arrived at Peoria, 111., 
on his twenty-first birthday, where he presided over the then Third 
Ward school until May, 1850, when he moved to Wyoming. In 1853 
he was elected surveyor and served eight years. In 1857 he was 
elected justice, resigning to enlist in Company E., One-hundred-and- 
twelfth Ilegiment, in 18*12. He recruited this company and Avas 
elected captain, which position lie held until November 30,' 1S()4, when 
he took command of the regiment, at the battle of Franklin, Term. 
He commanded until February, 1865, when he was detailed as Acting- 
Assistant Inspectoi'-General on General Henderson's staff, and this rank 
he held until the command was mustered out, June 22, 18()5. He par- 
tici])ated in every battle of his regiment, was never wounded, and only 
" under the weather " for eleven days. In ISW he was elected meni- 
ber of the legiskiture. In 1869, with A. W. King, he engaged in the 
general merchandise trade here, and for five years carried on a large 
trade. In 1874- he formed a partnership with A. G. Hammond, which 
continued for four years. In 1878 he was reelected a member of the 
legislature, reC'lected in 1880, thus serving three full sessions and three 
extra sessions, and having the honor and satisfaction of aiiling in send- 
ing Lyman Trumi)ull and John A. Logan to the Fnited States Senate. 
Captain Otman formed a partnership with John Jordan in 1881, and 
since that time has been extensively engaged in the lumber trade. 
Politically he was Democratic until 1856. when he voted for John C. 
Fremont. His services to the country and county tell plainly that he 
has been a Republican since that time. lie married Miss Emma Dench- 
field in 1855, to whom one daughter was born — the mother and cliild 
ilying the same week, in September, 1864. In 18()7 he married Mrs. 
Sarah Smith Denchfield, who is the mother of the popular A. N". 
Otman, now seventeen years of age. In 1851 he joined the Masonic 
Lodge here, and is now also a member of the Chapter. He is one of 
the original members of DeWolf Post here. During the years 1850-3 
he worked at the carpenter's trade, and this work, with his professional 
labors in school, his military career, and his commercial experiences, 
have contributed a share to give to Stai'k county one of liei' very best 
citizens. {Vide general history). 

Benjainin Pael-er, son of Benjamin and Polly (Johnson) Packer, 
was born in Plaintield township, Otsego county, N. Y., August 23, 
1818 His father was a son of Jeremy Packer of Bennington, Yt., 
wiio served through t lie Revolution against the British, and his mother, 
a daughter also of a revolutionary soldier, Ebenezer Johnson of New 
York. In 1824 the family moved to Windham county, Yt., in 1828 to 
Saratoga, N. Y., where Benjainin was raised and received a practical 
education. In 1851 he moved west and purchased 160 acres in Toulon 
township, which he sold, and then ])urch;ised 400 acres. Of this last 
purchase he exchanged 320 acres for his present property of 240 acres, 
to which he has added 560 acres, making 800 acres, a part of which 
he has divided between his sons. He was nuii-rieil in Saratoga county. 



OK TOULON TOWNSHIP. 385 

N. Y., ill 1851 to iliss Hannah, daughter of Ezra Lyon, wlio is buried 
in the cemetery near IS'ortiiville. Of tiie ten children born to them, 
five sons and three daughters are living. Eli is a Baptist minister in 
Linn county. la., who studied five years at the ITni versify of Chicago, 
and two years at the Northwestern Tlieological Seminary, Morgan 
ark; Mortimer A. is a theological student; Ezra Lionel 
and Charles Lee, both farmers of Toulon township; Camilla 
May, the wife of Millar Patterson, of Wyoming ; Frances 
Hannah, Elmer Benjamin, and Maggie E., still at home. By his first 
marriage with Miss Rebecca Leggett there were four children, two 
sons and two daughters, three of whom are dead, and one of the 
daughters, Sylva Paulina, is wife of Henry AValton of Black Hawk 
county, residing near Jessup ])ostoffice, Iowa. Mr. Packer is one of 
the original members of the Stark county Agricultural Society, and 
one of its most active members and officials. He has been a member 
of the Baptist Church since the age of eighteen, and Mrs. Packer has 
held membership since the age of thirteen. Politically Mr. Packer is 
a Republican. In the history of the township as well as in the general 
history the parts taken by Mr. Packer in jnildic and religious affairs is 
very fully sliown. 

Charles S. Payne, son of Jolm and Asenath (Mattoon) Payne, was 
born at Hartford, Conn., October 35, 1818. His father, a native of 
Long Island, N. Y., served with distinction in the Revolution, subse- 
quently settled at Plomer, N. Y., and erected one of the fii'st buildings 
there; thence moved to Hardford, Conn., near which city he died. 
His mother was of French extraction, and descended from the pioneers 
of Connecticut. Their daughter, at whose home John Payne died, 
was the wife of a nephew of Ex-Governor Tompkins of New York. 
Charles S. Payne spent his boyhood in the east. In his youth he 
worked in a wooden-screw factory ; at the age of fourteen years he en- 
gaged in sash and blind making; at the age of twenty years went to 
New York City, and in partnership with Mr. McKenzie estal>lished a 
business thei-e, which they conducted until 1845, when Mr. Pa\'ne 
visited tiie South. In 1846 or 1847 he traveled to Chicago, via St. 
Louis, and there engaged in the lumber, sash, door and blind Inisiness. 
In 1848 he established tiie first sash and blind factory at Peoria, which 
he carried on jointly with his Chicago concern — it being related that 
there he made the first diamond sash manufactured in the West. In 
1851 he sold out his western interests and returning to New York 
City purcliased the interests of his former partner, T\lclvenzie, in a 
large manufacturing house. In 1853 he disposed of this interest, and 
returning to Illinois, settled on lands in N'alley township, which he had 
previously purchased. These lands he improved and cultivated until 
1857, when he moved to Wyoming, built and opened a large store 
here, next erected a flouring mill at a cost of S40,0(>0, laid out a park, 
established tile works, constructed an opera house, and altogether 
placed about sKmi.oOu in building up his own industries at Wyoming. 
The part he has played in the several acts of the drama of citizenshi[) 
is only partly related here. In the general history as well as in that 
of Wyoming more precise mention is made of liim. even the fact of his 
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3S(> BIOGRAPHY AND KHMINISCENCES 

monunienl in the cemetery being erected, let us hope, a quarter of a 
century before he "will seek its shelter, is not omitted. Mr. Payne was 
married in New York city to Miss Elizabeth Angevine by Eev. Dr. 
Tuttle of the Protestant "^Episcopal Church. This lady is descended 
from Ciiarles of Anjou and Beatrice, daughter of Raymond de Beren- 
ger, famous in French history of the thirteenth century. The Paynes 
also came of old French stock, surnamed Paien from the well-known 
skepticism of the family in religious matters. Mr. Payne is a demo- 
crat of tiie old scho()l ; liut an earnest worlvcr with that party. ( Vidfl 
general mid tovmshij) Idstory. 

Harvey Pettit, son of Joseph and Polly (Nicliols) Pettit, was born 
at Galloway, Saratoga county, N. Y., October 4, 1819. At the age of 
fourteen years he went to Knowlesville, Orleans county, where he 
served aii ajiprenticeship in a mercantile house. Sulisequently, he 
moved to Westtield, Cliautauqua county, N. Y., and there learned the 
woolen business. From 18-t<t to 18-43 lie resided at Napoleon, O. Re- 
turning in the latter j'ear, he married Miss Phoebe E. Whitman, a 
native of New York "state, born at Milton, September 11, 1824 
Moved with his family to Napoleon, O., in 1844; one year later (1845) 
to Peoria county. 111.'; a few years after, they settled in Stark county, 
wiiere tiieir seven sons and ' three daugliters were raised and edu- 
cated. Tiieir ciiildren are named as follows: William IL, of Texas, 
born in Henry county, III, January 21, 1844; Susan A., wife of 
Abram Buffing'ton, of Trego county. Kan., born in Peoria county, 111., 
February 22, 1840; Elijah B., a farmer of Stark county. 111., born in 
Peoria county. 111., Octol)er 14, 1849; Sylvester L., a merchant of Ster- 
ling. Col., born in Bureau county. 111., October 8, 1851 ; Joseph, !)orn in 
Marshall county. Ill, October 2;], 1853; George C, of Peoria, l^orn in 
Marsliall county. 111., May 18, 1857; Mary, Arthur and Alonzo, resid- 
ing at iiome; Clara B., who married Ezra King, is dead. She was 
born in Stark county. 111., August 22, 1802; Mary A. was born May 
29, 1885, in Jasper county, la.; Arthur was born March 13, 1859, in 
Stark countv, 111.; Alonzo was born June 10, 1865, in Stark countv, 
111. 

I)i\ Allen JIcArt/iur Pierce, son of Samuel and Mary Louisa (Mc- 
Donald) Pierce, was born in Ross county, ()., December 19, 1S36. In 
1847, his father and family of six children moved to Chillicothe, 111., 
and sub.set|uently to Stark county, where he died September 13, 1879. 
His widow survives him, while his children, with the exception of Dr. 
Pierce and his sister, Mary L.. reside outside this state. Frank and 
John are engaged in mining operations in Colorado, and Charles E. is 
a mill-owner at Pawnee Citv, Neb., where he has a family. Dr. Pierce 
spent his earlier years in Ross county, 0. On coming to Illinois, he 
devoted himself to study, and- at the age of twenty-one entered the 
oifice of Dr. Thomas, at Wyoming; subsequently attended Rush 
Medicjil' college, and graduated from that institution in 1861. The 
following twelve months were devoted to ]iractice at Toulon, and then 
he entered tlie union service as army surgeon, under commission of 
Governor Yates. In the fall of 1862, he' returned home on ''sick- 
leave," and earlv in 1864 was commissioned first assistant surgeon. 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 387 

One-lnindred-aiul-tliirty-niiitli Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in whicli 
service he remained until the close of the war. Locating at Peoria in 
1SC5, he had his office with Dr. Iloliert Boal, was pension surgeon 
there, and continued in active practice until 1869, when he was 
induced to move to Galesburg. In 1870, he took up his residence at 
Wyoming, and has practiced there with marked success for over six- 
teen years. The doctor is an active memlier of DeWolf Post, Grand 
Army of the liepulilic. Mrs. Pierce belongs to the Methodist society 
here. He marrietl Miss ^lary W., daughter of 'Squire Isaac Thomas. 
Their children ai'c Harry L., of the Peoria bar; Mary E. and Jerome 
T. Pierce, residing at home. 

Henry Ranger Pierce, native of New York state, came to Stark 
county about the year 18i9. He resided in southern Illinois for several 
years ]n'ior to 1849 and was engaged in mercantile life in this state 
from his boyhood. After coming to this county the gold fever took 
him to California, where he passed about three years, with success. 
Ileturning, he located a farm just north of Toulon and subse- 
quently located in town, where he died in 1801; leaving a family of 
three sons and one daughter: Isabella A., Harlan W., Corrance and 
Harr}^ M., an attorney of Chicago. His wife was Miss Martha 
A. Catterlin. daughter of Joseph Catterlin, a pioneei" merchant, who 
came from Vii'ginia in 1849, as referi-ed to in this chapter. Mr. 
Pierce ^vas a strong supporter of the Methodist Episco])al church and 
an old member of the Masonic lodge here. Harlan Pierce spent his 
bo\'hood here, and hei-e received a good common-school education, sup- 
])lemented by a course of commercial study at Quincy. He began 
clerking at the age of eighteen years, in 1866, in the store of Hiram 
Willett ; was subsequently clerk in the store of George S. Lawrence, 
and again clerk and overseer of the lumber business of the Stark 
county lumber headtpiarters, at Wyomini;-, for three years and a half. 
Keturning to Toulon, in 1S85, he engaged with his brother, Coi-rance, 
in business here. 

F. 0. Phelps, a brother of E. H. Phelps, died in August, 1875, at 
Kiverhead. L. I., 

Mrs. Franliin Pratt died near Wyoming, in June, 1870. 

Henry T. Prentiss, of the firm of Bogue it Co., Wyoming, was Ijorn 
at Monroeville. O., Xovend)er 26, 1851. His father, Charles P., also a 
native of that county and postmaster at Monroeville, is a son of Thomas 
Prentiss, of Lebanon, N. Y., who settled in Oiiio in her pioneer days. 
Henry T. was educated in Ohio, and was interested in his father's 
manufacturing interests until IsSO, when he accepted a position with 
Bogue ife Co., at Chicago; coming to Wyoming in April, 1884. He 
was married at Plymouth, O., to Miss Jennie Beekman, daughter of 
'Squire Abram Beekman, an old settler of that town. Mi-. Prentiss is 
an inq)ortant addition to tlie citizenshi]) of Wyoming and is well estab- 
lished here. 

John Prior, whose cabin in 1842 was transformed into a church, 
and in 1844 into a school-house, presided over by John W. Henderson, 
was the pioneer chair-maker of Toulon. Mrs. Shallenberger, referi-ing 
t(j him and his home, says: "The fireplace was rough and large, into 



3SS BKXIKAI'IIY A.\I> REMIMSCKNCKS 

wliicli good-sizefl logs could lie tlirown when occasion reciuired ; a pole, 
the dimensions of a common hand-spike, served as poker, or lever, and 
an old saw inverted plaj'ed sliovel. Then, as a pointed illustration of 
the proverb, 'shoemakers' wives alwaj's go barefoot,' there never was 
a whole chair seen in this establishment. A number of frames with 
shingles laid on them accommodated the adult listeners, while a turn- 
ing lathe in the corner afforded perching places for the little folks. 
Thus the ]>eople gathered, the men wearing jiatches without shame, 
and the girls in sun-bonnets and coarse shoes, or the little ones without 
an3% and listened to the Powells and Blakes, the Wilkinsons and 
Boyers of old; Imt what our memory still retains of those meetings 
with peculiar pleasure is, the rich, full tenor of Caleb PTint, which, 
when wedded to some of Wesley's glowing lines, bore all hearts aloft 
and made a sanctuary of the rough dwelling where we met. 'Brother 
Prior,' too, was wont to sing- with the spirit, if not with the untler- 
standing; and we recall an occasion, after fashion or more thorough 
culture had rendered the congregation a little fastidious as to its music, 
and a ' Brother Woollascroft ' led well, both the circuit and singing, 
this 'Brother Prior' was cantering on a measure or so in advance of 
his leader, despite his earnest gestures to arrest his course. AVhen 
human nature could endure no more, Mr. Woollascroft said, in his most 
decided tones, ' Brethren, we will commence that verse again ; and not 
so fast. Brother Prior.' " 

Nelson I'/'onf, son of William and Jane (Davis) Prout, was born in 
Greene county, N. Y., in 1812. His parents were natives of Greene 
county, N. Y. Mr. Prout moved to Newark, N. J., where he married 
in 1S32, Miss Sarah A. Gardner, daughter of John Gardner, of Newark, 
N. J. They were the pai-ents of ten children, all of whom were born 
in Newark, N. J. When the family moved to Stark county in 185."), 
they were accom])anied by two of their girls and three boys. Albert 
is in Kansas, Frank is a lawyer in Nebraska, and Fred, who served in 
the First New Jersey Infantry in 1861, died in Jersey City. All the 
daughters are married except Miss Anna, who conducts a millinery 
store at Toulon. Mr. Prout, sr., has been janitor at the court house 
for the last ten years, and In' his precision in all matters relating to 
his duties, has made himself, in fact, a })art and pai'cel of the court 
house. 

3frs. Elijah lianmin died at Oregon, 111., November 26, 1881. 
Frxincis kenmck. (deceased), was born near Enniskillen, Fermanagh 
countv, Ireland, April 16, 1819. He lived in his native country till liis 
twenty-second year, u-hen he came to Canada, where on the 16th of 
A]n'il, 1841'. he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Cousens, of 
Montreal, and during the time of his residence in Canada, his family 
of ten children were born, the eldest of whom died there. In the year 
of 1867, he moved with his Family to Stark county, where he continued 
to reside until the time of his death, December 21, 1886. 

Joxejih T). Uhddex, one of the pioneers of Stark county, died at 
Toulon, in February, 1880, aged sixty-one years. ( Vide Goshen town- 
ship.) 

Eugene Rhodes, born in Toulon township, August 13, 1859, is a son 



OF TODI.ON TOWNSinl». 389 

of Cliarles and Caroline (Cram) Rhodes. lie was raised and educated 
in this count}' and here married Miss Clara Wright, a daughter of T. 
J. AVright, of Toulon, to whom one son — Arthur Ehodes, was born. 
He gives some attention to stock growing and has always taken an 
active part in agricultural matters. Mr. Rhodes has hekl a member- 
ship in the Stark county Agi'icultural Society since coming of age, and 
is considered one of the most ])opular of the younger farmers of tliis 
county. 

Mrs. Byrne Riley, wliose husband died in Ireland while on a visit, 
in March 27, ISSf!, is now a resident of Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Riley 
settled at Peoria in 18-10, was a large landholder in this state and 
owner of ten acres at Wyoming. 

Aitt/iovy JLoI/?n,snn, nn old settler of Wyoming, died May 2, 1886, 
aged sixty -one years. 

George Rochvell, of Toulon, while jumping off the cars at Platts- 
mouth, Neb., in January, 1882, fell under the wheels and was killed. 

James Morris Rogers, born in Mamaroneck, New York state, Aj)ril 
17. 1821, is the son of Benjamin W. and Hannah (A^reeland) Rogei-s, and 
grandson of Benjamin AV., also a native of that state, who sei'ved in 
tlie war of 1812-15. The ^'reeland"s wei'e one of the Knickerbocker 
families. In 1837, his father moved to Illinois, settled twelve miles 
west of Peoi'ia, near Kickapoo town, where he died in 1846, leaving a 
widow, one son and thi-ee daughters. Here James grew to manhood, 
and received a practical education. In 1851, he came to Stark count}', 
purchased land in Valley townshi]) and improved two farms. lie has 
given considerable attention to hne stock-growing, and it is said that 
his Chester white hogs and short h(jrns have carried off many good 
premiums. In 1874. he retired from farm life, and locating at Wyoming, 
carried on a large hardware trade there until 1878, when he retired 
from business. Prom 1854 to 1S7(I he was justice of the peace in Valley 
township, meantime served on the school board and as supervisor, 
represented the township on the county board as related in the sketches 
of Valley and Essex townships. In 1882. he was elected police magis- 
trate of Wyoming, a jiosition he has since filled very acceptably. He 
was married in Peoria county early in 1847, to Miss Harriet Beall, 
daughter of Asa Beall, a native of Kentucky. They have an adopted 
son, Henry J., a farmer here and now the head of a family. During war 
times Ml". Rogers served actively in collecting funds for the aid of the 
soldiers, and in other local measures for the defense of the Union. A 
reference to the sketches of the Stark county Agricultural Society, and 
of the Central Agricultural Society will point out at once, the parts he 
has taken in building each organization up. He is also a member of 
the Blue Lodge, chapter and council at AVj'oming ; while Mrs. Rogers 
is a member of Easter Star. Himself and lady have been members of 
the Methodist Episcopal church for many years. 

Frank Rosseter, foi"merly principal of the Toulon schools, and more 
recently a lawyer of Kewanee, m(.)\-ed to Chicago in ]\Iarch, 1886. 

William R. Sandham, came to Illinois from Herkimer county, N. 
Y., in March, 1867, taught school in Henry county several terms, and 
came to Stark county in September, 1871, to take charge of the Brad- 



390 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

ford schools. In 1S,T3 he was chosen ])iMneii)al of the South Side school 
at Wyoming, which position he held until the end of the spring term 
in 1879. During the last named year he ])urcliased and assumed the 
editorship of the Wyoming Post. In November 1882 he was elected 
County Superintendent of schools, and reelected to that office in Nov- 
ember', 1880. He was educated in the common schools of the state of 
New York and at Fairfield Seminary, one of the leading institutions of 
learning in that state, located at Fairfield, Herkimer county. In Aug- 
o-ust 1873, he applied for and received a state certificate, which entitles 
liim to teach in any school district in Illinois. In the year 1885 he 
was ai)]iointed a member of the State IJoard of Education liy Governor 
Kichai-d J. Uglesby, in recognition of his thoi'ougli practical knowledge 
and al)ility in school affairs. He was married at Atkinson, 111., July 
16, 1871, to Miss Rhoda S. Tuttle, a native of New Haven county. 
Conn., then a resident of Annawan, 111. They had but one child, a 
son named Arthur, born December 13, 1874-, Vvho died May 15, 1882. 
A reference to the sketches of Wyoming and Bradford schools to the 
chapter on the press and to the i)olitical history will point out very 
definitely the important parts taken by ^Ir. Sandham in the latter- 
day progress of the county. 

Peter Sanner, born in the (rrand Duchy of Nassau, Germany, Aug- 
ust 28, J 844:. came -with his parents to the United States in 1851, and 
settled with them in Wisconsin, locating for a short time at Milwau- 
kee, but subsecpiently settled at Janesville. In the last named town 
the vouth grew to nianhood, learned the harness-maker's trade there, 
and became, so to speak, an Auierican of Americans. In 1861 he en- 
listed in Company A. Fortieth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and after 
two years' activeservice with that command was honorably discharged. 
In 1870 lie came to Wyoming, and worked steadily at his trade here 
until 1886, when he" leased the Ti-uax House. In 1881 he Avas married 
at Wyoming, to Miss Bertha E. Dalrymple. They are the parents of 
three' children; Laura E., Rosa ]\I. ai'id John P. 'Like her liusband, 
she gives much attention to the hotel, so that the house is considered 
one of the best conducted hostelries to be found outside the large 
cities of the state. 

Wn}fehl Scdtt, son of John and Minerva ( Ilubbell) Scott, was born 
at Sidnev, Sheliiy county. Ohio, September 13, 1827. In Octolier, 1836, 
he came'with his mothe'r. Mrs. John Leidley, to Tazewell county. 111., 
where he received a common school education. In 1844 he entered on 
the \vork of carving out his course through life in this State, and trav- 
eled in search of something permanent until 1854, when he moved from 
Ailams countv, 111. to Stark county, and purchased an 80 acre tract on 
section 29, Penn township, which lie improved. Since that time he ex- 
tended his land holdings considerably, and has become one of the first 
growers of fine stock in Illinois. Mr. Scott was married in Adams 
county to Nancy Ann Haines, a native of Virginia. Their children are 
Geoi-ge E., a farmer and stock-raiser of Penn township, John E., of the 
same township; William A., associated with his father in the Wyom- 
ing meat market, is also associated with him in fine stock-growing and 
in the shiinnent (jfall kinds of stock ; Charlie F., stock-grower of Ad- 



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air county. Mo.; Eiiniia M., wife of George Matiiewsoii. of Mayliew. 
Wis.; Frank W., farniei' of Penn townslaip; Adeline A., wife of Franlc 
Davis, of Wyoming. Mr. Scott was always an active member of the 
conntv Agricultural Society, and one of the most prominent builders- 
up of the Central Agricultural Society, as related in tlie ciiapter on 
county societies. Mrs. Scott is a member of the Methodist Protestant 
church. He is a supporter of all Christian denominations, is a mem- 
ber of the R. A. chapter, an excellent neighljor and undoubtedly 
one of the leading spirits among the enterprising men who made Wy- 
oming what it is, and continue to push it forward toward its destined 
place among the large towns of Illinois. 

George W. Scott, banker of Wyoming, was born July 21, 1832, at 
Fredonia, Chant!iu([ua county, N. Y. Ilis parents were Flphraim Scott, 
Ji'., and Lydia ShHrnmn. both natives of Ware, Mass., the former of 
Scotch anil the latter of English origin. This Ephi-aim was a son of 
Ca]itain Ephraim Scott, a soldier of 1812, who commanded a company 
at Buffalo, when that post was burned. Miss Sherman's mother was a 
daughter of Eeuben Sherman, a soldier of the Revolution, and a cousin 
of Roger Sherman, one of tho signers of the Declaration of Indepen- 
ilence. There are now in possession of George W. Scott two commis- 
sions. — ensign in 1S(>2, and captain in lS(»t) — issued to his grandfatlier 
bv Caleb Strong, Governor of Massachusetts. The original owner of 
these old parchments died in 1838, but witliout exposing the family to 
hardships, for although a soldier in manner and spirit, looked well to 
the future of his family. George W. Scott was educated at Millburv 
Academy, Mass. In iS.53 he settled in Peoria county. 111., pui'chased 
lands there and engaged in agriculture. Ten years later he moved to 
Wyoming and entered at once on a most successful mercantile career, 
continuing in trade for seven 3' ears. In 1870 he established the liank- 
ing house of Scott & Wrigley, and hy that close attention and most 
careful management, which have marked the projectors and pro])rie- 
tors, it is now classed among the leading banking houses of the north- 
west. Mr. Scott's marriage with Miss Mary C. Cox, a native of Ohio, 
was celeijrated December 23, 1S58. Of their five chiklren, they have 
lost two, while three daughters are living. His thougiitfulness and 
liberality are exemplified in the educational opportunities and advan- 
tages he has placed at the disposal of these children. Nor do these 
virtues cease here, for his interest in educational matters extends to 
the whole system and to the whole community. A reference to the 
school history of Wyoming and adjoining townships points out his 
services on the board of education for 13 years, while other pages 
deal definitely with his public and business career in this county. 
He has taken a full part in making Wyoming what it is today, and 
continuing the good work does not permit the failure of any enterprise 
which promises or gives public benefit. 

Martin ShaUenherger, born in Fayette County, Pa., December 3, 
1825, received a common school education in that county, and resided 
there until April, 1838, when the family moved to Illinois. Mr. Shal- 
lenberger is of a Swiss family, from the Canton Uri, one of the origi- 
nal cantons that won independence from the Austrians in 1307. 



392 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

The record of this family goes baclc to that date, when it first appears 
in the historj^ of Switzerhmd. The name takes its rise from the orig- 
inal home of the race, the Schallenberg, a noted mountain in Uri. 
which in ancient times was the rallying, or mustering place for tiie first 
cantons in times of invasion or public danger. It means in English, 
the " Echoing Mountain." When surnames came in vogue in the 
eleventh century, the chief dweller on that mountain was called the 
Shallenberger. The family first settled in Lancaster Count}', Pa., but 
afterwards removed to FaN'ette County, where the su))ject of the pres- 
ent sketch was born, as above stated. On coming to Illinois witii his 
pai-ents, he assisted them in making a home in the nortliern part of 
Fulton County, and remained witli them until 1843, when he ^vas sent 
to the "Peoria Academy," kept by David Page. Early in 1840, he 
entered the office of Anilrew^ Peters, then one of the leaders of the 
Old Ear of Illinois, a year later was examined by the late Isaac N. 
Arnold and Patrick Ballingall, examiners appointed bj' the court, Avas 
admitted an attorney-at-law by Judges Caton and Treat, and the same 
year took up his residence at Toulon, opened the third law office es- 
tablished in Stark county, and for forty yeai'S has practiced in the 
courts of this county and circuit. His marriage with Miss Eliza J., 
daughter of the pioneer Dr. Thomas Hall, took place June 25, 1849. 
This lady was born in Enghuid in 1830, and came with her parents 
to Osceola Grove in 1837, as related in the history of the Hall family. 
To lier the people are indebted for the work entitled, " Stark County 
and Ilei' Pioneers," noticed in the cha])ter on journalists and authors, 
and the literary circles of Toulon foi- many well prepared essays. 
"With a few members of her family she resides on the old Shallenber- 
ger homestead in Fulton County. Of the children, the two younger 
ones, Herman and Perc^' are on the farm in Fulton County. The eldest 
daughter, Matilda, keeps house for her father at Toulon. The rest are 
in is'ebraska. Thomas M., originally a lawyei', is now a Imnker at 
Bradshaw, Neb. Eugene is postmaster there ; Anslen P. is a lawyer 
at Hastings, Neb.; Asliton C. is postmaster and dry goods merchant at 
Osceola, and Pauline is the wife of J. M. Pagan, the leading lawyer of 
western Neljraska, residing at Hastings, the senior member of the firm 
of Pagan, JMcDonald & Shallenberger. Mr. Shallenberger has held 
ofiice but once. He was a member of the legislature of Illinois, in the 
winter of 1856-57. from the disti'ict composed of Peoria and Stark, John 
T. Lindsay, now of Neljraska, being his coadjutor. This legislature con- 
tained many able men well known in Illinois history : John A. Logan, 
Isaac N. Arnold. William C. Goudy, William P. Mori'ison, Shelby M. 
Cnllom, C. B. Denis, Silas Bryan, Samuel W. Moulton, and many oth- 
ers of like character. It goes without saying that Mr. Shallenbei-ger 
held liis own among them. Mr. Shallenl)ei-ger is often styled '"The 
animated encyclo])edia,'" on account of his vast fund of general knowl- 
edge. He has painted more than 2W ])ictures, many of them of rare 
excellence, and all good. Since 1847 Mr. Shallenberger has been prom- 
inent in law circles. Although two lawyers had settled at Toulon be- 
fore ids coming, they tUd not stay long enough to share the honors of 
pioneership, so that to him is generally accorded the credit of being the 



OP TOt'LON TOWNSHIP. 393 

pioneer attorney, the last of the Old Bar in the country, and one of 
the few mendjers of that great old circle still residing in the milit- 
ary tract. 

Jloj'lins iS/iii:vers. son of James and Mary (Cowger) Shivvcrs, was 
born twelve miles south of Ilillsboro. Highland county, ()., June 15, 
1817. His father was a native <>f Pennsylvania, and his mother of 
Kentucky. In 1822 the family moved to Washington, Fayette county, 
O., Avhere his father died in 1850, and where the subject of this sketch 
ac(iuired a common education and engaged in farming. In ISSfi he mar- 
ried Miss Isaliella. daugiiter of Jacob and Druzilla (Harrison) Jameson, 
a near cousin of President Harrison. To them were Ijorn ten children, 
of whom seven are living, nainely: James, at Washington, la. ; Mi's. 
Druzilla Trickle, Atkinson, 111. ; Mrs. 8arah Q. AVing, of Newton, Kan.: 
J. Randoljih, farmer of iScandia, Kan.; Mrs. Belle Baldwin of Goshen 
township. 111.; Charles H., merchant of Scandia, Kan., and Davis L., 
of Pawnee City, Neb. They are all married, and with the exception 
of Davis, are all the heads of families, the grandchildren noAv numbering 
fourteen. One of his sons served in the War for the Union, as recorded 
in the military chajyter. In 1853 Mr. Shivvers came to Stark county, 
])urchasing 190 acres on sections 5 and fi, Essex township, where he 
now owns 232 acres. At one time he was owner of 1,000 acres in this 
county. He has served as supervisor of Essex township several times ; 
has been school director for thirty years ; was one of the original mem- 
bers of the County Agricultural Society, of the Old Settlers' Associa- 
tion, and repi'esentative of the F;u'mers" Aid Society at Spi-ingfield. 
For over half a centuiy he has Ijeen in full communion with the ^leth- 
odist Episcopal church, so was his first wife, who died Februaiy 22, 
1882, a member from her girlhood. Mr. Hopkins and Davis Lowman 
"were the original introducers of "Short-horns" into this county. Up 
to 1876, when he retired from agriculture, he was one of the most 
enterprising farmers of Stark county. Mrs. Isaliella Shivvers, born in 
Pickaway county. 0.. in 1816, died near Toulon, February 22, 1882. 
She married Hopkins Shivvers in 1836, and in 1853 moved to Toulon. 
]\[rs. Lydia A. (Strong) Shivvers, t>orn September 27, 1821:, in Penn- 
sylvania, came to Illinois in 1842, married Ansel Fuller, of Osceola 
in 18-1:4. He died in 1863. In 1882 she married Hopkin Shivvers, of 
Toulon. She died November 16, 188-1, and on June 16, 1885, he mar- 
ried Mrs. Lucinda Wright. 

Wdllam U. S'clih'x, junior member of the firm of Carlin it 
Sickles, was born September 24, 1861, in Marshall county, 111. His 
pai'ents, William and Al)igail (Freeman) Sickles, natives of New York 
state, were early settlers of Marshall county. William Sickles, Jr., 
came to Wyoming in 1873, engaged as mercantile clerk, and subse- 
quently became a traveling salesman. In 1877 he came to Toulon, and 
on June 15, 1884, joined Mr. Carlin in the manufacture of cigars. Like 
his partner, he embraced all the joys of matrimony by uniting himself 
in marriage with Miss Nettie, daughter of Charles Phodes, to whom 
one daughter, Gertrude Ethel, has been born. Mr. Sickles possesses 
many qualities w hich carry with them success, and in business circles 
at Toulon and Wyoming he holds a high reputation. 



394 lilOfiKAl'HY ANT> REMINISCENCES 

Livi Silllinan, son of Miiiott and Henrietta (Bathan) Silliman. was 
born in Goslien township, Stark county, September 17, 1842. His 
father, the pioneer county treasurer of Stark, is noticed in the pages 
of the general and local history. His mother was a native of Ireland 
and a ])ioneer of Stark county.' Up to 1S()2 Levi Silliman was engaged 
in agriculture, having for fifteen years devoted himself to agriculture 
and'eclucation. On August 13, l's62, he enlisted in Company F, One- 
hundred-andtwelfth Illinois Infantry, was wounded at Resaca, Ga., but 
served to the close of the war, when he resumed farming, and engaged 
in scliool teaching winters. In 18T6 he established himself in the grain 
trade. In 1877 joined Mr. Oliver in tliis business, and also purchased 
a lumber yard and carried it on individually. In 1885 he purchased 
II. H. Oliver's and Charles Myers' interests in the grain trade and ware- 
house at Toulon, and now is sole owner of the two elevators at this 
point. A})art from this he owns a fertile farm on section eight, Essex 
township; is interested in the building trade; is school treasurer of the 
township; an active temperance worker, and representative to the 
Masonic Grand Lodge of Illinois. Mr. Silliman married Miss Mary 
E., daughter of Robert and Ellen (Tuttle) McKeighan. They are the 
parents of thi-ee children, viz : Minott, Henrietta and an infant. A 
reference to the history of Toulon and to the military chapter of the 
general history will point out more clearly the social, military and 
Ijusiness enterprises in which he has been engaged. ( Vide Goshen 
Historxj.) 

Perry Hassard Smith, third son of Greenleaf and Lettice L. (Sparr) 
Smith, was born in Essex township, November 8, 1831, Ijeing the first 
male child born in Stark county, within the American pioneer period. 
His father was born in Maine,' who in very early years moved with 
his father, Benjamin Smith, to Ohio, and thence to Putnam county, 
Illinois, in August, 1829, being among the very early settlers. Benja- 
min died here. His son, Greenleaf, father of Perry H., died here on 
July 12, 184-8, followed al)out 18(i2 or 18»!3 to the grave by the mother 
of our subject, leaving three sons and three daughters, one having pre- 
ceded her a few years. Perry II. Smith was educated in the district 
schools, labored on his father's farm for years, learned the carpenter's 
trade, and from 1850 to July, 1885, -was identified with that trade 
here. He was inari'ied to IMiss Barbara E., daughter of John Emery. 
This lady. I'eferred to in sketch of Eastern Star cluipter, died on April 
21, 1882", leaving one son and one daughter, Charles A. and Linnetta, 
the wife of Thurman II. Francis, of Wyoming. On May 8, 1884, he 
married Mrs. Anna D. Ewers, nee Hochstrasser. She has four chil- 
dren : Ira, Murray R., Artie and Clark C. Mr. Smith is Picpublican in 
politics, but not" an office-seeker. He has served earnestly on the 
school board and in the council. He may l)e named as the senior old 
settler and member of that association", as well as one of the oldest 
members of the Masonic circle in this ccnnity. His wife and daughter 
are members of the Eastern Star chapter. 

John W. Smith, son of Joseph and Rebecca (Parsons) Smith, was 
born near Wheeling, W. Va., January 25, 1846. His father, a native 
of Chillicothe, O., was one of the' old river steamboat men. His 



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mother was a native of Yii-giiiia. In 1849 the family moved to Illi- 
nois, and locating on a farm in ]\Iarshall county, was engaged in agri- 
culture there for sixteen years. In 1865 they moved to Valley town- 
shi]). Stark county, and in ISfiS to Harvey county, Kau., where the 
father died in Oc'tolier. 1884. leaving a wife and eight children. John 
W. received his early training in Marshall county. Here he was en- 
faged in agriculture from I8ti5 to 1868, when he entered the luml)er 
business, wliich he carried on for fourteen years. He was married in 
Peoria county, in 1866, to Miss Clarinda, daughter of Daniel and Se- 
rena (O'Neil) Peppers, natives of Ohio, but old settlers of Illinois. 
He has always taken jiart in political matters, has served as supervisor 
of Toulon for two terms, was elected meml)er of the council of Wy- 
oming several times, and is ncnv the |)resi(lent of that body. Me was 
an active worker in the establishment of the Central Agricultural So- 
ciet}', is a supporter, but not a member, of the Protestant Episco])al 
church of Wyoming, and altogether a citizen who, laboring wisely for 
himself, is ever ready to exercise the same judicious round of labor in 
the interest of the community of whom he is one. 

Jo/in S7nif/i, born at New Berlin, Pa., in 1805, came to Pekin. 111., 
in 1848, pubbshed the J/Z/vor and W/i/'g until 18.56, when he moved to 
Toulon, and witli Judge Hewitt projected the pioneer journal of this 
county, the Prairie Advocate. In 1860 he returned to Pekin, in 186ii 
he moved to Hennepin, and in 1863 to Princeton, where he died Julv 
23, 1880. 

3frs. Barhara (Eiiicnj) SrnitJi^ born in Richland county, O., in 1830, 
died April 21. 1883. She moved to Wyoming from Galva with her 
husband, Perrv H. Smith, in ISlid. 

Mrs. Fluefw II. S/iu'f/i died at Motlena, June 29, 1881, where she 
settled with her husband in 1832. 

W/iitney tSmitk son of Jonathan Smith, who came from Connecticut 
to Luzerne county. Pa., while yet the Shawnee Indians inhabited the 
region, was born at AVilkesi)arre, Pa., July 14, 1804. He came to Spoon 
river about 1834, with his wife, a daughter of General Thomas, and 
estal)lished a general store at Wyoming. It is said that he had several 
copies of a plat of Wyoming ]nnnted, showing docks along S])oon 
river, a steamboat, negroes unloading cotton, warehouses, etc., etc. 
It is further alleged that this very much overdrawn picture of the set- 
tlement w'as distributed throughout the eastern towns and cities, and 
won for its author a very unenviable notoriety. He moved to Galena, 
111., in later years, where he died. 

Isaac B. Spilina)), a son of one of the old settlers of vStark county, 
who went to -'Egvpt" years ago, was elected state's attorne\' for 
Franklin county, Ii"l., in 1884. 

Nathan Snare was born in Huntingdon county Pa., on February 3, 
1826; is the son of John P. and Esther (Baker) Snare, the former a 
native of Virginia, the latter of Pennsylvania, being one of the old 
(Quaker families, born near Philadel])hia. The ancestors of John P. 
Snare were from Germany, coming to this country at an early tlay, 
the father of John P. serving as a teamster in the War of 1812. 
Esther Baker also had one brother, Joseph Baker, who was a captain in 



396 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

the same war. John P. Snare remqved to Pennsylvania while he was 
yet a boy and engaged in farming. He was married June 8, 1820, to 
Miss Esther Baker, by Avhom he had a family of seven children, four 
of whom still live, namely, Nancy, widow of Alexander Kissenger, re- 
siding in Penn townsliip, this county; Natiian Snare, of Toulon town- 
ship; James and John are married, both i-esiding in Penn township, 
this county. The mother of this familj' died in ISiO. Mr. Snare re- 
married in 1844 to Mrs. Nancy Gharrett (Kurfman), by whom he had 
a family of six children, four of whom still live — Cyrus C, married, 
living in Minnesota; Khesa S., mai-ried, living in Penn township, this 
county; Edwin, married, living in Valley township, this county; 
Albert, nuirried, living in Nebraska. John P. Snare removed to 
Illinois in 1847 and settled in Penn township, where he purchased four 
hundred acres of land and engaged in farming; he remained so en- 
gaged until his death, which occurred in 1872, his widow, Mrs. Nancy 
Snare, still residing there. In political matters he was in earty days a 
whig, but when the repulilican party was organized he emljraced that 
])latform and remained a thorough-going member of that party until 
his death. He was at his death a member of the M. P. church, with 
which he died in full communion. Nathan Snare passed his younger 
years on the farm and attending common school. In the year 1S4G he 
removed to Illinois, locating in Penn township and engaged in farm- 
ing. In 1850 he married Miss Lydia A. Davidson, daugTiter of Chal- 
dron and Abbey (Stark) Davidson, both natives of Luzerne county, 
Pa. To tills marriage three children were born, one of whom still lives, 
namely, Lily, now residing with her husband in Kansas. Mrs. Lydia 
Snare died in 1865, and he was remarried in 1806 to Miss Isaljella H. 
Williamson, daughter of Samuel and Mary (Cook) Williamson, both 
natives of Pennsylvania. To this marriage eight children were born, 
namely, Llattie, now living in Kansas; Ciuirles J., John P., Ernest M., 
LauraB., Walter D., Albert E., and Editii. The subject of our sketch 
was engaged in farming in this county until 1867, when he removed 
to ]\Iissouri, remaining there for seven years engaged in farming. In 
1874 he returned to Illinois and purchased land in Toulon township on 
section 12, Avhere he now resides. In conection with his farm interests 
he also has several coal mines on his land. In politics he was an early- 
day abolitionist, and when the republican party was f(irmed he ac- 
cepted their platform, but of late years has rathei' affiliated Avith the 
greenliack jiarty. He is not a member of an}' church, but lends his 
support to the M. P. church. He was a member of the Union League 
and was a staunch supporter of all things pertaining to the benefit of 
his county. 

Perry StancUf, farmer, stock raiser and horticulturalist, Wyoming, 
was horn in Athens county, Ohio, January 21, 1822, the son of David 
and Amy (Miles) Stancliff, the former of whom was born in Canada 
near Niagara Falls. He was the son of Stambaugh B. Stancliff, a 
native of New York state, whose father was a native of Germany. 
Stamltaugh B. Stancliff did action and honorable service in the War 
of the IJevolution, from which lie carried wounds to his grave, but for 
which he felt himself too patriotic a citizen to ask for or to receive 



OF TOnr.ON TOWNSHIP. 397 

indemnity. He moved into Canada (in consequence of Imsiness inter- 
ests) some time after the war, but npon the outln'eaic of the ditticulties 
which caused the War of 1812, he chose to abandon his interests there, 
and selected for himself a home in Ohio. He reared a family of 
twelve children — seven sons and five daughtei's — whose character- 
I'stics (that of hirge-sized and tall [)eople) follow the Stanclitf family. 
David Stanclitf, his son, learned the shoemaker's trade and followed it 
for many years, but he finally retired from it antl died on his farm in 
Eoss county, Ohio. He, like his father, had a family of twelve 
children, eleven of whom grew to manhood — six sons and five daugh- 
ters. Perry, the eldest of the family, learned the mason trade in 
Ohio, and followed it there for a few years. In 18-1-1 he came to Illi- 
nois, -ami in the same year purchased the ])resent ])roperty (" Sunnv- 
side Fai'm") which lie has improved and develojjcd to its present 
handsome condition. He married here in 1818 Miss Martha C. Davis, 
daughter of Daniel and liachael (Ennis) Davis, both deceased. The 
former was a native of New York state and the latter of Virginia. 
Mr. and Mrs. Stancliff have reared eight sons and two daughters, all 
of whom have grown to manhood and womanhood, and have taken a 
leading part in the intei-ests of their ditferent localities. Daniel, W. is 
a woi'thy farmer of Valley township, and has one chuighter. William 
is a successful farmer and stock raiser, of Saline county. Neb., and has 
four daughters. George is in the agricultural implement business in 
Valley county, Neb., and has one son. Stephen Miles is in the ice 
business in Fairfield, Iowa, and has one daughter. James is in the 
transfer business in Wyoming, and has a son and daughter. David is 
located at Fairiicld, Iowa. Mary is the wife of Alfred Neeley, of 
Peoria. Emma, Herman and Albert are still under the parental roof, 
and help to chee)" the fireside and enhance the comforts of their worthy 
parents. Mr. Stancliff has always been a liberal contriinitor to 
measures attending the advancement of the public good of his locality, 
and in his time here has done an important jnirt. lie has always held 
aloof IVom the snares of public office Itut has always cari-ied his share 
of the "load of office" on the school board and in township offices. 

Pati'icli SuIliwDi, Ijorn in Rosscari)erry Parish, Cork county, Ire- 
land, March 11, 1836, is the son of Cornelius and Catherine (liowell) 
Sullivan, natives of that parish. The father was a linen-weaver by 
trade and manufactured largely. He came to the United States in 
1852, settled at Grand Rapids, Mich., and invested in city property. 
He died in that city in 1880, in his ninety-second year, leaving a widow, 
three sons, and one daughter, namely : James A., steamboat man antl 
a ba,clielor; Patrick, of this county ; John, a brickmason and con- 
tractor, and Mary, wife of Geo. H. Soule, a merchant of Grand Tta]iids. 
Patrick Sullivan passed his boyhood days in his native country. Upcjn 
coming to the United States, he was apprenticed to the moulder's trade 
at Grand Rapids, but after four years turned his attention totinsmith- 
ing at Peoria. 111., where he served Jin a])prenticeslii]). He then en- 

?aged in the hardware trade at Princeviile, where he was successful, 
n 1876 he caine to Stark county, and carried on business at Castle- 
ton until he openetl his large store at Wyoming. Mr. Sullivan 



398 BIOGKAPIIY AM) REMINISCENCES 

was married at Peoria to Miss Hannah Hanlon, a native of tliat 
county, daughter of Patrick Hanlon, of Limerick county, Ireland, but 
an old resident of Kicka])oo, 111. Tiiey are the parents of live sons 
and three dauo-hters, namely : Jolm, Mary. James, William, Edward, 
Robert, Ellen, and Kate. Tiie family are members of 8t. Joseph's 
Cath.olic chui'ch. 

Charleii M. Swank, son of Reuben and Martlia A. (Ileaton) Swank, 
was born in West Jersey, Stark county, February 23, 1856. His father, 
a Pennsylvanian, and mother, a native of Xew Jersey, came here 
about 1853 while yet this now beautiful township was a wilderness, 
and, as related in the history, took n full ]iart in building it up to its 
present prosperous condition. Tlieir cliildren are Flora P., now Mrs. 
W. H. Johnson, of West Jersey ; Clyde W., student at Knox college; 
Eva G., a girl of eleven summers, deceased, and Charles M., of Toulon. 
The latter received a practical agricultural and common-school educa- 
tion, completed studies at Iledding college, Abingdon. 111., and in 187tj 
entered uuircantile life at West .]erse_y, continuing in trade tiiere until 
March, 1S88. wlien he establislied his'iujuse at Toulon. On June 20, 
this year, he married MissCoi'a P., daugiiter of Charles and Lucinda 
Emery Potter, of Toulon. They have one boy, Glenn E. Both are 
members of the Congregational church, and each holds a high place in 
the estimation of the people. 

Andrew Swdi'tz, who ?.e\.t\e(\ near Toulon in 1837, died Aiiril 22, 
1884. 

Sijlvi'nte)' Swi'i-t died at Toulon. February 8, 1883. He was born in 
Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1795; served through the War of 1812: 
married Mary Ailkins in 1818 (tiiis lady died in 1825). In 1828 he 
married Cynthia Strong, and with his family settled near Saxon in 
1811. In 1818 he was living tlii'ee miles northwest of Toulon, where 
his second wife died in 1875. In 1877 he married Catherine Rounds, 
who survives him. 

J//W. Will. Sweet, who died in Toulon June 16, 1886. added another 
name to the long list of Stark county pioneers who have crossed over 
the river. Mrs. Sweet's maiden name was Jane Pearson; she was born 
in Oswego county. Xew York, in 1826. and came with her jiarents to 
Peoria county in 1836. She was l))"ought up in the Pnivei'saiist faith, 
her fatlier and grandfathei' l)otli being ministers in that denomination. 
After tlie tieatli of her father, siie came to Stark county in 1844, and 
made her iiome with a famil\' by the name of Bo wen.' In 1848 she 
was married to William Sweet. She was the mother of three children, 
two of whom, a son and a daughter survive her and arc living in this 
vicinity. 

BukJii'iiiI TiipjK whose name occurs so often in the jiages of the 
genei'al history and of this townsliip, is one of the old residents of this 
county. 

Charles Ifadimn Teeter, the fourth and youngest of the family of 
John and Sarah (Van Brunt) Teeter, the latter a descendant in line 
from a New Amsterdam family in which Anneive Jans Bogardus was 
principal, was born near Florida, N. Y., June 30, 1817, where his 
parents occupied a farm. The beginning of the family ^vas marked in 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 309 

Orange county, by the settling of John Teeter, grandfatlier of Chas. 
M., who arrived from Brunswick (hiring the Revolutionary war. 
Ciiarles Madison received a thorough, practical education, and entered 
mercantile life as clerk on the corner of Front and Fulton streets in 
New York City. After three years' active service, owing to failing 
health, he resigned his position as l)ook-keeper and took up the em- 
ployment of instructor, both public iuid private. At this he continued 
for a number of years, and while at Chester, Xew Jersey, he became 
acquainted with and luarried, March 7, 1813, Miss Julia Ilorton Stout. 
who was born Deceml)er 25, 1820, being a daughter of Thomas B. and 
Deborah (Terry) Stout, the former a descendant of the union of Rich- 
ard Stout (England) and Penelope Van Princis (Amsterdam) in New 
Amsterdam about the year 1(324. Discontented with the business of 
teaching, he at length accepted the situation of Station Agent at As- 
bury, N. J., where he remained until October, 18.54, when, spirited by 
the glowing accounts of the great west, he, together with his wife 
and two sons, namely : John H., afterward a soldier in the Forty- 
seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, who sickened and died March 31, 
1865 at Camp Butler, antl Elias S. came to Illinois and settled at 
Henry, M;ivshall county. Dui'ing the three years' sojourn at this place 
his family was increased by the births of a daughter, Maggie A. and 
Charles W., the third son. Having tinally decided upon agricultural 
])ursuits he removed his family to the " Teeter " farm at Bradford, 
Stark county, which he occupied until Novembei', 1874, when he again 
changed his residence and located at Wyoming. His career through- 
out was marked as one of industry and integrity, of irreproachalile 
character and widespread influence. Finally, surrounded by his family 
aiul worldly comforts, he fell snddenly sick and departed this life June 
13, 1S83. A reference to the official aiid religious history of the town- 
ships shows the part taken by him in public affairs during his residence 
in this county. 

Elicif! Stout Teeter, second son of Charles Madison and Julia H. (Stout) 
Teeter was born at Chester, Morris county, N. J., Oct. 20. 1^47. Early 
in youth he accompanied his parents to Illinois where tlie family located 
at Henry, Marshall county, in October, 1854. and resided there until 
1858, when they moved to Osceola township. Stark county, and en- 
gaged in farming until 1874. In this year Mr. Teeter retired from 
agriculture, took up his residence at Wj^oining, and made that town 
his home until his death in 1883. Elias S. spent boyhood's years on 
the farm, and attending school in Osceola townshi]i until 1869, when 
he moveil to Iowa, and embarked in mercantile life. In July, 1872, 
he sold his Iowa interests and returning to Stark county in August, 
jiiircliased a partnership with O. G. Smith. In March, 1873, Dr. J. G. 
Green purchased the Smith interest, which in 1876 was bought out by 
C. W. Teeter, the firm being known since as Teeter Brothers. Their 
large house at Toulon was not established until February, 1885, 
although Elias Teeter had an interest in Chas. Wright's drug store 
from 1878 to 1881. He married in Osceola township Miss Emma M.. 
daughter of J. M. Huffman, a native of New York State. Their chil- 
dren are John R. and Mariam J., both now attending school. Mr. T. 



400 liKIGRAPHY AND REMINISCEXCES 

was one of the original stociv-holders and directors of tlie Fii'St 
National Bank, one of the original members and stock-holders of the 
Central Agricultural Society, has been a member of the Illinois Phar- 
maceutical Society, also holding a- certificate since the passage of the 
Pharmacy Act, a member of the I. O. O. F., and one of the aldermen 
in the town council. He was appointed notary public in 1880. In 
the history of AVyomingand of ()sceola townslii]i references are nuide 
to this family. The foregoing record points out clearly their ])lace in 
the industrial history of this county. 

Isaac Thomas, a resident of Stark county since 184-lr, is a- native of 
the Green Mountain State. He is a son of David and Hannah (Dwyer) 
Thomas, and dates his birth in Berksiiire. Franklin county, A'ermont, 
January 'I'l. ISO!). His father was of Welsh and liis motlierof Scotch- 
X Irish decent. David Thomas, was a blacksmith b}' trade, born in East 
Haddam, Conn., May 27, 1783; served as captain of militia in Vermont 
about the year 1813. Moved with his family to Kingston, Lawrence 
■ county, Pa., when Isaac was about 13 years old, thelatter finishing his 
education at the Kingston Academy. When 17 years of age, our sub- 
ject was engaged by his uncle, General Samuel Thomas, who was a 
contractor on the Pennsylvania canal, and with whom he remained 
al)out two years, superintending the men at work. Subsequently re- 
turned to Mahoopany and engaged in the mercantile and lumber bus- 
iness. Served there as post-master under President A^an Buren. In 
the year 184-f moved with his family to Wyoming. 111.; engaged for a 
short time m farming, also served here as ]iost-master under Polk, Tay- 
lor and Fillmore. During his residence in this county, has served as a 
justice and police magistrate 35 yeai's, and still holds the office of J. P. 
Has been a member of the M. E. church from early manhootl, was iden- 
tified with the Democrat party until the firing upon Fort Sumter, 
after which he became a Republican, and was active in getting up san- 
itary su})plies in war time. 

'j((iiii's Monroe Thomas, son of General Samuel and Marcia (Petti- 
l)one) Thomas, was born near Kingston in the Wyoming Valley, Pa., 
October 1, 1822. There his mother's two uncles were murdered by 
the British and Indians dui'iug the massacre of July 3, 1778. The Pet- 
tibones, however, were not driven away for ever, as throughout Luz- 
erne and adjoining counties, they are found today, as in the past, both 
in the trades and professions, ami as ready to defend the country as 
WQVQ their fiitliersof the Revolution. James M. Thomas came here in 
1884 with his fatiier. At an early age he acquired a taste for mechan- 
ics, and here engaged in mill-building, designing implements, and did 
construct the first threshing machine in Stark county, as well as the 
first thresher and separator in this or Peoria county. He continues to 
devote attention to mechanics, having Imiltsome of the finest buildings 
in the county. He was a])pointed master of Wyoming post-office. June 
30, 1853. iiy' James Campbell, Postmaster-General, under the adminis- 
tration of President Pierce, and on July 28, 1885, he was recommis- 
sioned by A. E. Stejihenson, acting Postmaster- Genei'al, under the ad- 
ministration of President Cleveland. In early years he was married at 
Peoria, III, to Miss Ellen, daughter of Squire' Isaac White, a native of 



(IK riui.d.N' riiwNsriip. 401 

I^'^llsvlvania, borti at London, Franklin county, in tliat Stato. Tlicir 
cbiklreu are Frani<, a genial and clever member of the Stark county 
bar, residing at Wyoming; Payne P., a farmer on tlie old liomestead 
in Essex township; Samuel, a mechanic, and James M., a student of 
the University of ]\[icliigan,and Isaac, who died at Wyoming. 111., De- 
cember 5, 1S(';5, when eight years of age. Both Mrs. and Mr. Thomas 
attend the Jlethodist clinrcli, although the former had been a member 
of the Presbyterian faith up to December 5, 1847, at that date IVIrs. 
Thomas united with the M. E. church, while the latter has been con- 
nected witii the Methodist faith since his nineteenth year. General 
Samuel Thomas was the nominator of Andrew Jackson for President 
in 1S32, so his son lias been equally attached to the old Democratic 
])artv. James M. was one of the original members of the Stark county 
Agricultural Society. In 1877 he took an active part in organizing 
the Central Agricultural Society ; has always been a nu^mber of the 
State Agricultui'al Society and an official of that body, also of the 
Stark county Old Settlers' Association, and of other local organizations 
established for ]iul)lic benefit. 

WiUiaiH F. 7 7i<) UK t s camf from Wyoming Valley, Penn , with his 
father. Gen. Thomas, in 1834. In 1S50. he was sheriff and e.r ojficlo 
collector, was one of the aiders of the American (!entral railroad, and 
in ever}^ sense one of the nu)st useful citizens of the county: died in 
May. 1875. 

Franl' Tliomas, son of James M. Thomas, was born here Sejitem 
her 17, 1848. He received the rudiments of his education in the Wy- 
oming schools, then attended for two years the Clark seminary at 
Aurora, and sul>sequently ])assed one year at the Northwestern uni- 
versity. Evanston, 111., and taught school for three terms. In his 
nineteenth year he attended school at Ann Arl)or, Mich., then he 
attiliated with the state university, following took a literary and scien- 
tific special course in the university, and took up the study of law 
there under the preceptorship of Hon. T. M. Cooley, L.L. D. He 
graduated from the university in 1871, and, returning to Illinois, was 
admitted an attorney-at-law of the state. He married Miss Anna 
Walsh, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and to them two chiklren were born. 
This lady died June 3, 1876, and some years later he married Miss 
Julia, daughter of Dr. AV. II. Hoover. A reference to the pages de- 
voted to the law and political chapters of the General History and to 
the histoi-y of Wyoming will point out very clearh' the part Mr. 
Thomas has taken in the political, legal and social life of the county. 

Sariiuel Tlioma-s. born in Connecticut, Fel)ruary 2, 1787, settled 
in AVyoming Valley, Pa., in 18()(i. and on May 10, 1807, married ]\[iss 
Alarcia Pettebone, a native of Kingston, Pa., daughter of Oliver Pette- 
bone. On the breaking out of the War of 1812, he was captain of a 
company of volunteer artillery com]:)osed of one hundred young nien, 
none of whom were over twenty-five years of age. Their services 
were tendered to the government, and accepted, and the conqiany 
was ordered to Erie, Pa., where the fleet of vessels were Iniilding for 
the use of Cajitain (afterward Commodore) Perry. On reaching Erie. 
Captain Thomas was put in command of the post, and a block-house 
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4(l2 ISKXiUAI'lIV AND i;KMI.\I.S0ENCKf3 

and In-cast works limit and cannon jilantcd tlicrcon to jirotcct the 
building fleet, while on the stocks, as the P>ritisli fleet were then cruis- 
ing on Lake Erie with the avowed intention of burning our vessels be- 
f'oi'e their completion. Several efforts were made by the British to 
burn our fleet during the time the boats were building, but were 
di'iven ofT l)v our artillery. After the battle upon Lake Ei'ie, Captain 
Thomas was ordered out into Canada to join the Northwestern army 
under the command of General William IL Harrison. After the bat- 
tie of the Thames at that place with the British and Indians in 
wliich the celebrated Indian chief "Tecumseh" was killed, Captain 
Thomas was ordered over to Detroit, which was then held by British 
and hostile Indians. Our forces di'ove out the hostile English and held 
Detroit until ordered back into Ohio near the mouth of the Maumee 
river, and thence to I'ittsburgh and to Wyoming A'alley, Pa. 
8oon after peace was declared, Captain Samuel Thomas was nuule 
brigade inspector of the Northeast Division of the Pennsylvania militia. 
This ])osition he held until commissioned as Ijrigadier general in 
1S2S, which position he held until moving to Illinois in 183-1. He 
was a member of the legislature of Pennsylvania two terms, was a 
leading Methodist from an early day, and in the early settlement of 
Spoon River his house was the only chapel for a numlier of years. He 
was also a memi^er of the ^lasonic fraternity from an early date. 
He arrived with his family after foity-twcj days" travel, on the site of 
the present town of Wyoming, in Octoljer, 183-f, where his brother- 
in-law, Sylvanus Moore, had a cabin and claim. Purchasing Mooi'e's 
interest liere he entered the land at Quincy in June, lSo5, opened a 
store there and also l)egan farming, and continued to i-eside here until 
his <leath, as noted in the history of Wyoming. Mrs. Marcia Thomas 
died here July 21, 18(55. Their son, William F., who came with them 
into the wilderness of Spoon lliver, was born in 1817, died at 
Wyoming, May 25, 1875 ; Ruth Ann, Ijoi'n in 1819, who married Giles 
C. Dana, in May, f s:?(;, died at Peoria in July of that year and James 
M., born in 1822, who in 1847 married ]\[iss Ellen White, has for over 
half a century been a ])rominent figure in the histoiy of the district. 
In the history of the Agard family reference is nuide to Martha P. 
Thonuis, who married J. W. Agard in 183-1: and came with him in Sep- 
tember, 1836, to Wyoming. Mary Ann Thomas, whomai'ried Whitney 
Smith, of WilkesbaiTe, Pa., one of the early trader's here, came with 
him in 1S35, and for many years shared his home here until her sep- 
aration fi-om him. when she married E. S. Brodhead, wlio died at 
Toulon in 1873. Some time after her second husband's death, she be- 
came Mrs. Chase, of New York City. From ISOS to 1879 the general 
is said to have voted the Democratic ticket, and as told in the political 
history, was elected on that ticket a member of our legislature in 
184(). ' The life of this enterprising jiioneer of Stai'k county claims 
extended notices in many pages of this work; yet this sketch of the 
familv is necessary to complete our history. . General Thomas was 
called to Michigan in 1832 and spent a pail of that season there, and 
in the fall of 1833 was called to old F^ort Dearborn, at the time the 
Indians, who fought under Black Hawk were paid off l)v the United 



OV lOULON TOWNSHIP. 4('.'5 

States govern iiu'iit. After t-lieir ]i:iyinent. lie witli two iiei<>-lil)ors. 
traveled over the entire state of Illinois on horseback and over Black 
Hawk's purchase, now Iowa. At that time he selected this place for 
a future home, and bought a section of land before returning to 
Pennsylvania, which return was made all the way on horseback. 
When he came here he invested largely in land, but sold much of it 
i)efore his death. 

Oioen T/iomas was born at Norristown. Penn., December 1:^, lsl8, 
and on ari'iving at manhood married Miss Sarah Pierce iu the year 
is4-t, aiul for nine years l()ngei' lived there, following his trade, that of 
a nail-cutter. In the year of 18.53, he with his family came to Stark 
county, and, with the exception of a very short time, lias lived on the- 
same place where his last moments were passed ever since. Of his 
ten children, five only are living, two daughters here. Mrs. A. Gal- 
braith and Mrs. A. Wilkinsf>n, two daughters, Anna and Mary, living 
in Missouri, and one son, .Abraham, that lives near Oskaloosa. la. In 
1882, his companion was taken from him. On Saturday. Noveml)er 
ti, 1880, he married Mrs. Sarah Lake, and bid her the last farewell 
November ait, 188<!. 

Mrs. Harriet Tai/lor, sister of II. Sbivvers, and mother of Mrs. 
Henry Harrington, (lied in Hooper county, Kan.. July 13, 1880, aged 
about sixty years. 

Cajifdiii Britdfiiril F. Tliompsoiu son of Penjamin M., and Ann P. 
(McLaughlin I Thompson, was born at Montville, Waklo county, ^le., 
November (i, 1837. His parents w-ere Scotch and Irish respectively, 
early settlers of Maine, and among that state's most industrious citi- 
zens". In 1850, the family, consisting of pai'ents and four sons, moved 
to this county. Here the captain engaged as clerk in a store, but, 
after the lapse of a few 3'ears, entered Martin Shallenberger's office at 
Toulon as a law student. The rebellion broke over the land shortly 
after, and in August. 1S02, he enlisted in Company I', One-luindred- 
and-twelfth Illinois Infantry, was jn'omoted first sergeant on organiza- 
tion of company; second lieutenant April 10, 1863; first lieutenant in 
December, 1863; adjutant of the regiment March 7, 1864; and captain 
of Company P. May 0, 1865. On his return, he engaged in mer- 
chandising at Pradford. and continued in trade until 1871. when he 
resumed law studies, was admitted to the bar, and lias been in practice 
since tliat time. In lS51t, he was elected town collector of Osceola, 
served one term as supervisor, w:ts town clerk, justice of the peace and 
assessor. In 1868, he was elected representative in state legislature, 
and in 1870, state's attorney. In the latter year he removed to 
Toulon, was rei'lected state's attorney in ISSO. and served until 1884. 
Captain Thom])son was married in 186i) to Miss Elizaebth A., daugh- 
ter of Zacharia"li and Lydia ( Bevier) Pevier. who settled here iu 1851, 
coming from Xew York. Their children are Mi:;s Mary and Anna 
and Earl W. He is pi'ominently connected with local and district 
military circles, is secretary of the One-hundred-and-twelfth Veteran 
club, a member of the Grand Army of the Kepublic, a mason since 
1862, and now secretary of the "Old Settlers' society" of Stark 
county. In every position he has aimed to do well what he undertook 



4<i4 I!I(1(;kai'hv and keminiscknces 

and succeeded. His new work entitled i' History oF lie One-iiundred- 
and-twelftli Keginient,"' is exceptionally good, far aljove the average 
regimental history. In itself, it ])oints out two cliaracteristics of the 
man — a love of doing things well and fully, and a love of the old flag 
and its defenders. 

Mrs. Harriet Tichior, Ijoru in Peoria county in 1S43, moved to 
Stark with parents in 1852, uiari'ied Allen Ticknor in 1870, died De- 
cember 1, 1874. 

Leven Edward Timmons, son of Ananias and Eleanor (Roteau) 
Tiramons — natives of Maryland, was born in Eoss county, O., March 
13, 1830. His father led a seafaring life for many years, prior to the 
removal of the family to Oliio, where he engaged in agriculture. 
Leven E. left home in his youth, and began life on the farm. In 1847 
he came to Stark county and worked for others until he had earned 
enough money to ])urchase 135 acres. This tract is known as the 
" Timmon's Homestead,'' and was cultivated by him for many years. 
In 1854 he mari'ied in Essex township, Mrs. Eliza Ann Lake, daughter 
of David Davis, a native of Orange county, N. Y., and a pioneer of 
Stark county, 111., in 1836. Their children are named as follows : 
Matilda D., who married Wm. Leighton, deceased ; Lois D., who mar- 
ried Samuel Camp, deceased ; Eliza E., wife of Charles Eagleston, 
Theodore D.. foster-bi-other of Lois, and Mary G. LJrummond, deceased. 
Mr. Timmons retired from agricultural life in 1873. For fourteen yeai's 
he served Essex township as trustee, and in all relations has been an 
excellent citizen of the county for fortv years. 

K Ayers Triiimn-r. boi'n'at Hackettstown, IST. Y., April 2!). 1849, 
is the son of John and C^atherine (Avers) Trimmer, and grandson of 
Morris Trimmer, a name well-known among the jKitentees of lands in 
this and other western counties. In 1854 John Trimmer and family 
settled in West Jersey township, and cari-ied on farming there until 
his death in 1872. Of his two sons and five daughters, Mary N. is 
the wife of Henry Ballantyne of Boone county, la. E. A. Trimmer is 
a resident of Wyoming; Sai'ah E., born in this county is the wife of 
Gideon Smith of Stafford, Kan., Augusta K., is Mrs. John Callahan of 
Boone county, la., Eli is a farmer of West Jersey townshij). Belle, 
who uuirried Peter Scliaeffer of that township is deceased, and Alma J. 
resides with the mother. E. Ayres Trimmer was educated in this 
county, and at the age of nineteen years entered on his own course 
in life. He was married here to Miss Anna, daughter of Henry Col- 
well of Essex township, and to them one son and tiiree daughters were 
born. In 1881 he moved to Wyoming and established his present 
business here that year and Imilt his large agricultural implement ware- 
house. A reference to the history of Wyoming will point out his re- 
lation to the community since 1881. 

W. A. Traa.i\%oxi of David and Caroline (May) Truax, was born 
at Eaton, Prible county, O., April 5, 1841. In 1849 the family moved 
to Sangamon county, 111., where his father carried on the livery busi- 
ness for a. numbei' of years. At the age of fifteen years he (>ntered on 
the task of hewing out his own road tlirough life. He was engaged in 
farming and cattle-driving for some time, again carried on a large 



OK TOUI.ON TdWNSIIIl'. 4(1") 

lively l)usiness at Galeshurg, next at Elniwood, and in August 1S7S 
established his lar^e livery stable at AVyoniing. In January, 1879 he 
opened the Truax House, and this, in coujiinctioii with his livery, lie con - 
(hit'ted (l<i\vn to September. 1886, when he sold the hotel, holding his 
interests in the stables. Mr. Truax is a stockholder in the Central 
Agricultural Society ])rominent in the I. O. O. F circles, and as told 
in the niuniciiial history, has been elected and I'e-elected a member of 
the town council. He was married at Decatur, 111. to Miss Anna E. 
Micheuer, a native of Ohio. They are the parents of two children, 
Harvey and Mamie. Mr. Truax is the owner of eighty acres of rich 
land in Essex township, and 320 acres in Kingman county, Kansas, 
a supporter of beneiicial projects and a shrewd, upright business 
nian. 

Benjamin Turner, son of Eeuben an<l Sarah (Hays) Tui-ner, the 
f(»-mer of Kent county, and latter of Sussex county. Del., was liorn at 
ililforil, Kent county, DeL, December 11, 1807. In November 183-J-, 
tlie family moved to what is now known as Ashland county, Ohio. In 
181:0 Benjamin Turner came west and .settled just south of La Fayette 
village, moved to Toulon shortly after, was appointed postmaster by 
Pi'esident Tyler, reappointed by Polk, reappointed by Taylor, reap- 
p.iinted \>\ Fillmore and reappointed by Pierce, serving in the office 
sixteen years. From 18-ty to 1853 he served as treasurer of Stark 
county, defeating the whig Samuel G. Butler, by twenty-five votes in 
a total i)oll of -±13. From 1847 to 1849 — two years — he was engaged 
in mercantile work. For many years he never missed a meeting of the 
school trustees of Toulon township. On the School Directors' Board 
he was equally attentive and superintended the erection of the high 
school building at Toulon. In 1800 he took a leading part in found- 
ing the first democratic journal in the county, and has for almost a 
(piarter of a century been connected with every enterprise which prom- 
ised benefits to the town or county. lie married Miss Elizabeth Mc- 
Williams, at Savannah, Ashland county. Ohio, the mother of Miss 
Sai'ah Turner. The lady died at Toulon in 185(3. In later years he 
mari-ied ifiss liuth A. Myers, the mother of Chester M. Turner. Mr. 
Turner is one of the old memliers of the Mnsonic lodge at Toulon, and 
both he and ]\Irs. Turner ai-e members and earnest supporters of the 
Methodist Episcopal church here. Their son Chester M. is a graduate 
of Knox college, and now a law student in the office of Martin Shal- 
len])erger. He has the reputation of being a singularly close student 
and a young man of more than fair literary ability. A reference to 
the pages devoted to temperance work throughout the county and in 
the village, to the social and literary societies of Toulon, and to all 
those events where the women of the county loaned their moral and 
physical support, the name of Mrs. li. A. Turner will be found practi- 
callj' identified with the success of every object for which the societies 
were brought into existence. 

Jesse 2. Ttirner, a former resident of Wyoming, died at the home 
of his daughter. Mrs. Lucindii Simmonds. at Marietta. Fulton county. 
111., April 28, 18S6. He was born in Maryland in 1811, was ordained 
a Baptist minister in 1839, came to Wyoming in 18(55. 



4(Hi lUdliKAPIIV AND KKMIMSCEXCES 

Avilri'ir F. StlcliK'ij, son of James M. and Cynthia K. Gill, was 
l>orn in i'enn township, December 13, 1847. The history of the Bap- 
tist chui'ch in this county is almost a histoiy of this excellent old 
couple. F(ji' twenty-four years he resided in Penn township, atteniling 
scliool or lal)oring on his father's farm. In 1S71-T2 he accepted a 
position as agent and telegrapii operator on the Davenport & St. Paul 
II. R., at Hopkinton, where he remained five years. On December 11. 
1877, he was appointed agent of the R. I. &, P. R. R., at Wyoming, 
which ]iosition he resigned three years after to acce])t that of cashier 
of the Farmers' Banking Co., of Wyoming, and subsequently of the 
First National Banking Co., there. On January 1,1884, he took chai'ge 
of the R. I. & P. R. R. Co.'s business at Toulon. He was mai'ried here 
in 1871, to ]\[iss Mary L, daughter of the ])ioneer of Toulon, Minott 
Silliman, to whom three children were born : Eddie C, James M., and 
Bessie M. Like the venerable Elder James M., his father, Mr. Stick- 
ney has always been a menibei' of the Baptist chui'cii. In politics he 
is Republican, l)ut outsiile his business he seldom meddles with pulihc 
affairs, except in church and temperance matters. •■■ 

./. C. Sf((r)\ an employe of the Bethuel Parish for many years, later 
in the employ of Marsh Maliany, was kicked to tleath by ji span of 
mules in March, 188.''). 

Danid D. Stone, born in Litchfield county. Conn., in IS 1:5, came to 
Stark countj'' witli his family in 185(1. and resided liere until his death, 
February 7, ISSo. 

li<'i\ David G. Stotitf'et\ pastor of the IMetliodist Episcopal church, 
Wyoming, was born at llarrislmig, Pa., April 2(5, 1841. His parents 
were John Stouffer, born in Lancaster county. Pa., a pioneer carpenter 
and builder of Harrisbiirg, and Elizal)eth Markley, of Lancaster 
county. Rev. Mr. Stouffer obtained a good common school education 
at llarrisburg. In 18l)2 he enlisted iuT'ompany B., One-hundred-and- 
twenty-seventh Pennsylvania Yolunteer Infantry, and followed the 
fortunes of that command for some time. In the S])ring of ISt!;") his 
father died, and the same year Mr. Stouffer came to Peoi'ia, 111., with 
his mother, who dietl in February, 18()(i. He was the first photo- 
graphic colorist at Peoria. In llarrisburg. Pa., in September, 18.57, 
he beciiine a member of the Methodist church, and in 180<>, in Peoria, 
111., was licensed as local prea,cher. 'In 187:! he tilled his first charg(^ 
at Wyoming ; in 1874 received the AYest Jersey aj)pointinent, which 
he held for three j'ears. The subsetpient three \'ears he was pastor of 
the church at Atkinson, 111., and again for three years of the church at 
Toulon. He then served as supernumerary and evangelist jn-eacher 
for two years. In the fall of 1S85 he was appointed to the Wyoming 
charge — all his labors being attended with remarkable success. He 
was married in Peoria, III., Se})tember ^1(\, ISii'i, to Miss Jennie E., 
daughtcn' of George (!. Babcock, Sr., a native of Marietta, Ohio. This 
lady has contributed a number of poems, some of sterling worth, to 
the press. Mr. Stoutter's talent for painting was manifested in early 
life. For some years he had charge of decorative painting in car-shops, 
again colorist at Peoria, and in later days has produced some elegant 
studies in oil and water color work. 

*\'i4lr sketch i»r .hinics M. Sticknr.\' in histoi-.v ol' Uiiptist I'liuivli. 



OK 'rorr.ox TowNsini'. 4(iT 

WiJ/iiiiii StKriii. soil of Henry anil Catlierine (Dalryiiiple) Sturm, 
was born iu Slielbv coiiiitv, Ohio, Xovember 13, li'l-J,. His fatlier 
was born in Kentucky .Tannaiy 29, 1791. and mother in South Caro- 
hna, February 5. 1T9G, the ancestors of the former being uf German 
and of the latter of Scotch oi'igin. Henr\' Sturm moved to Ohio prior 
to the war of 1812, and served throughout that war. They were tlie 
parents of eleven children, Peter, of Henry county ; Rebecca, who 
(lied August 9, 188(i ; George, a farmer of Kansas; William, of this 
township ; Isaac, of Osceola township ; Elizaljeth, of Elniira township ; 
Abner J., of Bradford; Catherine, deceased ; Xancy. residing in Kan- 
sas ; Margaret, also of Kansas, and liachel, residing in AVisconsin. 
The father of this large family was a blacksmith and farmer. In 1838 
he and family settled at Osceola Giove, and resided there until the 
deatli of himself and wife, as noted in the history of the pioneers and 
of tiie cemeteries. William Sturm passed liis younger years on the 
farm and learned his father's trade, working in his fatlier's siiop during 
the winters. He was one of the pupils who attended the "Log Cabin 
School " at Osceola Grove. In December, 1843, he married ]\Iiss Mary 
Ann, daughter of John and Margaret (Lane) Swiger. Tiiis Jolin 
Swiger, son of Daniel, a native of Germany, was born in rennsylvania, 
and his wife, daughter of Elisha Lane, was born in Maryland. In 1815 
ilr. Sturm purchased forty acres for $45, which he sold for §75, and 
purchased eighty acres in this townshi]), which he held for three years, 
when he moved to Peoria county, where he was engaged in agriculture 
for twenty-two years. In 1872 he returned, and purchasing 135 acres, 
with 53 acres in Elmira, estalilished his present grain and stock farm. 
Mr. and Mrs. Sturm were the parents of twelve children, ten of whom 
are living. Margaret A., died in infancy; Mrs. Chai-lotte Harolson 
resides in Osceola; Mrs. Cyrena Sarver in Kansas; William IL. mar- 
ried Miss Wootlward. resides in Osceola; James, who married Miss 
ilarv Slater, resides in Elmira; and Wallace, who married Miss Jose- 
]iliine (Tcrard. resides in Kansas; Charles O., deceased; Sarah L., 
married, residing at home; Leonora, wife of Samuel Podgers, resides at 
Belvidere, 111.; Brayton. who married ^liss Leonora Mendenhall, resides 
in Elmira ; Albert and Lorin reside at home. Politically, Mr. Sturm, 
like his father, has always been a Democrat, and su])ports the Metho- 
dist church, of which his wife is a niend)er. The name and family are 
so well known that this })lain record is at once their history and testi- 
monial. 

Daniel Tyrrell, M. D., son of Captain Elijah and Clarissa (Meeker) 
Tyrrell, was born at Tyrrell's corners in Fowler township, Trumbull 
county, O., April 3, 1815. His father was a soldier of the war of 1812 
-15, andhis grandfather, Asahel Tyrrell, of Connecticut, a soldier of the 
Revolution, who fell in battle just befoi'c the surrender of Burgoyne 
and his British troops. His grandmother, of Connecticut, was Hannali 
Hoyt. The doctor spent his boyhood years in Trumbull county, O., 
wliere the Tyrrells settled in 1806; there received a good common 
school education and in later years was a student in the academy at 
AVarren, O. Subsequently he engaged in teaching school, and thus 
secured means to '• ])ush through " a course of medical studies. Again 



•iOS l!l(x;KA^ll^• axu iikminisjckncks 

we liiid liiin a stviileiit at the Meadville academy. Pa., and next complet- 
ing an eight months' course at Alleghenv college there. Meantime he 
studied under Dr. Johnson, of Vienna, ().. and latei' engaged in prac- 
tice with his old preeej)tor. JJeturning to liie farm he found himself 
still practicing medicine, being so often cailetl u})on. After a term of 
tliree years thus engaged, he purcliased a farm, and at once entered 
u]ion agriculture, school-teaching and medicine, studying agriculture 
and horticulture as well as medical journals and books, continuing in 
this business, and that very actively, for man^'^ years. In 1853 he went 
to Hancock county. 111., and was there engaged in practice with his 
brotlier for six months, when, being s(mt for to attend on his wife, he 
returned to Ohio. After the death of Mrs. Tyrrell, nic Minerva Alder- 
man, September 27, 1854, from consumption, of which she had tAvice 
been relieved years before, he moved to Illinois in 1855, and engaged 
in practice with his brother. Dr. Ai)ijali Tyi'rell. tlien at St. Mary's. 
His four sons by this marriage are Edwin II., (born ilarch IS, lS3,s). 
of Toulon ; Sylvanns M., of Chicago a, machinist and natural mechanic; 
Gilbert IL, of La Porte, Indiana, first president of the N. "\V. Iiubana 
Bee-keepers' Association, master mechanic, and Calvin C., born Febrn- 
ary 24, 1850, a carpenter, painter, and a farmer of Hancock county, 111. 
In December, 1857, the Doctor moved to Clarenu)nt, X. II., where he 
nnii'ried (Dec. 27, 1857.) Miss Frances Augusta Hunt, a graduate of a 
medical college and a ladv <)f exti'aordinarN' "ood literarv and social 
attainments, wiio had a large ])i'a,ctice among women and children. 
Tlun' pi'acticed medicine there until ISIil when they removed to La 
Porte, Ind., where in the fall she had an ovarian tumor, weighing over 
thirty pounds, taken out by Prof. A. Curtis, M. D., of Cincinnati, O., 
assisted by her husband. Dr. Tyrrell. Tlie eighteentli day after the oi)er- 
ation siie rode out and visited ])atients. Their only daughter, weigh- 
ing only tliree pounds, was born the next May 8, 18(;2, now J\Irs. Hattie 
H. Pefger, of Salinas, Cal. 

The doctor's son, Sylvanus, (born Nov. 1, 1843), enlisted in the 5tli 
N. PL regiment in the summer of 1861, aftei- writing in New Ilam])- 
shire to La Porte, Ind., for his father's consent, which was freely given 
after telling his son of tiie hardships, exposures, and ])i'ivations of a sol- 
dier, and tliat he thought there would be more danger in the lios])itals 
than of Pebel l)ullets. Sylvanus was in every battle and skirmish that 
his regiment was in for three yeai's, and was hit but twice by Rebel 
bullets. ITe was Orderly Sergeant Gilbert, born Nov. 1, iS46, in 
Ohio, enlisted in La Porte, Ind., in the 35th Indiana Eegiment, and 
was wounded in battle near Kennesaw Mountain, July 20, 1864, and 
sent back to Nashville, Tenn. He gets a small pension and lives in a 
nice large residence, of his own construction, on Indiana avenue, in La 
P(n'te, Ind. The doctor himself served as surgeon in the ai'iny in 
1804-5. In the hospitals in Rome, Ga., he was frequently called to 
visit other surgeons' })atients after it was known th>it such cases as were 
dying day and night under " Old School " treatment were getting well 
uiuler his Potanic treatment. He was with the Fifth-third Illinois 
regiment on the march through Georgia, ;ind was surgeon-in-cliarge of 
the oIHceis' hospital and a rel)el hospital, in Savannah, Ga., in the winter. 



OV ToOLON TOWNSHIP. 409 

111 Mavcli ISti.") lie was surgeon-in-cliai'ge of the siiiall-pox liospital at 
Blair's Landing, in South Carolina; and at other times and places was 
in other hospitals, fields, and convalescent camps, and Avas called "The 
Soldiers' Friend." He was an officer on the medical staff at Gen. 
Sherman's grand review in Washington, I). ('., and surgeon of the 
'riiirty-second Oliin regiment on (reorgetown Heights, D. (.'., and of a 
hospital on Washington Heights. licing in Wasliington frequently, 
he visited all of the government Ijuildings, inside ancl out, from the 
White House anil Capitol to the magnificent hospitals. The tents 
whitened the country as far as he could see from the dome of the Cap- 
itol. In July, lSfi.5, he was surgeon of the Pioneer Corps, near Louis- 
ville, Ky. 

While the Doctor was in the army Mrs. Tyrrell went to Emporia, 
Kansas, to visit her mother and sister, and was soon enu-ag'ed in a yood 
jiractice, and they persuaded him to move to Emjioria. On the way 
there he came to Toulon, on account of the "land sharks'" taking pos- 
session of lot) acres of land near Toulon, after the Doctor had a war- 
ranty deed and had jiaid the taxes eleven years. He has an eighty 
acre farm of it yet. On arriving at Fort Leavenworth. Kan., he Hrst 
heard of his wife's death, which took place at her mother's Oct. 12, 
1S(!.J. The next fall he came to Toulon, just within the old settlers 
jieriod of this county. On Nov. 27, ISfiT, he niiirried Louisa (Stoddard) 
Goodlieart, formerly of Xew York state, then the mother of five 
children. His jiresent wife's children are Calvin C. Goodheart, of 
Wymore, Neb.; Mrs. Alice Rice, of Colville, Washington Territ(»ry ; 
and Samuel IL Goodheart, of Toulon township; Mrs. M;irv Addis, of 
West Jersey township, ami Joseph O. Goodheart, of Albion, Harjier 
county, Kan. Mrs. Tyrrell, with her family, are members of the Chris- 
tian church, are (the Doctor and wife) the owners of a beautiful home 
at Toulon, of a rich farm of 160 acres, with large residence, in Han- 
cock count\-. 111., 160 acres two miles east of Nelson, Neb., and of two 
lots at Hastings, Neb., besides the eiglity acre farm and a few lots and 
extra houses at Toulon, for rent. The LJoctor has received three med- 
ical dijtlomas. After receiving the second he attended lectures in five 
other medical colleges, and clinical lectures in the hos])ital, and engaged 
in |iractice with Prof. A. Curtis, in the Infirmary and city of Cincinnati, 
O. ami Covington and Newport, Ky. Me has frequent calls yet froni 
different states, from New ILunpsliire, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indi- 
ana to California, Oregon and Wyoming Territory, for jirescrijitions 
and advice. He advocates tenqierance in all things, and is opposed to 
all strong drinks and tol)acco. Having studied all .systems of medicine, 
he holds fast to the botanic and hygienic (physio-metlical), using 
nature's remedies. He had four sisters and three brothers. The first 
four were born in Fairfield, Conn., tlie others were born at Tyrrell's 
Corners. Trumbull, < ). His father and brothers appeared to be natu- 
ral mechanics. The oldest brother, when a small boy in his father's 
blacksmith shop, made jewsharjis, pocket knives, etc., then different 
kinds of bits, augurs, ;ind all kinds of joiner and car])enter tools; then 
built i)ariis, houses and sawmills, and later, steam engines for mills and 
factorie^:. His bi'other, Capt. Abijah Tyrrell, M. D., was called out. 



•J-IO IiI<i(,i;AI'll\' AM) UKMINIsrKNcKS 

with his comnaiiy. l)y tlie governor, at tlie time of the Mormon wni' 
at Nauvoo, 111 

J//\v. Gertrwle Wagner, a native of Germany, born in 1818, came 
with her hnsband and family to the United States about 1834, and ul- 
timatel3' settled at Toulon, where she died June 5, 1881. 

David J. Wd/Ji-er, clerk of Stark county, was born at Piiiladelphia. 
December 19, 1810. His parents, Samuel and Elizabeth (Charlton) 
Walker, were natives of Ireland, who, on coming to the I'nited States, 
engaged in agriculture. They removed west with their children in 
ls-49, locating in Henry county. In ]S(!8 or 1869 Samuel Walker 
died. His widow resides in Hardin county, Iowa, where her sons. 
William and James, are farmers. Their daughters, six in number, are all 
mai'ried, and residents of the western states. David J. Walker s]ient his 
eai'lier years on the farm, alternating hard work with school ])leasures, 
thus securing a practical, lil)eral education. In 1861 he returned fi'om 
Iowa to Illinois, and entered the office of M. A. Fuller, as deputy 
county clerk. He served in that position until 1866, when lie accepted 
a clerkship in the banking house of Dewey & Burge. Here he had 
the peculiar experiences of witnessing the victory of this financial in- 
stitution over the ]ianic of 1873. and of the anxiety of many dejiositoi'S, 
some of whom would call daily to boi'row a newspaper, or hear the news 
of collapse after colla})se read to them. In 1873 he was elected county 
clerk on the He]niblican ticket by 128 majoritj' over J. Armstrong on 
the A. M. E. ticket. He has been reelected since that time, and men 
of all parties believe that the office is his so long as the same executive 
ability and genial consideration for the people which marked the last 
thirteen years of his official life continue. In 1866 he married Miss 
Stella D., daughter of N. W. Rhodes. They are the parents of two 
sons and four daugters, namely, George S., Harry W., Ada, Pauline, 
Lois, and an infant. Both Mr. Walker and wife are members of the 
Congregational cliurch. Their social and literary affiliations are 
noticed in the history of the town of Toulon. 

Di'jier Wall, son of William Wall, of lihode Island, and great 
grandson of one of the Irish pioneers of the little state, was born in 
Luzerne county. Pa., August, 6, 1809. In later years the western 
fever took possession of the young Pennsylvanian, and at the age of 
26 yeare we find him in the Spoon Iliver country of Illinois. He 
married Miss Sarah Stark, who with him shared all the joys and sor- 
rows of pioneer days here, and lived to see the country which they 
found a \vilderness, transformed into one of the the fairest portions of 
the State. For years he has been identified with the agi'icidtural, 
mercantile, milling and grain interests of this section of the county. 
Of his children, Jerusha, who married Harvey B. Harris, is dead; 
Rebecca is the widow of James Harwood ; Thomas B. is United States 
guager at Peoria, and William C. is the druggist of Wyoming and 
Toulon. A reference to pioneer history will not fail to disclose many 
interesting items relative to the Walls, to" Wall's School House" and 
their settlement in Stark county. W. C. Wall, born Marcli 13, 18r»-l-, 
is a native of Stark county and today stands prominently forward 
among her business men. He received a practical education in the 



OF Torr.oN Towxsiiii'. 411 

home schools, then t'lUered on iiiercantik' work, and in 1.SS2 estali- 
lished his drug house at AVyoniing. As a phai'inacist lie was dulv 
registered. In lsS5 he opened the e.xteiisive drug store at Toulon, 
ill the Opera House block, anil this with his "\^'yoming house, confirms 
the truth of his motto: "Speml no time on that which is not worth 
doing well." His marriage with ]Miss Emma. Cooper was celebrated 
at Princeton. Eureau countv, March 25, ISS."). to whom was l)orn one 
son, William Earl, October' 12, ISSH. 

Iter. WilVaiii Wii/fer-s, first jiastor of the Congregational cliurch, 
Wyoming, 111., was liorn at ^Maytield. Staffordshire, England, Mav 'ICt. 
1S2S. The AValters family had lived in the county of Derby, England, 
foi' many generations, and were a hardy, long-lived, temperate race, 
whose members filled the ordinary avocations of life meritorioiislv. 
His father, William Walters, was one of the early Methodists, and was 
mentioned in a lecture of the late Spencer Hall, as one who combined 
plain living with high thinking, and adorned an liumble position with 
true mental aliility and moral worth. His inotlier. Anne Peo'o-e, was 
an enthusiastic worker in the church of England. Her brother, Rob- 
ert Pegge, fell in the ranks of the First Kegiment of Foot Gnards at 
Waterloo. On September l-t, 1852. William Walters was married to 
Sarah, daughter of John and Mary Xeal, at St. Peter's church, Derbv. 
John Neal. a tall, clever man, was a sergeant of the Derby militia, on 
garrison duty at Dover Castle, during the antici]>ated invasion of Eng- 
land by Napoleon. Two of his brotliers were killed in the English 
campaigns in Spain. On his marriage Mr. Walters engaged in busi- 
ness as watchmaker, cloclcinaker and jeweler, at the town of Ash- 
bourne. Derbyshire, where he had for manj' years resided. He fol- 
lowed this business successfully until his departure for America. In 
18-40, at the age of thirteen years, he became a member of the Wes- 
leyan church, and at the age of seventeen was licensed as a local 
preacher. From the first he was well received, and ]>i'eached with 
increasing acce])tauce. both in the Wesleyan and the Congregational 
churches, with which latter church he had become identified. Durino- 
these years there were but few Sundays in which he was not em- 
ployed, preaching sometimes as many as three or four times on a Sun- 
day, and walking often to his appointments ten to fifteen miles. The 
following letter, dated Gerard street. Derby. England, Julv 15, 1870, 
is one of a few testimonials issued to Mr. AValters, in view "of his emi- 
gration : •• The bearer, Mr William Walters, of Ashbourne, eight 
miles from Derby, is about to emigrate to America. * * * He was 
originally a member of the Wesleyan societies. In the disruption 
which took place in 1849, he became one of the Wesleyan reformers, 
■■■■ * "•' but subsetjuent circumstances led the lieform church at Ash- 
iiourne to connect itself with the Congregational Union. Mr. Walters 
is highly esteemed for many miles around, in consequence of having 
held for many years the office of Lay Preacher. When I have 
occasion to leave home and obtain a supply for my puljiit in Derbv, 
for the last fifteen years I have felt satisfied that the pulpit would be 
well filled whenever I was able to secure his services. His labors on 
these occasions have been very acce])tal)le to the cliun-h and congre- 



412 BIOORAPHV AND (JKMIXfSCKNCKS 

gatioii undei' iiiv ])astoi"al care." This letter was signed liv Rev. 
"VVilliaiii (irltHtb, and addressed to his brethren in religion. On Octo- 
ber 5, 1870, the family sailed by steanaer Italy for America, landing 
at New York October 17, and ari-iving at Wyoming October 22, 
where liis new house, ei-ected under supervision of his friend, Dr. Gope- 
stake, was ready to receive liini. Here he engaged in inisiness. No- 
vember 17, 1872, Mrs. Walters, after a long illness, died, and was 
buried by Rev. L. N. Benedict in the Wyoming cemetery. He was 
one of the original thirteen meml)ers of the Wyoming First Congrega- 
tional churcli, and was its first pastor, assuming that office in 1873, 
and remaining until his resignation (vide Jdstory). During his 
pastoi'ate tlie church was erected, and placed free from debt, and the 
membershi]) increased from tiiirteen to 110, 150 names having, during 
liis ministry, been ])laced upon the rolls. Pi'eaching services wei'e b}' 
him maintained for consideral)le time at Duncan, and at the Pauli 
school house, Toulon township. In 1882 he revisited his old home in 
England. In August, 1883, he became pastor of the Union church, 
Lacou, 111. In Novemljer, 1882, he was married to ifiss Susan Hood, 
of Ashl)Ourne, England. On January 1, 1886, he removed to the ])as- 
torate of the First Congregational church, Hastings, Nebraska, which 
position he now holds. He is an earnest worker, and effective speaker, 
a close student, social in manner, and of broad and liberal views. His 
children, all born at Ashbourne, England, are John William, of the 
firm of Hammond ct Walters, Wvoming, 111.; Marv, now of Ilastinji's, 
Nel).; Alfred Neal, married to Miss Lillian Ilawkes; now residing at 
Kearney, Neb.; Lj'dia Fanny, now Mrs. Albert Snare, of Kearney, 
Neb.; Sarah Annie, died in England, aged seven years ; Rose Rebecca, 
now Mrs. Lewis Castle, of AVyoming, and Mabel, who died in infancy, 

John W. Walters Avas born at Ashbourne, England, July 26, 1854. 
Received his education at St. John's Commercial School there, and 
came to the United States October 5, 1S70. In November, 1871, he 
entered tiie old Boston store of Otman & King as clerk. On the 13tb 
of June, 1877, he was married to JVfiss Allie B., daughter of Samuel 
Wrigley and adopted daughter of John Wrigley, of the firm of Scott 
ct AVrigley. In May, 1878, he became the junior partner of the firm of 
Llammond A: Walters, in the store he had entered as clerk seven years 
before. He has been identified with the Congregational church of 
Wyoming since its formation, and has esteemed it always" a pleasure 
to do what he could in its woi-k. Mr. and Mrs. Walters have five chil- 
dren, Arthur John, born March 28, 1878; Sarah Annie, born October 15, 
1879 ; Florence Louise, born October 27, 1881 ; William Alfred, born 
February 25, 1883; and Edith Alice, liorn May 30, 1885. 

J(m'2^h Walf/ier, born at Wissembourg, Alsace, France, March 19, 
1823, is the son of John Athxni and Catherine (Sumpman) Walther. 
Joseph learned cabinet-making tliere, and at the age of twenty-five 
years came to the United States, remained in New York City for a 
short time, and then located in the western part of the state, where 
he learned the habits and customs of Americans and gained a farther 
knowledge of the cabinet-maker's business. In 1852-3 he moved to 
Ohio, and in 1854 came to Toulon, where he embarked in business for 



di' Ton.ii.N TiiwNSiiir. 413 

liiniself. lie married here Miss Ella Jolinsoii, daughter of V. P. 
rJoiinson. Tliey are the parents of two sons, Ernest and Joseph Wal- 
ther. Mr. Walther su])ports the Christian Chm'ch, of whicli liis wife 
is a memhei". Since coming here he has applied himself strict^ to his 
own business, and has by strict economy, accundated a competence, 
and by industry and integrity built up a good trade. 

Oiirer Whftal-ir. president of the Old Settlers Association, was 
born near Owego, Tioga county, X Y., April 12, 1S07. He is des- 
cended from Philip, born in Connecticut in 1722, who died in 1775. 
This Phili]i was the son of Eliphalet and nephew of Jonathan, whose 
original settlement dates to 1690. The seventh son of Pliilip was 
Gideon, born April 27, 17(>1. Referring to this matter, Ephriam S. 
Whitakei', the geneologist of the family, of Cincinnati, writing in 
Mai'ch, ISSl, says: "In Schoolcraft's history of the Indian tril)es. 
vol. 1, p]). 670-2, is given a statement by Mrs. Whitaker, wiio was a 
dauglitei- of Sebastian Strope, and I have been tracing until I tind that 
she is identical with your mother." Then he gives tiie statement and 
asks Mr. Wliitaker is it correct. On March 12, the latter re[)]ie(l : 
■• My mother was a daughter of Sebastian Strope of Wysox as you 
have It. She first inari-ied Jeremiali Wiiite of Connecticut, anil 
settled near Owego. Of her daughters, Ilannali nuirried Hull and 
Lydia married Olney. Her son was Ilewes AVhite. Jei'emiah Wliite 
was killed in a gristmill where he fii'st settled. A few years later, in 
180.5 or 1S06, his widow married Gideon Whitaker. A daughter, 
Eliza Ann was born, wlio married one RancUiU and died in 1849. 
Gideon ilied near Owego in 1832 or 1823, while his son, subject of this 
sketch, was residing in Pennsylvania, witii his half brother, Ilewes 
White, ilrs. Oliver Whitaker's fathei', Samuel A. Broadliead,a native 
of Delaware, and Hannah S. Shoenuiker his wife, born near Strods- 
Iturg, Pa., were descendetl from the British and German settlers of 
Xew York. Tiie Bi-oadhead.s, two brothers, came with the British as 
officers, but cast oil that uniform and were neutral afterwai'ds. Sam- 
uel A. was a son of Daniel. Samuel A. settled ju Tioga county. N. 
Y.. long before its organization, and married ]\[iss Hannali S. Shoe- 
maker near Stroudsliurg just before moving. Mrs. O. Whitaker is the 
twelfth child of this marriage, and the second sui'vivor. her sister, 
Hannah Foreman of Tioga county, being the othej'. The children of 
Mr. and ^[rs. Whitaker are Hannah J., born at Mansfield. Pa., in 1836, 
married Dr. S. S. Kaysbier. the pioneer druggist of Toulon, now re- 
siding at Xehemah. Kan.. Charles H. Whitakei-. born in 1838 at 
Osceola grove. die<l in 1842; Isaac S. born in 1840, at the grove, re- 
sides in Kansas; Mary W.. born in 1842 thei'e, is now Mrs. E. H. 
Phe]])s of Kansas city; Frederick II.. Ijoi-n in 1S4'>. is a partner with 
Mr. Phel])s; Andrew J. was born in 184.j ; Delphine died at San 
Antonio. Tex., in 1875; Kate is Mrs. Henry F. Blood of Kansas city, 
and Stella is Mrs. Frank Mattliews of Los Angeles. Cal. As the his- 
tory of every member of this family in their relation toElmira, Tonkin 
or the county is very fully given in the township and genei-al history, 
we will omit it here, content with giving the following account of Mr. 
and Mi'S. Whitaker's golden wedding, celebrated Sejitember 3, l885. 



Hi lUOGKArilY AXI> lilOMLVISC'KNCKS 

Tlie aocoiint is based on a contein|)(jrary iic\vs[)aper description of the 
festival. — 1'he county, from Osceola Grove to Xiggers Point and from 
historic S[)oon river to Lafayette sent venerable representatives of 
})ion(^er days ; while of the tiftv-three pei'sons compi'ising the Whita- 
ker family, thirty-four were present, seven children all married excei)t 
Fred ; twenty grandchildren, and two great-granilchildren. General 
Thomas J. Henderson wi'ote a letter, which contained this passage : 
"I remember when a boy to have sliared your generous hospitality in 
your log cabin in Osceola Grove. AVhen I was a young man I found 
for some years a ])leasant home in your fanuly at Toulon; later 1 was 
associated with you in business for a number of years and from earlj- 
manhood my associations with you and your family have been inti- 
mate and pleasant." M. A. Fuller addressing the ]iioneer cotxple 
said : " You gave sixteen years of service in the most important 
county offices. The records which you thei'e made, stand as monu- 
ments of your fidelity. * * * * Tiiere are few hei'e to-day who 
have not on many occasions l)een partakers of your iiospitality and 
admirers of that easy politeness with which your gu(>sts were made to 
feel they were alway.s welcome. In every ])ublic enterprise you were 
each in your ])ro|)er |)lace among tiie most active workers. You never 
acquired great wealth, because you always found ample time to aid 
the poor and nurse the sick. * * * In the hour of mourning you 
were always seen, and none could conduct the funeral rites and none 
else were so fre(piently calle<l to do so. The large numbei' here bear 
witness to the esteem in wiiich you ai'e held, ami trust that after many 
more years of useful life you will 'wrap the draper^- of your couch 
about you and lie clown to pleasant dreams," John F. Rhodes deliv- 
ered a. memorable speech, so thoroughly original that it made his 
hearers laugh when they should weep and weep when they should 
laugh. On his signal a tine ])haeton, furnished with whip anil lap 
r-()!)e was drawn u|), presented to IVfr. and Mrs. Whitaker. He also 
handed them a roll of money, which he said was left over and no one 
knew what to do with it. They were then escorted to the carriage, 
took their seats, and wei-e drawn round ami round l\v a nuudjer of 
gray-haired }iioneers, and afterwards by their gi'andchildi-en. Dur- 
ing the festival visitors aufl memliers of the family who flocked hither 
found a genial welcome at any home where they wishe<l to stay. 
Mr. Whitaker has in his possession the old Gennau Strope family 
l)ible. wiiich was cast into the fire liy Indians during the Wysox Mas- 
saci'e. and rescued by IVIr. Whitaker's mother's uncle as he ran past in 
his flight. The book was printed at Amsterdam in ITlfi. The cover 
is oak-boai'il bound in leather, with heavy brass clasps. 

Jo/in Whitahr was boi'n in Queens county, Ii'eland, Ajiril li», 18-10. 
He is the son of John and Susan (Garter) Whitaker, also natives of 
Ireland, who cauu? to the Fnited States in 1847, witli a family of five 
sons and one daughter, of whom four sons and one ilaughter are living. 
John grew to manhood in Milll)rook township, Peoria county, where 
the father died in December, 1S8.J. He tock up farming and worked 
at it until 188:i, when he purchased his present property, "Greenlawn 
Farm.'' Mr. Whitaker was married in Peoria countv to Miss Emma 



OK I'oi'r.oN TowNsiiir 415 

Levitt, daughter of Robert Levitt. She depui'ted tliis life August 24. 
1870. leaving two sons. Andrew G. and IlaiTV. He remarried Miss 
Sarah Hughes, daughter of Price Hughes a native of London, Eng., 
who came to this countrv in 1853, and settled in Peoria county. Tiiey 
are the parents of two sons and three daugliters, Enmiii. Ida May, Mor- 
row. Garheld and Sarah. ^Ir. and Mi's. Wiiitaker are both mendiers 
of the Methodist cluirch. He has held a nieudjership with it since 
nineteen years of age, and she since the age of fifteen years. 

Britain Wliiffen, born at Kimbolton. Eng., in 18(">5, came to the 
United States in 1848. and to Wyoming in 185ii. where he was one of 
the first members of Lodge 244. Inde])endent Order of Odd Fellows. 
He died here December 5. 1879. 

John Mliitclu^r. a member <>f Com]>any L Sixty-tifth Illinois Volun- 
teer Infantr}-, died at Wyoming, May 15, 1880. 

WiUiam Williaiiis, born in 1794, came to America in 18:)9. to Ivnox 
county. 111., in 1840, to Toulon in 18.")5, died at Hastings, Neb.. Janu- 
ary 6. 1885. Mrs. Davis Lowraan is his daughter. Ca])t. Benjamin 
Williams, who tiled while in the union service. January 1, 18(14. was 
his son. 

Wttrnn Wi//i(this. {Vide General and Townxhiji h'txtonj.) 

Jlars/uiN Winn, son of Thomas and Mary A. (Johnson) Winn, was 
born in Toidon township, April 18, 1842. His father was born in Ken- 
tucky, and grandfathei- in Irehmd. The latter came to America prior 
to the revolution, and served as titer and fighter throughout, under 
"Mad Anthony Wayne" (a son of a fellow-countryman) until the sur- 
render of Oornwallis and all his army at Yorktown in 1782. The 
Winns were among the pioneers of Stark county, as noted in other 
]iages, and here the men of the present time were raiset.1 and educated. 
In August. ]8t)2, Marshall Winn enlisted in Company H, First New 
York Marine Artillery, and was sent to Staten Island, N. Y., to enter 
on coast service, making first tri]) to North C'arolina, but spent greater 
part of time on the United States gunboat "A'idette"; again was tem- 
porarily attached to Seventeenth Massacliusetts Infantry; was present 
at the ijattles of Southwest Creek or Ivingston. Whitehall. Dudley Sta- 
tion and (Toldsi)oro, all in North Carolina. On the close of this cam- 
paign, he i-esumed .service on the " Yidette." and, in February, 1863, 
participated in the expedition against Charleston, S. C. under r)u]iont. 
On abandoning the attack, the men wei'e returned to Hilton Head, 
and mustered out in April. 18(i?). Returning home, he remained here 
until ^larch. 1S64. when he enlisted in Battery A, Secoml Illinois 
Ai'tillery. or Peoria Artillery, joining tlie command at New Orleans in 
April, and serving there until July, IStSl. when he joined in tiie expe- 
dition against Mobile; was at the capture of Fort Gaines and Morgan, 
Ala.; rettuned to New Orleans, where the battery was dismounted, 
converted into heavy artillery, and ordei-ed to Fort Brashier, January, 
1865. In July of that year, he received honoraljle discharge, and, 
returning' to Toulon, eng-aijed in his trade. In Decend)er. 18(56, he 
moved to Wyoming, where he estal)lished his hai'ness and saddle slioj), 
now in operation aitout twenty years. He was married at Lafayette, 
Stark county, to Miss Cedelia L. Shore, daughter of John and "Mary 



+lfi niOGKAlMIV AND KKMINISCKNX'KS 

A. I Ilr;ni(l('nl)'n'gj Shore, old settlers of that village. John Shore came 
fruiii tiigkiud, Jiis wil'e from Maryland. Mrs. and Mr. Winn are tl)e 
parents of r.ne son. Edgar A., now in high school. Mr. AYinn is an 
official of the Baptist society here, an old niembei' of DeWolf J^jst, 
(-Jrand Army of the Iiepul)lic. and present commander, and has always 
been a staunch republican, and a zealous worker in the cause of tem- 
perance. He does not seek puljlic office, but devotes the time which 
candidatential duties might requii'e to i)ainting and drawing, arts 
which have claimed some attention from him since 187fi. 

Jmiies Woods, born in Brown county. Ohio, in fSOS, married Par- 
memia Estis in 1831, moved to Stark county in 18.")7 and became a 
most active temperance worker. He died here Deceml^er 3, 1878. 

Stepiien G. WuHey, now upwards of 80 years of age, moved from 
Wyoming to Henry county in 1852. In 185U he was a candidate for 
sheriff. 

liev. S. G. Wr/i//if. ( Vlife /listo/'t/ of Coii/j/vyatio?ial Ohuvrh of 
Toulon. 

Willioiii Wlllu'j'forre Wriijlit. son of William W. and Annie M. 
(Creigliton) Wright, old settlers of Fulton county. 111., was born near 
Canton, 111., September 10. 1842. His father was a native of Hanover, 
X. II., where his ancestry dates back to 16fio ; and mother, a daughter 
of John Creigliton, of Cavan county. Ireland, who with her husband 
moved to Fulton county in 1835. and to Stark county in 1851. Mr. 
Wright. Sr.. was killed at Kesaca, Ga..as stated in the military chapter, 
his remains taken to Touhjii, aiid the G. A. K. Post at Toulon is. named 
in his honor. His motto was: "The fittest place for man to die is 
where he dies for man." Judge Wright passed his earlier years on the 
farm in Goshen township, and attended school, com])leting his educa- 
tion at the Galva High School. During the war he served in the 139th 
111. Inf.; studied law, and on November 13. 186»3, was admitted an at- 
torney-at-law at Mt. Vernon, 111. Since that time he has served as 
Master in Chancery for a term. In 1873 he was elected county judge 
on the Republican ticket over Davis Lowman, on the A. M. R. ticket 
by 90 majority ; and has held that office down to the present time. In 
1884 he was delegate from the 10th district to the Republican National 
Convention, and may be said to be one of the stannchest and most up- 
right supjiortei's of the great jiolitical jiarty. of which he has lieen a 
member since his youth. He was married at Graceville. Putnam county, 
to ]\Iiss Mary, daughter of J. W. Hopkins. ]n-esident of the National 
Baidc. Peru. ' Their children are Eleanor M., William W.. and Helen 
G. A little one named Marv lies in the family lot in the Graceville 
cemetery, ilrs. 'W'right is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of 
music. In the social and religious circles of Toulon and indeed of the 
county. Judge and Mrs. Wright have been very active, earnest work- 
ers. No matter where we search in tlie sketches of Toulon towiishii), 
oi- in some of the chajitersof the general history, their names are found 
always among the builders u]) and supporters and workers in one or 
other of the institutions that exalt by jirecedent and example. 

S^isati D. Wriylit, daughter of Orrin Maxlield, died Se])tember 23. 
1856. Mrs. Minerva, wife of Rev. Samuel G. Wright, died at Brook- 



OF TOULON TOWNSHIP. 417 

ville, Kansas. September U, 1871', aged (13 years. C. AV. Wright, a 
druggist, of Toulon, died March 9, 1884. Miss \¥right, his daughter, 
resides at Wyoming. 

.Tolui Wrifih'i/, of tiie l)aidving- house of Scott & AVngley, was born 
in Lancashire. Eng.. Afarch IS, 1829. Ilis paternal grandfather, Jolin 
Wrigley, was a manufacturer of cotton goods at the village of Gigg, 
Eng., and reared a family of seven children ; tliree boys and foor 
girls. The eldest of his sons, following the natural inclination of 
the family, engaged in tlie manufacture of cotton goods at (llossuj), 
and otlier branches of the family now carry on the largest pa))er mill 
in England at Ileepbridge near Berry. Mr. Wrigley was a man 
widely knowii, and his brother was one of the prominent Methodist 
:iiinisters in tiiat vicinity. Edmund Wrigley, the youngest child of 
the family, leai'ned the trade of a weave)' when but a boy. His 
chances for obtaining an education were but limited ; but b}' industri- 
ous application he oljtaiued a practical one, that was considered good 
to)' those days. At the age of twenty-two years he married Miss Alice 
Ilowarth, the daughter of Sainuel and Alice (Collins) Ilowarth. Her 
father's people were farmers, and her mother's, manufactm'ers.. She 
was liorn upon the farm on which hiter was Iniilt the village of 
Hooleybridge. She was a good tailoress, which occupation she fol- 
lowed in connection with tlae home duties until 1816, when in her 
twenty-third year she was married to Edmund Wrigley. They at 
once removed to Bamford, where Mr. W. became salesman and finan- 
cial agent of the Dearden Collieries. Here for twenty years they 
remained, and then her husljand became a gardener near the same 
place, in which business he continued until 1854, when, leaving liis 
wife in England, he proceeded on a prospecting trip to America. 
He came at once to Stark county, where he remained until, hearing of 
his wife's serious illness he hastened to return to his native land ; but 
before reaching it, his faithful wife had passed from earth, in her 
sixtieth year. The following spring lie returned to America, bringing 
with him the younger members of his family, and his second wife, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Wrigley, to whom he was married just prior to starting. 
The remainder of his life was spent in general work in Vallej' town- 
ship, where he purchased a farm. In 1872, while three of his children 
were on a visit to the old home and friends in England, he passed from 
earth's cares in his seventy-fifth year. The first wife bore him nine 
children, Mary, deceased ; Annie, Mrs. Thomas Heywood, of Wyom- 
ing; Charlotte and Samuel; both died in infancy. Betsy, Mrs. J. T. 
Eagleston, of Penn township; John, our subject; Samuel, of A'alley 
township; Sarah died in girlhood ; Jane, who married Mr. 11. Ingram, 
of Essex township, deceased ; Alice, Mrs. George Kerns, of Toulon 
township. The children of his second marriage are, James and 
Edmund, in Xelu'aska, and Robert, in Peoria county. Illinois. Mr. 
Wrigley had been a member of the Odd Fellows in England. John 
AVrigley resided at Bamford on the river Eoach, until 1850, when in 
his twenty-first year he formed an at tachment for and became bet rothed 
to Miss Ann Buckley, the daughter of John and Ellen Bucklej-, who was 
born in 1827, and fiad spent ner earlier life as a mill operative in her 
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418 lilOOKAl'IlV AND KKMINISCKNCES 

native town. Ilealizing that the chance for advancement in iiis native 
land was poor, he turned his tlioughts toward a foreign sliore, Init was 
undecided between Australia, Ca]3e Colony, and America. He finally 
decided in favor of the latter. Ilis finances were so limited that he 
was compelled to accept assistance from various friends to pay his ex- 
penses to the new world. Landing at New Orleans he proceeded at 
once to Peoria, where for a while he engaged in his trade of black- 
smithing and steel-working, which he learned in England. A few 
■\veeks later he removed to Wyoming, and tliere remained working at 
the forge for twelve years. In 1852, after largely repaying the bor 
rowed amounts, he sent to Europe for his betrothed wife, who, coming 
to AVyoming, they were married here May 2, 1852. In 1863 Mr. Wrig- 
ley formed a partnership with G. 1¥. Scott for the ])urpose of engagin g 
in the general mercantile business, and this partnership continued until 
1809, when they sold out their Ijusiness, and in January, 1870, esta'o- 
lished their banking house and real-estate business. In this latter, as 
in ail his other undertakings, Mr. Wrigley has been very successful, and 
the firm has prospered, probably doing a larger business and handling 
niore real estate than any other in the county. Mr. Wrigley is a mem- 
ber of the Congregational church, and for years was one of the leaders 
of the choir. He is a Master Mason of Lodge No. 479, a Royal x\rch 
Mason of Lodge No. 133, and a Sir Knight of the Peoria Comniandery 
No. 3. Politically he is a rejjublican. In short, he is one of the 
briglitest examples of a self-made man that the county can furnish, 
and his example may well be followed. He has done much for the 
advancement not only of himself, but also for his township and his 
county. Mrs. Wrigley is a woman highly esteemed by all, a member 
of the Congregational church and also of the Eastern Star chapter. 
No children have ever been l)orn to them, but several have been raised 
and educated bv th(^m. (Vide histopy of County and Toulon and 
Valley.) 

David De Wolf. — In closing this chapter a reference must be made 
to Captain David De Wolf. He enlisted early in the war from this 
]ilace, and was commissioned captain of Company K, 47th Illinois 
Infantry, a comi)any he was instrumental in recruiting. He was 
Ivuown by his comrades to be an honorable, conscientious, and brave 
ofKcer, and fell mortally wounded, and lived but a few minutes, while 
leading his comjiany in a desperate cijarge at the Battle of Corinth, 
Mississippi. As stated in the history of De Wolf Post, the organiza- 
tion is named in his honor. 

Mrs. Kesiah {B/'.rfer) Yovnij. l)orn at Ciiiiui, Me., in 1799, married 
Stephen Young in 1822, came with him to Toulon, aiul died here Feb- 
ruary 3, 1886. Her son died liere July 22, 1886. 

B. F. Young died in July, and was interred July 22, 1886. His 
sons, AV alter and Frank Young, who resided at Geneva, Neb., arrived 
in time to see this old settler take his last sleep. His resolution to see 
them extended his lease of life at least a day. 

I)e Wolf Post, G. A. B. — The history of this post was just obtained 
in time to have its ])lace among the societies of Wyoming. Tlie roster 
was just tlelivered as the printers were setting \\\> the last paragraph 



OF TOULON TOWNSHir. 



419 



of tliis chaptev. so that soldiers can realize what a " Forlorn Hope " 
tlie ea]iture of this part of the work appeared to the writer to be. He 
is indebted to the Post Commander for this roster, for all attempts 
made bv him to obtain the re^'ister from the officials, and tluis make a 
complete roster and record of memljers, were not successful. The 
roster is as follows : 



Armstrong. Alfred B., E lie, 111. Inf. 
Alderman, Michael, E 11'^, 111. Inf. 
Beall, William, B T, 111. Inf. 
Beman. David, F 124, 111. Inf. 
Boyer, Wellinoton M., E l.")l. 111. Inf. 
fCosffrove, HusjU J., B 7, 111. Inf. 
.iC'opestake, .lolin C, — 114, 111. Inf. 
Croue, Thomas, B 7, 111. Inf. 
Cross, William J., I l.")I, 111. Inf. 
*f'olI)urn, Carey G., E 112, 111. Inf. 
Di.xon, William, K 47, 111. Inf. 
* Du.ydale, Thomas, E 90, 111. Inf. 
Hitman, .James, B 7, 111. Inf. 
Foreman, Harvey .!., E S(), 111. Inf. 
Graves. Jacob, E 148, Ohio Inf. 
^ Hawks, .John, K 47, 111. Inf. 
*Hol!;ate, William, E 112, 111. Inf. 
Hanchett, Aneil H., E 112, 111. Inf. 
Harvey, .John, E 112, 111, Inf. 
Hamilton, Charles F., E SI!. 111. Inf. 
Hochstrasser, II. II., I tj."). 111. Inf. 
.Ionian. .John, B 7, 111. Inf. 
Jvinnev, .James, F 7, Ohio Cav. 
Kelloi;s, Edwin .1., F 146, 111. Inf. 
"Kerns. David, E 112, 111. Inf. 

* Prisoner in hands of Rebels; [Captain; ]: Surgeon; 
Lieutenant. 

Tiie present officers of the Post, as elected for 1887, are as follows : 
Marshall Winn, Commander; Alfred D. AVolf, S. V. Commander ; A. 
Simmons, J. V. Commander; N. B. Morse, Surgeon; John Hawks, 
Chiiplain; James Kinney, Officer of the Day ; John Jordan, Quarter- 
master; Thomas Dugdale, Officer of the Guard; Charles F. Hamilton, 
Adjutant. 



Kellogg, Dennis D., A 17, 111. Inf. 
Lane, I'eter, E 3S, 111. Inf. 
McDaniels, .Jacob, F (W, 111. Inf. 
Moats, .John, B 112, 111. Inf. 
Morse, N. B., G S3, 111. Inf. 
Murna, George, E 13, lowii Inf. 
Maloney, Patrick, A .5, Ohio Inf. 
McCorkle, Charles P., F 13, N. Y. II. A. 
Nash, Lerov, A 2, 111. L. A. 
+ Otraan, S.'F., E 112, 111. Inf. 
Oakley, .John Iloyt, H 1, X. Y. L. A. 
II Pierce, Allen M.. — 139, 111. luf. 
Pratt, Franklin, B 7, 111. Inf. 
Price, .John W., A 6.i, 111. Inf. 
Peve, Joseph, H 51, 111. Inf. 
Selders, Thomas, E 86, 111. Inf. 
Sparr, Matthew M., H 3, Cal. 
Simmons, A., A 11. Kan. Cav. 
Timmons, Frank, K 86, III. Inf. 
Timmous, Ananias, E 112, 111. Inf. 
Thurston, Hiram, K 42, 111. Inf. 
Thomas, William B., E 17, 111. Inf. 
White, .John G., K 47, III. Inf. 
Winn, Marshall, A 2, 111. L. A. 
Wolf, Alfred D., I 5, W, Va. Cav. 

Assistant Svirgcon; S Second 



CHAPTER XVII. 




lit 



KLMIKA TdWNSHir. 

PERIOD of time, little over hall' a century, has passed 
away since the American pioneers of this division of tlie 
county made their first settlements here. Those years 
have been replete with changes, social, political, religious, 
even j)liysica:l cliange. TJie visitor of today, ignorant of 
the past liistory of Elmira, could scarcely realize tlie fact 
that within five decades a large |)o])ulation grew uj), wliere, 
in the second quailer of the Nineteenth Century, Indium 
tejiees stood, and the savages themselves had worn the war- 
paint and retained tiieir scal]>belts. The ]ieople Jiave not 
only increased in number, but also in wealth, retinement 
and ;i.ll those cliaracteristics of advaucement which marlv the 
older settlements of the North Atlantic states. Cultivated 
ds now occu})y the hunting grounds of tlie aboriginal races; while 
a [leople endowed with the highest faculties have talcen the place of 
the Illinois and Pottawatomies themselves. There are but few left of 
the old landmarks — still a smaller number of old settlers. Civiliza- 
tion and its demands have conspired to raze every monument of 
the red man — to oblitei-ate almost every trace of his occupancy. 
Old time, too, has not looked calmly on; but, by way of reprisal, 
has driven many a ]>ioneer to the prouiised land l)eyond the grave, 
or led others from the old homestead westward in the track of the 
Indians, to reenact beyond the Mississippi the drama of early settle- 
ment. As a general rule, the men and women who first settled in this 
township were fearless, self-reliant and industrious. No matter from 
what state or what country they cjime, there was a similarity of char- 
acter. In birth, education, language and religion, there were diifer- 
ences ; but such differences did not interfere with harmony; on the 
contrary, they were lost in association ; forgotten in that common inter- 
est which united all. In such a community there was a liosititality, 
a kindness, a benevolence, and high above all, a charity, unknown and 
unpracticed among the older, richer and more densely po])ulated set- 
tlements of trans-AlIeghany counties, just in the same uuuiiier, per- 
haps, as there was a higher faith animating the early Christians than 
that which marks our latter day Christianity. The very nature of the 
surroundings of those pioneers taught them to feel each other's woe, 
to share each other's joy, and live in communal integrity. Therefore 
it is not strange that, among the old settlers of this townshi]), a deep- 
seated friendship existed and grew and sti'engthened with their 
advancing years. The incidents peculiar to life in a new country — 
the privations and trials of early settlement in the wilderness, were 

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KLMiKA Township. 4'21 

well c'iilculated to test, not only the physical jtowers of endui'aiiee, l)ut 
also the moral, kind, generous attributes of true womanhood and man- 
hood ; and bring to the surface all that was in them of good or evil. 
In this chapter, taken in connection with others, a full effort is made 
to deal in a thorough manner with the pioneers and old settlers. 
Almost tjje wiiole story is Ijased upon the authority of recoi'ds, and 
thus, at least, claims authenticity — a fact which must go far to com- 
pensate for tiie absence of legendary or unauthenticated relations. 

This division of the county is certainly one of the fairest parts of 
Illinois. Prior to 1834, it was a common hunting-g-round for the 
Indians, and even that year the population of the settlement therein 
was made up of two families. In ls:M) the Peoria colony arrived, set- 
tlements extended, and within forty-five years the number of residents 
increased to 978, including the poj^ulation of Osceola, sixty-nine, and 
of Elinira, eighty-foui-. With the exception of tiie wild land, along 
S]ioon river, the township ])resents a rare scene of pastoi'al beauty. 
With very few exce)itions, the homes of the people may be classed as 
residences, for tliey are generally large houses, surrounded by \vell- 
kejit lawns or gardens — in every house a library, and in every gai-den, 
Howers. The fields, too, are laid out regularly, enclosed by Osage 
oi'ange hedges, and in each miniature swail, a line or grove of willows, 
sometimes trimmed to correspond with the hedge, but oftener allowed 
to attain full growth for shade or shelter. On the west and north the 
townshi]) is bounded by Henry ami Bureau counties, on the east by 
Osceola Townsliip, and on the south by Toulon Township. 

The coal fields of the townshi]> are extensiVe, but the industry has 
not claimed much attention. One mile north of Elmira post office, is 
Thomas Oliver's coal shaft, opened in the winter of lS85-8ti. . The coal 
jn-oduced is large block, equal to any hitherto mined in the county. 
Tiiere ai-e small outcro])s in the river region of the township, which 
have been worked for years. Native and cultivated groves are scat- 
tered throughout tlie township, while in the river valley plenty of na- 
tive timl)er is still to be found. In a few instances, as at Dr. lioard- 
nian's, groves of thrifty pine are found, and on the lawns several spe- 
cies of ornamental pine, juniper and cedar find a home. The progress 
of the district within a half century was entirely unexpected by the 
great majority of the pioneers. Robert Hall in his reminiscences of 
1837, relates that while aiding in building a barn for Major I\,ol)ert 
Moore, the son of the latter, now of Toulon, remarked that the time 
would come when a railroad would stretch across the prairies from 
Chicago to Burlington through this county. Mr. Hall thought over 
the matter, conversed with other ])ioneers, and ultimately appealed to 
David Currier for an opinion. The latter declared emphatically, that 
the " prophet was crazy." The prophets in other branches were also 
set down as a species of madmen. 

The original entries of the lands of Elmira, with the names of pres- 
ent owners of farm tracts, are placed on record as follows : 

Matthew B. Parks, lot 2, aud E. Lf. lot 1, n. e. qr., sec. 1. March 11, 1852. Mat- 
thew B. Parks and W. Parks. 

William Briggs, w. hf. lot 1, n. e. qr. and all of n. w. qr. , sec. 1. July 23, 18.51. Dillu. 



422 HISTORY OF stark rOUNTY. 

Preston McClellan, s. w. (|r. , n. f. (jr. sw. 1 ; July 28. IHfil. Charles Stuart. 

Godfrey Ileemer, s.e. qr. n. e. qr., sec. 1; Oct, 6, IblT. 0. Stuart and J. E. Gardner. 

Aaron Harvey, lot 2, e. hf. lot 1, w. hf. lot 1, u. e. qr,, sec. 2; Nov. 38, 1849. Rob- 
ert Hall, all n. o.qr. 

Aaron Harvey, lot 2. n.w. qr. and s. lif. n.w. (|r.. sec. 2; Nov. 28, 1849; Robert Hall, 
all n. e. qr; 

Aaron Harvey, .s. hf. n. w. qr. , sec. 2; Nov. 10, 1848. John Bates, e. side n. w. qr. 

Robert Hall," e. hf. lot 1, n. e. qr. sec. 2; Dec 6, 1850. Geo. W. Eyer, w. side 
n. w. qr. 

James Thomas, s. w. qr. sec. 2; Jan. 29, ISls. Kobcrl Hall. ii. lif. of s. w. qr. Al- 
gernon F. Sjiencer, s. hf. s. w. qr. 

William Sliephei'd, s. e. qr., sec. 2; Jan. 29, 1818. Simeon Spencer, s. c. qr. 

Thomas Hamilton, n. e. fr. and n. e. qr , s. e.., qr., sec. 8; Nov. 7, 1851. John Ham- 
ilton, n. hf., G. W. Eyer, s. lif. 

John T. Sturm, e. hf. lot 1. n. w. qr., .sec. 3; March 7, 1851. David Currier, all n. 
w. and s. w, (|r. 

John Dement, w. hf. lot 1 and lot 2, n. w. qr. .sec. 8; Marcli 7, 1851. David Currier, 
in n. w. and s. w. qr. 

David Currier, n. e. qr. ; s. w., sec. 3; July 2, 1852. 

John Dement. \v. hf. s. w. qr., .sec. 3; Dec. 12, 1849. (Jeo. W. Eyer, n. e. qr. of 
s. e. (jr. 

Charles Dement, s. e. qr. s. w. qr. and w. hf. of s. c. qr. sec. 3; April 18, 1853. M. 
B. and J. Parks, w. hf. of s. e, qr. 

Aaron Harvey, s. e. qr. s. e. qr.. sec. 3; Jan. 28, 18.52. Lsaacc Spencer, s. e. qr. of 
s. e. qr. 

Ewen Davis, n. hf. and s. w. qr., and e. hf. lot 1, n. e. qr., sec. 4; July 7, 1847. Ew- 
en Davis, n. e. qr. 

John Dement, lot 2; s. e. hf. lot 1. n. w. ([r.. .sec. 4; Nov. 31. 1849. Ewen Davis, e. 
side n. w. qr. 

M. A. Green and W. F. Beatty, \v. hf. lot 1. .sec. 4; Nov. 3, 1849. John G. Turnliull. 
w. side n. w. qr. 

Reuben Close, s. w. qr., sec. 4; July 16. 1818. John G. Turnbull. e. hf. s. w. (jr. 
John Anderson, w. hf. s. w. qr. 

I. Spencer and W. B. Bunnell, n. e. qr. s. e. qr., .sec. 4; May 27, 1854. Case heirs, 
n. \v. cor. s. w. (|r. 

John Lyle, n. w. qr. s. e. qr., sec. 4, Sept. 12. 1851. Ewen Davis, n. hf. s. e. qr. 

John Disbrow, s. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 4, April 3, 1852. James Green, s. hf. s. hf. s. e. qr. 

John Dement, lots 1 and 2, n. e. qr.. sec. 5: Nov. 21, 1849. John G. Turnbull, n. 
e. qr. 

John Demenl. n. w. qr., sec. 5; Nov. 21, 1849. John (!. Turnbull. e. side n. w. (|r. 
James Murphy estate, n. w. qr. 

John Hughes, s. w. qr.. sec. 5.; Feb. 24. 1818. Ewen Davis, e. hf. John ]\I. 
Hatch, w. hf': 

Charles Armstrong, s. e. qr., sec. 5; Feb. 24, 1818. John G. Turnbull, s. e. qr. 

Thomas Lyle, lots 1 and 2 n. e. qr. and lot 2 n. w. fr. sec. (i; Sept. 5, 1851. John 
M. Hatch, n. e. qr. sec. (i. 

Wm. Lyle, w. hf. lot 1 and s. e. qr.. n. w. fr. qr.. see. 0; Feb. 2. 1851; Feb. 12, 
1846. Tnnnard liOngmate, n. w. qr. 

Wm. Lyle, s. wTfr. qr.,sec. 6.: Feb. 3, 1851. Franklin Lyle. s. w. (jr. 

Wm. Walsh, s. e. qr., sec. 6; Nov. 14,1818. Carlos S. Smith, s. e. qr. 

Elias B. Siles, n. e. qr. ; (cancelled). 

Joseph Park, n. e. qr., sec. 7; March 27, 1852. Tunnard Longmate, e. side, n. e. qr. ; 
Jo.seph Park, middle of n. e. qr ; William Anderson, w. side of n. e. qr. 

John Lyle, n. w. f. qr., .sec. 7; Aug. 6, 1851. A. C. Smith, G. Purdom, J. Pask. 

Alex. Murchison. lot 1. and n. hf. lot 2, s. w. (jr., .see. 7; Jan. 25, 1851. John Me 
Rae. guardian. 

Thomas Lyle, s. hf. lot 2, s. w. qr., sec. 7: Jan. 14, 1851. John JlcRae. guardian. 

John Flenimiug, s. e. qr., sec. 7; Oct. 14, 1818. Ann I'.-irk. 

A. O. Smith, n" e. qr., sec. 8; May 6, 1818. J. M Halcli. e. hf.; D. Murray, w. hf. 

David Armstead. n. w. qr. , sec. 8; Mav 6, 1818. D. Murray, n. w. qr. 

Owen Ree.se, s. w. qr., sec. 8; Oct. 18.' 1851. D. MeLeiman, D. Murray. Jos. Pask. 

Richard Jjloyd, s. e. qr., sec. 8; Sep. 29, 1852. Adam Jackson. 

R. Kern, n. e. qr., sec. 9; April 14, 1818. Jas. Green, n. hf . ; Jos. Armstrong, s. hf. 

Jacob Martin, n. w. qr.. sec. 9; April 14, 1818. John M. Hatch, n. w. qr. 

Jas. Arey. s. w. ip.. see. 9; Nov. 29, 1817. W. Tuinhull. e. hf. ; A. Jackson, w. hf. 



KLMIUA TOWNSHIl'. 423 

VIcni\v Atkins, s. e. qr., sec. 9; Nov. 29, 181T. W. G. Perkins, s. e. fji-. 

JoliuHamillou, n. e. qr., sec. 10; Nov. 31, 1851. J. Hamilton, n. e. qr. of n. e. qr. 
Madison Weaver. P. C.Rear, John G. Trirnbull, and Alex. Turubull, small lots on n. 
e. qr. 

John Bates, s. w. qr. of u. w. qr., .sec. 10; March 5, 1851. J. G. Turnbull, J. Green, 
John Bates, Robert Hall, S. B. Scott, lots on n. w. qr. 

John Dement, n. hf., n. w, qr., sec. 10; Dec. 12, 1849. 

J. Hall, s. e. qr., n. w. qr., sec. 10; Jan. 24, 1844. 

Thomas Ljle, e. hf. s. w. qr. , .sec. 10; June 31, 1S43. J. T. Currier, Sam. Macock. 
Asa Bunion, Adam Jackson, Jolin McBeath, D. Fulk, Franklin Lyle, Charles Stuart, 
W. G. Perkins, lot owners on s. w. qr. 

Leonard Carter, n. w. qr. s. w. (jr., .sec. 10; Feb. 19, 1845. Small lots on above. 

W. Lyle. s. w. qr. s. w. qr., sec. 10; Feb. 14, 1844. Small lots on above. 

Isaac "Spencer, s. e. qr., sec. 10; M.iy 15, 1843. Isaac Spencer, s. e. qr. 

Thomas Madden, n. e. qr., sec. 11; June 8, 1818. Isaac Spencer, 1.53i.< acres of n. e. 
qr. On theGi^ acres are the Baptist Church, Milo Boardman, E. O. Boardman, Sanuu'I 
Jli.v, J. ('. Meigs, W. V. Wolff and George Currier. 

(). Whittaker, w. hf. and e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 11; Nov. 10, 1843. W. H. Hill, n. w. cp-. 

Richard Gates, s, w. qr., sec. 11; Dec. 3, 1817. Chas. Bus-swell's 90 acres on s. side, 
s. w. qr. ; I. M. Spencer's eSJ^ acres on n. side, s. w. qr. ; other small lots on the n. side, 
s. w. qr. 

Charles Smith, s. c. qr. , sec. 11: Dee. 3, 1817. Chas. Busswell. s. e. ip'. or 145 acres. 
Other small lots on s. e. qr. 

Mary Jones, n. e. qr., sec. 13; Oct. 6, 1817. W. W. Busswell, n. e. qr., sec. 13. 

Fred. Jenkins, n. w, qr., sec. 11; Oct, 6, 1817. T. J. Tundmll Bros., 140 acres on 
n. w. qr. ; Charles Stewart, 20 acres on n. w. qr. 

Daniel Crottnell. s. w. qr., sec. 11; Feb. 9, 1818. John G. Turnbull. 117 acres on 
s. w. qr. ; L. H. Austin, 43 acres on s. w. qr. 

James Patterson, s. e. qr. , .sec. 11; Fel). 9. 1818. Russell C. Briggs. 100 acres. 

Moses Sears, n. e. qr. . see. 13; Feb. 34, 1818. Ru.ssell C. Briggs, 160 acres. 

Richard Howard, n. w. qr., sec. 13; Feb. 24, 1818. Russell C. Briggs, 160 acres. 

Henry Shannon, s. w. ip-., sec. 13; Jan. 1, 1818. D. Fulk, A. P. Winslow, s. w. (p-. 

Epbraim Small, s. e. qr., sec. 13; Jan. 1, 1818. D. Fulk, A. F. AVin.slow, s. e. qr. 

John Carroll, n. hf. n. e. qr., and e. hf. n. w. qr., .sec. 14; Nov. 28, 1849. D. Fidk, 
L. B. Thompson, J. G. Turnbull. on n. e. qr. 

R. M. Moore, s. w. qr. n. e. qr. , .sec. 14; Feb. 7, 1848. Same. 

Thomas L_yle, s. e. qr. n. e. qr., sec. 14; Oct. 19, 1852. Same. 

Riley Cha"ml)erlain, w. hf. n. w. qr., .sec. 14; Nov. 10. 1843. Joshua Giltillan, Mrs. 
II. J. Bo'ardman, T. J. Turnbull Bros., C. P. Buswell, R. Grieve. Henry Scott, W. W. 
Baswell, E. O. Boardman, on n. w. qr. 

C. L. Winslow, w. hf. and e. hf. s. w. qr., see. 14; Nov. 10, 1843. D. Hudson, C. 
Fidler, O. Brace, lantha Brace, Lucy Brace, M. M. Brace, C. II. Brace, S. B. Spencer, 
E. P. Wright. C. Girvin, on s. w. qr. 

Wm. Hall, e. hf. s. e. qr.. sec. 14; Feb. 11, 1851. William Hall, s. e. qr. 

Wm. Hall, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 14; Nov. 10, 1843. 

Wm. Parks, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 15; Feb. 19. 1845. G. C. Parks, Wm. Parks, Ewen 
Davis, Thomas Oliver, H. H. Oliver, A. Oliver, on n. e. qr. 

Ewen Davis, n. w. qr. n. e. qr. , sec. 15; Nov. 21, 1849. D. 3Iurray, H. H. Oliver, 
John Anderson, Wm. Stevenson. Ale.x. Rule, n. w. qr. • 

Adam Oliver, s. w. qr. n. e. qr., sec. 15; Feb. 19, 1845. Moses. H. Weaver, Abel 
Armstrong. 

Robert Rule, u. e. qr. n. w. qr., .sec. 15; Jan. 20, 1853. John McRae. W. M. Fuller, 
Closes II. Weaver, John Turnbull, on s. w. qr. 

John McClennan, n. w. qr. n. w. qr. , sec. 15; July 21; 1852. 

Jerome Porter, s. w. qr. n. w. qr. , sec. 15; Feb. 17, 1853. John Turnbull, 70 acres; 
James Turnbull, 10 acres; and Adam Oliver, 40 acres. Carlos B. Lyle, JIary L. Bunton. 
John L}ie, W. and D. Jackson, 30 acres each on sec. 15. 

Oliver H. Smith, s. e. qr. n. w;. qr., sec. 15; Jan. 10, 1853. 

Ambro.se Fuller, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 15; Nov. 10, 1843. 

Thomas Lyle, n. w. qr. s. w. qr., sec. 15; Oct. 20, 1853. 

John Turnbull. s. w. qr. s. w. qr., sec. 15; Jan. 33, 1850. 

John Turnbull. e. hf. s. e. qr. . sec. 15; Nov. 10, 1843. 

John Lvle, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 15; Jan. 12, 1848. 

John M. Hatch, lot 1, sec. 16; Jan. 1, 1853. S. D. Stoughton. 43 acres. 

John Leason. lot 3, sec. 16; Dec. 33. 1847. James McKeighan, 36l< acres. 



42-lr HISTORY OF STARK COUNTV. 

George White, lot 3, sec. 16; Nov. 15, 1845. Win. Turnljull, 140 acres. 

Philip Miiiisoii, lot 4, sec. 16; June 17, 1845. AV. D. Blanehard, 20 acres. 

Wm. Turulnill. lots 5 and 7, .sec. 16; Sep. 26, 1849. J. H. Turubull, 120 jicres. 

Richard P. Belangey, lots 6 and 8, sec. 16; April 16, 1850. J. Turnbull, 80 acres. 

Joseph Blancliard, lot 9, sec. 16; Nov. 15, 1848. E. B. Boardman, 4OJ4 acres. 

David W. Bennett, lot 10, sec. 16; Dec. 24, 1847. Clias. Decker, 40 acres. 

John A. Griswold, lot 11, sec. 16; Dec. 4, 1847. Mo.ses H. Weaver, 32-14 acres. 

Lewis Fitcli and Ezra Ilines, lot 12, see. 16; Dec. 4, 1847. G. B. Spencer, 9 acres. 

John Pollok, lot Vd, .sec. 16; Dec. 3, 1847. John McRae, 7914 acres. 

Nelson Bonham, lot 14, sec. 16; Dec. 3, 1847. Isaac Spencer, 4i< acres. 

I. Spencer and Wm. Hall, lot 15, sec. 16; May 19, 1S45. 0. M. S. Lyon, 3 acres. 

Wm. Winter, lot 16, sec. 16; May 19, 1845. Thomas W. Rule, 1 acre. 

John Leason, lot 17, sec. 16; May 19. 1845. Wm. Fowler, i.i' acre. 

Lewis Austin, lot 18, sec. 16; Nov. 23, 1847. 

Samuel Mavcock and Jas. Kins, lot 19, sec. 16; Feb. 6, 1847. 

John Round and J. Dack, lot 20, sec. 16; July 19, 1847. 

Henrv J. Rhodes, lots 21 and 22, sec. 16; Nov. 23, 1847. 

N. Wilson Rhodes, lot 23, sec. 16; Nov. 23, 1S47. 

Myrtle G. Brace, lot 34, sec. 16; Nov. 30, 1846. 

Jonathan Hodgson, lot 25, sec. 16; Dec. 4, 1847. 

Roliert Milcbell, lot 36, sec. 16; Jan. 13, 1848. 

John Lea,son, lot 37, sec. 16; Dec. 23, 1847. 

H. R. Halsey, lot 28, sec. 16; Jan. 20, 1848. 

Philip Munson, lot 29, sec. 16; June 17, 1845. 

John Turubull, lot 30, sec. 16; June 7, 1851. 

John Leason, lot 31, sec. 16; Dec. 3, 1847. 

G. Roberts, n. e. qr., .sec. 17; Feb. 9, 1818. J. H. McLennan, n. e. qr. 

J. Stenbert, n. w. qr. , sec. 17; Feb. 9, 1818. Duncan McClennan, n. w. qr. 

Michael Conway, s. w. qr., sec. 17; Nov. 32, 1817. Robert Armstrong, s. w. qr. 

Aaron Burbank, s. e. qr. , sec. 17; Nov. 31, 1817. Carlos B. Lyle, s. e. qr. 

Rufus Bastin, n. e. qr., sec. 18; Feb. 14, 1818. Mary L. Bunton. n. e. qr. 

Alex. jMurchison, n. hf. lot l,n. w. fr. qr. . sec. 18; Jan. 35, 1851. Alex. .Murcbison, 
n. w. qr. 

Duncan Murchison, s. hf. lot 1, n. w. fr. (p-., sec. 18; July 2, 1851. 

John Lyle, lot 2, n. w. fr. qr., sec. 18; Aug; 6, 1851. 

Robei't Ride, n. hf. lot 1, s. w. w. qr., sec. 18; Aug. 15, 1851. 

Thomas Lyle, s. hf. lot 1, s. w. qr. , .sec, 18; Jan. 14, 1851. Harrison Cole. s. \v. ip-. 

Robert Rule, n. hf. lot 2, s. w. qr. , ,sec. 18; June 13, 1851. 

Roliert Rule, s. hf. lot 3, s. w. qr., sec. 18; April S, 1851. 

Rufus Bastin, s. e. qr. sec. 18; Feb. 14, 1818. Mary L. Bunton, s. e. qr. 

Francis Herbert, n. e. qr. sec. 19; May 5, 1818. Donald McDonald, n. e. qr. 

Roliert Rule, n. hf. lot 1, n. w. qr. sec. 19; March 31, 1851. Mary Buchanan c. side, 
n. w. qr. 

Robert Ride, n. w. qr. of n. w. qr. sec. 19; July 14, 1847. BetS}' Buchanan, w. side, 
n. w. qr. 

Robert Rule, s. hf. lot 3, n. w. qr. sec. 19: Sept. 28, 1849. 

Robert Rule, s. hf. lotl, n. w. qr. sec. 19; Sept. 28, 1849. 

John McLennan, lot 1, s. w. qr. .sec. 19; March 13, 1851. John JIcLennon, est. s. 
w. qr. 

Barbara McLennan, n. lif. lot 3, s. w. qr. sec. 19; Nov. 17, 1848. 

John McLennon, s. hf. lot 2, s. w. qr. .sec. 19; March 13, 1851. Duncan McFjcnnan, 
est. s. e. cor. of s. w. qr. and s. e. qr. 

Daniel Ga,skel, s. e. qr. .sec. 19; May 5, 1818. 

Samuel Jjucas, n. e. qr. and n. w. qr. .sec. 30; Oct. 6, 1817. Thomas Oliver, n. e. qr. 
and e. hf. of n. w. (|r., .\ndrew Oliver, w. hf. n. w. (jr. and Mary JIc Rae, ^., acre on 
n, w. qr. 

Isaac Smith, s. w, qr. sec. 30; Dec. 23, 1S17. J. ilcRae, guardian, n. side of s. w. 
qr. Adam Armstrong, s. side of s. w. qr. 

Amln-ose Fuller, s. e. qr. .sec. 20; Jan. 12, 1843. W. Henninger, A. Dorc, 1). J. 
Moon, Laton Fuller, John Stires, W. Steven.son, I.saliella McOouald. trustees of Knox 
Ch\irch, tru.stees of U. P. Church, C. Fuller, W. W. Fuller, all lots on sec. 20, W. W. 
Fuller owning lOS-^ acres here. 

Richard Lloyd, e, hf. n. e. qr. .sec. 21; June 30, 1853. Israel T. Hallock, 80 acres; 
E. R. Boardman. 79i.f acres ; John Turnbull, 160 acres, Robert Armstrong, 163i., acres, 
Horace E. Lyle, 73 aefes, Geo. O. Broadnian, 78 acres; Andrew Crcighlon, tru.stees of 



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Knox Clunvli, W. Mc-Bride, W. Slcvfiisdii. iind M. Uisedcirph owiici-s of small lots on 

S6C. 21. 

Myrtle G. Brace, n. w. qr. of n. e. qr. sec. 21; Jidy 1, 1852. 

\lfred Woodward, s. \v. qr. of n. e. qr. sec. 21; June 27, 184.5. 

.John Turnlmll. n. e. qr. of n. w. qr. sec 21; .March 21, 18.il. 

.Idlin Turnlndl, n. w. qr. of n. w. qr. sec 21; Sept. 2(>, 18.51. 

.lohn 'I'nrnbidl, s. w. qr. of n. w. qr. sec. 21; Jan. 23, 18.50. 

John Turnlndl, s. e. (ir. of n. w. qr. sec. 21; Feb. 15, 1844. 

"William Thompson, s. w. qr. sec. 31; Feb. 26, 1818. 

John Barnett, s. e. qr. .sec. 21; Feb. 26, 1818. „ r , ,<,n i 

'j'homas Lvle, n. hf. of u. e. qr. sec. 22; Oct. 2, 18:)2. Horace h. Lylc, 120 acres; I. 
T Hallock 160 acres; Brady Fowler, 40 acres; W. J. Hunt, 10; lantlui Brace, 70; ('has. 
H Brace, SO; David Jackson. 40; Thos. Lyle, 40; L. JI. Buchanan. 80 acres. 

AVm. D.Blanchard, s. w. qr. of n. e. qr. sec 22; Oct. 6, 1S.52. 

Jerome Porter, s. e. qr. of n. e. qr. sec. 22; Feb, 17, 18.53. 

Francis IJoyd. u. w. qr. sec. 22; Juno 16, 1852. 

Elias Hughes, s. w. qr. sec. 22; June 2, 1818. 

John G. Turnbull, n. e. qr. of s. e. qr. sec. 22; October. 1, 1851. 

Alonzo Abbey, n. w. qr. of s. e. qr., sec. 22; Feb. 9, 1853. 

K. Turnbull, "s. w. qr. of s. e. qr., sec. 22; Feb. 15, 1844. ,..„,,- r 

John T Sturm s. e. qr. of s. c. qr., sec. 22; JIarcli 7, 1851. 1< . B. Hallock. 4.; I,a- 
ton Fuller 10- Wm. MiUTay, 20; J. H. Turnbull. 7; James Jledearis, 3; Clinton Fuller, 
25; Henry Scott, 18; D. D. "McLennan, 10; j^Iattliew Bell, 20, on n. e. qr. .sec. 23. 

MalbVy Palmer, n. e. qr., .sec. 23; Nov, 29. 181,7. 

John Potter, n. w. qr., sec. 23; Nov. 29, 1817. James Kidd, n. w. ([r. 

Elias B. Stiles, n. c. qr. of s. w. qr., sec. 23 Nov. 23. 1853. 

Norman H. Pratt, n. w. qr. of s. w. qr., sec. 23; July 15, 18.54. I. M. .T(mes. n. lit; 
James Kid, s. hf. s. w. qr. 

Thomas Lyle, s. w. (jr. of s. w. qr., sec. 23; June 10, 18.54. 

Isaac Demerick, s. e. qr s. w. qr., sec. 23; Aiiril 28, 1853. 

Henry Sturm, n. e. qr of s. e. qr., sec. 23; Dec. 1, 1843. Robert Himter, s. e. IM. 

Heiu-y Sturm, w. hf. of s. e. qr.; sec. 23; Nov. 14, 1843. Ruth Jones, n. w. 10 acres 
of s. e. qr. 

David Morrison, s. e. qr. of s. e. qr., sec. 23; July 3, 18.i2. 

Juliana Ricker, n. w. qr and e. hf. of n. e. qr., sec. 24; June 10, 1846. Juliana 
Rickcr, n. e. qr. ; John Eagelston, n. w. qr. of of n. e. qr. ; R. C. Brings, s. hf. of u. e. qr. 

Isaac Spencer, s. w. qr. of u. e. qr., sec. 24. Sept. 6, 1851. 

Wm. H. Win.slow, u. w. qr. of n. w. (p-., sec. 24; Feb. 3, 18.)1. Frank b. Uallcick, 
and also, n. hf. of s. vv. qr. of n. w. qr. 

Wm II Winslow, e. hf. n. w. qr.. sec. 24; Nov. 14, 1843. W. W. A^ mslow. 
Franklin Pratt, s. w. qr. of n. w. (jr., sec. 24; Sept. 8, 1851. .lames Anustrong, s. 
bf. of s. w. ([I-, of n. w. qr. 

JIatthias Sturm, e. hf. and w. lif. of s. w. qr., sec. 24; Nov. 14, 1843. U ni. Stev- 
enson, 68i.£ acres in s. w. qr.; J. O. H. Spinney, D. Phenix. Homer Martin. A. T>oudc'n- 
burg S Montooth, Ann Pask, T. Jlellor, diaries Wilson, owners of lots, in s. w. (|r. 

".iohn Jones, s. e. qr., sec. 24; Oct. 15. 1818. David Fulk e. lif. of s. e. qr.; Jlartha 
:Morris<)ii and W. Stevenson, w. hf. of s. e. qr. 

Nicholas Stumi, n. e. qr. of n. e. qr., sec 25; March 23, 1846. Leggitt estate, e. hf. 

"' *" Servis Austin, w. hf. of n. e. qr., sec. 25; Nov. 14, 1843. B. Fowler, Wm. Cade, 
Edgar An.stin, AV. S Au.stin, James Jackson, J. M. Jackson, on w. hf u. e. qr. 
'^P Pratt, s. e. qr. of n. e. qr., .sec. 25; Jan. 25, 1844. 

John Leeson, n. e. qr. of n. w. qr., sec. 25; April 15, 1846. John McRae, Lewis 
Austin. G. ilurray. James Cinnamon, James Sturm, L. Buchanan, on n. w. qr. 

Benajah Orsinan, w. bf. of n, w. ip-.. sec. 25. July 1, 1847. 

W. D. Blanchaid, s. e. qr. of u. w. qr. sec. 25; Sept. 24, 1847. 

Charles Bolt, n. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 25; March 6, 1851. 

Charles Vandike, s. hf. of s. w. qr., sec. 25; Sept. 8, 1853. 

Charles Bolt, n. hf. of s. e. qr., sec. 25; March 6, 1851. W. A D. Jackson, 80. A. 
H. Loudenburg. 80 on s. w. qr; Lewis Osliorue, 80, and A. II. L<iiidenburg, 80. on s. 
e. qr. 

Charles Van Dvke. s. w. qr. of s. (jr., sec. 25; July 7. 1847. 

Arehiliald Van" Dvke, s. e. qr. of s. e. qr.. sec. 25; Sept. 19, 1844. 

Benjamin Barrett" u. e. qr., sec. 26; Nov. 29, 1817. Robert Hunter, 86; G. Murray, 
74, on n. e. qr. 



428 HISTORY OF STARK COCXTV. 

Jobn Wood, n. w. qr., sec. 26; Nov. 29, 1817. W. & D. Jackson, 160, n. w. (|r. 

Thomas McFaddcn, s. w. qr.. .sec. 26, Feb. 20, 1818. ililes Miner. 80; G. Murray, 
80, on s. w. qr. 

Neely Man, s. e. qr., sec. 26; Feb. 20, 1818. Miles Miner, 77; John Kunkle, 3; Geo. 
S. Mayna"rd, 80, on s. e. qr. 

Jobn Crowell, n. e. qr., sec. 27; Oct. 6, 1817. Lochliu M. Buchanan. 

Wni. (Jowenhaven, n. w. qr., sec. 27; Oct. 6, 1817. D. Jackson, 53; Tlios. Jack- 
son, 107 acres. 

James D. Wells, s. w. qr., sec. 27; Feb. 18, 1818. George Murray. 

Henry Davenport, s. e. qr., sec. 27; Feb. 18, 1818. George Murray. 

Jesse'Stocker, n. e. qr.. .sec. 28; Jan. 8, 1818. Horace E.'Lyle, 120; W. ic D. Jack- 
son, 40. 

John Vandergraft, n. w. qr., sec. 28; Jan. 7, 1818. W. tt D. Jackson. 

Henry Eldridge, s. w. qr., sec. 28; Oct. 6, 1817. D. Hudson, 107 acres; Cinnamon. 
o3 acres. 

Bela De.xter. s. e. (|r., sec. 28; Oct. 6, 1817. Loehlin Buchanan. 

Philip [.ogue, n. e. qr., .sec. 29; Nov. 29, 1818. Clinton Fuller, 76i^; W. M. Ful- 
ler, 78%; KobK Armstrong, 4I4 acres; Mary Adams, 1 acre, on n. c. qr. 

Francis Lincoln, u. wTqr., sec. 29; Nov. 29, 1818. Adam Armstrong, 127; W. M. 
Fuller, 36 acres, on n. w. qr. 

James Tiner, s. w. qr., sec. 29; Jan. 1, 1818. W. M. Fuller, e. hf., and Ad:im 
Armstrong w. hf. , s. w. qr. 

Bird Lavender, s. e. qr., sec. 29; Jan. 1, 1818. Clinton Fuller, s. e. qr. 

Bradford AVillis, n. e. qr., sec. 30; Feb. 26, 1818. G. Armstrong, e. hf . ; P. JIcLen- 
nan, w. hf. 

John McLennan, n. hf.. lot 1, n. w. (jr., .sec. 30; March 13, I80I . Duncan ^McLen- 
nan, n. hf. n. w. qr. 

Adam Oliver, s. hf., lot 1, n. w. qr.. sec. 30; Sept. 29, 1851. Adam Oliver, s. hf. 
n. w. qr, 

John McLennan, n. hf., lot 2, n. w. qr,, sec. 30; June 23, 1851. 

Adam Oliver, s. hf., lot 2, n. w. qr., sec. 30; Sept. 29, 1851.' 

Wm. Oliver, lot 1, s. w. qr., see. 30; Jan. 25, 1751. Adam Oliver, s. w. cp-.. 149 a. 

Wm. Oliver, n. hf., lot 2, s. w. qr., sec. 30; Jan. 25, 1851. 

Adam OUver, s. hf., lot 3, s. w. qr., .sec. 30; Nov. 17, 1848. Geo. Arm.strong, 2J>-^ 
acres, s. e. qr. 

Stephen Benjamin, s. e. qr., sec. 30; Feb. 6, 1818. Henry H. Oliver, s. e. qr., 157J|. 

Charles Board, n. e. qr., .sec. 31; Dec. 9, 1817. Henry H. Oliver, n. e. qr. 

Thomas Oliver, e. hf., n. w. qr., .sec. 31; July 14, 1847. Adam Oliver 6 acres, and 
H. H. Oliver 74. 

Andrew Oliver, w. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 31; July 14, 1847. Andrew Oliver, Vi-. hf., 
70 acres. 

William Oliver, s. w. qr., sec. 31; Jan. 35, 1851. Andrew Oliver, s. w. qr. 

Henry Cruser. s, e. qr.. sec. 31, Dec. 9, 1817. Robert Armstrong, s. e. qr. 

John"Kodi;ers, n. e. qr., sec. 32; Jan. 14. 1819. Robert Armstrong, n. e. qr. 

Henry Bradford, n. w. qr., sec. 32; Jan. 14, 1819. James Armstrong, n. w. qr. 

John"Timl)erhike, s. w. qr., sec. 33; Oct. 6. 1817. George Armstrong, s. w. qr. 

Wm. S. Tompkins, s. e. qr., sec. 32; Oct 6, 1817. Loehlin Buchanan, 120; James 
Haswcll, 40 acres, f)n s. e. qr. 

W. D. Blanchard, u. e. qr. of s. e. qr. and w. hf. of n. e. qr., sec 33: 1843 and 1847. 

Lochliu Buchanan, n hf. n. c. qr.; S. C. Flemming, 26 acres, and W. D. Blanch- 
ard, 54 acres on n. e. (]r. 

Lewis Bronson, n. w. qr., sec. 33; Jan. 3, 1819. James Cinnamon, n. w. qr. 

Timothy Weston, s. w. qr., sec. 33; April 30, 1818. A. Buchanan, e. hf.; Wm, 
Murrv, '-:, acre; James Haswell, w. hf . s. w. qr. 

.John' Whit lock, s. e. qr., sec. 33; April 20. 1818. William ]\[urray, s. e. qr. 

Benj. Jackson, n. e. qr., sec. 34; March 16, 1818. Flora Cinnamon, e. hf.; J. M. 
Jackson, w. hf ., and Cumberland Presbyterian church, 1 acre. 

David Norton, n. \^^ qr., sec. 34; "March 10. 1818. S. C. Fleming, w. hf.; Geo. 
Murray, e. hf. 

Robert Goodwin, s. w. qr. sec. 34; Feb. 2. 1818. J. ^M. Jackson u. side; C. \an- 
dvke, s. side. 

" Lewis Green, s. e. (ir., .sec. 34; Feb. 3, 1818. J. M. .Tackson, n. .side; W. St\uin. 
s. side. 

Richard Scott, u. e. qr., sec. 35; Dec. 11, 1817. Richard Scott, n. e. qr. 

John Davis, n. w. qr., .sec. 85; Dec. 11, 1817. John Jackson, n. w. qr. 



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Jolni GicTS, s. w. qr., sec. So; Feb. 4, 1818. U. Pr()uty,80; Eli Mi.\, 80. on .s. w. (|r. 

Seewiird Wiillers, .s. e. qr., sec. So; Feb. 4, 1818. Abnira Louilcuburg ou s. e. qr. 

Conrad Sarr, n. c. qr., sec. 36; Dec. 15. 1817. E. M. Funk, 40. T) . Plienix, 80; I). 
Fiilk, 40, on n. e. <|r. 

Wiliiam Jears, jr , ii. w. qr., .sec. 'Mi: Dec. 15. 1817. ('. L. (Jerard, n. w. qr. 

H. F.chvards, s. w. qr., sec. 36, Ajiril 7, 1818. .Tames t'imianion. s. \v. qr. 

James Joyce, s. e. qr.. sec. 36; June 3. 1818. Saml :Montootli, 88}^; B. G. 
Rowel 1. 71 1|." 

J^^lrxt Settlement. — The settlement of tlie towiisliip is o-i'itpliicnlly 
and correctly given by Mrs. Sluillenberger, as follows: "In December, 
1835, a number of resolute men had pushed their way from Peoria 
to what has since been called Osceola Grove. Among them were 
James Buswell, Isaac Spencer, Thomas Watts, Giles C. Dana, Peter 
Pratt and Di'. Pratt. They came out under the auspices of Major 
Poljert IMooi-e. Avho had obtaineil a map of the lands in township four- 
teen noith, range si.\ east, designating the patent and unentered lands; 
and lie now encouraged emigration hither, with a view to building u]i 
a town, which he had surve3^ed and called Osceola. Major Moore was 
an intelligent, active business man, ever readv to take advantage of 
circumstances and fond of adventure. He subsequently went to Ore- 
gon, with one of the first ]iarties that ever crossed the mountains 
whither his family followed him some years after, with the exception 
of his youngest son, liobert Moore, Esq., who is at tliis date a resident 
of Toulon. Put, at the time of which this narrative treats. Major 
Moore owned a feriy that crossed the river at Peoria, and to this he 
gave his personal supervision; and, as emigrants crossed, which they 
did frequently, he would take the opportunity to reconiniend the 
Osceola country to them. In this Wj^iy pr()])ably originated the com- 
])an3' he led there in 1885. Quoting CUilford's history in regard to 
this enterprise, 'The parties above named were all from A^ermont — 
which Saxe says is a good ^tate to come from, but a poor one to 
go to — exco])t Moore, who was from one of the southern states, 
and Day who was from Massachusetts. When these persons reached 
the Grove there was no one living there except Henry Seeley, who 
then had a cabin near where he lives now, and Lewis Sturms. A 
portion of the ])arty stoi^ied the first night at Sturms', and were hos- 
pitably entertained. It was a dark, dreary, rainy night ; they all slept 
on the floor in the small cabin, and from the day's fatigue, having 
come on foot from Prince's Grove, they .soon fell asleep, to be dis- 
turbed soon after by a lond hallooing outside, occasioned liv the 
ari'ival of the Sturms family proper, the number of whom our inform- 
ant was unable to state, further tiian they tilled the little cabin -chuck 
full.' They were made up of men, women and clrildren, wet, worn, 
fatigued and hungiy. Our informant says one of the women came on 
horseback with twins in her arms, and in a sorry plight from having 
been 'pitched off' her horse in sloughs and gullies concealed by the 
darkness of the night. Some of the party were taken orer to Seeley's 
while the remainder filled the floor. The next day tlie balance ol the 
Peoria jiarty came in from Poyd's Grove, having lost their reckonings 
and strayed out of their direction. The whole jtarty then moved west 
for the purpose of surveying and making their claims. For one week 



43o ins'i'oin' (>(•' stakk tountv. 

they camped imt. in tljo severest weather of tlie month of December, 
that week Ijeing the coldest of any during tlie whole season. The pro- 
visions which they had Ijronght witli them from Peoria were exhausted, 
iuid notliing was now left them to sustain Hfe, except corn they had 
hrouii'lit to feed their horses dui'ing the exi-ursion. For the last dav or 
two they subsisted entirely upon nubbins of corn burned by the lire, 
which culinary o])eration was performed in the morning, each one 
taking a few burnt nuljbins of corn in their pockets for dinner. At 
niglit they varied tiiis luxury by l)urning tlie corn, pounding it up and 
making cotfee of it. Clifford further states tliat tlie i«irties named 
moved upon tlieir claims in May, 1S3('). Tiiis is certainly a slight mis- 
take as regards some of them. Tiiey pi'obably Imilt cabins as soon as 
that, or sooner, but some of the families referred to did not arrive in 
the settlement till later in the summer, or in the fall. There is no 
dovibt, however, that during some portion of that year many new 
names must be added to our list of pioneers. In June came 
William Hall and wife, Robert Hall and their sister Mary, now 
Mrs. Ilasard of Nejionset, and occujiied for a short time the cabin 
owned by Mr. Euswell, who was still witli his family in Peoria. 
With the Halls came the Vandyke brothers, Archie and Charles, the 
former bringing his wife with him, and Mr. Brady Fowler, who had 
been their companion up the river, soon followed them to the Grove. 
Myrtle (t. Brace, Esq. (father of our present comity treasurer), E. S. 
Brodhead, and a large family by the name of Davis, the latter from 
the then fi'ontier land of Tennessee, all located in this neighborhood 
about the same time. The Sturms family had some of them reached 
Seeley's Point in 1834, and detachments continued to arrive from time 
to time, making claims near the South part of Osceola Grove, till they 
Inul a settlement of their o^vn. They were regular frontier's men, 
every one ' mighty hunters : ' of tall stature, combining strength and 
activity in an unusual degree. Wearing an Indian garb of fringed 
buckskins, their feet encased in moccasins, with bowie-knife at the belt 
ami I'ilie on the shoulder. Xo wonder numy a new-comer started from 
them in affright, supposing they had encountered genuine ' scalpel's.' 
But these men were by no means as savage as they seemed, but had 
hearts to which fi-iend or stranger never appealed in vain." 

The l)eginning of the Scotch "plantation" or settlement of the 
township may be said to be made in February, 1838. The Turnbulls 
and Olivers set sail for America, June 17, 1837, were six weeks on the 
ocean and almost as many more en route from Quebec to Chicago, 
where they remained a short time before moving to Johet. At Joliet 
they found two vacant cabins into which they were ordered to move, 
and while there met with many kind attentions from the settlers, and 
each family jnirchased a cow fiMjm a j)assing herder. 

The subsequent events in the histoiy of settlement here are well 
told by Mrs. Shallenberger as follows : '• Of course, these peojile were 
looking for land to enter (everybodj' was in those da^'s), and they fell 
in with a Kentuckian named Parker, who had a patent on the quarter 
afterward owned by Myrtle G. Brace, on the state road; but the man 
supj)oscd his land lay near Wyoming, and so agreed with Mr. Turn- 



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bull to meet him there; 'thought tliey could probiibly strike a ti'jide.' 
Parker left Joliet on horseback, Mr. Turuljull ou foot, to make their 
wdy over a trackless expanse of snow, and with but a very indefinite 
idea of where they wei'e to meet, l)Ut it was to be somewhere in the 
neighborhood of AVyoniing. This journey was undertaken January 1, 
1838. Occasionally, Mr. Turnbull could catch glimpses of the horse- 
man as lie rode over some high ridge in the distance; and this was all 
he had to guide his steps, save a general idea of the points of the com- 
pass. After this lonely, tiresome tramp of sixtj' or seventy weary 
miles, he found himself at the house of General Thomas, but only to 
learn that the land he was in quest of lay some ten or twelve miles to 
the northwest, the Kentuckian being mistaken as to its locality. lie 
must then retrace his steps. Upon reaching Mr. Ilolgate's. hunger 
and fatigue compelled him to seek rest and food, and such comforts 
were never denied a stranger there; and, beside, Mr. Ilolgate had 
learned by some means that Parker had gone to the Osceola settle- 
ment, so Mr. Turnbull was again upon his trail, and found him ere 
nightfall at the cabin of Mr. William Parks, then in Osceola Grove, as 
old settlers will rememlier, not far from where the fii'st school-house in 
the township was luiilt. on the road to Spoon river bridge. While 
resting by the wide fire-place built of rough stones, in the jaml)s of 
which a recess had been constructed, capable of holding a few common 
l)(joks, curiosity prompted the traveler to withdraw one from its ]ilace, 
that he might see what kind of books the ]ieople read in this strange 
country, still he was wondering all the time if it was not a piece of 
impertinence to do so without [)erinission. But what was his surjn'ise, 
his delight even, upon liiiding he held in his hands a well-worn cojiy of 
IJurnsI Strong though he was, and capable of bearing all tilings with- 
out murmuring, still he could not refrain from tears as his eye traced 
the familiar Scottish lines, and he thought how far, /'«/■ awaj^ he was 
from his native hills. Mr. Turnbull did not buy the title of the Ken- 
tuckian, after all his trouble, having a dread of patents and complica- 
tions, of which he heard many sad reports; but shortly after purchased 
from the L^'le brothers, Jolin and Thomas, forty acres in Osceola 
Grove, with a caljin thereon, with the understanding that if the Oliver 
family saw fit to come on, the J.yles should sell them forty acres more. 
He then trudged leisurely back to Joliet, got his wife and iindrew 
Oliver, rigged out an ox sled, to which they \'oked a couple of half- 
broken steers, and about the middle of Februaiw started for Dorr's, 
whose house stood near where the town of Providence now is. The 
weather continued to grow colder, the wind to blow more and more 
tiercelv, and glad were the wanderers to lind shelter for the night, 
witli the hospitable family referred to. In the morning the sun came 
up flanked by 'dogs' on either side, the snow crunchecl and squeaketl 
under the feet with the peculiar sound every backwoodsman knows as 
indicative of extreme cold; the thermometer indicated some twenty 
degrees below zero. Mrs. Dorr, clearly comprehending the suffering 
and danger that must attend a journey that day, kintlly urged them to 
remain until the storm abated, saying -'she would board them very 
cheaply.' But they had no mone}' to pay board bills, be tliey ever so 



4'A2 IIIS'l'OKV OK .SI'AKK COUNTY. 

small, and tlu- inlx>i-n ])ride of theii' race forhade their 'being- beholden ' 
to any one, so there was' but the other alternative to push ahead. Mrs. 
Dorr was standing in her cabin door silently watching the pre]iara- 
tions for departure going forward ; but, when all was ready, ])laids 
folded tightly, Scotch caps tied firmly, sled drawn i-ound to the door, 
steers awaiting the word of command to start, she exclaimed with 
tears in her eyes: 'Men, go if you will, but for God's sake leave this 
woman with me! she will surely perish in the cold today. It shall 
cost you nothing, and when the weather moderates you can return for 
her.' But Mrs. TurnbuU pi-eferred at all hazards to share the fate of 
her husband and hrothei". AVe fancy such ])luck would be hard to 
freeze; at any rate, des])ite all obstacles they arrived intact at Seeley's 
point before bed-time, stiif and hungry doubtless, but such ills were 
curable b\' a good fire and supper, which were quickly at their disposal, 
and they retired to rest with grateful hearts. The next morning was 
still very cold, l)ut they had a sheltered route through the woods bj* 
the old road that formerly led by the house of Calvin Winslow in 
the timber, south of AVilliani Hall's ])la(-e, which they jiassed about 
noon, February 14, lSo8. Soon after they reached home, as they 
called the cabin of the Lyle brothers a little farther on. They 
])romptly paid for the first fort}' acres, which contained the cabin, but 
as by arrangement the Lyles were to remain with them until they 
could obtain ]H)ssession of the Dukes farm, which they had bought, 
and the rest of the Oliver family coming from Joliirt, the four fam- 
ilies, consisting of eight Lyles and thirteen Turnbulls and Olivers, con- 
trived to live, till spring opened, in one room, antl that one sixteen by 
eighteen feet. That they succeeded in doing this harmoniously, so 
that the survivors can now look back through the mists of nearly forty 
years, and mak-e merry over the experiences of that first winter in 
Osceola, is ci'editable to all concei-ned." 

Elinira (Jcmetary. Prior to going fartlier into the history of this 
township, a I'efei'ence to the present resting-place of many old residents 
IS made, and a brief sketch of the cemeteries given. 

Elmira Cemetary, on sections 20, 21, Elmira village, dates back to 
May 30, 1845, when Ambi'ose' Fuller was interred on lands of Clinton 
Fuller. It was incorporated October 3, 1882, with H. H. Oliver, presi- 
dent ; lioliert Grieve, secretary, and W. M. Fuller, treasurer, the latter 
two being reelected to date. Win field Fuller, superintendent, and D. 
Moon, sexton, with .lohn Turnbull, A. Oliver and "\Villiam Jackson, trus- 
tees. The names of the old people buried here, with the year of death, 
are given as follows : Tabitha Abbey, 1867 ; James Armstrong, '76 ; John 
Adams, '79 ; Anna Brace. '55 ; Myrtle G. Brace, '66 ; Plioebe Brace, '73 ; 
John Buchanan, '60 ; Alex. Bnchannan, '73 ; W. D. lllanchard, 81 ; John 
Buchanan, "60; Allen Bouohman, "82: Mary Bartell. '85: William 
B.race, "50; Walter Brace, 51 ; Webster Brace, '50; John Clark, '65 ; 
Eliza Clark, "60; Hannah Creighton, '78; James Craig, '5-1; Margaret 
Craig. '6t>; Davis AlcPherson, '69; Margaret McPherson, '76; Mary 
McPherson, '67; Charlotte Darby, '74; James Darby, '83; Alison 
Davis, '80 ; Rebecca Fleming, '67 ; Eliza H. Fuller, '83 ; Mrs. Han- 
nah Fuller, '84 ; Ambrose Fuller, '45 ; Hannah Fuller, '46 ; Jehiel Ful- 



Ki.MiKA rouNsmr. 4.'';! 

ler, 71 : 'Miwy Godley, '71; ilai-tlia Garley, 'SI; Ellen (Scott) Gi'ieve, 
'85; Daniel Hudson, "'74 ; Jolm Holmes, '7\) ; Whitney Hudson, "55, 
Mary Harris, '67 ; Thomas Jackson, '55 ; Janet Lyle, 'ii* ; Wm. Lyle 
'58 ;" Margai-et Moon, '6(5; James Moon, "71; Alex. McKenzie. '(U ; 
Alex. Mnrchison, '73; Ann Murchison, '69 ; David Moffitt, 54; Will- 
helmina Moffitt, '65 ; Finley Murciiison. '72 ; Roderick McBeth, '77; 
Theodosia Moon, '81 ; Finley iMatthewson, '82; Silas Norris, 'S(i ; Mar- 
garet Oliver, '5S; Thomas Olivei', '67; Win. Parks, '57; Amy Terkins, 
'61 ; Nancv Parks, '75; Agnes B. Parks, '77; ]\larv Rave.ll. '75; Jane 
Rule. '54; 'Robert Scott, '65 ; Ellen Scott, '6fs; Henry Scott, '51 ; TIk.s. 
Scott, '55; Marv Turnbull, 'oD ; Marv TunibuU, '73; Allen TurnbuU, 
'43 ; Rol)ei't Turnbull, '74 ; Margaret G. Turnbull, '81 ; George White,* 
'38 ; Hebei- Amy, '73. 

Andrew Oliver was president in 1885 and is still serving. James 
Haswell. William Jackson, and George ^luri'ay are the present trus- 
tees, with Roljert Grieve, secretary-. 

Osceola Cemetenj is the successor of the old burial ground which was 
located between Spoon river bridge and the village. AVithin it are the 
remains of the following old residents : Wealthy Stuart died in 1864 ; 
Mark E. Lockwood, '75 ; John Hamilton, "73; Cassandra 1>. Hamilton, 
'83; Mary J. Wever, '67; Samuel Case, '62; A'irginia AVever. 'CI ; 
Cathleen Wever, '60 ; Otis Garder, '80; George Garder, '63; Eli/.a 
P. iJlake, "64; Marv J. Blake, '56; Daniel Tower, '65; Ednuuxl 
AVinslow, '46; Ehza P. Miller, '55 ; Calvin Winslow, '57; Betsy AVin- 
slow, '58; Lewis Pratt, '6'.) ; Henry Carpenter, '71; Marvin Terpen- 
ning, '61; David Dana, "48; Rachel Dana, '61; Mary E. Dana, "59; 
Mary Gilfillan A'arnum, '62; Phoebe A. Currier, '61; James Bnswell, 
'52;'Albert G. Bnswell. '46; John liates, "75; Hezekiali l^alcond), '79; 
John Sloan, '68 : (4eorge AV". AVilley, '65 ; Hannah J. Blaneliai'd, '79; 
Catherine Pattridge, '65 ; Josej)h Pattridge, "73 ; Samuel Alaycock. 'So ; 
Augusta Maycock, '83; AV. II. Barstow, "76; Mary Fowler, '5S; Elias 
Fowler, '59;' Julia Stone, '53: Mary J. Dukhn, '54; Robert Conley, 
'66; Jonathan Iluckins, '62 ; Abigail Rollins, '80; Sally Cm-rier, '73 ; 
Asa Currier, "68 ; AVm. Douglas, '68 ; Margaret Gunning, '80 ; Ansel 
Gai'dner, '8<i; JMorgan Wever, '62: Susanna Ballard, "65; Eleanor 
Bishop, '53, and Amasa Drury, "52. 

I'ioiieer jycighhors. — The nortliei'n neighbors of the jiioneers of 
Elmira were the first settlers of Heniy county. Di\ Jiaker came 
from East St. Louis to section 16 in Colona township in 1835. A few 
days later came James and Thomas Glenn and Anthony Hunt, who 
settled near Dr. Baker. In 1836 John Kilvington settled near Kewa- 
nee, and shortly after, John F. AA^illard and Henry G. Little settled 
near AVetherstield. In 1837 Jacob Kemerling settled at Burns, AVil- 
liam Stackhouse and James Mascall at Sugar Tree Grove, near Cam- 
bridge. Daring those years the Geneseo colony from New Yoi'k ar- 
rived, then the Andover colony from New York City, next the A¥et- 
hersfield colony from ('onnecticut followed by the Morristown. N. Y. 
colony and the La Grange (Pittsfield, Mass.) colony. The town of 



*This iutermtut was made ia tlie timlier between Spoon Kivei' Bridge and (Jsceola. 



434 MISTOKY OK STAKK COUNTY. 

Oxford, in Henry county, was tlie financial centre of the countv up to 
istio. lu that year the wild cat bank, called "Bank of the Mississippi 
A^alley," existed here. After the Scotch settlement of Elraira, other 
immigrants of tliat nationality settled across the line, making the dis- 
trict almost distinctly Scotch — eitlier Highland or Lowland. The 
Iligldands, which comprise Sutlierland, Ross, Inverness and Argyle 
siiires arc inliabited by a i-ace of Celts who ])assed over from Ireland 
in the thii-d centur^^ In their lirst invasion they were repulsed b\^ 
the Picts, hut later assisted them against the Anglo Saxons. In 508, 
under King Fergus they erected a kingdom in a part of Scotland, and 
about the j-eai' 900 were masters of the country which was called 
Scotia. The crowns of England and Scotland were united in IGn.'i, 
when Ja-mes YI. of Scotland ascended the English throne. In 431 
Pope Celestine sent St. Palladius, a lioman, to preach to the Scots, 
who eagerly received the faitii. Calvinism was introduced under the 
Presbyterian form of church government, and this movement was much 
o|)posed l)y James VI. and his successors. In 1688 the Scots estab- 
lished Presbyterianisni'as the national religion ; but all other forms of 
Christianity were tolerated. Pope Pius IX. reestablished the Roman 
Catholic church there, which, in 18(>1 embraced one-fourth of the popu- 
lation ; while dissenting cliui'ches embraced fully another one-foui'th. 
The royal tragedies ending with the execution of Mary Queen of 
Scots, the massacre of Glencoe, the Battle of the Clans and tiie reign 
of ])atrioti3m under AVilliam Wallace and Robert Bruce tinge her his- 
tory with romance. The condition, however, of the '"crofters," labor- 
ers in town and country, and of the entire third and fourth oi'dei's of 
the people abolishes romance in the iieart of the impiirer, and fosters 
the wish that some day the toiler's there may reap the rewards of 
honest lal)or. The Bishoji Mill colony, composed exclusively of 
Swedish dissenters from the Lutheran, or Royal church, dates liack to 
lS4.)-4fi. At that time Olaf Olson settled at what is known as Red 
Oak Grove; and was soon joined by Jonas Olson and Eric Jansen. 
Like almost all foreign pioneei's of our pi'airies they were poor, and. 
being so, excavated large caves alid in those subterranean huts lived 
during the first year or two of settlement. The colony subsequently 
erected a communial residence in which each one slept and boarded at 
a common expense to all. In 18.53 the colony was chartered, and its 
affairs ])laced under the control of seven trustees. This was three 
years after the murder of Eric Jansen by John Root — the first evi- 
dence of disintegi'ation Avithin the colony. In 1860 the government, 
by trustees, fell into disrepute, and in 1871 a suit in chancery was 
commenced to close up the affairs of this colony as an incori)oi'ated 
body. Prior to this, however the Swedes became independent in 
thought and cast off the communal system, under which they came 
here and lived for some years. The grading of the American Central 
railroad through Stark county was in greater part, the lal)or of the 
men anil women of this colony. 

Schools. — The question of organizing the township for school pur- 
poses was decided January 10, 1838, when ten voters, then all in the 
township, assembled at Robert Moore's house and voted in favor of 



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oro'anizatioii. At tliis time Eobert Moore. ]\[athias Sturms, Robert 
Hall, TlKMiias Watts, M. G. Brace and James Buswell were elected 
trustees. Three years after organization there were no less than 148 
pupils under twenty -one years old. In lS4."i forty-nine legal voters 
petitioned for the sale of .school lands, and a few lots were sold that 
3'ear, but the section was not entirely sold until 1S52. In IS.jO there 
were 83 pupils in District No. 1, 54 in District No. 2, 160 in District No. 
3, 84 in District No. 4 and 51 in District No. 5, or a total of 432 pupils. 
In 18.58 David Currier was president and W. M. Fuller was rei'lected 
treasurer of the school l)oard. In Octol)er, 1858, the question of 
dividing the township into two school districts was votetl on, when fi2 
votes opposed the division and 16 were content, thus leaving the five 
old districts in existence. In 1858 Miss Emma Hall, George Currier 
and othei's taught in Disti-ict No. 1, Clara Pike in No. 2 and Wm. Spen- 
cer in No. 3. In No. 4 ]\riss Harriet Rhodes taught in 1860, Henrv B. 
Upton in District No. 3 in 1861. In March, 1862, J. AV. Watts taught 
in District No. 1 at 820 per month. The average attendance out of 
52 enrolled pupils was 38. In Disti-ict No. 2 S. Fast ])resided over a 
school of 21 at $22, and Miss E. S. Lyman taught in District No. 3 at 
§25 — pupils enrolled, 47. E. J Griffin received §25 per month in 
District No. 4, where 52 pupils were enrolled. District No. 5 was not 
opened. A. G. Crawford in No. 6 taught 36 pupils for §28 per month. 
The first regular record of the Elmira township schools is dated April 
7, 1862. Andrew Oliver, -John Tui-nbull and Charles Rood were trus- 
tees. In 1865 Laton Fuller, Ale.x. Murchison, Jr.. and Matthew B. 
Parks were trustees, Andrew Oliver in 1867 and Charles Stuart in 1868. 
In 1870 David CuiTier, Thomas Oliver and Audrew Oliver were chosen. 
In 1871 M. B. Parks was elected trustee; in 1872 Thomas Oliver: in 
1873, John T. Thornton; in 1874, Joseph Parks; in 1875, Thomas 
Oliver; in 1876, Laton Fuller; in 1877. Joseph Parks; in 1878, Andrew 
Oliver; in 1879, Laton Fuller; in 1880, Joseph Parks: in 1881, Andrew 
Oliver; in 1882, Laton Fuller; in 1883, Robert Hall: in 1884. Andrew 
Oliver; in 1885, Laton Fuller; in 1886, George Murry. In 1886 there 
were 201 males and 2U0 females under twenty-one years ; seven ungraded 
schools, attended by 126 male and 117 female pupils, and presided 
over b\' five male and eight female teachers ; the former earning §1,288 
and the latter §1.025. The district tax was §3.000; value of propertv, 
§8.900; total receipts. §6,032.74; total expenditurre, $3,936.90. W. 
M. Fuller served as treasurer and clerk. 

Otfic-ials. — The organization of the township is noted in the organic 
chapter. Since that time the following supervisors have served : 1854, 
^Irvtle G. Brace: 1855, Isaac Spencei'; 1856-58. James Buswell; 
1858-61, John Turnbull; 1861, James Buswell; 18r,2, II. H. Oliver; 
1863, Charles Stuart; 1864-66, Andrew Olivei'; 1866-8, Matthew B. 
Parks; 1868, Lewis Austin; 1869-71. Charles P. Bussell; 1871-74, 
Thomas Oliver; 1874-77, Matthew B. Parks: 1877-80,11. H. Oliver; 
1880-82, M. B. Parks; 1882-84, Robert Armstrong; 1884, Robert 
Armstrong; 1S85, Wm. Jackson ; 1886, Andrew Oliver. 

The justices of the peace elected since 1853 are named as follows; 
1853, James Buswell and W. M. Fuller: 1S.57, AYalter M. Fuller: i860, 
26 



436 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Joseph Blanchard ; 1863, M. G. Brace; 1865, James Buswell and 
John Turnlmll; 18«i9, John Turnbull and IT. B. Upton; 1873. H. B. 
Upton and John Turnbnll; 1S7.3, Seth W. Stuart; 1877. John Turn- 
bull and M. B. Parks; 1878, David Currier: ISSl, John Turnlnill ; 
1S82, Gideon Potter; 1885, John Turnbull and R. S. Scott. 

In 1853, M. G. Brace was clerk. Walter M. Fuller was elected 
clerk in 1854-59; M. B. Parks served 1859-60; Geo. Cuii-ier; 1860-61, 
AVm. Fuller. 1861-86. 

F. M. F. ct' L. I. Co. — The Farmers' ^Mutual Fire and Lightning- 
Insurance Company of Elmira, was incorporated Septeml)er lO, 1S7<). 
The following named were the policy holders : Clinton Fuller, Wm. 
Murray, Horace Lvle, E. R. Boardn'ian, $3,000 each; Martin Ptist, 
$:2.5()0 ; John Turnbull, W. P. Caverlev, S. Longmate, Sarah Bates, 
i^^.ooo each; Robert Hall, Donnld McDonald, C. Stuart, M. B. Parks. 
John McKenzie, S. C. Fleming, and David Murray, si, 500 each ; Adam 
Jackson, Gideon ^Murray, John Weir, J. W. Fowler, Wm. Jackson, 
Wm. Turnbull, and James H. Newton, $1,200 : J. II. Turnbull, (4ni'. 
(ioodale, Joseph Newcomer, Carlos Lyle, and Wm. Sonrky, $1,000 
each; Robert (xrieye, Z. Newton, $700 each; Eli Mix, $600; Geo. 
Hall, James Hadwell, $500; W. B. Turnbull, Thomas Hogg, 
$400 ; Thomas AA^ales, $300 ; Wm. Stevenson, $250 ; Wm. Stevenson, 
David Jackson, $200; Harrison Miner, $loo. In Septeml)er, 1876, 
Robert Grieve was elected president, John Turnbull, treasurer and 
James Haswell, secretary. The tirst directors were James Haswell, 
Martin Rist, Wm. Jackson, E. R. Boardman, John Turnbull, Robert 
Giieve, Harrison Miner, M. B. Parks, Clinton Fuller, and Wm. Steven- 
son. In October the following named M'ere appointed auditors; M. 
B. Parks, Osceola; Harrison Jliner, Goshen, and E. R. Boardman. El- 
mira. The president, treasurer and secretaiy named aV)ove have held 
office continuously down to the ])resent time. On January 8, 1878, 
tiiere were 97 members holding policies valued at $108,532. The direc- 
toi's included the president, ti-easurer. John Weir, W. P. Caverley, J. 
M. Hatch, M. B. Parks, John H. Turnbull, and Wm. Jackson. In 187!) 
the name was changed to " Farmers' Mutual County Insurance com- 
pany." David Cui-rier, Elmira ; B. R. Bi'own, W. Jei-sey, took the 
places of J. M. Hatch and Wm. Jackson. In 1880, Mort. A. Packer, 
of Toulon ; Robert McBocock, of Penn ; John Lackie, of Osceola; E. 
R. Pxjardman, Wm. Jackson and John Turnbull, of Elmira ; Martin 
Rist and Robert Grieve, of Toulon, and John Weir of Goshen, were 
chosen directors. On January 1, 1880, there were 207 policies repre- 
senting $217,836. The first claim against the company was that of M. 
n. Parks for $1,315, destroyed by lire March 12, 1880. The second 
fire was that of J. J. Spencer's, West Jersey, December 16, 1881, cost- 
ing the company $S72.15, and the third and last fire was in June, 
1S84, when J. G. TurnbuU's house was destroyed. This cost the com- 
\y.m\ $2,300. In 1881 Andrew Oliver, E. R. Boardman. R. Grieve, J. 
M. ilatch, M. A. Packer, James Snare. Jolm Lackie, John Weir, John 
Turnbull were elected directors. In 1882 Francis J. Leggett and Ilai'- 
rison Miner took the places of Messrs. Snare and Lackie. In 1SS3 
D. Murray, E. R. Boardman, John Turnbull, John Weir, Harrison 



KI.MIRA TOWNSHIP. 



437 



iner, K. Grieve, J. J. Spencer, M. A. Packer, E. P. Wright were direc- 
rs. At the close of this vear 296 policies, represented A350,274. In 



Mi 

tors. At the close of this year aJHi policies, reprt 

188-t W. M. Fuller. J. M.'lIatcJi, Daniel AYhisker were chosen vice 
Messrs. Murray. Miner and Wright. In 1SS5 M. B. Parks and Wil- 
lian Xowlan, vice Messrs. Weir and Boardnian. In January, ISSfi Dr. 

E. O. Boardnian, George E. Holmes, William Nowlan, T. J. Bocock, 
Mvron K. Cox were appointed ap])raisers, Wm. Murrav, John Turnlnill, 
E.'O. Boardnian, J. M. Hatch, W. M. Fuller, R. Grieve, G. C. Holmes, 
W. W. Winslow, J. J. Spencer, Joseph Chase were elected directors, 
wild in turn elected the officers of 1876. The number of poHcies Janu- 
ary 1, 1886, was 290, valued at !?361,2.52. 

EJiiiim. Gnimje, No. l(i(!2, was organized February 7, 187-t. with the 
following named members: Joiin, William, David, James M. and (Jy- 
rus Jackson; Mrs. David Jackson, Mrs. AVillia-m Jackson, Mrs. James 
M. Jackson, Mrs. Joim Jackson, Mrs. James Cinnamon, Miss Emma 
Fleming. Mrs. Jesse Funk, Mrs. E. E. George, James and William Cin- 
namon, Jesse Funk, S. C. and Benjamin Fleming, Eli Mix, D. B. Pitts- 
ford, Charles, Theodore and C'iiarles II. A'andike, Jose]ili Sharer, AVil- 
niot and Zera Newton, James Turnl)uli, Langhlin Buclianan. James 
Bullard. Later the names of James Boulier, Mrs. Liza Jackson, Mrs. 

F. Cinnamon, Wm. Sturms. II. II. Jackson. C. S. Thompson, (died in 
1877), Thomas and Mrs. Winters appear upon the records. Of the 'Al 
persons admitted to membersliip, there were only 17 belonging January 
1. 1880. The last entry in the record book or documents is a receipt 
from the State (Ti-aiige secretary to Wm. Jackson, dated March 20, 18S(». 
In 1871 Will. Jackson A\as elected Master and A. M. Fleming, secretary, 
who was succeeded by -lames Cinnamon. In 1876-77 David Jackson 
was elected master,' and Wm. Jackson, secretary; in 1878 Wilniot 
Newton, master; in 1879. C. H. Vandike, master. During the year 
1879 membership decre.ised. 

G. A. Pt. Post, No. 241. of Elmira. was chartered March 11, 1867, 
with tlie following members: Orlando Brace, Robert Turnbull, Joliu 
Styres. William Jackson. Frank Hudson (in Iowa). David Jackson, 
James Cinnamon, Asa Clark (in tiie East), Marshall Lecox (in Iowa), 
and John McLean (gont' West and supposed to have died there). Wil- 
liam Jackson was first commander, followed by Thomas Rule. Among 
the other meml>ers were A. M. Palmer, now of West Jersey, and 
Daniel J. Mo(jn. 

James Jackson Post, G. A. R.. No. :37, was chartered March 6, 
1876. with the following named members: William Jackson. Archi- 
bald Cani])l)ell, David Jackson, Siimuel Montooth, F. L. McLennan, 
James Cinnamon, Theo. Vandike, Joseph Sharer, Asa Adams, John 
T. Thornton, Gustave Anderson, and Thomas Murray. The past com- 
manders of this post are, Wm. Jackson, 1876-83; James Cinnamon, 
Samuel Montooth and David Jackson, with James Montooth present 
commander. The record and roster of Elmira soldiers are given very 
fully in file military chapter. Here, however, the record and roster of 
this pioneer post ajipear, with date of enlistment and term of service. 

.lames Cinnamon, Irelaud, June Vi, 1861 ; 36 months; 19th 111. Inf. 
William .Jackson, Scotland, .June 12, 1801; 36 months; 19th 111. Inf. 



438 HISTORY OF STARK C(JUNTY. 

Joseph Sharer. 

John Stiers, New Jersey, Jan. 1, 1862; 43 months; 2nd 111. Art. 

Chas. Sharer, Pa., Jniie 1, 1864; 12 months; 139th 111. Inf.; in Neliraska. 

Asa Adam.s, Jlaine. 

Theodore Vandike, Pa. 

Thomas Murray, Scotland, Feb. : 112th 111. Inf. ; in Iowa. 

David Jackson^ Scotland; lOlh 111. Inf. 

Archibald Campbell, Scotland, Feb. IT, 1864; 26 months; 11th 111. Cav. and 5th 
Cav. ; in Iowa. . 

Gnstave Andersen, Sweden; moved away. 

John Q. Adams, Maine, June 13, 1861; 36 mimtlis; liMh 111. Inf.; Minonk, 111. 

Carlos Lyic. Elinira, .May 18, 1864; 1(10 days; 134lh 111. Inf. 

Georn-eB. Gerard, New 'York, Oct. 26. 1861; 36 mouths; 14th Wis. Inf. 

Seth T). Stounhtou, Pa., Aui;., 1862; 36 mouths; i)3d 111. Inf. ; Bureau county. 

Samuel Jlontooth, Pa., Juue"l2, 1861; 36 months; 19th 111. Inf. 

James Montooth, Pa., June 12, 1861; 36 months; 19th 111. Int. 

John C. Cumniing, 111., ]\Iarch. 186."); 126 days; 1.5th 111. Inf. 

Waller A. Fell. Scotland, Feb., 1864; 124lh and 133d III. Inf.; Chicago. 

J<iseph K. Hunt. Ind., June IT 1861; 19tli 111. luf . ; Minn. 

Joseph C. Meiys, Vt., June IT, 1861; liHh 111. Inf. 

Benj. J. AVhiteher, Vt., May 2, 1864; 100 days; I39th 111. Inf. 

John Whitcher, Vt., :\Iay 5, '1862; 36 montlis;6.5lh 111. Inf.; died at Wyominij-. 

Artemus E. Ewers, New" York, March 9, 1862 ; 39 months ; 6oth 111. Inf. and 14th 
U. S. A.; died Oct. 4, 18T9. 

William Dougla.ss, Scotland. June 12, 1861; 36 months; 19lh 111. Inf.; in Neb. 

Norris Lyle, Illinois. 

Theodore McDaniel . 

B. F. !Mehe\v; in Kansas. 

Wm. H. Winn; in Neliraska. 

James P. Palmer. N. Y.. 1862; 12 months; lT6th N. Y.; Rock Island Co. 

James W. Karney, O., Feb. 12, 1862; 39 months; 65th 111. Inf. 

Edward Somers, Pa., Sept. 6. 1861; 24 months; 4Tth 111. Inf. 

Wm. W. Stuart, Ireland, Aug.. 1861; 36 months, 4Tlli 111. Inf.; in Neb. 

Peter Risedorph. N. Y., Aug"., 1861; 55 mouths; 42d III. Inf. 

Leo Gulg, Germany. Aug., 1862; 36 months; TTth 111. Inf. 

Henry Grife, Pa., .Vug., 1862; 36 months; 86lh 111. Inf.; in Neb. 

Edward Holmes, England, Aug., 1862; 36 luonlhs; 112lli 111. Inf. 

Andrew D. Neeley, N. Y.. .\ug., 1861; 36 months; 42d 111. Inf.; in Bureau Co. 

Lewis W. Thomas, Pa., 1861; 36 months; 33d 111. Inf. 

Edward P. Wright, 111.; 112th 111. Inf.; in Iowa. 

A. H. Loudenburgh, Pa., May, 1864; 139th 111. Inf. 

Geo. L. Talbot, Pa., March, 1864; 14 months; 19th Iowa Inf. 

John A. Kunkle. Pa., Aug., 1863; 22 months; 149th 111. Inf. 

S. K. Couover. (Vide hislDry of Wi/nminr/.) 

Dr. SeUleu Miner. N. Y., Oct, 1, 1861; 55 months; 9lh 111. Cav. ; iu Kan. 

Robert Freehand. O., M.ay 1, 1864; 10(1 days; 139th 111. Inf. 

Lewis Osborne, O., Aug. 12, 1862; 34 mo"nths; 112th 111. Inf. 

Alfred Dicfenderfer, Pa., .-Vug. T, 1862; 36 mouths; 83d 111. Inf. 

F. B. Ilallock, 111., Jan. 33. 1862; 36 months; .53d 111. Inf. 

Jo.se])h W. Pask, England. June 13. 1861: 36 months; 19th 111. Inf. 

Wm. F. Horahan, (')., Aui;-. 12. 1862; IT months; l.st V. S. M. .V. 

D. J. Moon, Pa., Jime 12, 1861; 36 mouths; 19th 111. Inf. 

Tlie adjutants were, Arcli Canipl^ell, ls79 ; Samuel Montooth 
served eiglit years ; Wm. Jtickson 18S4-8ti'; AV. F. Ilornhan, ISSO. 

The Ehiiira Horse Company was organized iu Ai)ril, 1858, witli 
Charles Stuart captain, to compete for the Agricultural Society's ])rize. 

AVm. T. Leason, of Elmira, was the only pensioner located there in 
1883. Pie received $(i ])er month. 

Eliiiira Llhrarij Associal'xin w;is organized .lanuary 18, lS5'i, at 
the Elmira, school house. "William Motfitt was secretary with A(.lam 
Oliver, president. The original members were Willittm McBride, 
Andrew Oliver, William Moffitt, Adam Oliver, Thomas Oliver, Jr., M. 



KLMIRA TOWNSIIII'. 439 

G. Brace, Alexander Cameron, AYalter M. P^iUer, Henry Scott, James 
Nicholl, George Rutherford, Josejih Fell, John H. Turnl)uli, Angus 
McLennan, Gideon ilurrav, W. 11. Turnbull, Jonathan Goodwell, 
William Oliver. Peter Ingalls. A. S. ilurchison, E. TJ. lioardman, 
Matthew Pell, John iMurehison. R. II. Turnl)ull. J. J. Tuj'nl)ull, Abner 
J. Stearms, l.aton Fuller. Rol)ert Grieve, .lohn Rule. Gideon Purdom, 
I). Murray, Gitleon Murray, and Jose]ili lilanchaixl. On .la.nuary 25, 
W. M. Fuller, Andrew Oliver, and William Moffitt were a.pjjointed a 
committee on constitution and by-laws, and Dr. Boaixlman, W. H. 
Turnbull, and Adam Oliver a commmitteeon book lists. On February 
8 the committees reported. At this time Alexander Pule, Adam 
Jackson. William Smith, and William .Jackson joined the Association. 
Adam Oliver was elected president. William ]\icl!ride. vice-i)resident ; 
William Moffitt. secretary ; AValter M. Fuller, treasurer and librarian. 
Lewis Austin, William Porter, Benjamin B. Adams, and Clinton Ful- 
ler joined, the society at this time. In April 1856 W. B. Turnbull was 
elected assistant librarian. In j\pril 1857 Clinton P\dler was elected 
treasurer and liljrarian. In January 1858 William McBride was chosen 
president. Andrew Olivei', vice-president ; John Oliver, secretary, and 
Clinton Fuller treasurer and lilu'arian. In 1S(>0 Laton Fuller waselected 
president and secretary and libi-arian continued. In IStil Laton Fuller, 
Gideon Murray and Clinton Fuller, president, secretary and librarian, 
respectively. The president and libi'arian were re-elected in 18(13 and 
in 1861-71. In 1871 William Stevenson was elected secretary, vice 
Thomas Oliver. In 1872 the officers were re-elected, also in 1873-9. 
In January 1880 James Haswell was elected secretary. In 1880 
Winfield Fuller was elected secretary, fhe other officers holding over. 
In 1885 the old board was re-elected and in 188() James Ilaswell was 
cboseii secretary, the other members being re-elected. The present 
members of the Library Association are William Murray, W. M. Fuller, 
Samuel C. Fleming, David Jackson. W. M. Fuller. Pobert Grieve, David 
Murray, H. H. Oliver. James Haswell, Pobert Armstrong, William 
Jackson, Adam Jackson, John Turnbull (I'ncle Johnny), William 
Stevenson. Abel Armstrong, John II. Turnl)ull, Clinton Fuller, Alex- 
ander Murchison, Laton Fuller, George Murray, Dr. E. P. ]3oardman, 
Thomas Oliver, George Putherford, Andrew Oliver, Orestes A. 
Blanchard There are many otJiers whose names are on the roll, but 
owing to dues not being paid are not counted as members. The library 
consists of about 5<>(i or 6(M) volumes — said to be one of the best selec- 
tions in the district. 

Ehn'ird YUkuje. — The pi'etty handet. called Elmira Village, dates 
back to 1843, when Amljrose Fuller entered the southeast (juarter of sec- 
tion twenty. Here the Fuller store was established, and shortly after 
it became the Mecca of the Presbyterian and Methodist Christians 
of this district. A cemetery was 0]iened here, churches erected, a 
school established, a few settlei's gathered around and the nucleus of 
the present village formed. In the following clmrch and school history 
of this poi'tion of the township, but more particularly in the personal 
history of the men and women who settled or grew up to manhood and 
womanhood here, the minutice of its history is well related. 



440 HISTORY OF STAUK COUXTV. 

J'nUid Preshyti'i-idv ('luirch. — Associate Reformed Pi'esbyterian 
Church of Elmira may be said to date liack to tlie fall of ]S4'.t, when 
llev. N. C. Weede came here from Marshall county and preached to 
the people. A permanent organization was effected Novemhei' 30, 
1852, at the house of John TurnbuU, with IJobert Fade ))residiiig and 
John Turnbull, secretary. It was resolved that Finley Murchison, 
now (in Iowa), William B. Turnbull (in Iowa), Iloltert Eule and Henry 
H Oliver (residing here) be a committee on building-, and R. Turidiull, 
Roljert Rule and William JIcBride, a committee to locate a site. On 
December '24 John Tui'ni)ull, Robert Turnbull and Gideon Pui'dom 
were elected first trustees. A subscription ])apei' was drawn uj), to 
which sixty-six names were written, representing $S92. The fii-st 
members were N. C. AYeede, preacher; William McBride, Robert II. 
and John Turnbull. Robert Turid)ull*, Gideon Purdom, W. B. Turn- 
bull, Robert Rule'''. James Turnbull, T. W. Endileton, (now of Mon- 
mouth, 111.), Walter Louzle, (in Nebraska), Finley Murchison^ II. II. ( )li- 
ver, Robert Scott-'. Adam Lyons (in Iowa), Robert Inglestin Neiiraska), 
James Bayless*, Thomas Oliver, Sr.*, Thomas Jackson"-. John Mercer*. 
WiUiam Turnbull, Sr.*, Thomas Turnbull", John McLennan, Jr.*, 
Adam Oliver*, Alexander Murchison, Jr.*, Andrew Oliver, John Mc- 
Lennan, Sr., Adam Jackson, Alexander Rule, James Nicholl, (in 
Nebraska), Samuel and William Carson (moved), Henry Scott, George 
Rutherford, John II. Tnrnl)ull. David ^luri-ay, Rol)ert Grieve, John 
Rule, William Oliver, W. II. Turnbull*, John Holmes*, Samuel Mc- 
Cauglien (in Iowa). In January, 1853, the name A. E. P. Congrega- 
gation of Elmira took the place of A. R. P. Congregation of Osceola. 
At this time §20 were paid Clinton Fuller for one acre of land, and a 
contract made with Isaac W. Searl to build the church 30x40 feet for 
$1,275. The foundation was built bv Roliert Nicholson. In Decem- 
ber, 1854, Thomas Turnbull. Williaiii Turnbull and William Olivei- 
were elected trustees. On .lanuary, 1855, the seats were numbered and 
a price for renting adopted. At this time some money was borrowed, 
S200 of which brought twenty per cent. The ]iew rent brought $225. 
In Januarv. 1857. John Rule and William 1!. Turnbull were elected 
trustees. Robert Grieve was suijse(iuentl3' elected. On March 30, 
1857, the Associate Presbyterian and Associate Reformed Church 
united as the United Presbyterian Church of Elmira, by which title if 
has since been known. In January, 1857, Rev. Mr. Dixon supplied, 
vice Rev. Mr. AVeede. In October, 1858, the name of Rev. J. M. 
Graham appears as pastor. In January, 1859, Andrew Oliver, James 
Turnbull and John McLei.nan were elected trustees. In iSfiO the 
church was reseated and painted under the sujiervision of Messrs. 
Graham, Oliver and Grieve, and the foUowino- year rents were abol- 
ished, and the church remodled. In 1801 James Bayless, AY. H. 
Turnbull and Andrew Oliver were elected trustees. About this time a 
church tax was raised by regular assessment, something like county 
taxes. This continued a few yea.rs until it gave place to voluntary 
contributions. In 1803 AVilliani Oliver, John and AA'illiani Turidjull 



* Ui'ceuseil. 



ELMIKA Towxsinr. -i-l-l 

wore elected trustees and re-elected in 18<'>,"). Subsequently Mr. Griiliiun 
pui'cliased a farm, resigned ids charge, and in 18(17 the name of iJev. 
N. C. AVeede reap]iears on the record, liut not as pastor. William D. 
Thomas and II. II. Oliver were elected trustees. Rev. Mr. Mont- 
gomery succeeded Mr. Graham. AYilliam and Thomas Oliver and 
David Murray were elected ti-ustees in 1871 and re-elected in 1873. In 
1875 the name of Tiev. John M. Henderson appears, although he came 
here in 1S73 and still remained as pastor until 1884. Since 1884 the 
church has been supplied by various ministers. In the fall of 188(1 
the Rev. Ross was called, and took charge, Mr. Henderson moving 
to Traer, Iowa. In 1875 William Oliver, James TurnbuU and John 
Holmes were elected trustees, succeeded in 1877 by Robert Grieve, 
Andrew Oliver and John Turnbull, as trustees, Mr. Grieve acting as 
clerk since that time. In Januarj', 1870 a motion providing that the 
trustees procure substitutes for hats to take up the weekly collections 
was adopted. The trustees were I'e-elected in 1881. In December, 
1881, the question of admitting organ music was decided negatively by 
eleven for, to sixteen against. In January, ls8o, Robert Grieve, Wm. 
Murray and William Oliver were elected trustees; Robert Grieve, 
ilaggie Rule and Janet Jackson, chosen a committee to select books 
for the library. In Fel)i'uary the library committee just named, with 
Mary Oliver, Janet Grieve, George T. Oliver and Adam Jackson were 
appointed a committee to collect the Quarter Centennial Fund. This 
committee collected $277.45. which was applied toward church work. 
In January, L885, the trustees were i-e-elected. In 1885 elections were 
held in the matter of calling a pastor, but none being unanimous the 
question was held over until June 1, 1880, when Rev. Mr. Ross was 
called. The number of communicants is 87. In the Sunday-school 
library are 4<i0 volumes, scholars in Sunday school 101. It is notable 
that the three Presbyterian churches of this township ])ay $3.(M)(i as 
salaries annually, and about the same amount for other church pur- 
])oses. 

Methodist Episcopal Church of Elmira dates back to the beginning 
of the Osceola society. Prior to 1859 the Fullers, Clarks, Ferris, Hud- 
sons families may be named as the only Methodists here, and members 
of the Osceola church. In 1859 Rev. W. J. Smith held revival meet- 
ings here, when all the others named below Ijecame menibei's of the 
church. A meeting was held here March 7, 1859, to consider the ques- 
tion of building a church. Rev. Wm. Smith presided, with W. M. 
Fuller, secretary. The trustees elected were : John M. Clark,* W. M. 
Fuller, Elijah Ferris, Matthew Bell, William Cade,* Elisha Clark and 
Daniel Hudson.* John M. Clark and W. M. Fuller were appointed a 
committee on land, and W. M. Fuller, Elisha Clark and Matthew Pell, 
building committee. Those men went to work with a will, and the 
present M. E. church was completed and dedicated that fall, on a half 
acre of land tlonated by M. G. Brace. Among the early members were 
the above named officers : Ann Clark, Chloe M. Fuller, Jane Bell. Phoebe 
Bi-ace,* Caroline Brace, Mary Brace,* Charles Brace, C. II. Brace, Will- 
iam G. Craig, Nancy Craig, Lucy C. Lyle, Josejih Likes, Deborah Likes, 
Peoria Likes, Sarah J. Likes. Mary E. Likes, Maria J. Clark. Thomas 



442 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Walter Clark, Asa Clark. James. L. P'erris, Malinda Fuller, Ben F. 
Hudson, Carlos B. Lvle, lanllia Brace, Keziah Brace,-'" Ellen J. Green, 
Isaiah Coon, Maria llogers, Edward Nixon,* Margaret Nixon, E. F. 
Simpson, Helen Thornton. Mary E. Stuart. The present membei'ship 
Clark. Mary Hudson, Edwin tllark, Rachel Clark, Mary E. Clark,* 
com])rises Walter M., Chloe M.. Malinda and Augusta iuller, Luella 
(Fuller) Oliver, Mary Hudson and lantha (Brace) Myers. 

Elhiira Bihle Snciety was organized June 24, 1857, with John Turn- 
bull, president; W. M. Fuller and Josej)!! Blanchard, vice-president ; 
Dr. E'. R. Boardman, treasurer, and M. G. Brace, secretary ; William 
McBride and Joseph Blanchard, local agents. In 1S58 Rev. J. M. Gra- 
ham was chosen ])resident, and Rev. McHale, agent. In 1860 William 
McBride was chosen ])resident. In 1861 Joseph Blanchard was presi- 
dent, with W. M. Fuller elected treasurer in 186(:», re-elected. The lat 
ter has served the society as treasurer and depositor down to the present 
time, and was elected president in 18<;2, with II. H. Oliver secretary. 
In 1863 J. M. Clark was elected president, succeeded by W. M. Fuller 
in 1864, and he by H. FI. Oli^fer in 1865, who has acted as president 
down to the present time, with Mr. Fuller secretary and treasurer. 
The society now is in existence so far as contril>utions are concerned, 
but for a number of years no meetings have been held. 

Preshyterian Chnreli of Elru'wa was organized May 8, 1881, by 
Rev. John Weston and Rev. T. G. Scott. The original members were 
Abel, iVnne, John, Robert, Mrs. Jane and George Armstrong; George 
Rutherford, William Beattie. Mrs. Catherine 'Scott, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Oliver, Miss Mary Oliver. Mrs. C. Stevenson, Miss Addie Steven- 
son, Miss Carrie Stevenson, Daniel Dodd, Mrs. Irene Dodd, Mrs. Mary 
Buchanan, Murdoch Buchanan, Miss Mary and Miss Reliecca ]\Ic- 
Kay, Miss Mary Adams, Miss O. Yanda Beaver. At this time Abel 
Ariiisti'ong and George Rutherford were elected ruling elders, and the 
latter clerk of church. In June, 18S1, there were added to the congre- 
gation : Elizabeth Hindmarsh, Charlotte Adams, Esther Oliver, Jennie 
Armstrong, Maggie Rutherford, Jennie Rutherfoi-d, Sibella E. Rutlier- 
ford. Ellen Scott, Isal>ella Hunter, Ellen Turnbull, Mary Beattie and 
John Hindmarsh. In August there were admitted to membership : 
Tena Miller, Emor.i Fleming, M. Siljelle Oliver, Thomas and Joseph 
<Jiia])man ; and in January, 1882, Mrs. Mary McLennan. In June, 
1882, there were admitted John and Bessie Glendenniiig, Elizabeth 
Anderson, Jennie Loch, Sibella F. Armstrong. In November, 1882, 
Miss D. Mclvinzie; in Api'il. 1883, Duncan Buchanan: in June, Jose- 
phine E. Hand, Elizabeth E. Haswell, WiUiam E. and Ella M. Scott 
and Mrs. C. B. Butherfoi'd ; in November, Joim and Sarah Fowler, 
Alarion F. Tuttle, Florence Gerard, Alvero McCurdy, and Jane Ander- 
son ; in 1884, George E. and Maggie Holmes, Abner and Mary E. IIul 
sizer, John Redshaw and Maggie L. Haswell, James H. Carpenter and 
wife, Cynthia Horaiiaii, Belle'Semple, Robert Dodd, Mary Armstrong, 
Nils Swanson and William E. Grieve. In June, 1885, there were 
added to the church the following named inembei's: AVilliani Ander- 
son, Thomas R. Turnbull, William A. Martin, W. II. Holmes, James H. 
Haswell, James Armstrong, Misses Katie Mc Williams, Letitia Hunter, 



ELilIRA TOWNSHIP. 44?> 

Lizzie Beattie, Christiana E. Armstrong and Mary Haswell. In IS'o- 
veniber, 1885, Andrew Oliver, Oliver Tnrnbidl, and Mai'tha J. Ander- 
son became members. In June, 1881, Rev. T. G. Scott presided as 
moderator; in June, 1882, Eev. John Weston; in November, 1882, 
Kev. William Keery : in March, 1883, Rev. J. M. Waddle ; in April, 
188?.. Rev. C M. Fisher lin June, 183:3, Rev. J. C. Brace was here) ; in 
November. ls83. Rev. A. F. Irvin ; in February, 1884, Rev. T. G. 
Scott; in March. 1884. Rev. Silas Cooke; in June, 1884, Rev. J. C. 
Brace ; in December, 1884. Rev. William Keery ; in March, 188."), 
Benjamin Y. Georo-e ; in June. 1885, Rev. A. R. Mathers ; in Novem- 
ber. 1885. Rev. John Weston, in June. 1886, Rev. A. F. Irwin, and 
Julv 1, 188rt. Rev. John Weston, who came here on a call extended June 
7. 1886; George Rutherford serving as clei'k since 1881. Rev. John 
Weston came here July 1, 1886, as pastor of the church, and was 
installed October 6, 1886. Abel Armstrong has been superintendent 
of Sunday school since organization. 

At a meeting held December 2(i. 1881. presided over by John Arm- 
strong, the question of erecting a church was carried. John Roljerts, 
George Armstrong. Jose])h Chapman. William I'eattie, George E. 
Holmes, Alex Buchanan, John llindmarsh, Henry Scott, William 
Stevenson, James Cinnamon, John G. Turnbull, Daniel Dodd and John 
Fowler, executive committee. On December 28, the presentation of a 
building lot by Clinton Fuller was reported and accepted. In the fall 
of 1882 the Iniilding was completed, at a cost of So. (Hid. and meeting 
held therein December 15, 1882, George II. Holmes serving as secrteary 
of the executive committee. The parsonage was built in 1885. at a 
cost of §2,500, but not completed until 1886. This residence stands 
on the Toulon road, southwest of the village. 

K'/UM- Clvurcli has passed its thii'tieth year of existence. In the 
year 1856, a number of Scotch families united to apjily to the synod of 
the Presbyterian church. Canada, for a minister that could preach in 
Giclic and English. Rev. Duncan McDermid was sent to them for 
two Sabbaths, after which they were without supply for several years. 
In 1862, Rev. Adam McKay visited them for two Sabbaths. In 1864, 
Rev. Lochlin Cameron, of Acton, Ont., visited them, and remained for 
six weeks. After him Mr. Forbes, a divinity student, supplied them 
foi' the summer of 1864. During this year (1864), the congregation 
applied to be received into the Presbyterian church in Canada, which 
was granted, and at London the presbytery appointed on the 2Tth day 
of Septembei". 1864, Rev. Archibald McDermid, to oi'ganize the con- 
gregation, and to have elders elected. The elders were James Arm- 
strong:, John McLennan, and Donald McDonald. At a cono-regational 
meeting held in Knox church, Elmira, Rev. Dr. Burns, of Chicago, 
]iresiding, it was unanimously agreed to extend a call to the Rev. Al- 
exander McKav, of Canada, to be their pastor, dated at Elmira, Janu- 
ary 30. 1868, This Mr. ]\[cKay was their first settled pastor. On Oc- 
tober IT, 1873. Rev. Alexander McKay left this congregation, having 
accepted a call back to Canada, after serving the said congregation dur- 
ing five years. The congregation was supplied by ministers from Canada 
from the time Mr. McKay left, until Ai)ril 21, 1880, when Rev. Neil 



444 ttlSTOKY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

McDeriiiid, from the Presbyterian church in Canada, was settled over 
them, who is their present pastor. In October, 1868, Kev. Miller, of 
the old school Presbyterian, of Toulon, and Rev. P. Balcer, of the 
Cumberland Presbyterian church, here are named as assisting in 
services. The elders now are Henry U. Oliver and Duncan Mc- 
Donald. 

The original memWi's of session were : James Armstrong, Donald 
McDonald,^^ John McLennan, ]\[i's. John McLennan,* ]\[argaret Davis, 
Mrs. James Armstrong, Frances Davis, Mi's. Donald McDonald,* Mrs 
Wales, Duncan McLennan,* Mrs. D. McLennan, widow,* Mrs. Duncan 
McLennan,* Mrs. C. Grahame, Mrs. lioliert Liddle, Mrs. John Murchi- 
son,* l\Irs. Jane Andei-son. George Eutlierfoi'd, Thomas Wales, Mrs. 
George Rutherford, William Beattie, Mrs. Andrew Oliver, Henry 
Oliver,* Mrs. Henry Oliver.* Abel Armstrong, Mrs. Al)el Armstrong, 
Mrs. Henry Scott, Peter Inglis, Mrs. Peter Inglis, Finlay Murchi- 
son, Mrs. Finlay Murchison,* Mrs. Lochlin Buchanan,* John Cam- 
eron, Mrs. Jolin Cameron. Walter Loch, ]\Irs. Walter Loch, John 
Armstrong, Mrs. John Armstrong, Mai'garet C-hisholm, Mrs. Mc- 
Donald (\vi(hi\v). Mrs. William Stevenson, Mrs. Jolin G. Turnbnll, 
Margaret M. Lennan, xllexander Buchanan. Mrs. Alexander Bu- 
chanan, John McLennan,* Mrs. John McLennan,* JMrs. Cameron 
(widow), John McLennan,*' Mrs. John McLennan, *Mrs. Itoderick Math- 
eson,* Mrs. Mcl^ennan (widow),* Duncan McBeth, Mrs. Duncan Mc- 
Beth, William Turnliull* Mrs. William TurnljuU,* Angus McLennan, 
IVlrs. Angus McLennan, Michael Anderson, Mrs. M. Anderson, Jessie 
McRae. 

The present membership comprises the names in above list marked 
thus *, and Mrs. Neil McDermid, Mrs. John McRae, Kate Oliver, David 
Lyle, Grace Lyle, Mrs. Kate McRae, Lottie Oliver, Mary McLennan, 
John Turnbuli, Mrs. Hutchinson, Duncan McKenzie, Mrs. John McKen- 
zie, John Lyle and wife, David W. Oliver, James Wright and wife, 
Maggie Oliver, David Oliver, Olaf Jolmson and wife. 

Meetings were held in the homes of the members or in the Metho- 
dist E])iscopal church, until 1866, when the record of the first meeting 
in the " Gnelic and English meeting house" is made, and in August, 
1867, the first mention is made of a meeting held in the Canada Pres- 
byterian cliurch building. In July, 1868, mention is made of Knox 
churcii for the first time. 

Citiiiherliinil Preshytirrian Clmrrli, reference to which is made in the 
history of the old school Baptist churcli of ^lodena, is not now exist- 
ing. Their house of worship, " The Mound Church," is now occupied 
at intervals by tlie Ba])tists. Every reasonalile effort was made to ob- 
tain the records of this church, and here, it must be said, the only fail- 
ure to hunt down a church record in this county was made. Fortu- 
nately its members find mention in the sketches of the other churches 
with'wliich they were connected prior totlie establishment of the Cum- 
berland church, and have l^een since its dissolution. 

Schools. — In the history of the township, all the authentic history of 
the Elmira village and otlier schools that could be collected is given. 
The fii'st recorti of District No. 3, in Colonel Jackson's possession is 



KL^rIKA TOWNSHIP. 445 

(intcd August 2(\ 18('>1. Tlie directors wei'e Ulinton Fuller, Matthew 
Bell and Myrtle G. J'race. In 1868, James Torn bull, Daniel Hudson 
Cliarles II. Brace, the latter also was ajtpointed clerk. Miss Jennie 
Sargent (Mrs. Clark, of Iowa) was teacher in 186(3. In May, 1867, the 
contract for building the present school house, was sold to Daniel 
Clark for §1,428. At this time W. G. Craig was elected a director vice 
Daniel Hudson. Edwin Butler was engaged as teacher, and the same 
year Mrs. E. J. (Sargent) Clark, taught here. In August, 18(')S, Rev. 
J. H. Montgomery and E. S. Tallatly mow of Neponsett) were elected 
directors. In November, 1869, Miss S. A. Faver was engaged to teach 
the winter school. andJIissII. J. Hall, the summer school. J. W. Tut- 
tle and Isaiah Coon, were elected directors vice F;illaday and Craig, re- 
signed. In April. 1870. William Jackson was elected dii'ectoi' foi' three 
years vice. Isaiah Coon. Mrs. Clark and Andrew Tui-nbull were the 
teachers. In 1871 liev. J. II. ^lontgoniery was ret'lecteil ; Miss Mary 
J. Lecox, (now of Iowa), and Miss Anna liule. were engaged as teach- 
ers. In April, 1872, J. W. Tuttle was reelected director. In 1873 Or- 
lando Brace, J. II. Turnbull and William Stevenson, vice Messrs. Mont- 
gtmTery, Jackson and Tuttle. Wiufield Fuller and James Smith were 
employed as teachei's. In 1874 J. H. Turnbull took the place of Mr. 
Brace, who moved to Toulon. Matthew Bell took Mv. Brace's place 
on the lioard on December 2!t, 1874. Andrew Turnbull took J. W. 
Smith's place as teacher, the latter having moved to Bradford, as teacher 
of the graded school. MissTena Stevenson was engaged to teach the 
s])ring term of 1875. In 1875 William Stevenson and M. M Brace, 
were elected directors, the latter vice Matthew Bell, moved to West 
Jersey. In Decemiier. George Mattheson was appointed teacher. 
John II. Turnbull was elected in A])ril, 1876, and F. N. Treat, teacher. 
(This is the same Treat who was in the charge of militia on duty there, 
Oct. 9. 1871, when he shot a physician.) F. W. AVard was also em- 
ployed as teacher. In April, 1877, Miss Eliza Gurney was api)ointed 
teacher, and in December, B. G. Hall. In July, 1878, Miss Nellie E. 
Weed, was appointed teacher, and W. W. Fuller, director. In 1879 
John II. Tuinliull was reelected. In 1880, J. T. Clai'k was elected direc- 
tor; Thomas Olivei' in 1882, William Jackson in 18S2; J. T. Clark, reelect- 
ed in 1883, resigned in 1884; Thomas Oliver and Dcmald McDonald in 
in 1884, William Jackson reelected in 1885, and Clinton Fuller, 1886. 
In April, 1883 J. F. Reed was employed as teacher, and has since filled 
that position most satisfactorily. 

Business Circle. — The business and |n-ofessional circle of Elmira 
village is made up as follows: Dr. E. R. Boardman, Clinton Fuller, 
general store; J. F. Reed, school ]n"inci])al: Wm. AIcBride, lilacksmith; 
AA^m. Henninger and A I e.\. Dose, carpenters ; Rev. Neil AlcDairmid. 
Knox church; Rev. John A¥eston, Presliyterian church; John Turn- 
l)nll, justice; AV. M. Fuller, township clerk; AV. H. Stires, painter; H. 
II. Oliver, AA'^m. Jackson, grain and cattle: Wm. Stevenson, plasterer 
and bricklayer, and George Meisner, shoemaker. In the neighlioiliood 
are the Oliver coal mines, while thi'oughout the district some of 
the most practical farmers and stock-growers in the State may be 
found. 



4-J:fi StSTOftY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Osceola Grace and Yillaije — A I'efereiice to the orig'inal entries will 
point out the names of the first actual owners and re^sidents of lands 
in the neighborhood of this village. In 1837 there did not exist 
an idea of laying out a town here, and when the postoffice was estab- 
lished the location was called Elniii'a, as related in the personal history 
and reminiscences of Oliver Whitaker. In ISSi; Robert Iliilhind sister 
and William Hall and wife, Anne Hall, Archibald and Charles Van- 
dyke and Brady Fowler, came by way of Pittsburg, down the Ohio, 
and up tlie Illinois to Peoria, where they arrived in June. Tiiere thev 
learned that ^lajor Moore, Watts, and Spencer had completed the sur- 
vey of Elmira township, and that Buswell and Winslow liad visited 
the grove, set their stakes, and l)uilt cabins. In June the Halls and 
Vandyke brotliers set out to visit the grove. Traveling ryV? Wyoming, 
they found William Parks and others already established there!! With- 
out delay, the Halls determined to make a claim at the grove, and 
hired William Parks to return with them to Peoria to bring up to the 
new settlement their wives and personal property in his huge boat- 
shaped wagon and unique carry-all. Parks well filled his contract, but 
not until June 2<'), ISSC, did the ])arty arrive at Buswell's untenanted 
cal)in, a mile from Parks" original home in this county. In 1837 and 
1838 members of the familj- and others named in this chapter as weU 
as in the general histoi-y, settled here, and in 1839 the pioneer circle 
was formed. 

Preshijterian CJnirfh of Osceola may be said to have been called 
together May 25, 1839, when Pev. Wni. F. Vaill convened a meeting 
of evangelical church people to consider such an organization under 
the ne\v or old school rules. On that day there were united under the 
old school Presbyterian constitution the following members : John 
and Polly Davis, Margaret, Frances, and Rosana Da\is, Helen Brydon, 
widow of Robert Turnbull, deceased ; Thomas and Margaret Oliver, 
Adam Oliver, John and ilargaret Turnbull, Robert and Margaret Turn- 
bull, Margaret, wife of Robert Moore; Calvin and Betsy AVinslow, Mary 
Wisernder, William and Agnes Parks. Of the nineteen members, 
fifteen voted for the adojition of the old school form and four for the 
new sciiool. On June 8, 1839, the society was permanently organized. 
Liberty and Julia M. Stone were added ; John Davis and William 
Parks elected ruling elders, and the latter clerk. In 1811 Elizabeth 
and Charlotte Oliver, Eliza Parks, and Reliecca J. Curriei-, Robert Rule. 
David Currier, and Sarah McLiuighlin, Polly A. Parks joined; in 1814 
Peter Iiiglis, in 1815 Josepli and Ann B'lanchard, in' 184(1 Phoebe 
Brace. In 1844 Rev. R. B. Dobl)ins preached here ; in 1845 Rev. W. 
J. Eraser, in 1848 Rev. R. Freese, in 1849 Rev. Samuel McCune, and the 
pastor. Rev. E. Scudder High, who was connected with the church since 
1839. The first l)a])tism was that of Robert. Alex. Turnbull, born 
August 2. 1840, baptised Sejjtember 26, 1840, died January 10, 1841. 
There were forty-three members belonging between 1839 and August, 
1855, when the record ceased. 

Methodht Episcopal Church, of Osceola is almost contemporary with 
the Hall settlement of the grove. Beyond the references to it con- 
tained in the records of this church at Wyoming, and of the Lafay- 



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ette Circuit, notliing positive could be learned iit Osceola village. 
Osceola Class, which met at the Osceola school-house in 1S51-2, was 
)resided over by Caleb C. Flint. Among the niembers were the 
eaders. Dianna A. Flint, Asa, Sally and Mary Currier, William and Ann 
Hall, Jacob and Eliza Stidham, William II. and Hannah Jcjues. This 
Jones was local preaclier. In 1865 Rev. Mr. Smith was preacher, then 
Rev. (tco. Guy, and so on to the present time. William Hall was 
first leader of the old class at Walls, seven miles distant, and nevei' 
missed an appointment from 18S6 to 1840. Sul)sei[uent)y his wife and 
himself devoted their'attention to the Osceola class, of which they were 
central figures i;ntil their decease. Sturm's Class met at the Sturm's 
school-house in 1851-2, with Peter Sturms, local preacher and leader. 
Jane Sturms, Jacob P. and Wealthy Jones, Jacob and Elizabeth 
Stidham, Ariel Jones, Ann Orsnian, Aimes KirkpatricU and ,lohn E. 
and Nancy I)alrym})le. In 1853 this class was transferred to Seeley's 
Point, where John l)raw3'er Avas leader. 

Baptist CInm'ch, of Osceola, was organized February 10, 1860, at 
the school-house. Dr. E. R. Boardman presided with J. G. Boardman. 
clerk. The original members were William Weaver,* Isaac S])encer,* 
E. R. Boardman, Granville Parks, James (4. Boardman, Eunice C. 
Spencer,* Miranila House, Martha (t. James, Mary A'anwey, Ritchel 
Vanwe^'* and Hannah Boardman, of those members. Names marivetl 
* are cleceased. Rev. C. A. Hewitt was first pastor. Shoi'tly after 
Mrs. Susannah Weaver,* Lucinda Case, moved away ; Mattison 
Weaver, Mary Gardner,* Matilda Case, moved away ; Morgan Weaver,* 
Dr. John S. Pashley,* Otis Gardner,* Joseph Parks, Nathan Sweet, 
removed ; Lorinda AVeaver,* Almeda Pashley, in Wisc^msin ; A. Mur- 
chison Jr., Nancy Parks,* Eliza Wood, removed ; Ihissell Br'iggs, Persis 
Briggs, Sarah Pai-ks (Mi's. Tondinson), Deljorah Hill, Jane (Roe) 
Parks, Jennet Graham. In Octobei-, 1860, Dr. Pashley took J. G. 
Boardman's place as clerk, serving temporary until February 9, 1861, 
when J. G. Boardman resumed, an<l served until his enlistment. In 
December, 1861, Dr. E. R. Boardman was appointed clerk, wlio 
served until May, 1863, when Dr. Pashley was reap})ointed. On 
January 12, 1861, E. R. I'oardman, Isaac Spencer, Otis (iardner. 
M. H. Weaver, M. J. Weavei' wer(^ chosen as a building committee. 
In 1863 the work of church building was commenced. In March, 
1864, M. li. Weaver was appointed church clerk. In 1865 the society 
contributed fifty dollars toward the Lincoln Monument. In Sep- 
tember, 1866 Rev. Mr. Hewitt's tei'in may be said to cease. In the fall 
of 18(5(> Rev. Mr. Estee was here as an Evangelist, and in .lanuary, 
1867 p]lder IVIooi'e preached here, and continued to July, 1870. In 
February, 1871, Elder L. I). Gowen came. In ^fny Dr. E. R. Board- 
man was chosen clerk. In March, 1875, Rev. Valentine Ingram was 
called. D. M. Stuart was api)ointed clerk in June 1. 1878, and in July 
E. O. Boardman filled that jiosition pro tern, also J. M. Robinson in 
1879, Mr. Stuart still being clerk. In October, 1880. Dr. E. O. Board- 
man was appointeil vice, D. M. Stuart (now of Neiu'aska). In Ma,rch, 
1883, Rev. V. Ingram resignetl. During his jjastorate of ten years the 
membership increased three-f.jld, and at his de|)arture geuLune expres- 



448 HISTORY OF STAKK COUN'rV. 

sions of approbiition were lieard on all sides. In May, 1885, Eev. M. 
Parsons, from Morgan Park Baptist Seniinary, came and remained 
four months. Rev. Clias. Ege took ciiarge January 1, 1886, as regular 
pitstor ; Dr. E. O. Boardman, clerk ; Joseph Parks. Dr. E. P. Boarduian 
and Mr. II. Weaver, trustees. The two first named trustees, with R. C. 
Briggs and Samuel AVeaver are deacons ; R. L. Scott is superintend- 
ant of the Sunday school, the membership of which is about, nj) to 
June 26, 1884, there were 107 per.sons received into the churcii, of 
whom 94 removed or were expelled, and 23 died. The memltersliip 
at jn-esent is 107. Total received being 17:!. The liaptist Church was 
erected in 1863 by Otis and Ansel Gardner, carpenters. The frame 
is of native oak, hewn out here, and tiie siding purchased at Kewanee. 
Dui'ing the ])rogress of l)uilding tiie frame was blown down, but 
occasioned only the delay of replacing. The building is a large gabled 
one, with spire and shows ver^'^ little signs of its twenty-four years 
of use. 

Free Wi/l Bajjtist Society of Elmira. used to meet at the Osceola 
(Trove school house j'ears ago. Adaline Condell, who was a member 
over forty-one years ago, remembers the names of Deacon John Lea- 
son and every member of his large family ; the Griswold's of Boyd's 
Grove; the IJerry's, the Lanes, Charles Ijolt, Mrs. Elizabeth and Mrs. 
James Winslow, the Blood's and Fairbank's. Throughout the pages 
devoted to the eastern and northern townships of Stark, very many 
references are made to this pioneer society. 

Oilier kSocieties. — The neighboring religions societies were: The 
Congregational church of Neponsett, organizinl xVpril 21, 1855 (at Kent- 
ville, near the Stark county line), by Rev. S. G. Wright, with Eben 
Kent; Charles Kent and Hall G. Wright, trustees. Of the original 
members, Llall Wright and Margaret Wright reside at Lombard. The 
Baptist church of Neponsett, was organized March 26, lsC4, by Rev. 
C. A. Hewitt. The Methodist church of IS'eponsett, originated in the 
John Xorton class, north of the village, in 1841. At this time William 
Studley's and William Norton's log cabins were the only residences in 
the township. The Second Advent church, of Neponsett, was organ- 
ized in 1868, with thirty members. 

The I. O. G. T. installed the following officers in August, 1866: 
W. C. T., George Boardman ; P. W. C. T., F. E. Saunders ; W. Y. T.. 
Bertha Scott; W. M.. L. Boadle; W. D. M., F. I. Hill : W. F. S.. F. E. 
Buswell; W. T., Nellie Briggs; W. S.. L. C. Briggs; AV. C, E. S. 
Prosser; W. I. G., John Duncan; W. O. (t., Morgan Ilouse, August. 
1886. 

The Osceola Cemetery, the tenants of whicli are noticed in a former 
page, is regularly laid out north of the village. Tliere are some very 
tine monunujuts here. Of all who went fortli from this township in 
defense of the princi})les and integrity of the Repuljlic, only a few rest 
here. The greater nundier of fallen commdes found gi'aves on the 
ensanguined fields of Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. The tell-tale 
headstones, which form a guiding lamp to mothers, fathers, sisters or 
brothers who would seek their soldiers' graves, to cover them with gar- 
lands, or, perchance, remove the ashes of those they love to this north- 



KLMIHA TOWNSIIIl'. 4-1:0 

ern soil which nourished them in early years, are few. The cemetery 
beyond the village is wanting in that one respect, and only in that, to 
tinge it with a deeper romance. 

Osceola school house, a brick structure, was presided over l)_y Miss 
Harriet J. I\hodes. in June, 1856. She received S3 \wr week and 
board, and tauglit tliii'ty-five pu])ils. • Tlie inspector failed not to notice 
"the vicious li!i bit of cliewing gum."' Miss C. K. Pattridge was also 
emjiloyed there at a similar salai'v to teach twenty pupils. She had 
ten classes in reading. This was due to her pupils having so many 
different i-eading books. The school, like the times, has changed. Now 
a large school Iniilding, standard books, regular classes, and a corps of 
skilled teachers have taken tiie place of the little scliool of thirty 
yeai's ago. 

The bu.siness circle of Osceola comprises Dr. E. O. lioarcbnan. (iid- 
eon Potter, merchant and postmaster; P. L. Scott, harness: I. M. 
Spencer, grist and saw mill ; A. B. Smitii, agent. 

In July, ISfiO, C. Roods store, at Osceola, was burglainzed. The 
burglars were ]iursued and captured — Newton Brown and Jerry Bai- 
ley, of Wycjuiing, and P. Siiockley, of Toulon, "an accessory after 
the fact." " " 

The Osceola mills, owned by .lolin Farmer 6:, Brother, were de- 
stroyed by iii-e October 0, IS;")!;. They carried no insurance. A new 
tirm. Stone, Farmer A: Co., was organized, and in 185it-(!(t new buildings 
were erected. This was opened in November, 18(50. The mills are 
now operated by I. M. Spencer. There is a saw mill in connection. 

Ehiiira in tJie War. — Inclosing this first pai't of the chapter, it 
seems but just to .say something of the action of Elmira peojile during 
the troublous days of 18(11, and indeed until the close of the war. In 
the general history and foregoing pages of this -chapter, every name 
and item ottlcially recorded, is given ; but from unofficial sources some- 
thing additional may be learned, and for this reason the following 
pages are reprinted f)"oni Mrs. Shallenljerger's work, as she had them 
reprinted from the Chicago Trihune or local journals of the time. 
The fii'st extract I'elative to the "Elmira Pities," oi'ganized in the 
spring of 18<)1, serves to show not only how this com])anv was called 
into existence, but illustrates the spirit that jirevailed thi-oughout the 
county and led to the rapid forimition of the " Lafayette PiHes,"' and 
other companies and "squads" from time to time. 

"The officers of the company known as the Elmira Pities were: 
Captain, Charles Stuart ; Fii'st Lieutenant, Stephen M. Hill: Second 
Lieutenant, Alex. Murchison. Non-commissioned officers — First Or- 
derly Sergeant, John S. Pashly: Second Orderly Sergeant. William 
Jackson; Thii'd Orderly Sergeant, John II. Hunter; Fourth Orderly 
Sergeant, James Ct. Boardman; Fii'st Corporal, James Jackson; Sec- 
ond Cor])oral, James Montooth; Third (.'orporal, Charles H. Brace; 
Fourth C(>r])()i'al, Pobert A. Turnbull. Privates — Joseph Blanchard. 
D. W. Aldricli, Joseph C. ^leigs, J. G. Duncan. Alfred S. Ilemmant. 
Jas. Cinnamon, Isaac Bannister, Henry F. Davidson. A. Vinson, John 
Bourke. Wm. H. Flemming, John O. vSpalding. Mason Jordan, Adam 
Fell, Thomas Turnbull, George P. Picher, Pobei't T. Scott, Samuel 



450 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 

Montooth, Comfort Morgan, L. C. Drawyer, Henry C. Hall, Aaron T. 
Currier, John Q. Adams, Walter CUai'k, Charles' W. Lesan, George 
Crowden, William Douglas, Jr., Henry Burrows, George Dugan, F. P. 
Bloom, George Sharrer, John Blackburn, Chai-les Blackwell, Alonzo 
Luce, George W. Ryerson, Chester P. Harsh, William Ingalls, John 
IJouglass, Joim G. Lamper, Daniel J. Moon, Jose])li W. Pask, William 
A. Cade, Joim McLanay, Louis AVilliams, ,Iohn Weljlier, John L. Ken- 
nedy, James Huckings, J. (). Ives, Isaac Kinyon, Henry C. Shull, De 
Forest Chamberlain, James Merrill, Owen Carlin, Thomas Robinson, 
William N. Nelson, Thomas Renick, A. W. Wemper, J. A. Case, 
David Allen, Edward Erwin, J. M. Lamper, Frank A. Crowder, John 
Tiiornton, E. W. Goodsell, Thomas lioijison, Pliilip Galley, Isaiah 
Bates, William Johnson, James L. Atherton, George Miller, George 
Stone, Si)ringer Galley, Marvin Spencer, George Hutchinson, J. 
Drewry, William Newcomer, George Greenfield. Drummed out. — 
James Yuly, John Wood, John Sherry, Derrington Good, John 
Maher. 

''Captain Charles Stuart, not Stewart, as generally spelled, is from 
the Green mountains of A'ermont, a pre-eminently lit place for breed- 
ing militiiry commandei's. The climate healthy, bracing and vigorous; 
the laiKlscape bold, rough, nujuntainous and sublime, make the best 
cradle for incipient heroes; beside, the moral tone of the peojile gives 
them strength and force of character quite as necessary as hardy con- 
stitutions in the field. Men got in sickly swamps of ague-shaking par- 
ents, nnrsed on malarious effluvia, and reared in moral and mental 
ignorance, may mope through the world half asleeji, and may have 
bile enough to be venomous enemies, l)ut never to be great military 
commanders. Nature always imparts to animal beings and vegetable 
life its local character. Bold, rugged, dashing, sublime scenery' favors 
the growth of l)old, dashing, sublime men, and vice versa. Men, whose 
boyhood and youth have been passed in mountain scenery, come upon 
tlie field of life with strong, hardy constitutions and invigorated intel- 
lects — sound minds in sound bodies. A'ermont is famous for good 
horses and stalwart men. Though Stuart is not one of the Vermont 
"six-footei's," \'et the material for such a man is compressed and 
refined into his organization of five feet six. 

"Captain Stuart is not the birth of the present war excitement; he 
long ago showed a talent for military command, a strong peiu-hnni for 
a soldier's life, even in the most ]ni)ing times of peace. Everything 
])ertaining to the camp or field in history, or in the commotions of the 
old world was always seized u])on by him as the choicest i-eading or 
news. Over a year ago he had so infused his military ardor into the 
(piiet, orderly, and unexcitable Scotch settlement of Elmira as to set 
on foot the organization of a rifle company, and in May, 1860, the 
company was organized under the old militia law. Stuart was elected 
captain iiy unanimous vote of the companv. Stephen W Hill at the 
same time was elected tii'st lieutenant, and Alexander Murchison, Jr., 
second lieutenant. He found in the settlement just the material for 
his company; the Scotch in their characters are not dissimilar to the 
Vermont mountaineers. The comj)any advanced as far as they could, 



ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 451 

but were unal)le to olitain arms from the state, probably for the very 
good reason that the state hadn't any. 

"So matters remained until the bombardment of Sunipter. No 
sooner had tlie news reached Elmira, than Stuart set about filling up 
his company to teiuler them as volunteers. AVitli his otticers and part 
of the old company as a micleus, he drummed for recruits in different 
parts of the county ; he found no dirticulty, only that most wanted to 
enlist as oiRcers, if he and his fellows would throw up their old com- 
missions. His company was filled and tendered to the government, 
but was not acce])ted, though he spared no effort to get them in, and 
the com])auy was disbaniled. and the brave volunteers reluctantly 
gave up all hope of getting into service. 

"Afterward a special town meeting was called which w;is attended 
by the people. The tax-payers of Elmira township turned out gener- 
ally; unlike the board of supervisors, they didn't stop to find out 
impediments in the way of being patriotic, but with unanimity and 
heai'ty zeal they voted a tax upon themselves of §700, for the purpose 
of uniforming volunteers; and responsible indivi(hials on the spot sub- 
scribed over sl98tt for the support of families of volunteers in service — 
near twice the amount ajipropriated by the whole of Stark county for 
the same purpose. Individuals, sound and prompt, subscribed as high 
as S200 each. A new company was reorganized under the amended 
militia laws. Captain Stuart and the commissioned officers of the old 
Rifles joined it, and, unsolicited, threw up their commissions, but upon 
a new election they were all reelected to their former rank, and the 
company rejiorted to headquarters. The members were scattered over 
considerable territory, and could not well be got together for drill 
oftener than once a week. Seeing no immediate prospect of being- 
called into service, they went aljout their ordinary pursuits, ])utting in 
crops, making brick, or whatever else they would have done if the 
country was at peace. AVhat follow^ed is best related by a corresjiond- 
ent of the Chicago Trihune of the 18th, which we cop}?-: 

" The Chicago Trihune of the Sth inst. announced the fact that the 
Elmira Rifles. Captain Stuart's company, had Iteen accepted, and were 
required to Ije in Siiringfield on Thursday, the 13tli inst. Of course 
such intelligence created no small stir in our midst, and not only the 
company, but the whole community were thrown into some degree of 
consternation. And what seemetl to add to the difficulties in the way 
of being snatched off so suddenly, was the fact that Cajitain Stuai-t, who 
is a minute nian, always so active, energetic and indomitable, was at the 
time in the east, and no one here knew very well where. In removing 
this difficulty, the other officers deserve much praise for the pronqit- 
itude with which they acted. Lieutenant Hill took the lead, as was 
fitting he should, and Lieutenant Murchison workeil up to all just 
expectations; and all seemed determined to let no obstructions prevent 
them from coming up and responding to tlie demand. On Monday, 
the 10th, a very large meeting, consisting of the volunteers and citizens 
of the townships of Elmira and Osceola, was held to make some 
arrangements for the departure of the volunteers. At this meeting 
difficulties seemed to increase by a dispatch arriving from the Adjutant- 
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452 HISTORY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

General from Springfield, stating that none would be received enlisting 
for a shorter term than tliree years. At that time tiie company's roll 
contained fifty-nine names, and in two days after this, bet ween "eiglity 
and ninety started en rout<> for the service of their country. At the 
meeting on Monday, a committee Avas appointed to canvass the adjoin- 
ing county, which committee reported at an adjourned meeting held 
on Tuesday evening, that between 100 and 200 men liad pledged their 
sacred honor and their every means for the su])port of tlie families of 
volunteers during tlieir absence. At this meeting, mIso, arrangements 
were made for the departure of tlie soldiers on AYednesday, at 12 m. 
The ladies, who are always so ready to work, were busily em])loyed, 
and prepared and set a most excellent and sumptuous dinner before 
the volunteers and some 1,200 citizens. In the village of Osceola, the 
volunteers were met by two military com]ianies — a horse companv, 
commanded by Captain Palmer Blanchard, and a foot company bv 
Captain Merrill. Three martial bands were in attendance — Dalrvmple's 
band with our volunteers, and the other companies each had a band. 
The whole multitude assembled on the west side of the church, and 
after prayer, we had a spirited, patriotic, stirring farewell address from 
George Clifford, Esq., of Toulon. The departing volunteers and other 
military companies present were then marched into the church, where 
four tables, the whole lengtli of the building, were groaning under the 
burden of good things which they sujiported ; but though these were 
so temptingly displayed, ])repared with so much care by the willing- 
hands of the kind-hearted ladies, yet the soldiers seemed to have little 
desire to partake of the food ; their hearts seemed to be so enlarged 
that the stomach had no room left in which to perform its functions. 
It is a good tliino- to know that soldiers have liearts. After partaking 
of tlie dinner inside of the church, and the great multitude outside, the 
order was issued to fall into jirocession ami march to Kewanee, the 
place of embarking on the cars for Chicago. The whole was under 
the direction of the marshal of tiie day, Captain Mark Blanchard. of 
Osceola, assisted by George Gray, Esq. The procession consisted of 
between one and two hundred conveyances of various kinds. A num- 
ber of four-horse vehicles were loaded to their utmost capacity. Ar- 
riving at Kewanee, and being Icindly received by the citizens of that 
place, the volunteers were marched u]) in front of the Kewanee House, 
where a few parting words were addressed to them by Eev. J. M. 
Graham, of Elmira, and Rev. Mr. R. C. Dunn, of Toulon. Captain 
P. Blanchard, of Bureau county, proposed that a collection be taken 
up for a little jiocket money to bestow ujion the volunteers. This 
being done, it amounted to something short of !>100. It is proper here 
to say that every mark of kindness and respect was sln)wn by the 
citizens of Kewanee to the company aliout to leave, and to their many 
friends who attended them to this point. Sujiper was furnished to the 
companj^, and all others, so far as was known by the writer, were 
pressed by various ]iersons to take tea at different places. The mul- 
titude which assembled in front of the Kewanee House at the time the 
words of farewell were beino' addressed to the soldiers has been 
variously estimated at from 2,000 to 4,000. All we know about it is, 



ELinRA TOWNSHIP. 453 

tliat it was an immense crowd, and all seemed to enter into the spirit 
of tlie occasion, and feel that it was an occasion of importance, sucli 
as never before was witnessed by most of tliose )iresent. 

"We read here witli a degree of mortitication that the Ehnii'a 
Rifles, citizens of our county, bound to us l)y every tie of citizenship, 
going fortli from 'Molly Starlv' t(^ fight our battles, tearing them- 
selves from liome and friends, many probably never to return to 
us, were compelled to accejit an escort from strangers from a for- 
eign county. As much ]minfiil feeling exists upon the [jart of our El- 
mira and Osceola friends because the Home Guards from Toulon did 
not do this duty, we have this apology to offer for them : Fii'st, that tlie 
sudden depni'ture of the Elmira Rifles was not generally known to 
them, as it was expected they were not to leave before P'riday, the 
Chicago Trilnme announcing they were to report themselves at Spring- 
field on the 15th, and not the 13tli as stated in the above corre- 
spondence. Second, and principally, because the treatment received by 
them at the hands of the ijoard of su|)ervisors was such as to dishearten 
and discourage the Guards to such a degree that it Avas impossible to 
rally them for anj' purpose. The just blame should rest on those who 
produced that state of feeling, and not upon the community liere, ex- 
cept that portion of them who would gladly bi'eak up all volunteer com- 
panies and freeze out the life-blood of patriotism in our county ; men 
who discourage the formation of volunteer companies. We can as- 
sure our Elmii'a and Osceola friends that in spite of officials we shall do 
our duty liereafter. Right here we have an anecdote which ought to 
be saved to history. ( )n the second day of the meeting of the board 
of sii])ervisors when 'our member' of the board had moved a reconsid- 
eration of the vote appropriating six dollars to each volunteer for uni- 
forming purposes, and the matter was engaging discussion before the 
board, one said he thought the volunteers coukl drill without uniforms, 
and was o])posed to giving them the first cent l^efore called into ser- 
vice, and another had drilled many years in Ohio at his own cost. A 
pious, devout member of th'> Elmira Rifles was in town bidding adieu 
to his friends. He is a prominent member of Mr. Dunn's church, and 
a very quiet unexcitable man — J. B. are his initials. He was at din- 
ner with the family of the orderly of the Home Guards. Now said 
sergeant can, good-naturedly, and we think not veiy wickedly, do a 
good business at swearing; in fact he is rather voluble in the emission 
of some naughty words which church-goers call swearing. J. V>. 
saying to him that the board of supervisors had reconsidered their 
vote and he was afraid they were going to defeat the volunteers, he 
clinched his indignation against the board as follows: ' Mr. W., 3'ou 
know I can't swear, I wish you would go down and attend to those 
supervisors.' W. I'eplied, ' I don't believe I can do the subject justice, 
but I'll go down town and see if I can't get T — , who can swear them 
to li — 1 and gone.' 

"To return to the Rifles. Captain Stuart has a wife and two chil- 
dren. He is a farmer and well respected in the community where lie 
lives. He is in stature of medium size and put together for action 
rather than bulk. He is quick of perception, being of quick temper- 



454 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

ament, and will at a glance decide the best position for bis command, 
and will as quick execute his movements. A man of quick percep- 
tions is as necessai'v upon the battle field as a man of courage, pro- 
viding he does not lose self-control by t(jo great an excitalnlity. lie 
is a man of warm heart, and will endear his company to hiui. We 
predict a brilliant career for Captain Stuart. The responsibility of 
a commander is great ; the .Avives, families, fi-iends and people of Stark 
county have committed to Captain Stuart the gravest responsibility, 
the lives, the honor of their husbands, fathers, brothoi's and sons, 
and the good fame of the county itself, and Ave shall hold him to a 
faithful account of his Stuart (Steward) ship. 

" First Lieutenant Stephen M. HHl is not unlike Stuart in his make 
and 'git up.' He leaves at home a family — a wife, and we believe 
eight chiklren. He is highly esteemed at home, and we have no doubt 
he will till his post with honor and credit to himself, his compan}^ 
and county. He is a native of the State of New York as we are 
informed. Second Lieutenant Alexander Murchison, jr., is a young, 
unnuirried man ; by birth a Scotchnum, but in America one of the 
warmest friends of the constitution, the union, and the free institu- 
tions of our country. First Orderly Sergeant John S. Pashley, evi- 
dently ]iut uji for the ver}^ jnirpose of lieing an orderly sergeant of 
just such a comjKiny as the Elmii-a RiHes. He is a young man, 
mai'i'ied however, of the highest order of natural qualifications for an 
otticial })Osition in the army. He will coine out raised in rank. His 
manners are agreeable and he is l)ound to have warm friends. Second 
Orderly Sergeant Wdliani Jackson is a young, unmarried nuin, emi- 
nently qualified for his post. He is a Scotchman, too. Third Orderly 
Sergeant J. H. Hunter is a married man, and leaves a wife and several 
childi'en. He is very highly sjtoken of. Fourth Orderly Sergeant Jas. 
G. Boardman is a young man, brother to Dr. Boardnum. so well and 
favoral)ly kn(^wn in Stark county. He has been a medical student and 
just come home from his second course of lectures. He is said to be 
every way worthy, and will make an excellent officer. First' Corporal 
James Jackson is a young Scotchman, brother of William Jackson. Every 
way worthy. Second Corporal James Montooth is every inch a man. 
We would caution the enemy not to get in striking distance of ' Jim." 
He's pluck to the backbone ; he's game to the last. H' you don't be- 
lieve it, ask that volunteer wdio stayed in Chicago drunk and didn't go 
down to the camp to be sworn in. Jim met him in the street and just 
took him out of his shirt and brought the shirt back to camp. Third 
Cor{)oraf, Charles H. Brace, is a young man. son of Myrtle G. Brace, 
Esc(., of Elinira. ' Charlie' will give a good account of himself. Fourth 
Corporal, Robert A. Turnbull is a young man, a nephew of 'Uncle 
John,' which is a suiticient guaranty that he is all right. Had we 
space and time it would afford us pleasure to speak more at length of 
all the officers and privates. We do say that the officers seem to be 
exactly qualified for their respectiv posts, and that they have been 
placed in their positions with a single ■. iew to their qualifications. The 
privates include some of the best men of our county, and we ai'e not 
surpi'ised to notice that the company ranks the best in the service of 



EL^nRA TOWNSHIP. 455 

the state, best in orderl3\ sober materials for a company. Chicago 
papers and people so regard them, and justly, too." * * * * 
This organization, which became, after they were mustered into service, 
Company 15. Xineteentli regiment. Uniteci States volunteers, was the 
first to leave our county for the defense of the Union ; and the next 
we tliink was the "Lafayette KiHes,'' known after enlistment as Com- 
pany B, Thirty-seventh regiment United States volunteers. 

The first nametl were sworn into the service of the United States 
in June, 1S61 ; the second in n. '^nst of the same year. 

"The Lafayette RiHes" wc. commanded "by Captain Charles 
Dickinson, a man who would ]ierhaps bear "lionizing" as well as 
Captain Stuai't, of the Elmira company, but ]ienned in the cooler at- 
mos]ihere of 187<! such gushing tributes would api)ear over-wrought. 
So we leave Captain Dickinson to be praised by his honorable record, and 
that of his company. They rendezvoused near Chicago, at a place 
named Camp Webb, in honor of their colonel. They wei-e at Vicks- 
burg from the 11th of June, 1862, till the surrender, July -t. 1863. 
Then went to Yazoo City, had a skirmish there, then to New Orleans, 
and Brown ville, in at tlie capture of the latter. This about concluded 
their first term of service, and they were permitted to come home on 
" veteran furlough" and to vote for President Lincoln, but with ranks 
sadly thinned by the risks of battle and the diseases incident to camp 
life. During the summer of 1865 they were on garrison duty nearly 
all the time, along the Mississippi river, were present at the surrender 
of Mobile, and helped storm the works at Fort Blakely. Yet Captain 
Dickinson says their regiment was moi-e famous for marching than 
fighting. 

BIOGRAPHY AXD REMINISCENCES. 

The general history and foregoing pages of this chapter may he 
said to contain every name and event connected with the settlement 
and progress of this division of the county. Here many oi the lead- 
ing actors in those stirring scenes, whicii mark the history of Ebnira 
for over half a century, are portrayed, so tiiat these i)ages, taken with 
the former ones, constitute at once a most complete history of this 
division of Stark county. ' . 

Joh7) Adcnns, born in Cumberland county. Me., in 1794, served in 
Cai)tain Knight's company in 1812, as drafted for the defense of Port- 
land, came to Blinois in 1853, died in Ebnira township Jan. 21, 1879. 
Israel Adams, his father, died at Freeport, 111.- served under Arnold in 
the Quebec expedition, and his grandfather, Moses Adams, was a son 
of one of the two Adams who came after the Plymouth settlement 
was made. 

James Annstrong, Sr., who came from Scotland in 1855, died in 
Elmira township in August, 1876, aged eighty-three years. 

Zoui-s Austin, of Elmira, died November 15, 1878, finishing his 
appi'enticeship as pioneer of that township. 

Matthew BelJ, who came with his parents to Hamilton, Canada, in 

1832. came to Valley township in 1852, and in 1853 moved to Elmira. 

In 1849 he married Jane Mulholland, of Wentworth county. Canada. 

TFm. D. Blanchard, an olJ settler of Elmira, died May 13, 1881. 



456 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

M7's. Abhy M. Blanohard, widow of W. D. Blanchard, died August 
18, 1885. She was born in Maine in 1811, nuxrried in 1853, and came 
here that year. Eugene, tlie youngest son of Mark Blancluird, of 
Ehnira, died at Stuart, la,., in September, 1883. On November 12, 
1886, Mrs. Ann Blancliard, wife of J. Blancliard, aged sixt\--tive years, 
died. She was tlie daughter of Hugli and Anna White, pioneei's of 
the county, and more i-ecently of Harvey county, Kan. 

Dr. Edwin Bowland Boardnum, was born in Luzerne county. Pa., 
March 3, 1829. His father, Orlando, was a native of Massachusetts; 
graudfatlier, a native of Connecticut, and great-grandfathei' a native 
of Great Britain. His motlier, Mary Bi'ace, was born in New York 
state, to wliicli her fatlier's peojile moved from Connecticut pi'ior to 
the Revolution. Orlando Boar<hnai\ was born in 1789; moved to 
Pennsylvania in 1828; having previously been engaged in the drug- 
trade in Sai-atoga county, N. Y., where he Avas married, and where 
three of his children were born, namely : "William PL, Jane E. and 
Persis P. Their son, Edwin, was born in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Mary 
(Brace) Boardmau died in 1832. Five years later he married Miss 
Ann Goble, to whom were born James G., Maiy and Margaret E. Li 
18-t(t the family moved to Illinois, and settled on a farm in Paw Paw- 
Grove, Lee county. Thei'e his wife died in 1866 and himself in June, 
1873. Dr. E. R. Boardman was educated in the schools of Paw Paw, 
studied medicine there under Dr. G. W. Hunt, subsequently attended 
the Lidiana Medical School at La Porte, from wjiich he graduated in 
1849, and commenced practice in this township. His marriage with 
Miss Hannah, daughter of Ambrose and Hannah (^Munson) Fuller was 
solemnized September 12, 1850. To them ten children w'ere born, 
namely: Charles O., deceased; Mary H., married at Creston, Iowa; 
Edwin O., a phj^sician of Osceola, this county ; Nancy J., nuirried, of 
Kuya- Paha county. Neb.; Sarali C, deceased ; James A. deceased ; 
Adella S., deceased; George D., AVilliam H. and Anna L., residing at 
home. In 1852 the doctor jyurcliased a farm, which he carried on in 
connection with his professional duties. In 1881 he was appointed 
public administrator for this county. For fort}' -three years he has 
l^een a member of the Baptist church, his wife being also a member. 
He has been a Repul)]ican since tlie oi'ganization of the party ; but bis 
i)usy pi'ofessionai life and fai'm work left him little time to be active in 
|)olitics. ( Vlile eh. on Plnjxic'iunx.) 

/>!■ Juhvln 0. BoardiiiKu^ son of Dr. E. R. and Hannali (Fuller) 
Boardman, pioneers of this township, was born here. May 18, 1855. 
The summers of his early years were passed on his fathei''s farm and 
the winters in attendance on school. In 1871-3 he was at the 
East Paw Paw schools; then read medicine under the direc- 
tion of his father; subsequently was a student of Rush Medical 
College, C'hicago, and graduated in the spring of 1878. In July of 
that year he married Miss Mila J., daughter of Miles and Mary L. 
(Ames) Huestis, natives of New York. Her grandfather Iluestis was 
a native of France, a shoemaker by trade, and her gTandmother Huestis 
an Alsatian or Lorrainer. Her grandfather and grandmother Ames 
were natives of New Y'ork and wei-e farmers of that state. Miss 



OF ELMIKA TOWKSHIP. 457 

Huestis was born at Victor, De Kalb coimt3'. 111., May 20, 1S5S, and 
resided in De Kalb county until her unirriage. She attended the 
Teachers' Institute and Classical Seminary at East Paw Paw fron; 
1871 until 1874; Ironi 187-4 until 1877 atteiule I tlie graded schools of 
Sandwich, 111. Iler ])arents died while she was quite young, leaving 
her to fight the battles of life alone. Dr. Boardnian commenced 
practice here with his father in 1878 ; but soon after moved to Osceola 
village, where he established an office and still sliares the full confi- 
dence of the people. In religious matters he belongs to the Baptist 
church, is tolerant as all intelligent men must be, and fidly recognizes 
wliat is good in all otlier denominations The children of Dr. and 
Mrs. Boardnian are Miles E. and Mary Alice. {Vide History of Board- 
man J^amilt/.) 

Charles Bolt, deceased, son of James and Catherine (Aron) Bolt, 
natives of Scotland and Bucks county. Pa., respectively, was born in 
Philadelpiiia, June 19, lsl4. James Bolt was a seafaring man. The 
son, Cliarles, on coming of age, learned the blacksmith's trade, and 
worked at this trade until he left his native city, in 1841, for Osceola 
Grove with his children b^' his fir.st wife, Samuel and Catherine Bolt. 
Here on January 19, 1842. he married Catherine Slifer, a sister-in-law 
of the Vandykes. Samuel Bolt married Miss Mary Snell, now Mrs. 
Marv Gleeson, before the war. Catherine was also tlie head of a family 
of three childi'eu wlien she died, March 10, 187',). To the second mar- 
riage there were no children, but the family adopted three, namely :- 
Pebecca Brown, mari'ieti, residing in ( )sceola township ; Lamont Palmer, 
married, a resident of Penn township, and Jose]ihine Iloadley, married, 
residing at Salem, O. Charles Bolt followed blacksmithing and faiun- 
ing for a number of years after moving to Illinois, his first farm being 
in Elraira tou'iiship, but afterward he purchased a land warrant of 
eighty acres in Penn township, where he erected his residence. A few 
years after his removal here, he engaged in store-keeping, and carried 
on this in connection with his farm until his death, Feljruary 23, 1884. 
In politics he was a member of the Greenback party, in religion a 
Free AVill Baptist, and in business and social matters a man who 
claimed the respect of every one. He served as school director and col- 
lector for several terms, and always took a lively interest in anything 
which ]n'omised benc^fits to iiis district. Ilis widow, jMrs. Catherine Slifer 
Bolt, resides in Elmira townsliij), just northwest of Modena. Like 
the Vandykes and Slifers, she is a memljer of tlie Old School Baptist 
church. 

Myrtle G. Brace, born in Washington county, N. Y., in 1808, settled 
in Stark county in 183.5 or 183(), preempting a one-quarter section in 
Elmira township, sul)sequently ]iurchased 170 acres, and set out the 
groves and orchards, and in lS.">n built a large farm-house. His sons 
Orlando and Charles, served in the One-hnndred-and-twenty-fourth 
Illinois Infantry and Nineteenth Illinois Infantr}', respectively, the 
former being wounded at Spanish Fort. A reference to the g'eneral 
history' points out his service as justice of the peace and representative. 
While returning from Chicago, where he was a juror in the United 
States court, he died on the cars. ( Vide History of Orlando Brace.) 



458 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Lochlin Buchanan, son of John and Margaret (McLennan) Bu- 
chanan, was born in Eosshire, Scotland, September 16, 1834. His 
parents were married there in 1816. They came to the United States 
in 1852, bringing witii them their four cliihlren, Alexander, deceased; 
Catiierine. wiio married Duncan Matlieson, now living in Wisconsin; 
Lochlin, the subject of this sketcli, and Jolin, a resident of Colorado. 
One of the family, Betsy, who married Duncan Murchison, came with 
him to Amei'ica in 1849 and both died here, while another daughter 
resides still in Scotland. John, the father of this family died on his 
farm here, September 14, 1860. Lochlin Buchanan married Miss 
Christina McLennan, January 1, 1857. Her parents, John and Bar- 
bara (McKenzie) JMcLennan, came to New Hampshire in 1832, and 
after several I'emovals settled in Elmii'a, where her father died in 1872. 
Her mother now resides at Kewanee, 111. Lochlin removed to his 
farm shortly after his marriage. Li 1861 he visited California, was a 
gold miner in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, at Helena, and Fort Benton, 
and otlier places, but after six 3'ears retui-ned to his family, and re- 
sumed tiie development of his original pui'chase. He purchased 280 
acres additional on section 28, where lie now makes his home. Of 
their seven chikh'en, six are living, Joim D. resides in Henry county; 
Lochlin, Jr., is a resident of Elmira; Barbara A., Christina L., 
Margaret A. and George E. reside with parents. His wife is a mem- 
ber of Knox church, and he is a supporter of that church. In politics 
he is decidedly Re])iil)lican, earnest in scliool matters, prominent in 
Masonic circles and altogether a citizen of excellent parts. 

Lochlin M. Buchanan was liorn in Elmira March 12, 1860. He is 
the son of Lochlin and Christina (McLennan) Buchanan. His younger 
years were passed on the farm and in attending tlie district schools, 
until he grew to manhood, when he engaged in farming. In 1881 he 
was married to Miss Clara E. Jackson, daughter of James and Eliza- 
betli (Sturm) Jackson, the fcu'mer lieing a native of Pennsylvania, the 
latter a. native of Oiiio. After his marriage the suljject of our sketch 
engaged in farming and stock-growing, and in connection with his 
farm interest, added a steam tliresher and other machinery of advan- 
tage to his immediate locality. He has also of late years been buying 
and shipping stock, buying tiie greater amount of stock that he fed on 
iiis farm. In politics he has ever voted the Eepublican ticket. He is 
not a member of any church but lends his supjiort to tiie American 
Presbyterian church of Elmira. His familv consists of tliree children, 
namely: Ilany lioss, Georgia Monroe and Maud Gertrude. Mr. 
Buchanan is a yoimg man who has lived in Elmira township all his 
life, built around him a fine home and won the res])ect and ccmlidence 
of all with whom he has had any dealing. His farm embraces 240 
acres well im]iroved. 

Asa Abbott Bunton, deceased, born in Charlestown, Mass., June 14, 
1834, came to this township in 1854, and here engaged in farming for 
a short time. Being a machinist b\' trade, he moved to Chicago and 
there took a position in the shops, subsequently worked in the shops at 
Eock Island, and in 1858 returned to this count}', where he married 
Miss Mary L., daugliter of Thomas and Mary Jane (Craig) Lyle. Her 



OK ELMIEA TOWNSHIP. 461 

father was born in Scotland, in March, 1S09, came to the United States 
in his 3'onth, learned the stone cutter's trade in Vermont, and there 
married Miss Mary J., daughter of James and Margaret Craig — 
natives of Vermont — in February, 1S37. They came to Osceola 
Grove that year, and were engaged in agriculture on the old home- 
stead until their removal to Kewanee, in 1877. Of their ten children, 
Helen L. is married, residing in Page county, la. ; Mary L. married 
Mr. Bunton ; Lucy C. married, I'esiding at Kewanee, Ills. ; Carlos B. 
married a resident of this township; James B. and an infant, deceased; 
Emily, unmarried, residing with her father at Kewanee; Horace E., 
married, residing on old homestead, and two younger children deceased. 
Thomas Lyle, while a supporter of all chui'ches, is not a member of 
any religious society. In polities he is decidedly Republican. 

Asa Bunton continued farming, after his marriage, until August 9, 
18*!2, when he enlisted in Com])any A, One-hundred-and-twenty-fourth 
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, with which comnuxnd he served honorably 
until August, 1865. Of his three children, George Bartlett, married, 
resides in this township; Mabel J. died June 7, 1886, and Fred. L. 
resides at home. In politics he was Repuljlican, but not aggressive ; in 
religion a member of the Congregational church of Kewnnee, and in 
social matters a sound, honest citizen. He held the office of school 
director for years. 

James Buswell, born at Peacham, Yt., in 179.3, came to Illinois in 
1833, brought his family in 1831, and in 1835 came to Elmira town- 
ship, with tt^n friends, known as the " Peoria Party," where each en- 
tered a quarter section. Early in 1837 he came here with his family, 
bought a second (piarter section fi'om Governor Duncan, where he 
built a house in 1845, drawing the lumlter himself from Chicago. He 
served as Justice of the Peace for many years, as related in other 
pages, had seen the prairie turned into cultivated fields, and the unten- 
anted wigwams of the Indians give place to pleasant, well ordered vil- 
lages. One of his sons, Nicholas C. Buswell, of Pi-inceton, was Lieu- 
tenant Colonel of the Xinety-thii-d Illinois Infantry. 

Jatiit's (Jinnariwn, son of John antl Sarah (McGinnis) Cinnamon, 
was born in Down county, Ireland, in March, 1826. His ancestors are 
said to have settled there during the invasion of England by "William 
the Conqueror," and today several representatives of the family may 
be found there. James left Ireland in 1847, and coming to Canada, 
settled at Kingston. Eighteen months later we find him at Chicago, 
and January 1, 1819, at Lacon, 111., engaged as house carpenter. On 
May 8, 1851, he married Miss Flora A., daughter of Robert and 
Phcebe (Newton) Sharer, the father a native of New Vork and the 
mother of Luzerne county. Pa. Robert Sharer, son of Samuel and 
Elizabeth (Taylor) Sharer, was born A]iril 13, 1803. Samuel was a 
native of Ireland and his wife of England. Of their chiklren, Robert, 
William and James were born in York state, and Joseph, David, Sam- 
uel, Thomas, Elias and Sarah A. after their removal into Luzerne 
county. Pa. Robert Sharer married Phoebe Newton July 5, 1830, to 
whom five children, Mrs. Flora A. Cinnamon being the only one now 
living. He and family moved to Wyoming, this county, in 1835; es- 



462 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENOES 

tal)lished a shoemaker's slioj) liere, but after a short time took up a 
claim of KIO acres in Elmira township, on Section 35 ; remained there 
for eleven years, when he purchased 80 acres on Section 34, where he 
resided until his death, February 3, 1873. ITis wife died August 4, 
l^TS. Her father was a soldier of 1812. .huues Cinnamon, after his 
marriage, remained at Lacon a few years, moved in April, 1857, to El- 
mira tt)\vnship, purchased SO acres on Section 33, and farmed up to 
1801, when he, being a member of the "Elmira Rirtes," was mustei'ed 
into the United States service on June 17, with Company B, Nine- 
teenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until mustered out July 
9, 1804. He resumed farming here that year, and now owns 463 acres 
of land in this township. Mr. C. is a Iloyal Arch Mason, sup})orts 
the Presbyterian church, although not a mendier, has served several 
terms as school dii'ector, was Commander of James Jackson Post No. 
37, G. A. R., for one year. He is Ixepui)lican in politics. Mr. and 
Mrs. Cinnamon are the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are 
living, namely: George, married, and now living in Clay county, Ne- 
l)raska ; AVilliam James, residing at home ; Mary B., married, and is 
living in this county ; Hugh, Flora E., P]d\vin and Thomas A., all re- 
siding at home. Mr. Cinnamon was one of eight children, namely: 
AVilliam, married, and lives in Canada, East; John, deceased; George 
and Joseph, deceased; James, herein named; Robert, married, and 
lives in Marshall county, this state; Elizabeth and Jane, married, and 
living at London, England. 

Ddviil Curvier was born in Caledonia County, Yt., January 3, 
1816. His father, Asa Currier^ (son of David and Elizabetli (Peabody) 
Currier, natives of Ma^acITusetts) was born in the same county April 
1, 1790. xVsa married Miss Sally Willy in Vermont, and resided there 
until 1838, when they came to Elmira Township, purchased a claim of 
160 acres of land here, on which he resided a few years. Moving to 
Osceola Townshi]), he ])urchased a second tract, and was engaged in 
farming there until his death, ]\Iarch 18, 1868. His wife died March' 
1, 1873. Asa was the second son of David Curi'ier, and one of a fam- 
ily of eight children, namely : Jonathan, Asa. David. Joseph, Betsy, 
Sarah, Abigail and Victoria. Prior to his migration to Illinois he 
supported his family, learned shoemaking, but (luring his life here he 
devoted all his attention to farming. David, the subject of this sketch, 
received a common school education in his native state, and worked on 
the fai'm for a number of years. He migrated westward in 1836, and 
arrived at Peoria, October 14, that year. On January 20, 1837, he 
came to this township (township 14, range 6, Putnam County) and 
took u]i a claim of 160 acres, the same on which he now resides. In 
1839 he married Miss Rebecca J., daughter of William and Agnes 
Parks, natives of Virginia, Washington County, who settled here 
l)efore this time. To this union seven children were born, of whom 
three are living — William P. and Martha B.. residing here, and Oliver 
B. (Currier) married Rebecca Olive Barlow, who lives at Blandville, 
McDonough ( !ounty. The mother of these children died January' 5, 
1855, and in May, 1857, Mr. Currier married Miss Caroline K. 
Pattridge, daughter of Joseph and Catherine (WiUard) Pattridge, na- 



OP ELMIRA T0WNf3HTP. 463 

tives of and married in Xew Ilanipsliire, moved to Caledonia County, 
Yt., and thence to Osceola Township, in 18<14, where Mrs. Pattridge 
died in February, 1S65, and her husband in September, 1873. Mr. Cur- 
rier served on the first grand jui-y ever called in this county, has filled 
several township offices, is a member of the American Presbyterian 
church, and in jiolitics a Douglas Democrat. He is tiie owner of 385 
acres of fertile land in this township, and for half a century one of the 
foremost farmers of the county. 

Brady Foioler. son of Maurice and Sarali (Bell) Fowler, was born 
in P]iiladel]i]iia, Pa., of which city his parents were natives, September 
24. ISOS. AVith his wife, Rebecca AViseman, and three children, he 
settled in Elmira Township, on Section 4, in 1836, and resided there 
for forty -two years, when he moved to Toulon village. Of his chil- 
di'en, Jane (married), John, ]\Iaitin, Goshen; John resides in Toulon 
Township; Kirk II. is in Colorado: Jonatliiin W. in Iowa; Tillie is 
wife of J. Moshei', of Fairmont, Xel>.; Sarah married Alex. McKen- 
zie, of Toulon Township, and Mary is unmarried. Mrs. Fowler died 
in 1S82. and was interred in Elmira cemetery. Mr. Fowler's name 
occurs in the general history, and is often mentioned in the township 
sketches. Mrs. Rebecca N. (AViseman) Fowler died at Elmira, Octo- 
ber 14, 1882, aged seventy-seven years. She was born in Cum1)ei'land 
County, Pa., in 1806; married lirady Fowler in 1831, and in 1836 
came with her husband to Osceola Grove. 

Laton Fuller, son of Ambrose and Hannah (Munson) Fuller, was 
born in Luzerne county, Pa., August 9, 1818. His father was born in 
Connecticut. September 7, 1790 and his mother was born. March 15, 
1797, the date of marriage being March 19, 1816. Of their eleven 
chiklren. nine are living, namely: Ansell, born February 19,1817, 
died April MO. 18t!?> ; Laton, referred to above; Clinton, lK)rn October 
3, 1820, residing here: AValter. born April 20, 1822, residing here; 
Lucy M. born September 25, 1824, married, residing in Osceola town- 
ship, lantha, born June 10, 1827, married, residing at Marshalltown, 
la., Ambrose, jr., born November 19, 1829, a widowei-, also residing in 
Iowa; Hannah, born January 28, 1832, married, residing here; 
Melinda, born August ?)((, 1834, unmarried ; Emilene, born April 18, 
1S38, died October 8, 1847: and Nancy, born March 30, 1842, married, 
residing in Iowa. The parents of this large family came to this state 
and county in 1839 and to this township in 1840. AVhen the lands 
came into market he purchased the claim on which he built his cabin, 
and resided here until his death, May 30, 1845, his wife surviving 
iintil December 16, 188-1. Laton Fuller passed his earlier years on a 
farm oi' working in a saw and grist mill. Some time after the family 
came here, he jau-chascd eighty acres in Henry county, which he im- 
proved, sokl and moved to this township, where he purchased a quarter 
section. Another few years, and he sold his second farm, moved into 
the village, and has led a retire<l life down to the present time. His 
first vote was for Harrison, and ever}' vote since has been for whig or 
republican. Dui-ing the war he was a member of the I'nion League, 
has been sciiool trustee of the townsliiji for several terms. He is not a 
member of any religious society. 



464 BlOGEAPHT AND EEMINISCENCES 

Clinton Fuller, son of Ambrose and Hannah (Munson) Fuller, was 
born in Luzerne county, Pa., October 3, 1820. Ilis earlier years were 
those common to hoys in the Wyoming A^alley tluring- the fii'st part of 
the century. In 18H9 he came here with his ])arents iind assisted them 
in building up their home. In IS.");;' he |)ui-ciKised Kid acres on section 
29, stocked and im]n'oved it and in 185.5 added eighty acres to the 
original purchase. Here he was engaged up to 1865, when he estab- 
lished the Fuller store at Elmira, and this large business he has carried 
on in connection with his farm down to this tune. In 1858 he married 
Miss Eliza, daughter of Isaac and Ann (Wicks) Harris, ■ natives of 
Duchess county, N. Y. To them one child was born, who died in 
infancy. The "mother died January 25, 1882. Mr; Fuller cast his 
first vote for Henry Clay, and when the Ke|mblican party was formed 
he was among its rirst adherents, and is today one of the great party's 
most faithful members. In 1852 he was elected sheriff of Stark 
county. In 1805 he was a])pointed postmaster at Elmira, holding the 
office down to the present time. In township an'd school matters he 
has been trusted with several official positions. During the troublous 
days of 18G1-5 he was a meinlier of the Union League, and other or- 
ganizations, but today only claims mend:)ership with the Odd Fellows. 
A reference to the history of the townshi]) points out the several parts 
he has taken here ; so also does the general history contain references 
to his dealings with the county. 

Walter Munmn Fuller, son of Aml)rose and Hannah (Munson) 
Fuller, was born in Pennsylvania. September 20, 1822. His father 
moved to Pennsylvania witti parents in his youth, worked on the 
homestead farm, there learned the millwright's trade, married Miss 
Munson, and in 1839 came to this county, settling on lands whicji 
he ])urchased on section 20, Elmira townsiiij). Walter M. received 
a liiieral and practical education. On January 1, 1849, he married 
Miss Chloe JVL, a daughter of James and Diana Rowe, natives of 
Maine. Her father died in 1827; her mother married again, and with 
her Mrs. Fuller came hei'e in i839. (In 1854 her mother and step- 
father moved to Iowa, where she died in 1859.) They are the parents 
of four children : James A., deceased ; William W., head of a family in 
this township ; Augusta, nnmarrieii, and Lnella Alay, married and 
residing here. After Mr. Fuller's marriage he ])urchased the interests 
of his father's heirs in the homestead farm of 110 acres, to which he 
has since added 190 acres of farm land and 60 acres of timljer lands, all 
in this townshi]). Mr. Fuller has been a member of the Methodist 
Episcopal church for over thirty years, his wife and daughters being 
also members. He has been township school treasurer for thirty-four 
years, justice of the ]ieace for ten years, and town clerk thirty years. 
To learn of the ])art he has taken in Ijuilding u]) the social and indus- 
trial interests of Elmira, the reader is referred to the chapter on the 
history of that township. 

W)Uia7ii Wirijield tuUer, son of Walter and Chloe (Eowe) Fuller, 
was born in Elmira township. Stark county. 111., July 16, 1852. His 
father was a Pennsylvanian. and mother a native of Maine, as related 
in other pages. William AV. passed his earlier years on the farm or 



OF ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 465 

atteiuliiig the district schools. At the age of sixteen he entered Hed- 
ding College, at Abingdon, 111., and at the age of nineteen 3'ears took 
charge of a school in this township, over which he presided four terras. 
On February 9, 1874-, he married Miss Saraii Frances, daughter of 
Elliott and Eleanor (McCoy) Boggs. and grand-daughter of Andrew 
and Hannah (Bowem Boggs. natives of Virginia, who were married 
there in 1800; moved to Gallia county, O., where he died in 1840 and 
she in 1846. Elliott Boggs was born in Ohio, April 27, 1813, was mar- 
ried in 1839 to Eleanor McCoy, to whom were born three sons and 
four daughters. Of these, Lavinia J., married, resides at Yates City; 
Elizabeth, married, resides in Kansas; William, married, is a citizen of 
Nebraska ; Addison, mai'ried, of Iowa, and Sarah F., wife of W. W. 
Fuller. The mother of those ciiikh-en is the daughter of James and 
Elizaljeth (Gillan) McCoy, natives of Virginia, Mrs. McCoy being a 
daughter of James and Lydia (Armstrong) Gillan, an old Vii'ginia 
family. Elliott Boggs was a carpenter, who. in 1840, after his mar- 
riage, moved to Virginia and engaged in farming, in connection with his 
trade. In 1S()2 he retui'ned to Ohio, and in lSr)4 came to Kno.x county, 
111., where he resided UTitil 1875, when he moved to Iowa, where he 
died, Sejitember 28, 1883. 

W. W. Fuller, after his marriage, engaged in farming, in ])artner- 
ship with his father, here; and is still interested in agriculture. In 
1883 he accepted a position as clerk in a mercantile house at Elmira. 
In politics he is republican, in church membership independent, but a 
sup])orter of the Methodist Episcopal society liere. As I'elated in the 
history of Toulon, lie is a member of the Odd Fellows lodge there. 
Mr. and Mrs. Fidler are the parents of two children, Frank R. and 
Laura L. Fuller. 

Uhiirles L. Genifd. son of Nicholas and Frances (Lignon) Gerard, 
both natives of France, was born in Lewis county, N. \ ., January 24, 
1834. The grandfather's family came to the itnited States in 1829, 
and settled in Lewis county, X. Y. In 18.54 they removed to Calumet 
county. Wis., and there grandfather was engaged in farming until his 
death in 18()2, aged llo years. In 18.56 he walked three niiles to cast 
his vote for Buchanan. In religion he belonged to the Catholic church, 
with his wife and eight children. One of his sons — Nicholas, father of 
Charles L., was married in France, settletl in Lewis county, N. Y'., in 
1826, resided some time at Albany and Cleveland, dying in the last 
named city in 1844. His widow remarried and resides in Kansas. 
Like his fatiier, he was the parent of eight chiklren. Two died in 
infancy. Eugene and Joseph are among the dead. John resides in 
Minnesota, Charles L. in Elmira, Frank in Wisconsin, and (4eorge in 
Elmira. He served undei- Napoleon at Waterloo. Charles L. Gerard 
passed his early years in Ohio. Moving from Cuyahoga to Huron 
county, Ohio, at the age of fifteen years, and to Fond du T,ac, AVis., 
two years later, where he learned the carpenter's trade. On August 
23, 18.55, he married Miss Henrietta M., daughter of William and Han- 
nah (Blood) Leason. Her father was burn in Lincoln county, Maine, 
October 9, 18(i3, and her mother in Merrimac county, X. H., August 
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460 BIOGEAPHT AND REMINISCENCES 

in 1857 and after a few years returned to Stark. Mrs. William Leason 
died in 1880. To Mr Gerard and wife nine children were born — 
Hannah E., of Osceola; Mary M., deceased; Martha F., of Elniira; 
Cai'oline A., Sylvia E., Anna L., Charles N., James L. and Edith M. 
In 1857 he and family caiue to Stark county. In 18<')4 he pui-chased a 
small tract on section thirty-six, Elniira, and nowowns 200 acres mostly 
improved. In 18tU he became a republican. At one time he was a 
member of the United Brethren Church, but now supports all Christian 
churches. He is an Odd Fellow, has servetl as school director, and 
since 1860, when he made the overland ti'ip to Pike's Peak, has been 
steadily engaged in building up the agricuitni-al and social interests of 
his township. 

The JIall Family. — The immigration and settlement of this family 
in Elniira have been so ably dealt with by Mrs. Shallenberger, a daughter 
of one of the pioneers, the writer finds it only necessary to add to tlie 
original, a sketch of the late Mrs. Ann Hall, and one rewritten from 
Mr. Mortit's notes, of Kobert Hall. Mrs. Shallenberger says : " The 
Halls, of whom I write, are directly descended from Thomas Hall and 
Sarah, his wife, m'^e Cokayne, of IluUand, Derbyshire, England. There 
they once formed a large and vigorous family, brotliers and sisters a 
dozen in number, living to pass the meridian of life an unbroken band. 
'Mansel Park,' the old English homestead, is still enshrined in the 
nienioi'y of the fartliest wanderer of them all. At different times dur- 
ing the years 1886, 1837, and 18:38, nine oF the.se lirothers and sisters 
ci'ossed the sea, and settled in wjiat is now Stark county, Illinois. The 
first installment was liobert and his sister Mar}', William and his wife 
Anne. Next came Langley, by the way of New Orleans, that he might at 
less ex]iense bring witli him a few fine sheep and dogs with which to 
begin life in tlie new world. He suffered shipwreck off tlie Florida 
coast, but after being reduced to great straits of hunger and fatigue 
was in common with his shi]imates rescued, and he finally arrived at 
the Osceola settlement. Then in 1837, came Thomas, with his wife 
and four children, bringing also with him his aged father, Elizabeth 
(Mrs. Harvey), her husband and five children. Some months later, 
John, George and Fanny, accompanied by Miss Sarah Ligo, who shortly 
afterwanls married Langley Hall. After about twenty years' residence 
here, Jolni Langley and George, lured by promises of a more desirable 
climate, again took up the line of march westward, and settled upon 
the farther slope of the Ilocky mountains, where they still reside. 
Mai-y became the wife of Mr. Orrin Hasard of Nepcmset, Bureau 
county. III; and Fanny, the youngest of the family, married Hon. 
Jose))h Harris, of Boyd's Grove, in the same county. Mrs. Harvey 
and William rest beside their father in the family burial ground at 
Osceola, while then' mothei- sleejis beneath the sea,. At this writing, 
in 187(1, Thomas and Robert and the widow of William, alone remain 
to Stark county of those who were adult at the date of the first emi- 
gration. Their father was a plain, sturdy Englishman, of tall stature 
and rugged features; in faith, a Metnodist, and contemporary with 
John Wesley and Adam Clark ; in politics a radical ; making no pre- 
tension to aristocratic tastes or descent, he was yet a man of strong 



OF ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 467 

common sense and strict integrity. Hut in theii' mother's veins ran 
gentler blood. Iler progenitoi's had come from Normandy with the 
'conqueror;' some old writers say were allied to him. ])ut however 
that may be, they carried his Iiiumers on the bloody field of Tlastings, 
and were rewarded for their valor by ])i'incely gifts of land and honors. 
They seem to have been ever an eminentlj' loyal race, always fighting 
for or with their king. A great grandson of the Cokayne knighted 
at the 'taking' of Edininir"' was Sir Ashton Cokayne. * * * * 
But in 1 780, or thereabout, the nuile line of this old family became extinct, 
two sisters only being heirs to the traditions of the Cokaynes of Derby- 
shire.* These sisters became in coui'se of time, Mrs. Eai'p and Mrs. 
Hall. Thus the old name was extinct, or ])reserved only as a preiix 
among their ilescentlants, and it is curious to observe that few of 
them have failed to ]iay this sly tribute to pride of blood, even in 
the midst of a republicanism that professes to sneer at such distinc- 
tions. The marriage l)etween Thomas Hall and Sarah Cokayne, 
occurred probably in 1797. In 1837 this aged cou])le set sail foi' 
America, in company with the family of Dr. Thonuis Hail, and their 
eldest daughter, ill's. Harvey; init the weary sea voyage of over six 
weeks' duration was too mucli for the already failing health of Mrs. 
Hall, who sunk from exhaustion induced hj excessive sea sickness, a 
few days before the vessel reached the harbor of New York. The rec- 
ollections of that sad funeral can never fade from the memories of those 
who witnessed it, even in their early childhood, or the aged husband's 
last tribute to the virtues of his wife, wrung from his breaking heai't 
as she was carried ]>ast liim on the shipdeck, all shrouded in sail-cloth 
and weighted, jii-eparatory to her bui'ial beneath the sea. Tliese were 
his words: 'Farewell, thou best of women.' The solemn I'ites of the 
English church were performed over one who had always loved them 
well. The body was then reverently lowered to the surface of the 
waves which silently closed over it and told no tales of sorrow. The 
renuiinder of this group of emigrants with smitten hearts ]iursucd 
their journey toward a land of strangers. Passing u]) the lovely Hud- 
son, its banks clothed in all the freshness of early summer, they came to 
Albany, thence to Buffalo b}' the Erie canal, then by steam to Cleve- 
land, fi'om Cleveland to Portsmouth Ijy Ohio canal, again to Cairo anil 
St. Louis by so-called steamboats, but which were hardly more than a 
caricature of the boats that have since plied our western waters. Our 



*.Jolin Savage makes tlie oiil}- iiioilern reference to the Cokayne family. On pag-e 
.51, be says : " At length, in 1794. tlie arrest and trial of Rev. William .Jackson (a Prot- 
e.stant clergyman) drew the suspicions of the English government upon Tone. .Jackson, 
on the. r presentations of an old Irishman named Madget, engaged in the department of 
foreign affairs at I'aris. was sent by the French government to sound the people of Ire- 
land respecting their inclination for Frencli aid. He was accompanied from I'^ngland by 
one Cokayne, an Knglish attorney, to whom lie indiscreetly o]ii'nc{l his mind. I)eing 
si'duced liy the lawyer's aiiparent truth. Witli Wolfe Tone, as the chief mind of tlie rev- 
olutionary parties, .lackson liad many conferences ; l)ut Tone, disgusted with the rash 
confidence placed in Cokayne. never spoke in the presence of that jier.son. 'This busi- 
ness,' .said he to .Jackson, ' is one thing for us Irishmen, but the Englishman who engages 
in it must be a traitor or a common informer.' As Tone foresaw, the Englishman w"as"as 
lie tlionght he was. Jackson was arrested on his information, and by liis death proved 
his trutii to that cause which he so foolishly jeopardized." — Ed. 



468 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

travelers left St. Louis on the ' Swift Sure (?)' on Friday morning, and 
did not reach Peoria until Tuesday night. They passed Alton on 
Sunday morning as people were going to church, and on Mondav 
morning were still just above the city tied to a tree! as through sonie 
defect in her engine the Swift Sure could not stem the current and 
there was danger of her being drifted Ijack iluring the night. So 
much tor the pleasures of traveling in 1837. J>ut Peoria was finally 
reached on the night of July i, and the emigrants learned something, 
new to them, of the confusion and disorder following a celebration of 
Independence day. Several days passed ere teams could be secured 
and drivers sober enough to manage them, to convey the two families 
and their effects to Wyoming, their ultimate goal l)eing Osceola Grove. 
Peoria was then but a hamlet on the lake. A half-built hotel on the 
corner of Main and Water streets, keptb}^ Garrett, afforded shelter to 
strangers. On the evening of July the 8th, the two families, and 
Thomas Hall, sr., arrived at the house of General Thomas, at Wyo- 
ming, and had seen but one log hut since leaving Peoria. Early on the 
morning of the 9tli, the doctor hired a horse of General Thomas, and 
made his way to ' Vandyke's ford,' there received fresh directions by 
means of which lie found his brother William's cabin in due time. 
Soon an ox team and big wagon were on their way to Wyoming, and 
after sundry experiences, novel as trying to the occupants of the big 
wagon, home \vas at last reached, and brothers and sisters, parted 
weary montlis before in England, were now re-uniteil in Illinois. Put 
the congratulatifjiis of what would otherwise have been such a happy 
meeting, were drowned in tears at mention of their honored mother 
whom they could no longer even hope to see again on earth. 

" We must now go back in the order of time some eighteen months, 
or to February, 1836, when the first installment of this family sailed for 
the new world, and, as might 1)e expected, met even greater obstacles 
and ]>rivations in the course of their journey than wei'e encountered by 
the second grouji, to which we have brieHy alluded, as at this jieriod 
of historv every subsequent year rendered emigration easier and pleas- 
anter; some one has said 'a winter passage of the Atlantic is but a 
short cut to a watery grave,' and too often it proves so, even in these 
days of improved navigation. Let those who can, imagine its horrors 
in 1836, before tlie invention of ocean steamers, and when the financial 
ruin that had overtaken this family compelled them to content them- 
selves with cheap accommodations on a sailing vessel. Head winds 
and rough seas made their voyage unusually tedious, and when in mid 
ocean, they encountered icebergs chat threatened certain destruction. 
Put after over seven weeks buffeting with the waves, they anchored in 
the harbor of New York. Mrs. William Hall had an uncle in 
Pennsylvania who made a quiet resting place for them, but after 
recruiting for a little while, they resumed their journey westward, 
crossing the mountains by a ' horse railway,' a means of transit 
that had new terrors for the women, at least. At Pittsburg they 
took a boat down the Ohio. They had reason to fear they had 
been exposed to small-pox, and soon discovered that two of their 
jiarty (Robert and Mary) had fallen victims to this terrible mal- 



OF ELMIEA TOWNSHIP. 4fi9 

adv. Tliis was a sad trial to these strangers in a strans'e land ; they 
feared to have their condition known lest they should be summa- 
rily set ashore and abandoned to their fate. So they nursed their 
sick as quietly as j^ossible, asking aid from no one, until the boat 
exploded one of her cylinders, scalding two engineers to death, 
and filling every nook and corner with hot steam; then the sick 
were snatched from their lierths and hurried on deck, not know- 
ing what shape death would meet them. But so great was the ex- 
citement on boai'd, that although the faces of the sufferers were 
then a mass of eruption, no one seemed to notice them, and they 
crept back to their beds without experiencing any serious results from 
their fright and exposure. By the time they reached St. Louis they 
were able to pass muster without attracting attention, and arrived iu 
Peoria early in the month of June. lS3fi, all in passable health. On 
the boats they had made the acquaintance of Archibald and Charlie 
Vandyke and Brady Fowler. These men were all in search of homes 
iu the west ; so a common interest made them friends. When the 
Halls left England they all looked toward Jacksonville as a place of 
residence, but for some reason changed their minds. While at Peoria 
they met with those who recommended the Osceola region highly. 
Major Moore, Watts and Spencer had just completed the original 
survey. Messrs. Buswell and Winslow had been to the grove, made 
claims, built cabins, and then returned for a time to Peoria. Under 
directions from Moore, the Hall and Yandyke brothers started early 
in June to \valk across the pathless prairies that then stretched from 
Mount Hawley to Wyoming. After resting at Wyoming for a short 
time, as did nearly all who j(jurneyed this way m those days, and 
being refreshed Ijy a good meal, they proceeded toward the grove. 
Here they found several families encamped, some sheltering in cabins 
half built. Among these were j\Ir. William Parks ; he had moved 
from Virginia with his teams, had a huge boat-shaped \ragon, drawn 
by four stout horses, one of which he rode, ])ostillion fashion, when on 
the road. He also owned a 'carr\--all' that cut quite a figure in the 
social life of that neighljorhood for many years. The Hall brothers 
hired this man, his big wagon and team to return with them to 
Peoria after the women and goods, the latter only amounting to four- 
teen large boxes. 

" Since the men had left Peoria a drove of cattle had passed through, 
and Anne and Mary each bought a cow. So now they loaded np — 
women and goods in the wagon, Mr. Parks on his horse, and the men 
on foot to drive the stock. They provided themselves with bread and 
cheese for refreshment at noon, fully expecting to enjoy supper and 
bed at the house of General Thomas, at Wyommg. The wagon was 
covered, and so fully loaded that the women had to sit in a constrained 
and uncomfortable position, and would often have preferred to have 
walked for a time, but as the grass was nearly to their waists and 
they had an English horror of snakes, this was a poor relief. The 
day wore slowly away ; they were all vei'v weary, the horses often 
flounilering in treacherous sloughs, the wagon rocking like a ship at 
sea, while the driver hallooed to his team in a manner that startled, 
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470 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

almost frightened those unaccustomed to such sights and sounds, but 
still no "W}^oming dawned upon their anxious e_yes. At lengtli night 
came on, the team was exliausted, the driver confessed himself lost, 
and there was no alternative l)ut to wait the dawning of another day 
upon the open prairie. Tlie liorses ate eagerly of tiie grass around 
them, the women crept faint and hungry under the shelter of the 
wagon cover, and the men threw themselves upon the ground beneath. 
They were all too excited to sleep much ; the women's minds were 
busy thinking of the homes and friends tliey had left, contrasting the 
comfort of that life with the hardships of tliis, for although tliey had 
braced tlieir minds to meet bravely whatever befell, yet this was a 
performance not thought of when tlie programme was made out. 
When Mrs. William Hall bad in her English home revealed to her 
mother her plan, to be married shortly, and two weeks thereafter to 
set out for America, the good woman exclaimed : ' Oli, Anne, you are 
going to suck down sorrow by the spoonful.' That night on the 
prairie, and many a night afterwards lier daughter remembered those 
words, and perchance thouglit them propiietic. When they sus|>ended 
their journey the lightning was playing about tlie horizon, and by 
niidniglit a storm broke upon them such as they had never conceived 
of, and such as is rarely witnessed liere, of late years. But morning- 
came at last, the ram had ceased, and they started again for Wyo- 
ming, or any other point where food and shelter could be obtained, and 
about ten o'clock a. jr., the cabin of General Thomas was reached. 
Refreshed by a good breakfast and a brief rest, the emigrants again 
started forward, only to renew the experiences of the previous day 
with new complications. They first made for Mr. James Ilolgate's 
place, and there got directions for Seeley's Point, pretty well to the 
east of tiie grove. By tiiis route tiiey iiojied to reach the unoccu]iied 
cabin of Mr. Buswell, of which they were to take posse.ssion until tliey 
could build one. But Spoon river must be crossed by a deep and dan- 
gerous ford, where the chances were very good that the whole load 
would capsize down the steep bank into the water, and by the time 
this ditticulty was disposed of. the shades of evening were again clos- 
ing around them. 

"William Hall, who it will be remembered had been over this 
route but lately, to make his claim, now projiosed to leave the 
party and make his way on foot directly to the cabin, kindle 
a fire to guide the rest, and have some food in readiness when 
they arrived. He was spurred on to this course, more especially 
as his young wife was already ailing under the combined strain of 
fatigue and excitement, and he feared if rest and refreshment could not 
soon be procured she would be seriously ill. He succeeded in carrying 
out his i)art of tlie contract Avithout much difiiculty, and l)y nightfall a 
bright fire was blazing on the rutie hearth of the cabin. But no wagon 
put in an appearance, and the solitary watcher looked and listened in 
vain for any sight or sound of the wanderers. In fact they were far 
to the northeast of the grove, near where the town of Osceola was 
afterwards laid out — the team floundered hopelessly among the big 
sloughs, and the driver again pretty well confused as to the points of 



OF ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 471 

the compass. For miles the Avomen had been driving the cows ; Robert 
aiding the driver and keeping a sharp lookout for signals from "William, 
or for game that would add to the repast if they reached the cabin 
fire. Mrs. Hall had ])een slowly growing worse, and finally crawled 
back into the crowded wagon iu'blaidc desjiair. Robert had been dis- 
charging liis gun and blowing his l)ugle. in the vain hope of making 
somebody hear; but the dull and distant echoes were their only 
response! At last Mary's cpiiet courage began to give way, and she 
turned to the bewildered Mr. Parks, and said : ' For goodness' sake, 
take us somewhere ; another night out now will kill Anne.' ' If there is 
nowhere to go to, how can I take you?' curiously enougji in(jnired the 
poor num. Soon after things had reached this crisis, somebody noted 
a glimmer near the western horizon ; at first they feared it was but a 
star, but as the}' gradually drew nearer, concluded, not that it was 'a 
light in the window for thee,' for well they knew the home they sought 
had no windows, but a light issuing from the open door of a cabin. 
Robert again blew a blast n[)on his Ijugle horn, which was answered by 
a shot from the cabin. So they made their way through the dense 
wood, over hills and through hollows, over fallen logs and swampy 
sloughs, and finally, about eleven o'clock p. m., drew^ up at the cabin 
door. A bed was soon made for the sick woman, and they cariied her 
in, gave her tea and wine, composed themselves to rest with thankful 
hearts after their long and perilous journey of nearly five months' 
duration. And this was the strange coming home, the first 'house- 
warming' of the Halls in Illinois, and occurred on Friday, June 26, 
I83('i. Mr. Parks went a mile oi- more to i-each his own home. Mrs. 
Hall slept l)ut little if any that night, and as she was restless and 
anxious to see what the surroundings were, as soon as day dawned she 
arose, partially dressed, and quietly slipped out. As may be imagined, 
all that met her eye was a wild unbroken solitude, nothing save the 
rude hut that bore the impress of human hands, or that showed a 
human foot had ever approached the spot. The grass and weeds were 
tall as herself, and a heavy dew hung on them, glittering in the dawn- 
ing light like frost-work. Whether overcome by confiicting. emotions 
or In' increasing weakness, she knows not, but she swooned and fell. 
AVhen the men arose they were distressed to find her lying in an 
unconscious state beside the cabin wall. Again they carried her to her 
resting place in the corner, administered the best restoratives their 
circumstances permitted, and luuig over her with anxious hearts. She 
soon rallied and l)egged them not to be alarmed; she said, 'It was 
only weakness induced by fatigue." It was Saturday now, and know- 
ing that the Sturms at Seeley's Point had horses to sell, Robert went 
to buy a team, which he did, getting Dick and Queen, two horses 
deservedly famous in the annals of the family for twenty years there- 
after. But Mrs. Hall grew worse instead of better, and during tlie 
second (Saturday) night, \\ as quite delirious, raving so ])iteously of past 
scenes that the courage of all faltered, and on Sunday morning her 
husliand was about stai'ting back to Peoria, only fifty miles away, for 
a physician. Just then Mr. Parks rode up to incjuire after the welfare 
of the new-comers, especially after the one he had left so sick. They 



472 BIOGEAPHT AND EEMINISCENCE8 

told him their fears ; he said Avhat he could to allay them, and advised 
them not to go to Peoria 3'et. 'He would fetch Nancy (iiis wife) who 
had a good deal of experience among sick folks.' And soon the good 
woman came, and tlien and there beffiin a series of ministrations to the 
sick and suffering for which she has long been held in grateful remem- 
brance. Her knowledge of simple remedies, her words of encourage- 
ment and kind attentions in times of affliction were a real boon to the 
infant settlement. This kind old lady yet lives, having entered her 
ninety-third year, and an honored old age is hers. ' Her children have 
risen up to call her blessed,' and though Jier flesh is subject to many 
infirmities, j'et is her spirit tranquil, and her faith looks stedfastly 
towards that brighter country, 'where the inhabitants never say, 
I am sick.' But to resume our story. Mrs. Hall soon recovered under 
good and careful nursing, and ]n'eparations for building themselves 
a house ^vent rapidly forward. Fii-st, of course, trees must be felled 
for the logs, and this was awkward work for the Halls, as jirobably 
neither of tlieni had ever swung an axe before, at least not such an axe 
as is used by the American backwoodsman to such advantage. But 
they worked with a will and whacketl away at the trees all round, 
until by the time the}' were ready to fall they were literally whittled 
off to a point. This style of work could be seen as long as the first 
cabin stood and was the butt of mnnberless jokes among the neighbors 
touching the capabilities of Englishmen as woodchoppei's I But the 
logs answered a good purpose, nevertheless ; a story-and-half house 
was raised, a sawpit was dug in which a large two handled saw could 
be worked, and thus they made their own boards; the tools were 
unpacked and as William had some practical knowledge of their use, 
they soon had floors and luittened doors, and windows Avith glass in 
them, which advantages were almost enough to make tliem ' take 
airs' over their neighbors, in those times. This house became a sort 
of headquarters for all incoming detachments, and if its half floored 
loft was sometimes so crowded with beds and their occupants, that 
some luckless wight occasionally made a sudden descent to the next 
floor, he was pretty sure to find a l)ed ready to catch him there, so no 
serious results followed, only some slight re-adjustment to secure 
safety tiie balance of the night. Here the weary 'itinerant' alwaj's 
found a home, and the pious of every name a welcome. Within its 
Willis were assembled some of the first congregations that ever met for 
religious worship in the settlement. Often and again, have roof and 
rafters rang with the grand old Jiymns learned across tlie sea. ' Den- 
mark' and 'Coronation,' 'Old Hundred' and 'Silver Street,' were 'the 
familiar ])aths their souls oft trod towards God.' The clear, full 
treble of the sisters chorded well witli the deep bass of AViliiam's voice 
and the tones of his great viol, making harmony that would have be- 
fitted better surroundings. In recalling this group, Mr. Cummings, 
the first missionary but lately said, 'They were right loyal Methodists 
of the true Wesleyan type.' And it was William Hall who led the 
first class, formed at Wall's by this missionary (to which reference is 
made in a,nother place) seven miles from his home, with an unbridged 
river intervening, and never missed an appointment in ten years ! 



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OF ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 473 

But the cabin long since gave place to a more modern and commodi- 
ous structure, and the once familiar name of William Hall lives there 
no more save in memory, or on sculptured marble. A son who bore it, 
gave his life for his country in 18fi2, expiring in a Memphis bosjiital. 
* * "" * * Edgar died at White's Station near Memphis in 1S()3." 

Mrs. Ann IlaJl (deceased), wlio settled at Osceola Grove, June 2<), 
183{!, died there October 'i-t, 1886, aged eighty-two years. As noted in 
othei' ])ages, she came with her husband from England, and for fifty 
3'ears resided on the same spot, where over tifty \ears ago she saw 
their first humble home in America raised. Her husband, one son and 
two daughters preceded her to the grave. Four sons and eleven 
grandchildren now represent this branch of the pioneer Halls of 
Osceola Grove. She was one of the first persons in this district to join 
a Metliodist class, and for a number of years her deceased husbanil \vas 
class leader. Even up to the period of her death she was looked upon 
as the onl_y one who could speak authenticall_y on the early history of 
that church in lier neighborhood. 

liohert Hall, son of Thomas and Sarah (Cokayne) Hall, came to 
the United States in 1836, and settled on the northeast quarter, section 
two. Elmira, on which he has since resided. He at once engaged in 
cultivatingthis claim, and as soon as the land came into market he pur- 
chased 160 acres. He was mari'ied January 9, 1840, to Miss Harriet 
Marsh, to Avhom nine children were born, six of whom are living, 
namely : Jane, James (married, living in Iowa), Esther (married, liv- 
ing in Iowa), Matilda, Charles (married, living on the old homestead), 
and Ellen (married, living in Osceola townshi])). Mrs. Robert Hall was 
tlie daughter of Daniel C. and Estlier (Petti bone) Marsh, the former 
being a native of (Jonnecticut, who moved to Pennsylvania while in 
his 3'outh, and the latter, Esthei", was a native of Pennsylvania. Her 
grandfather, Oliver Pettibone, at the time of the Wyoming massacre 
was eighteen years old, and his father at that time removed to Mas- 
sachusetts, and remained there until Oliver Pettibone married Martha 
Payne. After this mai-riage he retui'ned to Wyoming, Pa., his father 
returning with him. The Pettibones are, as l^ar as Ten own, in Penn- 
sylvania yet. Daniel Marsli, father of Mrs. Hall, remained in that 
state until his death in 1865. Her mother, Esther Marsh, came to Ill- 
inois in 1834, to see a daughter, Mrs. Judge Holgate, and she was taken 
sick and died while there, and is buried on the Holgate farm. Robert 
Hall has always been engaged in farming and stock-growing. He has 
added considerable land to his original purchase, but has given it to 
his children, retaining only the old liomestead of 160 acres, on which 
he now resides. He is a republican in politics, but has always been 
opposed to office, yet the people have elected him to several township 
positions. He is not a member of any church, but gives with a liberal 
hand to all denominations that are in need. 

John If. Hatch came from Vermont to Elmira township, in 1851. 

James Monroe Jaclison, son of Cyrus and Zaravia (Winters) Jack- 
son, was born June 4, 1825, in Luzerne county, Pa. His father and 
mother were born in Connecticut. It appears both families moved to 
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474 WOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

moved to New York state, and in 1837 to what is now Penii township 
of Stark county. Their chiklren are named as follows : Melinda, mar- 
ried, a resident of Henry county ; James M., a resident of this town- 
ship ; Sylvia, who died in 1845; Sylvester, married, a citizen of Iowa; 
Andrew, married, also in Iowa, and Clarissa, married, a resident of this 
county. The father resided in Penn township until his death in March, 
1844, and the mother died in later years as related in pioneer history. 
James M. came witli his parents to this State and shared their pioneer 
labors until after his father's death. On August 11, 1844, he married 
Miss Elizabeth, dauohter of Henry and Catherine (Dall) Sturms, also 
pioneers of this county. The}' are the parents of ten children, namely : 
Henry, of tiiis township, married ; Cyrus, of Ringold county, Iowa, 
single ; John, of the same county, married ; Brady F. and Waitei', of 
the same county, married ; Rebecca, married in Toulon toAvnship ; 
Washington, of Hayes county, Neb., married; Tilly, married, a resi- 
dent of Toulon township; Ella, married, residing in this township and 
Ernest, single, residing with parents. Mr. Jackson at one time was a 
meml)erof the United Brethren Ciuirch, but of late years has attended 
the American Presbyterian Church. Foi- over 15 years he has served 
as school director and in political life is a Douglas Democrat. His 
agricultural and stock-growing interests claim his sole attention. 

C'oJ. William Jackson, born in Rosshire, Scotland, May 11, 1834, is 
the son of Thomas and Isal)ella (Ilyslop) Jackson, the former born in 
Eoxburghshire, Scotland, in 18(i0, was the son of Adam and Ellen 
Jackson, descended from a family (in Scotland) of shepherds. Adam 
Jackson was in his day a famous liunter, earning the title of "King of 
the Hunters." Adam and Ellen had a family of seven children, 
Thomas being the third son. He married Miss Isabella Ilyslo]) in 
1827 in lioxburghshire, and removed to the Highlands of Scotland in 
1833, still following the vocation of shepherd. They had, when they 
emigrated to the Highlands, two children, namely, Elizabeth and 
Adam. Isal)ella, the wife of Tbomas Jackson, was the daughter of 
Adam and Elizabeth (Balentine) Ilyslop, both natives of Scotlantl, 
Adam Hyslop being a laborer, and the Balentines, hke the Jacksons, 
being shepherds. Thomas Jackson remained in the Highlands for 
eighteen years, where six more children were born to them, namely, 
William, now cf)lonel of the Fourth Illinois National Guards; John. 
James, Walter, David and Ellen. Thomas emigrated to America in 
1850, and settled in Elmira township, where he purchased 107 acres 
from Thomas Turubull on northwest quarter-section 27. There he 
engaged in farming, and remained on his first purchase until his death, 
Avhich occui'red August (1, 1855. His wife still survives him, living at 
the advanced age ot eighty-three in Elmira with her son William. 
William Jackson I'emained with his father during his boyhood as a 
sheep-herder, receiving a part of his education in Scotland. He came 
with his ])arents to America in 1850, and engaged in farming up to the 
beginning of the rebellion of 1861. On the 12th of June, 1861, he 
enlisted in what was known as the Elmira Rifles, commanded by Capt. 
Charles Stuart, and went into Cam]> Douglas, Chicago, June ] 2th, where 
the command was mustered into the service by Capt. Pitcher on the 



Ot ELMIRA TOWXSIIIP. 475 

ITth of June of the same year, and assigned to tlie Nineteenth Illinois 
Volunteer Infantry as Company B. He enlisted as first sergeant; pro- 
moted to orderly sergeant ; promoted to second lieutenant October 13, 
1861; promoted to first lieutenant July 15, 1802; served his term of 
enlistment, and was mustered out at the ex])iration of service on the 
9th of .Inly, 1804, at Chicago. Iveturning to this county, he engaged 
in farming and stock-growing, purchasing a farm in Elmira townshij). 
He was married to Miss Louisa A. iStone, Feliruary 3, 1SC9, daughter 
of Liberty and Julia (Winslow) Stone, both of whom are noticed in 
the historv of Osceola. They are the parents of seven children, named 
as follows: Eollo S., Walter T., William H., Nellie M., Julia W., 
Chester E., and James E. Colonel Jackson has been for years con- 
nected with the militia of the state. On Juty 7, 1874, he organized a 
militia company known as the Elmira Zouaves, and was elected cap- 
tain. When this command was attached to the Fourth I'egiment, 
Illinois National Guards, second brigade, he was elected major; he was 
promoted to lieutenant-colonel ; commissioned colonel of the Fourth 
Illinois National Guards, April 7, 1880, as related in the military 
chapter. This regiment was in active service during the strike of 
1877 at East St. Louis for ten days, and assisted in restoring order in 
that town. While they were in service, they also assisted in restoring 
order on the several lines running out of East St. Louis through Iowa, 
antl along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy lines at Galesburg and 
other points. The colonel is a member of the Masonic lodge, joining 
tiie order in 1877; also being a Eoj'al Arch Mason; he is also a 
charter member of James Jackson Post No. 37, Grand Army of the 
Eepublic, and junior vice-commander of the department of Illinois. 
He has been commander of his home post for eight years. He is not 
a member of any church, but lends his support to the Presbyterian 
society. In politics he is a staunch republican, and boasts of the fact 
that he has never sci'iitched a ticket. He has held the supervisor's office 
for one term, and has been commissioner of highwajT? for nine years. 
In school matters he has always been interested, and has assisted 
largely in bringing the school system of his township up to its present 
high standard, being director for a number of \'ears. Ilis home near 
Elmira is one of those referred to at the Ijeginning of the chapter. 

David Jacliiv/i, born in Eosshire, Scotland, March 15, 1844, is the 
son of Thomas and Isaljella Jackson, old settlers of this c-ounty, whose 
history is given in this chapter. For eighteen years he shared their 
pioneer labors, and in September, 1862, enlisted in Company B, Nine- 
teenth Illinois Infantry, completing his term of service in 1865. In 
1806, with his brother William, lie purchased two hundred and thirty 
acres on Section 28, and has since devoted his attention to agriculture. 
He married Miss Elizabeth J., daughter of Eobert and Mary Ann 
(Macgraell) Eainey. Her parents came to America in their youth from 
Ireland, settled at Philadelphia, and there were married in 1851. Af- 
ter his marriage, and up to the period of his death, he was engaged 
in weaving ingrain carpets. His widow remarried, and now resides at 
Modena, while the survivor of his two childi-en is the happy wife of 
Captain Jackson. A i-eference to the history of the United Presbyte- 



470 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

rian church, to the G. Army Post, Odd Fellows, history of schools, po- 
litical and military chapters, and other sections of this work will point 
out minutely the place which this family has held here. For eight 
years he was a member and Lieutenant of the Ehnira Zouaves, and 
when that company was mustered into the Fourth Illinois National 
Guards elected Captain, July 25, 1877, and again promoted to Major of 
the Fourth Illinois National" Guards, April 7, 1880. During the unfor- 
tunate "strike" of 1877 he was on active service with his command. 
His farm adjoins that of his brothci' William, and the two homes are 
connected hy private road. In addition to his large acreage of rich 
Elmira land', he holds eighty acres of timljer land, is interested in 
stock-growing, and from a'period prior to coming of age, has held an 
important ])lace in the esteem of his acquaintances and the historj^ of 
the township. 

John Jaclimn, born in Kosshire, Scotland, August 15, 1830, is the 
son of Thomas and Isabella (Ilyslop) Jackson. He passed his 
younger years as a shepherd in Scotland, received a common school 
educatioii there, and emigrated to America with his father in 1850, 
and settled in this township. He was married Sejjtember lO, 1800, to 
Miss Eliza Ann Montooth, daughter of Samuel and Jennie Montooth, 
both natives of Ireland. His wife lived but four years after their 
marriage, her death taking place in October, 1804. He married July 
3, 1870, ]\Iiss Abby Stuart, daughter of Seth and Sally (Harvey) 
Stuart, both natives of Vennont, noticed in the history of Osceola 
township. His first purchase of land was in Osceola toAvnship, in 
1803, being 100 acres. This he sold in 1804, and in 1808 he purchased 
100 acres in Elmira, his present place of residence. To his second 
marriage four children were born, namely: Myrtle J., Isabella F., 
Ida S., and Charles M., all residing at home. In politics he is a Ke- 
pul)lican, but takes no active part in campaigns. Like his lu'others, he 
takes a deep interest in school matters, having been director for years, 
and at present clerk of the board of directors. He was a member of 
the Union League while that was in existence. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson 
are members of the American Presbyterian church, of Elmira and are 
considered among the first supporters of everything be;iring on the 
social and agricultural progress of this division of the county. 

Adam Jacl-non, son of Thomas and Isabella (Hyslopj Jackson, and 
grandson of Adam and Ellen Jackson, was born in Koxburghshire, Scot- 
land, August 9, 1831, of which county his people were natives. One 
of his uncles served under Wellington at Waterloo. His father was 
married in 1827. They were the parents of eight children, namely r 
Betty, married here ; Adam, above named, William and John, married, 
citizens of this township; James, killed during the Rebellion ; Walter, 
deceased ; David residing here, and Ellen, married in Toulon Town- 
ship. Thomas Jackson came to America with his family in 1850, pur- 
chased 106 acres of land here, and was engaged in farming and stock- 
growing until his death, August 0, 1855. His wife still lives here 
with one of her sons, at an advanced age. Adam Jackson's boyhood 
was passed as a Scottish shepherd. On coming here he assisted his 
father in making the familv home. On March 20, 1802, he married 




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OP ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 479 

Miss Agnes, daughter of Thomas and Janet (Scott) Murray, natives 
of Scotland, who immigrated hither. Tlie same year he purchased 
160 acres of land, erected a house thereon, and here has resided down 
to the ]iresent time. Of their fifteen children, ten are living, the eld- 
est, Janet, being married and a resident of tiiis townsh p. Mr. 
Jackson, in business matters, has devoted his attention solel}' to farm- 
ing, lie has never been a member of a secret society, but for twenty- 
four years has been a consistent member of the United Presbyterian 
church. lie has served as director of his school district for several 
years. In i)olitical affairs he votes with the Republican party. 

James L. Jackscm, a former settler of the county, died in Taylor 
County, Iowa, in January, 1SS3. 

John Zc'fl.w/!, better known as Deacon John Leason, finds mention in 
several ]iages of this work. In the marriage record many members of 
liis family find a notice. On June 27, 18G1, the venerable Deacon was 
taken from his home at dead of night by a number of men who 
entered his house. An alarm was given and the people turning out, 
promptly hunted the assaulting parties to their den. Horror stricken, 
one confessed, and as a result, Charles Wilson, Enos J\Iix, George 
Bodle, Robert Alexander, Miles Avery anil George Whitehead were 
arrested. They were tried before Justices liuswell and Winslow and 
a jury of twelve men, and fined |25, which the jury considered then 
equal to $100 in ordinary times. 

WiUiain Leason. ( T ide slietch of C. L. Gerard^) 

Thomas Li/le. (Vide sh'fr/i of Asa A. Bunton.) 

Carlos B. Lyie, son of Thomas and Mary J. (Craig) Lyle, was 
born in this township, November 1, 1842. Thomas Lyle came to the 
United States with his father, when seven years of age, and with him 
resided in Vermont. Carlos B. was with him daring all his earlier 
years until sent to Abingdon to attend Hedding college. Even after 
spending two terms there he enlisted as soon as he got home in 1804, 
in Company II, One-hundi'ed-and-thirty-fourth Illinois Infantry, with 
which command he servcil until mustered out, as shown in the military 
cha])ter. On March 21, 1865, he married Miss Mai'y S., (laughter of 
Levi ami Tirza (Powell) Ingles, natives of Virginia anil Ohio respect- 
ively. To this union seven children were born, namely : Noble A., 
Charles M., Daisy E., Nellie E., Thomas E., Emma M., and one who is 
numbered among the dead. His farm on section 17 is a model one. 
Subjected to systematic cultivation since the war by him, it shows the 
effect of his care. Here, too, he is engaged in stock-growing. In 
religious matters Mr. lyle is a member of the Methodist Episcopal 
church, and Mrs. Lyle, of the American Presbyterian chui-ch. In 
politics he is a characteristic Republican, was a member of the Union 
League in war times, and is today senior vice-commander of James 
Jackson Post, No. 37, G. A. R. A reference to the pioneer chapter 
of the general history and to the sketch of Elmira township will point 
out more definitely the part taken by the tamily, of which Mr. Lyle is 
a- member, in the settlement and progress of this county. 

Iliiraw E. Lyle, son of Thomas and Mary Jane (Craig) Lyle, was 
born in this township May 3, 1852 ; was educated here, and shared in 



480 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCEJSfCES 

all the labors of his pioneer father until 1876. On March 23 of that 
year he married Miss Ida M., daughter of William and Elizabeth 
(Lyle) Pei'kins. In this year also lie engaged in agricultural work for 
himself, and continued solely on the farm until 1880, when he pur- 
chastnl Fell A: Starrett's meat market at Toulon, which he carried on 
there for two years, meantime attending to his fai'ni. On disposing of 
this market, he engaged in buying and shipping stock, and this business 
he now carries on in connection with the farm of 352 acres. To Mr. 
and Mrs. Lyle four children wei-e born : Mabel, in 1877, died September 
7, 1880; Gertrude, born December 38, 1878; Horace B., July 1, 1881, 
and James Bartlette, June 29, 1883. Mr. Lyle has always been a Ee- 
pul)lican. In religiuus matters he supports every church needing or 
asking help ; in business he is energetic and enterprising, and in social 
and townshi]) affairs, like his parents, always prominent and reliable. 

FtnJey Mafhison, an old settler of the towjishiji, referred to in 
other pages, died January 11, 1883, in liis sixty-third year. 

George 8. Maynard, son of Epliraim and Betsy (Hubbard) Maynard, 
was l)orn in Fraiddin county, \'t., A})ril 7, 1827. Ephraim was the 
son of an English emigrant, who settled at Oakham, Mass., who on 
account of lameness did not serve in the Eevolution. In 1801 this 
Ephraim removed to Vermont (two years after his marriage \vith Miss 
Hubl)ard in Massachusetts), and was a farmer there until his death, in 
August, 18.")6. Of his fifteen children, three are living: Mrs. Vashti 
Field, of Fairfax, Vt. ; Charles T., of Bakersfield, Yt., and George S., 
named above. George S., on coming of age, entered a boot and shoe 
factory at Westboro, remained there six years, and then moved to 
Osceola township in 1853 or 185-1. In the fall of 1856 he settled in 
Minnesota, and farmed there until the spring of 1868, when he settled 
in Elmira, where he purchased eighty acres, on section 26. In 
August, 1856, he married Miss Esther A. Dugan, a native of Massa- 
chusetts, of which iState her ])arents were also natives. Their children 
are: Helen M., now Mi"s. F. J. Fuller, of Wyoming; Clara, also mar- 
ried, residing at home, and Charles E., of this township. On P^ebruary 
26, 1868, Mr. Maynard married Miss Eose, daughter of James and 
Jane (Woods) Hamilton, natives of Vermont, and granddaughter of 
Petiah and Hannah (Hallanan) Hamilton, of Maine and Massachu- 
setts, resi)ectivejy, and of Elienezer Woods, a soldier of the Eevolution 
and subsequently of the secret police or revenue foi'ce. To this union 
three children were born, of whom Pearl H. and Cora A. are living. 
He has been a Eepublican since 1856; he leans toward Methodism, but 
is not a member of any church: for over twelve years he has 
served on the district school board, and for years has been 
connected with Bradfoi-d Lodge, 579, I. O. O. F. Mrs. Maynard is a 
member of the Gaelic church of Elmira. In business affairs his ex- 
cellent farm and stock farm have claimed all his attention since his 
second settlement in this county. Outside business, anything which 
seems to affect the county, claims his close study, and on its merits his 
su])port or opposition. 

DuiKild McDoru(J<J,hoYn in Shieidag, Parish of Applecross, Eosshire, 
Scotland, J uly 20, 1820, is the son of John and Ann (McKenzie) McDon- 



OF ELMIEA TOWNSHIP. 481 

aid, and grandson of Finlay and Mary (Frazer) McDonald, descendants 
of the few brave men of that clan wlio escaped English treacheiy at the 
massacre of Glencoe. John was married in 1S08, and to this nnion 
eight ciiildren were lioi'ii, four of whom are living, Finlay, in Marshall 
county, Kan., Donald, of Ehnira, Jolin of Union county. Ore., and 
Anna Belle, ^Marshall county, Kan. The father died in 1857 just on 
the eve of his departure for America. Four weeks later his widow 
left Scotland forever, and died in Kansas in 1860. Donald in early 
years was a fisherman and at one time a postman (letter carrier). He 
well remembers when the postage on a letter from Carolina to Ros- 
sh ire was §1.25, and from Nova Scotia, 02^ cents; from Gasgaw, 2(> 
cents, and from Inverness to Sheldag, <iO miles, ir> cents. In 1810 he 
apprenticed himself to a gardener, subsequently worked in Yestei- gar- 
dens, next at Etlinburg, and also in several gardens and nurseries in 
England. In 1819 he mai'ried jVliss Ann, daughter of Finlay and 
Catlierine (McLean) Murchison, relatives of Sir Roderick Murchison, 
secretary of the foreign missionary society of London, England, who 
died there some time ago. In 1850 a short time before Mr. Mc- 
Donald went on the Glasgow ])olice force, one child was born, 
to them, AVilliam, who died December 31, 1851, here as the family 
left Glasgow for Canada in July, 1851, arrived at Quebec in August, 
and ultimately settled in Elmira. On the voj^age Charley E., who 
died March 28. 1860, was born July 26, 1851. On ari-iving liere he 
husked corn at fifty cents per day, worked a second month for $10, 
then started (Jut in search of work, found employment on a raib'oad at 
L^tica on the R. I. R., at one dollar per dnj, but not relishing this 
work moved to Peoria, where he secured a position in a nursery. 
There he labored over two years, when he purchased a tax title to a 
quarter section on 19 Elmira, settled there in 1855, and has since been 
engaged in agriculture and stock-growing. He has raised and edu- 
cated two nephews, and now has two adopted children, Charley and 
Tilly. Ml". McDonald and wife are members of Knox church; he is a 
school director, Rei)ublican in politics, and, as a citizen, is all that one 
with such experiences should be, useful and intelligent. 

Harriet J. ( Woods) MeKi'nzie was born in Indiana Api-il 24, 1845, 
and came to her sister's, Mrs. Mauck, in Elmira, about the year 1864. 
On January 17, 1865, she was united in marriage to John C. McKenzie, 
died Jamiary 6, 1887, in her forty-second vear. 

Willlidii JSIoffiit. son of David and "Elizabeth (Nicholl) Moffltt, 
natives of Antrim county, Ireland, was born in that county and died 
here in April, 1S79, aged fifty -iive years. William Motiitt received a 
liberal education in his native country, and coming to the United 
States in 1845, worked at the weaver's trade in Philadelphia until 
1854 when he moved west to Elmira, where his brother-in-law, William 
McBi'ide, had hitherto settled and carried on a lilacksmith shoj). Here 
he learut»d the trade, worked a few years lor McBride. and established 
his own shop in the " Oliver settlement." In a short time after he 
established a carpet-weaving factory, bringing a loom from Philadel- 
phia. Both industries he carried on up to the time of his death. 
Before leaving Ireland he promised to marry Ann Jane Leech, and 



482 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

from his first earnings in Philadelphia lie sent her money to come 
over. Like a true girl she responded and on the day of her arrival in 
Pliiladelpliia they were married in 1848. The lady died in ISfifi, and 
is Iniried in the Elmira cemetery. Botli of tliem were rare lovers of 
litei'iiture, the old gentleman being thoroughh' conversant with all 
tiie leading writers, and a supporter of fifty-two weekly newspapers. 
Wilham IVIoflfitt's parents came to Pliiladelpliia in 1848 with a young 
family. Some time later they moved to llenrj' county. 111., purcliased 
a farm near AVeathersfield where the father dunl in 1854. The mother 
is still a resident of Kewanee, resiiling witii her daughter, Mrs. Eliza- 
betli, wife of John Moffitt. Of William Moffitt's children, six are living, 
namely, John L., a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church in Col- 
oi'ado ; George W., a resident of Stark county, referi-ed to in local 
history ; Margaret L., wife of Fred Fleming, of Toulon township ; 
Eleanor L., wife of George Critzman, of Kewanee, and Anne J., wife of 
Jesse Fleming, a farmer of Elmira. The great-great-grandfather was 
James Moffitt, who was the father of five children, James, Ijorn in 
1789, David, Jane, William and John. William came to Philadelphia 
in 1831, James in 184(i, and David in 1845. Jane and her family 
settled in Australia early in the forties. David and his family moved 
from Philadel))hia to Illinois ; John went first to Scotland, but ulti- 
mately came to the United States. Pobert Nichol, David Mofiitt's 
father-in-law, was a soldier in the British army, was in Jamaica fifty 
years ago, and it is supposed that some of his children are still there. 
Many of the grandchiklren of those Molfitt's are today scattered 
tiiroughout the country, but the greater number of their children have 
crossed the unknown ocean. 

Simtuel Mvntooth, born in Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1799, and his 
wife, born there in 1810, came to the United States in 1830 and to 
Elmira township in 1858. Lieutenant Hunter, who married tlieir 
daughter, was killed at Murfreesboro. 

Roltert Moore, named in the history of Elmira township, who mar- 
ried Margaret Clark, moved from Lancaster count}'. Pa., to St. Gene- 
vieve county, Mo., in the spring of 1822, and operated a mill there 
until 1835, when, as one of the Peoria colony, he purchased some claims 
in what is now Elmira townshi]i. this county, and took a full share in 
its first im])rovement. His family consisted of four sons and six 
daughters, all deceased with the exception of Robert M. Moore, of 
Toulon. The latter carried on his Elmira farm for thirty years. In 
1844 he married Miss Maria, daughter of Hewes White; in 1874 this 
lady died, and the same year the family moved to Toulon. Samuel, 
Orlando and Coiydon, her sons, are favorably known here. The two 
first-named are residents of Barton county, Mo., and the last of 
Toulon township. His second marriage was with Mrs. Lucina Petteys 
Van Dewater, a native of Oneida county, N. Y. This lady's two 
daughters are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. 
Moore died January 3, 1887, in her fifty-fourth year. 

George Miirray, son of Thomas and Janet (Scott) Murray, whose 
history is given in this chapter, was born in Roxburglishire. Scotland, 
May 12, 1840. He came to the United States with his parents in 1853, 



OF ELMIEA TOWNSHIP. 483 

and here completed a liberal education. On growing to manhood he 
purchased eighty acres and at once engaged in agriculture and stock- 
raising. In 1867 he added eighty acres, sold the 1(!() acres in 187-t, 
and the same year purchased 240 acres on sec. 27 ; 80 acres on sec. 2t'>. 
and eighty acres on sec. 24, to which he iias since added 160 acres. 
With this well-improved farm of 560 acres he has one of the linest farm 
residences in the whole county, whicii was completed last year, lawn 
and grounds well laid out and planted with ornamental trees and 
shrubbery, one of the best e(|ui])ped farm yards in the county — all tlie 
result of a quarter century's attention to his business and an intelligent 
a]ipreciation of the true position whicli a farmer should occuju'. lie 
was married in 1866 to Miss Lusetta, daughter of Smith and Sarah 
(Jordan) Woodward, natives of Pennsylvania. Of eigiit children born 
to them, seven are living, namely : — Orville, Margaret ,1., Nina J., Smitii 
A., Lusetta, Jolin T., and Evalina,, all residinir at home or attending' 
school. In politics he is a Ilepublican, but farther than ijujuiring 
closely into a candidate's principles lie does not meddle much in tiiem. 
School interests always claim his attention and lie is now scliool trustee. 
In religious matters lie is not a church meml^er but supports the United 
Presbyterian Society. He commenced his battle with the world " bare- 
handed " and conquered it. 

WiUiain J/iir/'iii/. son of Thomas and Janet (Scott) Murray, natives 
of Scotland, was born in Ii(>xl)ui'ghsiiire, May 22. 18:^5. Mr. Murray's 
father was born Se]itendier 10, 18n7 and his mother 18ti6. Both were 
descended from along line of farmers, and wiien coming to America, 
in 1853, with their six children, tiieir intention was to aiiiiere to this 
inde])endent life. The father died here August 8, 1854, liis wife sur- 
vived to see her highest hopes for the family realized, and died here 
May 27, 187;». William Murray is tiie third son of this familv. David 
and Gideon, his elder l)rotiiers, reside in Elmira and Tcjulon, I'espec- 
tively: Agnes and George ;dso reside here, while Thomas, the young- 
est, lives at Des Moines, Iowa. In February, 1863, William married 
Miss Isabelle, daughter of Robert A. and Hannah Faerbairn, Scottish 
farmers, who came to the United States in July, 1859. Mr. Muri-ay 
purchased eighty acres in Elmii'a, wiiich lie sold in a few years and 
settled on a farm of 16u acres in Toulon townshij). After a residence 
of nine years there, lie sold that farm and puix-hased 24(i acres in 
Elmira, where he has made his iionie since and erected one of those 
comfortable farm residences common in this townsliip. To Mr. and 
Mrs. Murray seven children were born, the oldest dying in infancy, six 
now living, namely: Hannah, Thomas S., James, Janet E., Agnes J. 
and Eliza, all I'esiding with ]iarents. The family belong to the United 
Presbvtei'ian Church, and like tiieir faliier are Ke[)ublican in sentiment 
and practice. To follow Mr. Murray's connection witli tlie social, offi- 
cial and industrial life of the township and county I'atlier belongs to 
history than to biography, and therefore, in the pages devoted to his- 
tory, many references to him are matle. 

Thomas Nicholas died at the house of James Cinnamon July, 1883, 
aged seventy-two years. He came from Pennsylvania in 1843, settling 
at Lacon, Ills. 



484 BIOttEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Adam Oliver (deceased) was Ijorn Decern lier 14, 1814, in Roxburgh- 
shire, Scothuid. His parents, Thomas and Margaret (Fife) Oliver, 
were also natives of that country; were married there in 1814; moved 
to the Highlands some years later, and in 1837 came with their ten 
children to the United States. The names of this large family are 
given as follows: Adam (deceased), Margaret (married), of this town- 
ship; Betsey (married) a I'esident of Henry county; Andrew (married), 
of this townshi]); Charlotte (deceased); Ann (unmarried), residing 
here; William (married), residing in Henry county; Thomas (mar- 
ried), a resident of this township; Henry 11. (married), also I'esiding 
liere. and John (married), of Audubon county, Iowa. The head of this 
f.unily in the United States pushed westward without delay, settled at 
Osceola Grove, but moved in 1840 to the west side of the township, 
where he resided until his death. May 8, 1885. There also his wife 
died. Adam ])assed his earlier years on the lowland farm, and later 
assisted his father in the duties of she])lK'rd in the Highlands. His 
fatlier insti'ucted him in writing-, reading'- and iigures so well that when 
of aye he eniiao-ed in teaching school. On coming- here he took charg-e 
of much of his father's business and remained with him until 1846, 
when he married Miss Polly Ann Parks. Tiiis lady died at the birth 
of her only child who bears the same name. In 1849 he married Miss 
Agnes Davidson, a grand niece of James Davidson, the " Dandy Din- 
mont " of Scott's " Guy Mannering," and daughter of George and Jessie 
(Robertson) Davidson (marrietl in 1S24), who came from Roxburgh- 
shire. Scotland, to Marstiall county. 111., witii their five children in 
1841. Her father died there in October, 18*15. Adam and Mrs. Oliver 
were the parents of six children, of whom four are living- — Margaret 
F., of this township (mari-ied) ; Jessie (married), residing at Harvai-d, 
Neb.; George T. (married), residing on the homestead, and Ella M.. 
residing here with her mother. It is said that he never had an enemy. 
In political life he was a Republican ; in religion, a member of the 
United Presbyterian churcli, and in all relations strictly upright. His 
death took place May 8, 1885. (Vide HtHfor]/ of Ehnira.) 

Andrew Oliver, son of Thomas and Margaret (Fife) Oliver, was 
born in Roxiuirglishire. Scotland. March 2(i. 1820. He is a brother of 
the late Adani Olivei- referred to al)(>ve, and like him a jjioneer of this 
county, coining here with the family in 1837 and sharing all their fort- 
unes until 1849, when he married Miss Ellen, daughter of "William and 
Mary Turnbnll, a native of Scotland, and like himself a jiioneer of this 
section. ( )f their six children Mary, the eldest, is the only survivor. 
In 1S4(! Andrew Oliver traveled to Dixon, 111., and then entered and 
purchased his first farm on section 31, Elmira township. To this 
original tract he has added 700 acres here, together with owning 2, <•<)(.) 
acres in Pawnee county, Xeb. In ISiiO his first wife died, and in 
November, 1801, he married Miss Elizabeth, ilaughter of James Arm- 
strong, a notice of whom appears in this chapter. They are the parents 
of four children — Esther (married), residing at Toulon; Belle M., 
Agnes J., and an infant who is deceased. Mr. Oliver has filled the 
position of supervisor of the township for three terms, assessor for 
several terms, and almost all the minor ortices. He is a stockholder 



OF ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 485 

in the first National Bank of Kewanee and in the Ilaxtun steani heater 
company. lie has been ever identified with religious matters, and is 
named among the founders of the American Preslnterian Church of 
Elmii-a. The several parts taken by meml)ers of tliis family in tlie set- 
tlement and progress of this county are told in detail in these ))agiS. 

Henry ILiJl Oliver, born in Rosshire, Scotland, in January, ik^rl, is 
the son of Thomas and Margaret (Fife) Oliver, whose family history 
is given above and wJiose settlement here is noted in tlie general as 
well as in the township history. In 1837 he came to tliis county with 
them, but afterwards i-esided with his brother-in-law, Joiin Turnl)ull 
for fifteen years. During this time lie studied in tiie district sciiools 
and labored on the farm. In 1851 lieenteretl the Presbyterian College 
of Mitcomb, studied engineering, and for two years followed this pro- 
fession in the employ of a railroad company. In 1S56 he entered the 
Monmouth College and took a scientific course. Also filled the posi- 
tion of tutor there, as he had previously done while attending the col- 
lege at ilacomb. His health failing, he was forced to forego tlie 
pleasures of college life, and the wide Held of success in his profession, 
which appeared oj)en to him. and so retui'iied to Elmira and i-esumed 
farming or rather entered u]ion the agriculturalist's life in earnest. In 
1857 he married Miss Mary, daughter of Finle\' and Catherine 
(McLean) Murchison. whose history is given in that of Donald Mc- 
Donald's family. Of nine children born to this marriage, six are liv- 
ing, namelv : David W., engaged in farming on the homestead; Mar- 
gai'et E.. a teacher in the Toulon Academy ; Katie E., attending the 
Northwestern Universitv ; William II. and Charlotte J., students of 
the Toulon Academy, and Agnes B.. residing at home. Mrs. Oliver is 
a member of the Highland or Canadian Pi-esbyterian Cliurch. and of 
this also her huslmnd is a memlter and official. Since 18(i2 Mr. Oliver 
has been extensively engaged in buying and slii])|)ing stock as well as 
in stock-o-rowino' and farminii-. The home farm, which he inherited 
from his father, he has increased to four hundred acres, on which 
stands his fine I'esidence. This farm is among the richest in this dis- 
trict of fertile lands, is fully improved and equipped in buildings, 
machinery and implements. In politics he is decidedly rejniblican ; 
zealous, yet tolerant in religion, unostentatious and refined in manner. 
His iiome is a synonym fur genuine hospitality. In official life, the 
testimony to his character is indeed substantial, as h6 has for twenty 
years been a school director ; supervisor of Elmira for several terms. 
and also surveyor of the county. 

Thonias Oliver s residence was destroyed l>y fire on the morning of 
September 15, 1886. His father-in-law. "W. II. Turnbull, was burned 
so badly that he died the afternoon of that day. Building, furniture, 
records, etc., were a total loss. The origin of the fire is a mystery. 
The fiames were first discovered by ilr. Oliver's daughter. Mr. Turn- 
bull, who was about seventy-five years old, was slee])mg in an upstairs 
chamber, and succeeded in getting down stairs to the kitchen, where 
he became overpowered by the heat, antl was dragged out badly 
burned. This prominent old settler has resolved to re-enact the pioneer 
drama in the west. 



486 BIOGEAPHY AND KEMINISCENCES 

Matthew Buchanan Parhs, son of William and Agnes (Buchanan) 
Parks, was born in Washington coiuitv, Va., August 15, 1818. His 
father was born in Cumbcrliind counW, Pa., Marcli 7, 1777, wliere 
Josepli Parks (a- native of Ireland and a tailor Ijy trade), grandfather 
of Matthew, had settled ]n'ior to the Revolution. Joseph's wife. 
Rebecca Clai'k, was a native of England who came to America with 
iier people before the Revolution, and met and married Mr. Parks in 
Cumberland county, Pa., and moved to Augusta county, Va. The 
founder of this familj' in the United States now lies in t'lie cemetery 
near his Virginia home. In 1810 William Parks, a millwriglit, married 
Miss Agnes Buchanan. This lady was ;i daugiiter of Mattiiew Bucii- 
;man, who served in the Revolution under General Campbell at Kings 
Mountain, and witii two companies sent against the Indians in Ken- 
tucky. His wife was Elizabetli Edmondson. To them seven children 
were born, namely : Granville C, a widower of Bureau county ; 
Eliza, unmarried, residing here; Rebecca wiio died in ISS.j; Matthew 
B., of Elmira, VoWy Ann tlied March 29, 1847; Josejih, unmanned, and 
Nancy II., unmarried, residing here. Tiie family moved from Vir- 
ginia to Macon county. 111., in 1835 ; but after a very bi-ief stay there, 
William located 160 acres of land in what is now Elmira toVnsldp, 
erected the first house ever built in Elmira on this land, and resided 
therein until 1842, when he moved out of the timlier "onto the 
])rairie," and tliei-e, so soon as the lands were offered for sal(% entered 
280 acres. He was engaged in farming and stock-raising until his 
deatii. His wife was Ijorn in Washington county, Virginia, October 
13, 1785, of wliicii state her parents were natives, of the descendants 
from Scotch-Irish Buchanans of Lancaster county. Pa. She died in 
1877. Matthew B has always been a bachelor citizen, represented 
his townsliip on the supervisors' board for a number of terms, and 
filled nearly all the township offices. He resi<les on the old Park 
Homestead with his sisters, Eliza and Nancy H, and his brother 
Joseph. The latter is a member of the Baptist church, while Matthew 
B. is not a member of any society, though a su})porter of the Presijy- 
terian Church. In the family circle all questions affecting their inter- 
ests are thorougldy discussed, and dissenting ojiinions so cxjjressed as 
to leave no room wiiatsoever for discord. 

WiUiarii G. Perkins, born in Orange county, A'ermont, January 
19, 1819, is the son of Lemuel and Lucretia (Gentleman) Perkins. 
Lemuel Pei-kins was a native of New Ham])shii'e. He was the son of 
Timothy Perkins and Betsy Gentleman. Tinu)thy Perkins, a native of 
England, was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and after the war he 
engaged in farming in the state of New Ilamjishire, remaining there 
until his death. Betsy Gentleman was a native of ('onnecticut, her 
jiarents coming from France. Lemuel Perkins enlisted for the war of 
1812 at the age of fourteen, served seven years in the army, ami after 
the war he engaged in the cooper trade. He was married in 1817 to 
Lucretia Gentleman, and had by her two children, the subject of our 
sketch being the oldest. Daniel died when two years old, in the town 
of Tapsham, Orange county, Vt. His wife died' in 1823, and in 1833 
he married Miss Hetty Pomeroy, a native of Vermont, by whom he 



OF ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 487 

had one child, Jane, who married and is living at Tapshani, Vt. He 
remained in Vermont the greater pai't of his life, and died tliere about 
the year 1838. The subject of our sketch passed his bo3diood on a 
farm. When he was old enough to take part in heavy labor he helped 
to cut the timber and tlien assisted in liuilding the second steamboat 
that ever ran on Lake Champlain, called the J3u.rUn(jfon, commanded 
l>y Capt. Sherman. He l>ecanie a boatsman on the boat, followed the 
lake marine for a short time, and in October, 1840, lie left Buffalo, N. 
y., for Chicago, 111., being nine days making the trip. After landing 
in Chicago he removed to Ottawa, of this state, and engaged in team- 
ing and breaking prairie. He was married in November, 1846, to Miss 
Elizabeth Lyle, daughter of William and Atlanta (Darling) Lvle. After 
his marriage he was employed on the Chicago & LaSalle or Illinois 
canal, and worked at this until the canal was finished, being- the man 
who drew the last stone, and also helped to place the last stone on this 
great public work. After he finished his canal job he engaged in farm- 
ing, and remained so engaged until 1850, when he removed to Kansas, 
where he made a stay of a few months. For a short time afterwards 
he traveled around, first from one state to another, but in 1857 he set- 
tled in Elmira township, purchased Ifio acres on section 8, aud engaged 
in farming and stock-raising. Remaining on his first purchase until 
18<)t>, he purchased Kio acres on section 9, and removed to it, and has 
remained on this ])urchase up to the present, having added forty acres 
more to his last ])urchase in Elmira, and 330 acres in Osceola township. 
He has, since coming to Stark county, been engaged in farming and 
stock-growing. In politics he is democratic ; is not a member of any 
church, but supports all denominations alike. He has a. family of ten 
children, namely : Hazen II., married and living at Kewanee; Ciiai"- 
lotte, marrie<l, living at Chicago; Charles E., married, living in Penn 
township; Mary, married, living in Elmira township; William L., un- 
married, living in Osceola township; James, unmarried, living in 
Osceola township , Ida M., married, living in Elmira township; Phoebe, 
married, living in Osceola townshi]) ; John, at home; George, married, 
living at home. The sul)ject of our sketch in an earh^ day was looked 
upon as Ijeing king of the hunters in this county, having, in compan}^ 
with his old hunting friend, David Fulk, of Osceola, killed the last deer 
that there is any record of in this township. 

Gideon Potter, son of Thomas and Olive (Northi'up) Potter, natives 
of Yorkshire, England, and Michigan, respectively, was born at Ham- 
ilton, Canada, August 21, 1847. His father was a sash and door 
maker, who enlisted in the English army, and came with a division of 
that army to Canada, in 1837-8, to beat back the ]iatriots wlio sought 
liberty for their counti-y. On being discharged, after his tei-m of ser- 
vice, he moved to Michigan, married there, returned to Canada where 
he resided untd 1853, when he left (m route to Missouri. At Chicago 
he was taken sick and died there. His famih^ scattered, Thomas and 
Ann are known to be deceased, while Gideon resides here. The latter, 
at the age of seven years, was "bound out" to a Missouri farmer 
named W. II. Elliott, with whom he remained until 1859, when, owing 
to the hardship of his work, he eloped, found his way to Xauvoo, 111., 
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488 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

and worked for a man named Bartlett thereuntil 1864, when lie moved 
to tbe Bartlett, Sr., farm near town. In 1865 lie left him and was 
variously engaged until May, 1867, when he enlisted in Company F, 
13th United States infantry, and served three 3'ears at Ft. Ellis and Ft. 
Shaw, M. T. Subsecmently he engaged in herding and fanning in that 
territory for Chip Travis, returned to Illinois and for tliirty months 
engaged in fruit-growing in Hancock county. He next was a farmer 
near Denver, Col., returned to Sonora, 111., and on November 30, 1874, 
married Miss Emily Thompson, daughter of Harvey and Lois (Crosby) 
Thompson, of Osceola, 111., who was born there, her parents being 
natives of Vermont and Massachusetts respectively, but both of old 
families in the latter State. For five years after this he engaged in 
fruit-growing, and tlien came to Osceola village, where he purciiased 
the mercantile interests of A. F. Spencer and established his present 
business. His children are : David, born October 13, 1875, and Koliin, 
September 25, 1880. In politics he is a Republican. Ileligiously he 
inclines toward the Baptists, but is not a member of any ciuircli. Offi- 
cially he has served as school director and on the board of cemetery 
trustees. Though not a pioneer of this celebrated ]iioneer neighbor- 
hood, he claims many warm friends, and stands as high in the com- 
munal circle as he does in tlie commercial. 

John F. liaed, born at Reed's Grove, Will county, 111., September 7, 
1851, is the son of George W. and Mary (Straeder) Reed, both natives 
of Intbana, as related in tlie chapter on Osceola township. Mr. Reed 
passed his boyhood days in assisting liis father in farm work, or attend- 
ing tlie scliool of the district. At the age of nineteen years he attended 
the graded schools at Toulon and sulisecpiently studied in tlie Bradford 
schools. Adopting the profession of teacher, he would jn-eside over a 
school for one term, and the next attend school at the Wesleyan Uni- 
versity, Bloomington. He also studied in the Illinois Industrial Uni- 
versity, at Ciiampaign. Since completing his education he lias been 
engaged in teacliing school, and is now in the thirteenth year of his 
professional work. On June 19, 1878, he married Miss Frances I. Searl, 
daughter of I. W. and Charlotte (Furness) Searl, natives of I'ennsyl- 
vania. To them three children were born, naniel_y : Mary E., Baipli 
L. and George H. Reed. Mr. Reed lias always been Republican in 
politics, and, it is said, wields the pen for the good of his party, when- 
ever the thought of doing so occurs to him. He is an excellent teacher 
and is now filling his fourth engagement in the schools of District No. 
3 or Elmira village. While Mr. Reed is a member of the Methodist 
Episcopal Church, his wife is a member of the Bajitist Church, and in 
these societies they exert their influence for good. ( Vide, aUo, Iiidory 
of Osceola townsJiijj.) 

Simon B. Spencer, born at Peacham, Vt., December 27, 1821, is the 
son of Samuel, born October 26, 1777, and Betsy (Currier) Spencer, 
natives of Windham county, N. II., and Boxford,' Mass., respectively; 
and grandson of Ebenezer' and IMary (Robinson) Spencer, descended 
from one of the three Spencer lirothers who came from England, and 
from the Robinsons, who settled in New Hampshire among its 
pioneers. Betsy Currier is the daughter of David and Elizabeth 



OF ELMIRA TOWNSHIP. 489 

(Peabody) Currier (the latter raised by Gen. Putnam's sister), natives 
of ]\Iassachusetts. Slie niari'ied Samuel Spencer about 1803, Rev. 
Leonard Wooston officiating. To tliera six children were l)orn, viz., 
Sarah, born in 1804, residing in Rock Island county; Isaac, born 
March 26, 1812, died in Elmira, December 27, 1884; Betsy, born 
January 1, 1817, married Dan N. Beall in 1836, )-esides in Rock 
Island county, and cele])rated their golden wedding in 1886; Simon 
B. resides here, and two died in infancy. In 1842, Simon B. Spencer 
set out for the west, arrived in Elmira, May 10th, and worked for his 
i)rother Isaac at eleven dollars per month. Early in 1843, he revisited 
Vermont, returned in the fall with his father, mother and elder sister, 
and com]ileted the Spencer settlement here. From 1844 to 1848, his 
health did not permit him to engage in any kind of work. In tlie 
spring of 1852, he purchased tJie southeast quarter of section 2, and 
here lias since been an agricultui-alist and stock-grower. The forty 
acres which he entered in 1843, on section 14, he still holds, t(^gether 
with seven acres of coal land on section 16, eighty aci-es on the west 
half of section 2, and his residence in the village of Osceola. He 
belonged to the Union League (1861-6.5), has always been republican, 
but is content with going to the polls. In religion he is a Baptist. 

Isaae Sjx'neer, born in Vermont in 1812, came to Peoria in 1835, 
and to the northeast cpiarter, section 10, Elmira townsiiip, in 1838, and 
subsequently purchased more lands, all of Avhich he inijn'oved. his 
steam flouriiig- mill being one of the early industries of the county. 

Sturms Family. — Much has been written of this family in the 
sketches of Osceola and Toulon townships, as well as in that of 
this township. Again in the general history many references are 
made to them. For the purjioses of this part of the chapter, the 
following notice of the family is given: Louis Sturms, who came to 
LaSalle Pi-airie, 111., about the ])eriod the first settlement \\-as made in 
Essex township, came to Spoon river about 1834; in 1835, visited what 
is now Elmira township, remained some time, but returned to Ohio. 
Matthias Sturms, who came in September, 1834, brought with him his 
wife and ten children, thus giving a population at once to this i)art of 
the wilderness. In the history of the Methodist E})iscopal church 
throughout the count}', many references are made to this pioneer, for 
in his cabin were iield the hrst Methodist services north of wluit is 
now Wyoming, in this county. Among his sons were Henry S. (not 
Henry Sturms, who settled here in 1838), Nicholas, who was a juror in 
1839, Samuel, Matthias and Simon. Of this number, there were 
assessed in 1839, Matthias, junior, Henry S., Samuel and Nicholas. 
Henry S. was married to Miss Osborne in Ohio, and brought his wife 
with him, as his sister, who married John Kirkpatrick, Itrought her 
husband with lier in 1834. Anotiier sister married the pioneer — Peter 
Pi'att. Matthias Sturms died in February, 1862, aged seventy-six 
years ; but prior to this time the old people had passed away. The 
recoi'ds of the cemeteries all around Elmira and in the township 
contain the names of this family, even as the marriage record tells 
of the beginnings of other families of the same name. 

John TurnhuJl, commonly known as "Uncle John," was born in 



490 BIOGRAPHY AND KEMINISCENCES 

Roxburghshire, Scotland, November 23, ISOft. His parents, Robert 
and Ellen (Brydon) Turnbull, were also natives of Scotland, the former 
(a soldier under General Elliott) participated in the siege of Gibraltar, 
and, after his honorable discharge from the British army, married and 
engaged in farming in Scotland until his death in 1809. Uncle John, 
in his boyhood (aged Si years), so'ved eight years as cowlierd for 
Thomas Stavart, subsequently had charge of a Hock of sheep, and in 
1826 removed to Lochcanon, Rossiiire, where he was shepherd ±V)r 
Ackim Scott on the Tullich farm, serving for eleven years. During 
this time, on February 22, 1834, he married Margaret, daughter of 
Thomas and Margaret (Fife) Oliver. On June 14, 1837, he and wife 
sailed from Greenwich for America, landed at Chicago, September 1st, 
moved in a few days to Joliet, and tlience, in Feln-uary, 1838, to 
Osceola, Grove. Here he purchased a squatter's claim of 160 acres for 
twenty -five dollars (on section twenty-one) the same year; subseciueiitly 
purchased it from the United States, and has made this his home ever 
since. He added 120 acres to his original ])urcliase, and has followed 
farming and sheep-raising here since 1838. lie takes pride in the fact 
that his first vote was cast for Henry Clay. "I lost it," says he, "but 
he was a grand old man." Uncle Joim has been justice of the peace 
for over thirty years, was supervisor for three terms, and sciiool 
director for a number of years. He was one of the original members 
of the United Presbyterian church here, and one of its most earnest 
supporters since organization. Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull never had chil- 
dren, l)ut by adoption reared a number of nephews and nieces, namely, 
Thomas Ride, married, living on tlie frontier; Will Rule, mari'ied, a 
resident of Iowa; Jane Rule, deceased, and Anna Rule, married, resid- 
ing in Iowa. The two orphans, Mary and Mattliew Plielan, were 
raised and educated by "Uncle Jolm" and his wife; also, they reared 
H. H. Ohver and William B. Turnbull, giving parental care in each 
instance. Mr. T. is one of the most honored members of the Old Set- 
tlers' association, the annual meetings of which he attends. In polit- 
ical matters he is repul)lican, versed in all pul)lic subjects, and now, in 
his eighty-first year, a synonym for heaitii and vigor. 

John'G. TurnhiJl was born in Dumpliriesliire, Scotland, December 
20, 1828. His parents, Robert and ilargaret <,Graham) Turnbull, re- 
sided in Roxburghshire so early as 1799, for there tlie eldest son, 
Thomas, now deceased, was born. Of tlieir six children, all born in 
Scotland, John G., of this townsliip, and Sophia, married, residing in 
Bureau county, survive. The family settled in C'anada in 1837, moved 
to Joliet, IlL, in 1838, where Margaret Turnbull's mother and two 
brothers were attacked and carried off by some disease, and were 
bur'ied there. During the followiu"- winter the survivors of this party 
moved to Elmira township, the father purchasing a farm on section 
twenty-two. Here there were five more children born to them, among 
whom' are Robert, married, in Page county, la. ; Jaines, married, a 
citizen of Missouri ; Adam, married, of Fremont county, la. ; George, 
deceased. In politics Robert Turnbull, Sr., was democratic, in relig- 
ion an Old School Presbyterian. He died in 1874, and later his wife, 
Avho for years shared aU his disappointments and successes, followed 



OF ELMIBA TOWNSHIP. 



491 



liim to the grave. John G., when of age, purchased 160 acres in 
Bureau county. In 1859 he married Miss Helen, daughter of Matthew 
and t'atlierine (Temple) Scott, natives of England and Scotlantl, re- 
s])ectively. Mrs. Scott was a daughter of Robert and Eliza (Elliot) 
Temple, "natives of England, her father being a physician, who on 
graduating moved to l^ewcastleton, Scotland, where they died. Mat- 
tliew Scott, her father, was a shoemaker of Roxburghshire, and re- 
sided there until his death. Mi-s. J. G. Turnbull came to the United 
States with a cousin in 1858, and, as stated, was married in 1859. She 
is the mother of ten children, seven of whom are living, viz.: 
Thomas R., widower, residing here; Margaret J., married, residing in 
this township; Anna, Ilenry, Charlie, Cora, and Irvine, all residing at 
home. In I860 Mr. Turnbull owned 210 acres in Bureau county, and 
fiom that year until 1873 made his home there. He purchased 702 
acres additional in Elmira township, Avhere the family took up their 
residence in 1873. lie l)egan life's battle as a farm laborer, now owns 
942 acres of fertile lands, and one of the most elegant homes in the 
countv. While his wife ami some memljers of his family are membei's 
of the Presbyterian church, he is not a member of any society ; but 
his moral and financial supjiort is given freely to all Christian organiza- 
tions. ( Vide history of townxhij}.) 

WiUiam JI. Tu/'ubii/l \vi\s horn on the line of Roxburghshire and 
Northumberland, bordering on England, Februar}', 1809; was nuii-ried 
to Aliss Mary Hume, of lioxburghshire, in 1837. He came to the 
United States in 1852, stopping in Oswego county. New York; in 1853 
came to Henry county, Illinois, where he engageil in agricultural ])ur- 
suits. In October, 1859, death claimed his beloved companion, from 
which time he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mi's. Thomas Oliver. On Se|)tember 11, 1886, while the family were 
all quietly I'esting in slee]), little dreaming of the destructive element 
consuming their thvelling, they were suddenly aroused by the crackling 
flames. Only by the greatest efforts of Mr. Oliver was his l)ody 
rescued from the flames, l)ut so badly burned that death resulted in 
twenty-four hours later. He was the father of seven children, two of 
whom died in early childhood — one in Oswego county. New York, and 
the other at Elmira. Four sons and one daughter survive him. Two 
sons are Presbyterian ministers, one now pasior of a thriving church 
in Detroit, Mich., and the other of one in Nova Scotia, Canada. One 
son lives in Pawnee City, Neb., and the other is in Chicago. 

William Turnbull, born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, came to 
Stark County in 1850, died July 12, 1882. 

Archibald Vandyke, son of Jacob and Alice (Craven) Vandyke, 
was born in Bucks County, Pa., 'January 10,1806. His brother Charles 
was also liorn m that county, April 12, 1814. The father, Jacob, Avas 
born in Pennsylvania, Octt)ber6, 1764, the mother was born in Penn- 
sylvania, May 17, 1773, of which state her parents, William and Alice 
Oraven, were i-esidents, but natives of Holland. Jacob Vandyke was a 
stone-mason ; Archibald, his son, learned the tailor's trade, and with his 
brother Charles, are the only representatives of a family of nine children. 
Archibald was married in March, 1835, to Martha, a daughter of 



492 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Abram and Martha Slifer, both natives of Pennsylvania, but of Ger- 
man and Welsii descent. That year, witli his brother, he engaged in 
mercantile Ijusiness in Bucks County, Pa., but in 183(), lie moved 
to Osceola Grove, located 160 acres, and farmed and worked at liis 
trade here until the lands were placed on the market, when he entered 
his claim. Archibald and wife have no children of their own, but 
raised four, namely : Anne Sweet, deceased ; Orsinus Sweet, Carlos 
Newman, deceased ; and Emma Leonard, married and living in Minne- 
sota. In 1874 he sold his lands at the Grove, moved to Kewanee, es- 
tablished a private boarding house, but on the death of his wife in 
1877, sold his Kewanee interests, returned to Elmira, and resides with 
his brother. In politics he is Democratic, and for over Hfty-f our years 
has been an earnest member of the Baptist church. Charles Van- 
dyke married Eleanor, his brother's wife's sister in April, 1836, and 
the same month came to Illinois with his bi'other. After a stay of a 
few nu)ntlis at the Grove he I'eturned to Pennsylvania, whore he left 
his newly-wedded wife in April, engaged in agriculture there until 
1811, when he revisited Elmii'a, purchased eighty acres, to which, 
within a few years, he added 24<i. and cultivated this tract until 1875, 
Avhen he sokl the farm, and purchased sixty acres a point south, to 
which lie has added 126 acres of choice land. Of their eight children 
live are living, namely: Alti'am, of Osceola Township; Theodore, 
single; Cliarles II., single; Alice, married, residing at Osceola, and 
James II., residing here. Charles Vandyke has always been a far- 
mer. In politics he is Republican like his sons. Adeline Condelle has 
been with the family over forty-live years. Since 1845, Charles has 
been prominent in the public affairs of the township, and like his 
brother has always been a leading member of the old Baptist church. 
Socially, the family hold a high place, and are noted for their hospital- 
ity. They have in their ])ossession a Welsh dictionary, a China bowl, 
center table and clothes chest, brought to America in 1738. 

Charles and Ellen {Sliper) Vandyl-e settled at Spoon river in 1830, 
the same year of their marriage, when they erected their cabin, laid 
the puncheon floor, put in an old-fa si li on etl fire-place, swung the crane, 
hung on the kettle and ctpeiied uj) in grand style, with one table, four 
chairs, one bake-kettle. one mush-pot, one bed, a rolling-pm, a hickory 
broom, two stout hearts and as many full grown appetites. The Van- 
dykes' golden wedding took place A]jril 21, 1886. 

Ihnoes White, one of the pioneers, was the father of Wells White, 
born at Mansfield, Pa., June 7, 1836, came with his parents, Hewes 
and Anna (Williamson) White to Illinoisin 1837 and settletl at Osceola 
in 1838-9. Hewes White carried on blacksmithing there until 1847, 
when the family moved to Toulon. Here the father died in 1863 and 
the mother in 1876. leaving three sons and five daughters. Wells 
White carried on the wagon, carilage and blacksmith business 
which his father established at Toulon. He married a Miss Hill, of 
Michigan, to whom a son and a daugliter have been born. This son, 
Frank, is also the head of a family, his wife being Miss Mary, daughter 
of John Johnson, of Toulon. 



CHAPTER XYIII. 




ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 

HIS division of the county was settled in 1829 Ity the Essex 
family, in whose lionor the name was given to it in 1853, 
by Calvin Eastman, Heur}' Ereese and T. F. Ilurd, the com- 
missioners under the act of 1851 for dividing the county 
into townships. Essex foi-ras the center of the trio of 
Stark's southern divisions. It is a full congressional town- 
shi]i; but owing to the fact that the vagrant Spoon river 
and rambling Indian creek selected it as a special section 
for tlieir wanderings, the area under cultivation is not of 
equal extent. The population in 18S(>, including part of 
Wyoming village, was l,-i52. the village claiming 434. 
The vilhiges of Duncan, Slackwater, and Stringtown form 
the leading settlements. Moulton on its northern border, 
and Massillon on its western border long since passed 
away, and their sites were plowed over by the modern husbandman. 
I'rinceville township, adjoining on the south, was settled by Daniel 
Prince, in 1822, but the family of Stephen French was the first there. 
Miss Esther Stoddard taught the first school ; Theodore F. Hurd was 
tiie first male teacher. Kev. Robert Stewart, a Presbyterian, \vas the 
first preacher, while the first death was that of Isaac Essex's father-in- 
law. Princeville village was ]ilatted for "W. C. Stevens, in 1837, where 
the Presbyterian church of 1S31 was built. Monica is a new village. 
About the time the first settlers came into this district of Spoon river, 
the Indians were residents. Subsequently they inoved some miles 
westward and did not return until 1S3U, when they remained a few 
years. At this time the forest presented its huge trees without under- 
brush, with Indian trails stretching out in every direction. 

The largest log ever cut in Stark county was that cut in Abner 
Kerns' timber, just west of Thomas Falkner's farm, in 1876. It is 
known as the " Centennial AValnut Log." It measured 13 feet long, 
5tV feet in diameter, and 17 feet in circumference. Payne, Thomas, 
David, James, Richard and Abner Kerns assisted in hauling it to the 
depot at Wyoming for shipment to Chicago. 

The original entries of lands in township 12, north range 6, east, 
together with the names of present owners, are given as follows : 

Edwin Hutchinson, e. hf., n. e. qr.,sec. 1: Aug. 13, 1836. G. and D. Kerns, 78; A. 
D. Gilclirist, 57, and E. Hartley, 30 acres. 

Whitney Smith, w. hf. n. e. qr., and e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 1; April 11, 1836. 

Whitney Smith, w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 1; Feb. 9, 1836. A. P. McVicker, 38; J. C. 
Decker, 38i.<: T. Fqx, i%; B. Drummond, 4; R. Hight. 43;,^ 

Jolin f rask, s. w. qr., sec. 1; Oct. 6, 1817. W. H. Cooke, 41; P. Stancliff, 110. 

William Ely, s. e. qr., sec. 1; Oct. 6, 1817. James Hartley, 98; E. Hartley, 60. 

493 



494 HISTOEY OF STAEK COITNTY. 

Samuel Thomas, u. p. qr., sec. 3; June, 1835. J. M. Thomas, 45; J. E. Decker, ISJ^, 
and small lots. 

Sylvanus Moore, u. w. qr., sec. 3; June 13, 1835. J. M. Thomas, n. w. 145; C. P. 
McCorkle, 3. 

John McCloud, s. w. qr., sec. 2; April 9, 1818. Simon Cox, 147^^, and small lots. 

Abram AValton, s. e. qr., sec. 2; April 9, 1818. S. Cox, 70; H.' Ingram, s. 80; C. 
G. Colburn, 10. 

Herman Leek, n. e. qr., sec. 3; June 13, 1835. D. Guyrc, 79; yi. P. Vicker. 67i^; 
Jackson, 2}^. 

Whitney Smith, n. e. qr. of n. w. qr., sec. 3; April 11, 1836. 

John B. Dodge, w. hf. n. w. qr. , sec. 3; June 26, 1835. John Leffler, n. w. 150. 

John B. Dodge, s. e. qr. n. w. qr. , sec. 3; Nov. 14, 1835. 

John Newkirk, s. w. qr., sec. 3; Nov. 39, 1817. Miron R. Cox, s. w. 160. 

Aaron Graham, s e. qr., sec. 3; Nov. 29, 1817. Abner Kerns, s. e. 160. 

Ira Ward, e. hf. n. e. qr., e. hf. n. w. qr., and w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 4; June 26, 1835. 

A. Wilkinson, u. 1021^; Sol. Wilkin.son, .s. 1951^'. 

Jenkins Evans, w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 4; June 36, 1835. 

Ralph Tucker, s. w. qr., sec. 4; Jan. 3, 1818. Sylvester Wilkin.son, s. w. 160. 

Peter Lawrence, s. e. qr., sec. 4; Jan. 3, 1818. Sylvester Wilkinson, s. c. 160, and 
Jo.seph Cox, J^. 

Lewis Perr_y, n. hf. u. e. qr., .sec. 5; July 3, 1835. Wm. Ogle, 130, and small lots. 

George S. Evans, s. hf. n. e. qr., .sec. 5; Aug. 32, 1836. 

Stephen G. Worley, u. hf. n. w. qr. , sec. 5; Aug. 38, 1835. Hopkins Shivvers, 113, 
n. w. qr. 

Seth C. Sherman, s. w. qr. n. w. qr. , sec. 5; Marcli 30, 1837. 

Howard Ogle. s. e. qr. n. w. qr., sec. 5; Sept. 36, 1836. 

Southward Shaw, Jr., s. w. qr., sec. 5; June 15, 1836. John H. Ogle, s. w. qr. 

George S. Evans, s. e. qr. , .sec. 5; Nov. 17, 1835. John H. Ogle, s. e. qr. 

James K. McLanahan, n. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 6; May 11, 1835. Hopkins Shivvers, 52; 

B. Turner, 87; Ogle. 10. 

Robert McLanahan, s. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 6; Sept. 13, 1835. 

William Mahoney. n. e. qr. and u. w. qr. , of n. w. qr., sec. 6; July 3, 1835. Oliver 
Mahany w. 146; B. Turner, 4, n. w. qr. 

Samuel Jackson, s. hf. of n. w. qr., sec. 6; March 22, 1836. 

William Ogle, s. w. qr., sec. 6; April 9, 1836. Wm. Ogle, s. w. qr. 

James McCray, s. e. qr., sec. 6; Nov. 39, 1817. H. Shivvers, 40; J. H. Ogle,' n. w. 
and s. hf. s. e. qr. 

William Lloyd, n. e. qr., sec. 7; April 17, 1818. J. H. Ogle, 121, and M. B. 
Trickle, 39. 

Southward Shaw; Jr., n. w. and s. w. qr., sec. 7; June 16, 1836. M. B. Trickle, 
n. w. 158, and 39 of s. w. qr. ; J. Trickle, 39; and McDaniel. 78 s. w. qr. 

John Meeks, p. e. qr., sec. 7; Aug. 10, 1818. John H. Slater, n. 80; S. Deaver, 
s. 80. 

Nathan Cox, n. e. qr., sec. 8; May 21, 1836. Jes,se Cox, u. e. 160. 

Southward Shaw, Jr., n. w. qr. , .sec. 8; June 15, 1836. John H. Ogle, 40; Levi 
Silliman, 130 n. w. qr. 

Oilman Smith, s. w. qr., sec. 8; April 3, 1818. Levi Silliman, s. w. 160. 

Gardner Herring, s. e. qr., sec. 8; Aug. 31, 1818. Jos. Cox, 4%; Levi Silliman, 
71 J4, and small lots. 

James Zings, n. e. qr. sec. 9; Jan. 1, 1818. Jos. Cox, n. e. 160. 

John A. Newhall, n. w. qr., sec. 9; Jan. 1, 1818. Wilkinson Bros., 60; Jos. Cox, 
s. 100, n. w. qr. 

Javille Chaffee, s. w. qr., .sec. 9; June 10, 1818. C. H. Cox, s, w. 137, and 19 acres 
in small lots. 

Nathan Bennett, s. e. qr., sec. 9; June 10, 1818. Moffitts, e. 80, and Monroe Cox, 
w. 80. 

Robert King, n. e. qr., sec. 10; Feb. 18, 1818. Abner Kerns, 146; Bailey, 4; Faul- 
coner, 10. 

Benj. Davis, n. w. qr , sec. 10; Feb. 18, 1818. Monroe Cox, n. w. 160. 

John B. McKenny, s. w. qr. sec. 10; Sept. 24, 1818. Moffitts, s. w. 160. 

John 'Wnrl.sbough, s. e. qr., sec. 10; Sept. 34, 1818. Perry Stancliff, oOi,; A. Kerns, 
741 2; A. Bailey, 39. 

John Odam, n. e. qr. , sec. 11; Dec. 23, 1817. Abner Kerns, n. e. 160. 

Tryon Fuller, n. w. qr., sec. 11; Dec. 23, 1817. Simon Cox, n. w. 160. 

Solomon Liblay, s. w. qr.. sec. 11; Jan. 23, 1818. Augustus Bailey, s. w. 160. 



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FIHST SCHOOL BUILDING IN STARK COUNTY — FROM DRAWING BY WINN. 



ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 497 

Joseph Wright, s. e. qr. sec. 11; Jan. 23, 1818. J, Harvey Cox, s. e. 160. 

Roswell Post, D. c. qr., sec. 12; Dec. 13. 1818. Ami Hartley, n. e. 147. 

Harvey Sporry, u. w. qr., sec. 12; Dee. 13, 1818. J. Hartley," e. 80; H. Ingram, w. 78. 

Joseph Woodmansee, s. w. qr. and s. e. qr. ; sec. 12. Nov. 7, 1817. "H. Ingram, 
n. 141; J. JIc.Millen. s. 18, s. w. qr.; Michael Colgan, s. c. 148. 

James Selah, u. e., qr., sec. 13; May 22, 1818. J. H. Simms, n. e. 154. 

John H. JIartiu, n. w. qr. sec. 13; Jlay 22. 1S18. John McMillen, n. w. 160. 

James Keed. s. w. qr., .sec. 13; June 10. 1818. J. U. Smith, s. w. 160. 

J. II. Winney, s. e. qr., sec. 13; June 10, 1818. J. H. Sims, llo; J. O. Smith, 3914:. 

Benj. Lovell.u. e. qr., sec. 14; Oct. 6, 1817. Joseph H. Cox, n. e. 160. 

John Lovell, n. w. qr., sec. 14; Oct. 6, 1817. A. Bailey, 120; P. Staucliff, 25; 
R. Jordan. 5: II. Dixon, 10. 

John Baptiste. s. w. and s. e. qr., sec. 14; April 23, 1818. B. F. Graves, 62; James 
Graves, 81 s. w. qr. ; Thomas Graves, s. e. 160. 

Uufus Stanley, n. e. qr.,sec. 15; Oct. 28, 1818. Perry Stancliff, 109; IMarsliall 
Graves, 100; T. timmons, llOJ-i. 

John Bruce, u. w. qr., sec" 15; Oct. 28, 1818. A. Bailey, 23; Josiah ;Moffitt. 60; 
A. Timmons, 6TJ2. 

Isaac B. Essex, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 15; June 13, 1835. N. Graves, 5; J. P. Car- 
penter, 80. 

Nathan Cox, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 15; jMay 21, 1836. F. F. Brockaway, 80; W. K. 
Cox, 5, sec. 15. 

John B. Dodge, e. hf. and w. hf . .s. e. qr., sec. 15; June 26, 1835. Wni. Holgatc, 
e. hf., s. (1. ISOi^" and w. hf., s. d. 139i;£. 

Viilc llii'torji of To/cm/np. Sec. IG. 

Joseph Cox. part of div. 2, sec. 16; Jan. 18, 1854. Arvilla Sumner, 108. 

Mounts family, part of div. 2, sec. 16; Jan. 18. 1854. S. ,AI. Adams, 36; C. H. Cox, 
100, and small lots on sec. 16. 

.loseph Elliott, n. e. qr., sec. 17; Nov. 5, 1818. All in small lots. 

Aaron Scott, n. w. qr., sec. 17; Nov. 5, 1818. Wilson Trickle, n. w. 160. 

Samuel Banner, s. w. qr., .sec. 17; Oct. 6, 1817. Philip F. Earhart, n, 80; W. 
Sheets, s. 80. 

George Blanchard, s. e. qr., sec. 17; Oct. 6, 1817. Wm. Sheets, s. e. 1.59i^. 

Jacob House, n. e. qr., sec. 18; Nov. 27, 1818. Charles Potter, n. e. qr. 

David Barber, n. w. qr. and s. \v. qr., sec. 18; Aug. 13, 1836. John Caldwell, n. w. 
154; Theodore AVhitten, s. w. 1.57. 

Thomas Hamilton, s. e. qr., .sec. 18; Nov. 27, 1818. John Scott, s. e. 160. 

George W. Woods, n. e. qr., sec. 19; Feb. 25, 1818. John Finley, n. 80; C. At- 
kinson, s. 80. 

Stejihen Trickle, n. hf. n. w. 
Sarah Finley, w. 70. 

Calvin Powell, s. hf. n. w. qr. 
W. H. Twlss, 69; Trickle, 89. 

Edward Trickle, w. hf. and s. e. qr. s. w. qr., sec. 19; Oct. 13, 1836. 

John Union, s. e. qr., .sec. 19; Feb. 25, 1818. Amelia Standard, e. 80; C. L. Gin- 
grich, w. 80. 

John Cassady, n. e. qr.. sec. 20; Oct. 20, 1817. A. J. Scott, n. e. 160. 

Thomas Boles, n. w. qr., sec. 20; Oct. 20, 1817. A. J. Scott, e. 22i^; Jared 
Jones, w. 137J2- 

Jacob Yost, s. w. qr., sec. 20; Jan. 7, 1818. F. F. Brockawav, e. 132; A. 
Standard, 28. 

Thomas Briggs. s. e. qr., sec. 20; Jan. 6, 181s. E. Trickle, 50; A. J. Scott, 66. 
and other small lots. 

Abram Parker, n. e. qr.. sec. 21; Nov. 29, lsl7. F. F. Brockawav n. e. 1.59- 
Trickle, 1 . 

Abram Prior, n. w. qr., sec. 21; Nov. 29, 1817. James Kerns, n. w. 160. 

Cornelius Overlock, s. w. qr., sec. 21; Dee. 12, 1817. E. Trickle, s. w. 1.53; A. 
J. Scott, 7. 

Henry Harmon, s. e. qr.. sec. 21; Dec. 12. 1817. Mason Trickle, s. e. 160. 

Josiah Moffitt, u. e. qr., sec. 22; Nov. 28, 1838. W. K. Cox. 

Edwin Hutchinson, n. w. qr., sec. 22; March 15. 1837. Thomas Nicholas. 

Timothy Green, s. w. qr., sec. 22; April 30. 1818. A. J. Fautz. 80; T. Nicholas, 80. 

J(jhn Aliller. s. e. qr., sec. 22; April 30. 1818. W. K. Cox. 120; J. Chaft'ee. 40. 

Taylor Hardin, u. e. qr., sec. 23; March 3, 1818. Thos. Graves, 140; W. K. Cox, 
s. e. cor. 20. 



qr., sec. 19; June 19, 1837. 


John Finley, e. 89; 


. and n . e . qr . s . w . qr . , sec . 


19; April 10. 1837. 



498 aiSTOKY OF stark OOtTNTY. 

Israel D. Tcnvle, u. -w. qr., sec. 23; Marcli 3, 1818. James Grave.s, 80; Thomas 
Graves, 80. 

Dirk A. Myers, s. w. qr., sec. 23; Feb. 14, 1818. J. Graves, 35; B. F. Graves, 40; 
W. K. Cox, 5; W. H. Graves, s. 80. 

Jolin Murray, s. e. qr., sec. 23; Feb. 14, 1818. W. K. Cox, s. e. 160. 

Henry Smith, u. e. and n. w. qr., .sec. 24; Oct. 6, 1817. L. Dixon, 86 and other lots; 
Walter Cox; u. w. 160. 

David Bell, s. w. qr., sec. 24; Dec. 13, 1817. Jeremiah Sullivan, s. w. 160. 

Cliarles I'ain, s. e. qr., sec. 34; Dec. 13, 1817. Maria McCorkle, 40 and other lots. 

jAIicliael Colebough. n. e. qr., sec. 25; Nov. 8, 1817. R. Jordan, SO; C. White, s. 80. 

Edward Kcougli, n. w. qr., sec. 25; Nov. 8, 1817. R. Jordan, 105; G. Shebel, 49. 

Herman Fisher, s. w. qr., sec. 25; Oct. 29, 1817. G. Shebel, s. w. 160. 

Jeffrey Worthingtou, .s. e. qr., sec. 25; Oct. 29, 1817. Wm. and Rosa Kelepfer, s. 
e. 160. 

Abe Lucky, u. e. (jr., sec. 36; Nov. 3, 1818. W. K. Cox, n. 80; C. Hull. s. 76. 

George Miller, n. w. qr., sec. 26; Nov. 3, 1818. L. E. Timmons, e. 135; J. 
Chaffee, 25. 

John Francis, s. w. qr.,sec. 36; Feb. 19, 1818. A. E. and D. M. Gingrich, s. w. 
155. 

Amos L. Smith, s. c. qr., sec. 36; Feb. 19, 1818. R. Davidson, s. c. 154. 

Geoj'ge Phipps, u. e. qr., sec. 37; Dec. 24,-1817. Jarville Chaffee, u. e. 160. 

Orra'BardsIey, n. w. qr., sec. 27; Dee. 34, 1817. J. Chaffee. 80; Jos. Smith, 80. 

Peter Pilgrim, s. w. qr., .sec. 27; Oct. 6, 1817. Conrad Smith, s. w. 160. 

J. V. Feagles, s. e. qr., .sec. 27; Oct. 6, 1817. D. H. Gingrich, s. e. 160. 

John McLaughlin, n. e. qr., sec. 28; Nov. 29, 1817. Sylvester Bamber, n. e. 160. 

Thomas Wyun, n. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 28; Feb. 9, 1836. Mason Trickle, 68; A. J. 
Scott, 52. 

Seth C. Sherman, s. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 28; March 30, 1837. E. F. Meeker, 40; 
n. vv. qr. 

S. Little, s. w. qr., .sec. 38; March 27, 1818. E. F. Meeker, 33; A. J. Scott, 127. 

Joseph Lutz, s. e. qr., sec. 28; Nov. 29, 1817. E. F. Meeker, 40; A. B. and D. 
Gingrich, 120. 

John Diekaman, n. e. qr., sec. 29; Nov. 29, 1817. A. J. Scott, e. 80: F. F. Brock- 
away, w. 80. 

Edmund Dcady, n. w. qr., .sec. 29; Nov. 29, 1817. J. R. Gelvin, n. w. 160. 

Therrygood Smith, n. e. qr., s. w. (jr., sec. 29; Nov. 7, 1836. Henry Col well, 
s. w. 158. 

Jftseph Smith, w. hf. and s. c. qr. of s. w. qr., sec. 29; Nov. 7, 1836. 

Southward Shaw, s. e. qr., .sec. 29; June 15, 1836. A. J. Scott, e. 80; F. F. 
Broekaway, w. 80; s. e. qr. 

Abraiii Birch, n. e. qr., sec. 30; Feb. 25, 1818. Noah Springer, e. hf.,C. L. 
Gingrich, w. hf. n. e. qr. 

Theriygond Smith, u. e. qr. n. w. qr., sec. 30; Nov. 7, 1836. 

Edward Trickle, w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 30; Oct. 13, 1836. 

Oliver Sheridan, s. e. qr. of n. w. qr., ande. hf s. w. qr., sec. 30; Aug. 23, 1836. 
E. Trickle, n. 130, C. L. Gingrich, 19; D. Gingrich, 20, n. w. 

Thenygood Smith, w. hf. s. w. qr.,see. 30; Aug. 30, 1836. S. B. Gingrich 
and Dan, 156 on s. w. qr. 

Jeremiah Hillers, s. e. qr., sec. 30; Feb. 24, 1818. A. A. Gingrich, n. 110; C. 
Smith, 60 on s. e. 

AVilliam Hollings, u. e. qr., sec. 31: Jan. 7, 1817. U. B. Church, 1; C. Smith, 76; 
J. Chase, 80. 

Joshua Nelson, n. w. qr., sec. 31; Jan. 29. 1818. D. D. and Geo. Springer, 159, 
n. w. 

Tyre Nelson, s. w. qr., sec. 31; Jan. 39, 1818. M. P. and D. Gingrich, 160 
s. w. 

Stephen Trickle, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 31; April 4, 1836. C. Smith, e. 24}^; J. 
Chase, e. 58, s. e. 

Charies Ballance, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 31; April 20, 1836. Joseph Chase, w. 80, 
s. e. 

Southword Shaw, Jr., u. e. qr., sec. 32; June 15, 1836. F. F. Broekaway, n. e. 

Stephen Trickle, e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 32; Aug. 20, 1836. F. F. Broekaway, e. 
80, n. w. 

Stephen Trickle, w. hf. u. w. qr., sec. 32; April 30, 1836. Conrad Smith, vv. 80, 
n. w. 



ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 40(» 

Edward Trickle, e. lif. s. w. qr., sec. 32; Oct. 13, 1836. F. F. Brockaway, 66; 
T. Darley, 23; C. Smith, ll-'j'; T). GiDgricli, 23; E. S. Garrison, 12; W. H. Twiss, 
231^. 

Stephen Trickle, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 32; June 10, 1836. 

Southword Shaw, Jr.. s. e. qr., sec. 32; June 15, 1836. F. F. Brockaway, 115; 
B. S. Scott, 45. 

(Shark's Austin, n. e. qr., sec. 33; Feb. IS), ISIS. J. Graves, 75i^; J. S. Grave.s, 
80; G. Springer, 4. 

Thomas Jferritt, n. w. qr., sec. 33; Feb. l'.», 1818. A. J. Scott, n. w. 160. 

.Tames Coleman, s. w. qr., sec. 33, Nov. 5, 1818. B. S. Scott, s. w. 160. 

Wm. H. Haskill, s. e qr., sec. 33; Sept. 30. 1836. G. W. Springer, SO; J. M. 
Estep, 80. 

Consider Yeames, n. e. qr., sec. 34; Feb. 9, 1818. >[artha L. Uiner, J. Colwell, 
A. E. Gingrich. 159, u. c. 

S. Hodsdon, n. w. qr., sec. 34; Feb. 9, 1818. 

Ezra Hutchings, s. w. qr., sec. 34; Jan. 11,1818. Jacob and Jo.seph Graves, n. 
w.. 160. 

John J. Dunbar, s e. qr., sec. 34; Jau. 6. 1818. J. Estep, 80; H. Springer, 80; 
s. w.; A. J. Scott, 153, s. e. qr. 

Francis Morrow, n. e. qr., sec. 35; Oct. 21, 1818. G. Shebell, 80; J. F. Fo.x, 80. 

Keubcn Rowe. n. w. qr., sec. 85; Oct. 21. 1818. A. E. and D. II. Gingrich, 57; 
J. F. Fo.\, .Vj; and small lots. 

John Ilvatt, s. w. (jr., sec. 35; Jau. 1, 1818. Andrew J. Scoti, s. w., 160. 

Charles" Mayuard, s. e. qr., sec. 35; Jan. 1, 1818. A. J. Lair, Qi^; B. H. Per- 
kins, 65i.i. 

Wm" Goodman, n. e. qr., sec. 36; Oct, 6, 1817 G. Klepfer, n. e. 160. 

Richard Ford, n. w. (jr., .sec. 36; Oct. 6, 1817. F. Mahle, n. 80, J. Friedman, 
s. 80. 

Charles Frost, s. w. qr., sec. 36; Feb. 4, 1818. H. J. Adams, E. 105; J. Aly- 
ward, 55. 

Andrew Gott, s. e. qr., sec. 36; Feb. 4, 1818. Joseph Friedman, s. e. qr. 

There are no records now existing- to point out the end of a large 
numljer named in the foregoing hst : but to tlie majority many refer- 
ences are made in the previous and succeeding chapters, as well as in 
this one; for the early settlers of Essex spread out tlirough adjoining- 
townships, and as a rule aided in their advancement. Madison Winn 
takes us back to 182S. wlien Isaac B. Essex moved witli his family from 
A'irginia to Fort Clark, now the city of Peoria, and tarried there that 
winter, teaching school, and it lays between him and Iliram Currier as 
to which taught the lirst American school in that city.. In 182'j he 
came to what is now Stark county, it being then an entire ■wilderness, 
and built a cabin on the south eighty of the northeast quarter of sec- 
tion 15. His nearest neighbor was Daniel Prince, one and one-half 
miles southwest of Princeville. Some time afterward he was appointed 
postmaster, the office being called Essex, the neiglibors carrying the 
mail 1)V turns fiom Hicks", on LaSalle I'rairie, in Peoi-ia county. 1832 
he was appointed s})ecial connnissioner Ijy the legislature to sell school 
section of Essex township. A little fartlier east was Greely Smith and 
his father, who came from Ohio in 1880 and settled on a farm now 
owned by James Graves, and east of him was J. C. Owens, who was 
made the first Justice of the Peace in the county, being elected in 
August. 1831, at the house of Benjamin Smitli, and held the office 
until 183-1, when he moved to Canton, selling out to Moses Boardman. 
This is now the Thomas Graves estate. In August, 1834, Benjamin 
Smith was elected Justice, and in August, 1835, Major Silliman was 
elected constable to till the place of John Dodge. Further up the river 
was Thomas Essex and David Cooper, who came from Virginia in 



500 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

1830. Mrs. Cooper, later Mrs. Eiinis, is still living in Wyoming, and 
is 89 years of age. The farm thej'' settled on is now owned by Mr. 
Kerns. A little farther iijithe river and near wliere Mr. Kerns' house 
now stands lived Coonrad Leak, and still farther on was old man Leak, 
who moved from Tazewell county, tliis state, in February, 1832, and 
built a- saw and grist mill on Spoon rivei", southwest of Wyoming, 
where you could get your clapboards sawed, corn cracked and wheat 
mashed. A freshet in 1836 washed the mill away, yet traces of it may 
be seen todaj'. Still up the river and on the east side was Sylvanis 
Moore, on the place now known as the General Thomas honiestead. 
Also Jesse Heath kept a little store near by. A little south of here 
lived John Dodge, on the place now owned by Simon Cox. Up and 
west of here, near the Methodist camp-grounds, lived Wesley and Peter 
Miner. 

In 1832 Samuel Seeley moved from Indiana, leaving his family at 
MosGville, Peoria county, came to Spoon river, made a claim and built 
a log cabin a few rods south of whei'e Mr. Duckworth's house now 
stands, northwest of Wyoming. While himself and two other men 
were building this cabin it turned cold and the^' started for Mossville, 
and when they got to Camp run found it frozen over, and in attempting 
to cross on the ice with a yoke of oxen and span of horses, it broke 
through and let them in the water ; the horses got tangled in the har- 
ness, and Seeley to save them, jumped in himself aiul had to be dragged 
out, ami finally all got out and across. Mr. Seeley's clothes immedi- 
ately were frozen stiff, when the men sti'ipped off everything but his 
shirt, and rolled him up in bed quilts and straw, and drove in that con- 
dition, one walking and driving and the other rubbing Seeley, and save 
frozen hands, got through all right. 

One mile south of Toulon lived Samuel Merrill, B. Turner now own- 
ing the place. Further south was Major McClennehan, who lived where 
James Biggs now resides, and part of tiiat house was built 54 years ago. 

South of this lived Ste})hen Worley, on the farm now owned by 
Hopkins Shivvers. Mr. and Mi's. Worley are still living, having moved 
to Henry several years ago. Mr. Worley is over 80 years of age. Ben- 
jamin Essex came from Virginia in 1830, and settled a little to the 
west of where Joseph Cox now lives. Mrs. Essex is now living in 
North Wyoming, and is 85 years of age. Henry White lived on what 
is known as the Peter Sheets farm, and John Marrow on the James 
Ballentine farm. Charles Pierce settled here in 1834, erecting a log 
cabin a little north of the Sheets cemetery. Thomas Winn came fi'om 
Switzerland county, Ind., in October, 1831, stopping near Peoria ; in 
1834 he came to Stark county, and built a cabin in tbe old Spoon river 
fort, on section 16, now owned by Sanuiel Adams. 

Jarville Chaffee came from Michigan in Ma\', 1 834, and sto}ii)ed with 
Miner's until fall, when lie built a cabin where C. H. Cox's tine house 
stands. Thinking to get up something extra he split the logs, white- 
washed the inside, and had an upstaiis reached by a ladder. This was 
the entire settlement on Spoon riA'er and Indian creek from 1829 to 
May, 1834. Dr. Ellsworth came from Ohio in the fall of 1834, and 
was the Urst practicing physician in the county. Up to this time there 



ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 501 

was no school nor schoolhouse, <ind on the 4th of July, 1834. the peo- 
ple came together for tlie piiri)ose of building one. "" * * * ■" 

In 1S39 sevenil families moved from Pennsylvania and settled in 
Wyoming, and while they did not particularly want the county seat, 
they thought themselves entitled to the postoffice, so got it changed 
from Essex to that place. William Godley being appointed postmas- 
ter. The Eastmans came from ?v^e\v Hampshire in 1838. and started a 
blacksmith shoj) in ^loulton. a little south of John Lefler's. Here you 
could get anvtiiing done, from the wekliiig of a knitting needle to iron- 
ing a wagon. It is claimed they ironed the first wagon and buggy 
that was made in the county, and that Calvin L. made the first plow 
that would scour in this soil. 

Up to 1835 most of the trading was done in Peoria. In August of 
this year the Essex and Cooper families ran short of groceries, so they 
tilled two grain sacks with meat, saddled two horses. Cooper taking- 
one and Madison Winn the otlier. and with sacks across the saddle, 
started for the city, taking an Indian trail, going through Princeville 
and crossing the Kickapoo at Dunhi]), ari'ived at Tlnmias Essex's late 
in the afternoon. The day was exceedingly wai-m, and what had 
become of the meat in the sacks was a mystery. Winn was a 
mess of grease from his waist to his heels. They made the tri|) in 
three days. Henry Col well came from Ross county, Ohio, in 1837, 
and was the lirst stock auctioneer in this county, and has now been an 
auctioneer for forty-nine years, being seventy-four years old. Ife is 
the father of nineteen children — nine sons and ten daughters. 

Other pioneers and old settlers of Essex are named in the pages 
devoted to biography in chai)ter Ifi, as well as in this part. 

Sheets Cemetery. — Tiie interments in Sheets Cemetery are listed 
as follows : Lettice L. Smith, '62 ; Greenleaf Smith, '48 ; Benj. Smith, 
*47 ; David Cooper. 'tlO; Argelon Graves, '56; Ann Boardman, '47; 
Moses Board, '47; Mary Bayley, "51; Cnarles L. Lake, '51; Nero 
W. Mounts, '47 ; Matilda Edwards, '59; Mary J. Timmons, '58; 
Xancy Mounts, '42; Ellen Drummond, '^^\ William Johnson. '56; 
Susannah Ely, '66 ; Eunice Johnson, '43 ; Mary Drummond, "65 ; Nathan 
Cox, '40; Ann Cox, "44; John Cox, '61; Abigail Cox, '77; Sarah 
Cox. '59; Jolin Stewart. '53; Ealy A. Whitcher. "75; Jarville Chaf- 
fee, '46 ; John F. Leseur, "63; Elizabeth Cox, '56 ; Margaret Timmons, '75 : 
Eliza Ackley, "57; Paulina Ennis, '72; Daniel Davis, '72; Elizabeth 
Cornish, "6t) ; J. Elizabeth (iraves. '75; George Und:)augli, "55; Avis J. 
Harris, "58; Francis M. Sollars, "64 ; Amanda Earhart. '64 ; Mary A. 
Drennin. '63 ; Henry Gi-aves, '71 ; Alice Graves, '80 ; Malinda Simmer- 
man. "47; Peter Sheets. '80; William Cohvell, '^\?>\ Ptobert Colwell, 
"68; Esther Cohvell. "57; Margaret Ballentine, '58; Mary Turner, '66; 
Aiulrew Tui'ner, "49; Hannah Colwell, "54; Edman Dawson, '54; 
Elizalteth Colwell, "47; .loiias E. Ballentine. "83; Matilda Edwards. 
"47; Mary Edwards. '54; Isaac Edwards. "47. John Cox and I", il. 
Sollars are the only soldiers resting here. 

Pleasant Valley Cemetery. — The soldiers and old peo))le iuteri-ed in 
Pleasant Valley Cemetery are named as follows, the date of death 
being given : George Springer, "86 ; Eve Springer, '72 ; Jacob New- 



502 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

man, '79 ; Christian Gingrich, '76 ; Joseph Armentrout, '63 ; Susannah 
Honze, '70; Christian Gino-ricli, Sr.. '39; Eliza A. Gladfelter, '63; 
Polly Gingrich, '49; Isabella Slaughter, '76; Reuben Collwell, '74; 
Catherine Smith, '84; Mary M. Nicholas, '68: Mary Coleman, '56 ; 
Martha M. Waldron, '71; David Waldron, '75; Calvin White, '70; 
Malon Cox, '83; Saniantha Springer, '62; Amy GrtJves, '77 ; Clarinda 
Colwell, '80 ; Nancy Trickle, '81 ; Mary Huffman, *83 ; Sarah ITuffiiian, 
'73; George Springer, Sr., '40; llenrv' Springer, '45; Eleanor Graves, 
'71; Elizabeth Harr. '70; Elizabeth Barr, '67. The soldiers buried here 
are: Michael Spriuger, '63 ; Calvin Yulgamott, '65 ; William B. Barr, 
'64; Ezra Gingrich, '65; Noah Fantz, '64 ; John Gingrich, '65. In 
Shebel's cemetery are the remains of Elizabeth Ebv, '85 ; Joseph Eby, 
'82; William Dawson, 85; Gottlieb Klepfer, '81; Sarah S. Smith, '85 ; 
Sewell Smith, 73; Edwin L. Smith, '62 ; Gottlieb Schultheis, '71. E. 
L. Smith served in the Eighty-sixth Illinois Infantry. 

Sehoolxof Ei^aei: — In 1832-3 the (juestion of estal)lishing a sc-hool in 
the Essex settlement was brought befcn'e the legislature, and on March 
], 1833, an act was approved creating Isaac Essex commissioner of the 
school fund and authorizing him to sell section 16. On February 4, 
1834, this section was sold for $9(hS.7(». The day prior to this sale,"the 
voters assembled at the Essex cabin and elected Sylvanus Moore, Green- 
leaf Smith and Benjamin Smith, trustees. IMosesBoardman was elected 
in 1835. Ma(lis(m Winn, in his paper of 1886, says: "On the fourth 
day of July. 1834, the people came together for the purpose of building- 
one. The site chosen was near the northeast corner of the northeast 
quarter of section 15, in Essex township. The building was ])lanned 
to be twenty feet square, and all went to work with a will, some cut- 
ting, some hauling, some making claj^board. and others building. By 
noon it was built up waist high; and there coming a shower, we 
arrangetl the clapijoards over the wall and underneath ate our Fourth 
of July dinner. The first day the walls were built uj) to the roof, 
which was soon covered, and from Leak's mill slabs were bi'ought for 
seats. A post was driven into the ground and a slab laid on it for a 
teacher's desk, while mother earth was the floor. Adam Terry com- 
menced school about July 15. with about thirty scholars, out of" which 
numl)er I am the only one living. (This Perry received $55.5(1 for 
teaching the winter school of 1834-5 for three months. Sabrina 
Chattielil, later Mrs. B. Ililliard received $13 for a three months 
summer school in 1835, and Mary Lake $6.31^ for six weeks' 
teaching during the fall term.) 'in the fall the house was fin- 
ished — a floor put in above and below, three windows sawed out, 
the east one having a light of glass in it, the other two covered 
with cloth, cracks plasteretl u]) with yellow clay, holes boi-ed in 
the walls in which jiins were inserted and slabs laid on for desks, 
and a sod chimney built. Sabrina Ghatfield. better known as Grand- 
mother Hilliard (whose death is recorded elsewhere), of Lafayette, now 
taught, and was the first female teacher conducting a school in the 
county. Next was Jesse W. Heath. Mary Lake, Jose])h R. Newton, 
William Samis. and James Dalrymjjle. At the close of Mr. Dalryra- 
ple's school, in March, 1839, he gave a school exhibition, the first in 



ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 503 

the county. C. L. and S. W. Eastmim and Jarville Chaffee took ])!ii't in 
this exhibition, C. L. speaking the first piece. Alt three ai'e still living 
here today. Great credit is due the Eastmans for the interest they 
took in this exhibition. The first 8al)bath-scliool was organized in this 
building, In' one Seigle, in i8.3T. The Methodists held meetings here 
for some years, coming from Lafayette and Princeville, l^ringing their 
dinners and staying all day. On June 30, 1840, twenty-three votes 
were cast in favor of organization for school purposes. In December, 
18,56, Cox's school-house, Essex township, was completed, on land 
donated by Joseph Cox. In A})ril 18<)2, when the present record 
in possession of treasurer A. G. Hammond was opened by W. S. 
Bates, then treasurer, Sewell Smith presided over the boanl with 
Sylvester F. Otman and Henry A. Ilolst, trustees. In 1863 the 
board was similarly constituted. In 18(>-1 Sewell Smith. Henry 
A. Hoist and George Fautz formed the lioard. In February A. 
G. Hammond was appointed treasurer, vice W. S. Bates, resigned, 
pi'ior to leaving tor Iowa. He was a Universalist preacher at 
Wyoming and other places during his residence here, among his 
ai)pointments being Sewell Smith's schoolhouse. In 1865 George 
Fautz was chosen president with Messrs. Hoist, Butler and Jefferson 
Trickle, and in lS(i6 the name of William H. J5utler, with Messrs. II. A. 
Ilolst, Phili]) Eai'hait and Hammond constituted the board, with II. A. 
Hoist, president. In 1867, 1868 and IStiO the same mimes appeju- on the 
record. In 1869 a petition t(j change the boundafies of districts 4, T) and 
6 was presented, but owing to a remonstrance tlie subject was adjoui'ned. 
In 1870 Jarville Chaffee, Henry A. Ilolst, Philip Earhart and A. G. 
Hammond constituted the board. They also served in 1871 and 1872 
until John Barr replaced Mr. Chaffee on the board. In April, 1872 
the ])etition was re-presented for a change of school districts and 
on June loth, that year, it was considered. In order to ;uiswer this 
])etition favorably it was found necessary to change the lioundaries of 
the majority of the districts in Essex Townshij), and this was ac- 
complished after much delay and discussion, a })lan and cluirt (formed 
and drawn by Mr. Hammond) was presented to the board by Mr. 
Hoist. This provided for the ten districts as now known, and seemed 
so reasonaljle that its adoption settled this tronl>lesome question. In 
1873 the same Ijoard ti'ansacted school affairs here until the election of 
Perry Winn and William II. Butler, vice Philii) Larhartand II. A. Ilolst, 
Messrs. Barr and Ila.mmond being continued. In 1876, W. H. Butler's 
name appears as trustee, and in 1877, A. J. Sheets was elected, Mr. 
Hammond continuing as treasurer. In 1879, Augustus Bailey, C. F. 
Hamilton and Dr. N. B. Morse, were elected trustees, and in April ap- 
pointed Kev. John W. Agard, treasurer, vice Mr. Hammond. In May 
following tlie old treasurer turned his books cjver to the new board, not 
however before obtaining an auclitingand full business statement prov- 
ing the accounts correct in ev^ery particular. In April, 1880, John 
Joi'dan and Royal H. Miller were elected to the vacancies occasioned 
by the removal of Dr. Morse from Essex, and C. F. Hamilton, term ex- 
pired. This election brought up the legal use of length of term ex- 
pressed on ballot, or decision on length of term by new board after 



504 HISTOET OF STARK COUNTY. 

election. The uew board re-appointed A. G. Hammond treasurer vice 
Rev. J. W. Agard, who willingly turned over the records and accounts. 
The whole legality of the election of trustees was questioned, and the 
sujiercession of Mr. Agard by the ap]iointee of the new l)oard was 
tested in a case presented before Judge McC'ullough, m Septemi)er, 
ISSO, at Toulon. Messrs. Fuller and ISliallenberger appeared for A. G. 
Hammond ; Messrs. Decker and Wilson, for C. F. Plamilton, who had 
also been appointed treasurer by a minority of the board of trustees. 
This was decided in favor of the defendant, and Mr. Hammond re- 
tained the office. Messrs. Miller, Jordan antl James R. Galvin formed 
the board in 1881. In 1882 C. P. McCorkle was elected trustee. In 
1883 N. Monroe Cox was elected, vice .1. R. Galvin. Mr. Hammond be- 
ting re-appointed treasurer. In 1884 Philip F. Earhart and N. M. Cox, 
were placed on the board. In 1885, J. R. Galvin was reelected. In 1886 
P. F. Earhart, N. M. Cox, J. R. Galvin and A. G. Hammond, consti- 
tuted the board. In 1886 there were 810 males, and 31.5 females under 
twenty -one years, or a total of 625, nine ungrade<l schools, and one graded 
school attended by 193 males, and 186 female pupils, presided over l)y 
six male and seventeen female teachers, the former receiving $1,525.53, 
and the latter $3,636.98 as salary. The district tax, $3,636.98; value of 
property, $16,775 ; of libraries, $300 ; jjonded debt, $3,000 ; total recei])ts, 
$12,529.16 ; tc'tal expenditui'es, $6,770.45. A. G. Hammond serving as 
clerk and treasurer. 

Ofjiciuls. — The names of all the su])ervisors of Essex from 1854 to 
the present time are given below. The name of the first appears in 
the organic chapter : '54. Samuel Dixon ; '55-7, Josiah Moffitt ; '57-9, 
Ilenrv Col well ; '59, John Chaffee; '60, Samuel Dixon; '61, John 
Chaffee; '62, Jonathan Nicholas; '63-5, W. H. Butler; '65, Edward 
Trickle ; '6(;, S. F. Otman ; '67-9. Hopkins Shivvers ; '69, Ilenrv Col- 
well ; '70, Philip F. Earhart ; '71-4, John H. Ogle; '74, Timothy Bailey ; 
'75-7, Jacol) (Graves; '77, P. F. Earhart; '78, James M. Rogers; '79, 
William II. Graves ; '80-2, Philip F. Earliart ; '82, John Jordan ; "83-6, 
Philip F. Earhart ; '86, John Jordan. 

The justices since 1853 are named as follows: 1853, Isaac Thomas 
and John Finley ; '57, John Finley, S. F. Otman; '61, S. F. Otman 
and D. AVhiffin; '62. Augustus G. Ilamnumd ; '65, A. G. Hammond 
and Wilscm Trickle; '69, ' G. B. LashelJs. John McMillen ; '73, Philip 
F. Earhart. J. T. Rhodes ; "74. John M. McMillen. (June); '75. W. J. Al- 
io rd ; '77. Ilenrv Graves and John McMillen ; '8i)-l. Henrv Graves; 
'85, John McMillen and A. J. Scott; '86, Wesley H. Heath." 

In August, 1870, an election was held in Essex township on the ques- 
tion of voting $15,000 in aid of the Court Cr. R. R. or Galesburg and 
Chicago R. R., and this after a great majority of the citizens of Illinois 
had voted against the issue of township Ijonds for such purposes. The 
West Jersey people iield a similar meeting in July. 

Pioneer post-office. — *In 1833-4 there was a weekh' mail route estal)- 
lished from Springfield via Peoria to Galena. This route ran along the 
bluffs of the Illinois river, above Peoria up to Hennepin, to Dixon and 
on to Galena. Upon this the early settlers were entirely dependent 
for their mail matter. There was some sort of an office, or " hole in 



ELMIKA TOWNSHIP. 505 

tlie hluff" just below the present town of Northampton in Peoria 
county, and a man by the name of Hicks was i)ostinaster. In 1833 a 
post-ottice was established in the Essex settlement, and Isaac B. Essex 
was appointed the flrst ])ostmaster within tiie present limits of Stark 
county. The mail was carried on the volunteer system, the settlers 
taking turns at carrying it once a week from the office under the 
bluff. It was usually carried in a meal hag, and could have been 
in the crown of a man's hat. '■ Galena IMiner'" (as Mi'. Harris Miner 
was often called) generally carried it on foot. The office at this time 
was an old boot box, set up on pins .driven into the wall, high and dry, 
and above the reach of children in the cabin of Mr. Essex. In 1833 
onl3' two newspapers were taken in the county, one by Mr. Essex and 
the other by lienj. Smith. At this date two weeks were required to 
get a ])aper from S))ringtield, and a proportionately longer time to get 
intelligence from Washington. This office was transferred to AVyoming, 
where (iodley was a]i])ointed master. The coming of the railroad 
brought with it the village of Duncan, and with the village returned 
the post-office. 

Churchss. — The eai'ly histor}' of Methodism in this township, like 
that of its first settlement is very fully treated in the general history 
and findsmention in the sketchesof the Wyoming and Toulon churches. 
Its estalilishment is contemporary with the settlement of the Essex 
family here in 1829, although a class was not regularly organized until 
1835. Rev. Wm. C. Cummings writes: "In 1835 I was appointed by 
Bishop Roberts from the Illinois conference of the M. E. church to 
(what was then) Peoria mission. It extended over a large territory — 
nearly all embraced now in Peoria and Kewanee disti'icts, being parts 
of the following nameil counties, viz: Peoria, Fulton, Knox, Stark and 
Marshall. I preached at Father Fraker s, whose name is of ]n"ecious 
memory in the churches, and rode from there over the ground where 
Toulon and Lafaj'ette now stand, though they probably had not then 
been thought of. Xot far from the present site of Toulon lived Adam 
Perry, whom I appointed class leader of a small society in the Essex 
settlement, and \vhere we held a quarterly meeting in 1835, at which 
W. B. Mack and Stephen R. Beggs were present. The circuit preach- 
ers who attended here from 1830 to 1839 are named as follows : S. R. 
Beggs, 1830; Rev. Wm. Crissav. 1831; Zadoc Hall, 1832 ; Joel Arling- 
ton, 1833 ; Leander S. Walker. 1834; J. W. Dunahav, 183G; W. C. 
Cumniings, 1835-7 ; A. E. Phelps, 1837 ; S. R. Beggs, 1839. Since Mr. 
Beggs' last term, the history of Methodism in Essex is that of Tou- 
lon or Wyoming. 

In church atfairs, the Methodists were first on the field, but were 
soon followed by the Latter Day Saints, who made some converts here, 
and, it is said, led some membei'sof the Essex family ami others equally 
prominent, away from their allegiance to Methodism. 

United Brethren Church, of Essex township, or Pleasant Valley 
Church was regularly organized in 1867, and the present house of wor- 
ship erected that year. The pastors have been: 18(57, B. C. Dennis; 



•From Mrs. Shallenherger's W<iik. 
30 



606 HISTORY OF STAKK COUNTY. 



'68, J. L. Condon ; '69, F. J. Dunn ; '71, Jolin Wagner ; '72, P. B. Lee ; 
'74, Geo. II. Varce ; '75, A. Xorman ; "77, J. K. Bi^adford ; '79, A. A. 
Wolf; '81, A. W. Callaghan and J. S. Smith ; '83, J. Lessig; '8.5, E. O. 
Norvill ; '86, W. E. Eose, tlie present pastor. The members are 
Geo. Fantz and wife, Noah Springer and wife, Christina Springer, 
Geo. W. Springer and wife, Jared Jones and wife, Henry Springer, 
Sarah Nickel, Eliza Col well, Maiy Sheets, Andrew and Geo. Sheets, 
Eliza Eliv, Charles Eckley and wife, Peter Sheets, Mary Howell, 
Mahala Sheets, Geo. Williams, Amelia J. ilotes, Cora Colwell, Arch 
Jones, Matilda Swanson and Peter Sheets, Jr. Pleasant Valley Church 
lot and cemetery were platted by Edwin Butler, in August, 1873, on 
two acres in the northeast corner of northeast oue-quarter, section 32, 
township 13, range 7. 

Duncan. The town of Duncan was surveyed by Edwin Butler for 
Alfred H. Castle in June, 1870. Monroe, Adams and .Jefferson streets 
running north and south ; Main, Washington and Galena streets run- 
ning east and west, were represented ; but l)lock one forming the ex- 
treme northwestern part of the village and all Galena street with 
northern extensions of Monroe and Adams, have been vacated. The 
first purchasers of lots at Duncan were the Scotts. of Wvoming, in 1871 ; 
Davis Lowman, Albert D. White, F. F. Brockway, ^. Berg, John T. 
Fox, in block one, W. O. Cox, Joseph Buck. J. II. Francis, Joab Graves, 
Ilebecca Alford, Nancy Barber, Ale.x Ivens, Emniett lUingworth, 
Samuel M. Adams, Beuj. F. Gharrett, John II. Slater, W. S. Bi-oek- 
way, and others in blocivs two, three, four and five; Geo. Fautz, Peter 
Olson, Olof Bergguist, Geo. Colwell, Louisa Plummer, S. N. F. 
Westerfield in blocks four and five ; C. M. Jacques. AV. J. Alford. Wm. 
Ilobbs, Cniris. Gingrich, Jos. P. Paul, Day Bros. & Cj , W. H. Nicker- 
son, the Dixons, Slaters, Gharretts, Scotts and Scott & Wrigley, 
Artemus W. Wheeler, in block six. Duncan business circle comprises 
F. F. Brockaway and Jphn H. Slater, merchants ; A. J. Scott, grain 
and lumber; Geo. Fautz & Co., hardware; Wra. Heath, grocer and 
hotel ; T. C. Thomas, physician ; E. L. Marvin, R. E. agent ; John 
Barker, blacksmith, with H. G. Slater, postmaster. W. H. Miller was 
])Ostmaster at Duncan in 1870. 

The Essex Horse Company was organized in April. 1858, on cavalry 
plan, Out not for military purposes. It was to compete with tlie other 
townships for the agricultural society's premium for the best twenty- 
six horses. H. Shivvers presided, with J. W. Drummond, secretar\'. 

The Essex Township Association was permanently organized in Sep- 
tember, 1884, with Mr, Chase, of Duncan, president ; Atkinson, vice- 
president ; Mrs. Wm. Smith, secretary, and E. L. Marvin, treasurer. 

The pensioners residing at or near Duncan in lSs3. were Andrew 
S. Scott, receiving eighteen dollars, and W. A. Ellis six dollars per 
month. 

Ill 1834-5 the Indians cultivated their corn-fields along Camping 
creek and near its mouth ; but their old village on the borders of the 
Josiah MuHitt farm was then deserted, and their council-house in ruins. 
Even the mimic fortress built at the close of 1832. to commemorate 
the war, was then a-oins to decay. A new era ^vas introducing itself. 



ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 507 

which, within fifty-four years effected a total chans^e in the customs 
and manners of the people, as well as in the country which the pio- 
neers found a wilderness. Throughout this State there cannot be 
found a more beautifully located township than this of Essex. "Within 
its limits many of the early settlers made their homes ; there also, that 
natural locater, the Indian, built his wigwam, and squatted, so to 
s]ieak, in the midst of plenty. Tiie streams of the township offered 
the lazy red men their wealth of fish, the forest its game, and the soil 
its wild fruits, herbs, and in some cases corn. 

So many references have been made to the township in the general 
history of the councy, as well as in that of the townsliips, and so com- 
l)lete iire the biographical sketches of its citizens that little remained 
to be written here, beyond the special items pertaining directly to the 
township. 

BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 

F. F. Bi'oclminj, the son of J. H. and Harriet (Fnller) Brock- 
way, was born in Broome county, N. Y., in the year f8;32. His 
paternal grandparents were natives of Scotland who emigrated to 
America and settled in the state of New York about the year 1800, 
and there reared a family of six children. J. H. Brockway, their only 
son, was born in Scotland, and with parents came to New York at six 
years of age, remaining at home until about seventeen years of age, 
ami then spent some three years in Illinois, prospecting, with the 
object of obtaining land. He entered 6,000 acres near Jacksonville. 
Returning to his father's home, he, at the age of twenty-three years, 
was married to Miss Harriet FuUer. They resided in Broome county 
until 18-y-, when they removed to Illinois and settled in Boone county, 
where he purchased land and remained some seven years. The death 
of his faitliful wife, whom -he followed to the grave some years later, 
took ]ilace there. He had been a man prominent wherever he had 
resided, having held the office of sheriff of Broome county, N. Y., eight 
years. His family comprised six children, three of whom are still liv- 
ing. F. F. Brock\vav, the second child of the famity, remained in 
Broome count}-, N. 1'., until ubout tiiirteen years of age, when with 
his parents he made the journey in wagons across the prairie to Boone 
county, 111. Until aliout the age of eighteen he j-emained in that 
county, and then went as an a])prentice to learn the trade of a mason, 
ami after two years began work for himself; but desiring to know his 
business thoroughly, he went to St. Louis and served again his time, 
thus showing a determination that but few possess. After two years 
of hard work, having become jn'oficient in his business, he obtained 
important contracts for work on public buildings, as the jail, cottage 
female seminary, and othei' buildings at Davenport, Iowa. Thus two 
years were passed, when he turned his steps toward Stark county, 
where his home has since been made. For one year here he devoted 
his whole time to his trade. In the winter of 1856 he was married to 
Miss Catherine Trickle, of Stark county, daughter of Jefferson Trickle. 
After their mamage they settled u])on a farm in the southern part of 
Essex township, where for fourteen years they resided, when they 
moved to Wvoming, Mr. Brockwaj' engaging in mercantile business 



508 BIOGRAPHY AND EEMINISCENCES 

there. He continued in Inisiness five years, returned to tlie farm and 
erected tlie finest farm liouse in the county, which -was unfortunately 
burned owing to a defective flue in tiie s]>ring of 1 884. Some nine years 
after returning to tlie farm they again left it, and moving to Duncan 
village, reengaged in mercantile business, and built up by all odds the 
largest and most progressive house of the ])lace. In the spring of 1880 
Mr. Brockway turned the business over to his sons, and since has given 
his attention to stock buying and feeding. Five children have blessed 
their home, of whom death has claimed one. M. J. Brockway is a 
farmei' of Stark county; W. L. and (I. G. are in business at Duncan, 
and liattie attends school at Knox seminary. Politically Mr. Brock- 
wav is independent, voting for the best man and measure rather than 
party. The family is one well known and very much respected, being- 
foremost in all enterprises for the welfare and upbuilding of their town, 
and Mr. Brockway stands ]ironiinently among the best citizens of the 
county. 

Thomas (hluH'Il, one of the first settlers of wliat is now Stark 
county, located in what is now Essex township, on the southeast quar- 
ter section eight,, in the fall of 1837, ])urchasing a small tract of 
land there. He was born in Virginia and was a son of Thomas, Sr., 
and Elizabeth Colwell, who were married in Kentucky, from which 
state they removed to Ross county, Oiiio, where his parents resided 
until tiieir decease. ' Of their children Thomas alone removed to this 
county. He came here a married man — having married, in Kentucky, 
Sallie'Ogden. Their family comprised eight chikh'en, namely: Wash- 
ington, of Chillicotlie, 111., deceased; George Pressley, deceased; 
Ilenrv, of Essex ; Robert of Salt Lake ; David, deceased ; Emily, wife 
of John Berfield, Toulon, and Sarah, married, of Toulon township. 
Mr. Colwell lived in this county after his settlement. He served a 
short time in the war of 1813. He died in 18.57, in his eighty-fourth 
year. Mrs. Colwell died in June of the same year, in the seventy- 
eighth year of her age. 

Henry Colwell, the only son of Thomas now living in Stark comity, 
was born in Ross county, Ohio, in 1813. . He was married when he came 
to this county. In this townshij) lie has resided since 1837. He has 
served as supervisor of the township three terms ; has Ijeen a member 
of the Agricultural Society almost since its organization, and the pres- 
ident of the Society many years, being the present incumbent. His 
son Miles was a member of Company C. One hundred and twelfth 
Illinois Volunteer Infantry; enlisted iii 18G2; served three years as a 
jirivate soldier. Mr. Colwell has been twice married, first to Miss 
Elizabeth Dawson, of Hocking county, Ohio, who bore him six chil- 
dren, namely : George, Jolm, Alcinda, Miles, Mary Jane and Martini, 
all living. Mrs. Colwell died in 18-17, aged thirty -three yeai's. His 
second wife. Miss Clarinda Eby, he married in Stark county. They 
are the parents of thiileen chiklren, namely : Eliza, deceased ; Ange- 
line, Marvin, Sarah, Day, Bunn, Clarinda, Douglas, Emmett, Louisa, 
deceased, Jennie, Sallie, and AUie. Mrs. C, died in 1880, aged fifty- 
one years. Mr. C. has been a staunch Democrat in political belief dur- 
ino- his life-time. 



OF ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 509 

John ColiveU, son of Henry and Elizabeth Colwell, was l)orn in 
Stark connty in 1837, where his parents settled at an early date, as re- 
lated in their history in this chapter. At the age of twenty-foui' 
years he married Miss Elmira Fast, daughter of Philip and Mary 
Fast, who was born in Ohio in 1845, and came with her parents to 
this county in 1849, where her father died in 1855. After Mi'. Col- 
well's marriage he entered on farming for himself, and now owns 154 
acres of choice land on section 18. They are the jtarents of four 
children, IMary B., Charlie O., Marvin B. and Mira J. In i)olitics Mr. 
Cohvell is Democratic. By industry he has built up round him a 
pleasant home, and by example a good family. 

Joseph Cox, one of the ])ioneers of Essex townshiji, still resides here, 
linking the ju'esent with the past of this division of the county. A 
reference to the original entries of lands in this townshij) jioints out the 
settlement of the family of Nathan Cox liere in ISSt! ; a reference to 
the sketch of the cemeteries also will give tlie nanies of many members 
of this large family. 

Thomas Walter Cox, son of Joseph and Catherine (Edwards) Cox, 
was iiorn in Stark county. Ills., in the year 1847. His parents, natives 
of Virginia, removed to Ohio and thence to Illinois, settling in Stark 
county', where they still reside. Thomas W. Cox remained with his 
parents until his 2i)th year, when he married Miss, Clara DeWolf, 
daughter of Captain David and Matilda (Greenwood) DeWolf. This 
lady was born March 23, 1847; her father was of French descent, born 
in Nova Scotia March 30, 1822; her mother was born in Clark county, 
Ohio, February 22, 1 823. The military record of Capt. DeWol f is worthy 
of his ancestry, and is on record in the military chapter and liistory of 
Toulon county. After his marriage Mr. Cox began farming in Essex 
townshi)! on his first farm, where he resided about live years. He sold 
this property and purchased 193 acres on sec. 24, Essex townshi]). 
where he still resides. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are the parents of seven 
children, six of whom are living — Edwin E., born March 23, 1868 ; 
Alice, born September 1, 1871; Stella, born May 26. 1874; Joseph, 
born June 22, 1876; Ilattie, born August 16, 1880, and Cora, Ijorn 
November 27, 1883. An infant, born in the year 1883, died July 11 
same year. On November 4, 1.S86. Mrs. Cox passed to her last long- 
sleep. Her illness was of short duration. Up to the morning of her 
death she seemed as well as usual. She was buried at Wyoming, and 
the cortege which followed the remains to the grave was the largest 
seen at Wyoming, there being eighty-six vehicles. She was a faithful, 
loving wife, and her death was mourned by a large circle of friends. 
Politically Mr. Cox is a republican, and is a member of the Masonic 
order. 

IF. K. Cox, son of Enoch and Sarah (Drummond) Cox, was born in 
Eoss county, O., August 20, 1832. Plis father and mother were natives 
of Ohio, the former a miller by trade, married at the age of twenty- 
two, in 1829. In 1837 they moved to this county, and here he erected 
one of the first grist and saw mills on Indian creek, famous for fifty 
miles around. He built this mill outright himself, and worked it until 
the water failed, when he erected a larger concern at the mouth of 



510 BIOGKAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Camp run, on Spoon river, where liis desire to do what was right 
brought him hosts of customers and won him many friends. In 1858 
Mrs. Cox died. Of her eight childi-en, seven are living and four resi- 
dents of this county. A few years later Mr. Ck>x transferred the mill 
to W. K., the present operator. The old gentleman married a second 
time, his wife dying in 1880. For eight years his own heaitli lias 
shoAvn signs of failure, so that now the great old ])ioneer miller of In- 
dian creelc is only a shadow of the strong man whom the ]iioneers and 
old settlers knew so well. W. K. Cox resided witli his parents until 
1850, when he became a cattle-buyer. Some years later he resumed 
farming, and prior to the war took charge of his father's mill. In 
1860 he married Miss J. E. Miller, born in 1812 in Hocking county, 
O., and came to this county with liei- parents in 1811. For twelve 
years after tliis marriage Mr. Cox continued milling, init owing to the 
"radical change in machinery he discontinued this intlustry, and has 
since devoted his attention to stock growing and agriculture. Of six 
children born to Mr. and Mrs. Cox, five are living — Mrs. Brockway, of 
Duncan; Orrin W., deceased; Plessie E., Mrs. E. Miller, of Essex; 
Nettie M., Mrs. L. Brockway; Harley G. and Herman C. In ]ii)litics 
Mr. Cox is Eepul)lican, and lil)eral in all ideas. 

Mdlon Co.c died at liis Jioiiie, near S]ioon river, July, 188;i. He 
was born in 182§; married Rutii Bat cliff in 1851; moved to Indiana in 
1867, and to Stark county in 1871. 

Mrs. Mary E. {Graves) Cox, born in Essex township in 1815, died 
June 21, 1881. She married Simon Cox in March, 1865. 

I. P. Carpenter, who died here December 1, 1879, came from East 
Newfield, Me., in 1856. 

Mrs. Hannah Di.eon, daughter of Jacol) and Elizal)etii (Bains) Cox, 
was born in Boss county, O., in 1835. Her parents died there, and 
soon after she accompanied her brother to this county, where she mar- 
ried Samuel Dixon, in 1852. and took up her residence on section 21, 
Essex. 

Saniucl Di.i'<nt was born in Jackson county, O., in 1830. He was 
the son of Lemuel and Bosanna (Graves) Dixon, with whom he resided 
until twenty-one years of age, when the family came to Stai-k county. 
Here he married IVIiss Cox, and at once entered on farm life for him- 
self, in which he was industriously engaged until February 16, 1865, 
when he enlisted at Peoria, and at once went into the field. While in 
the service he contracted such diseases from hardship anil fatigue as to 
warrant liim a furlough. Wiiile en route liome he sank to rest at Mich- 
igan City, Inibaiia. His remains were taken home, and as related in 
tlie history of Wyoming cemetery, rest in this county. Of their three 
children, Maria is Mrs. J. McCoikle, of Wyoming; Martha J. is de- 
ceased, and Lemuel is a resident of Essex. This family has played an 
excellent jiai't in the progress (>f Essex for over thirty years. 

•^AnnC Rosanna Di.ron. one of tiie pioneers of the Wyoming dis- 
trict, died at Peoria in Septeml)er, 1SS5. 

I'h/Iij:) F. EarJiart, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Bitz) Earhart, 
was born in Lancaster county. Pa., November 18, 1830. His parents 
were natives of Pennsylvania^ where his father was engageil in farm- 



OF ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 511 

iiig and at times n'orkecl at the cooper's trade. In 1831 he moved to 
Ohio, and setthng noar Columbus, followed farming. Here, in 1844, 
he ])assed to his last long sleep, and in 1850 was followed by his wife. 
Philip is the sixth child of their family of nine children. After his mother's 
death he worked by the month for his bi'other for about a year. He 
then being twenty-one years of age, came to Illinois in 1851. He came 
to Stark county 'and began as a hand for his brother-in-law in the 
summer and attended school in the winter. On Februai-y 21, 1853, he 
married Amanda F. Sheets, daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Weigal) 
Sheets. This lady was born April 11, 1834. Her parents were natives 
of Virginia, who removed to Indiana, and thence, in 183(!, to Illinois, 
settling in Essex township, where they remained until death, Mr. 
Sheets dying in 1880 and Mrs. Sheets in 1874. After his marriage Mr. 
Earhart "began farming. In 18()8 he purchased eighty acres on section 
17, where lie still resides. Three children came to his home, all of 
whom still live — Lavina S., Emma, S., and Alva M. On July 9, 1804, 
Mrs. Eai-hart, having been in poor healtli for a number of years, passed 
away, being then in her thirty-tirst year. On September 7, 18(i5, Mr. 
Earhart married Miss Lucretia J. Dolison, a daughter of Andrew and 
Dorcas (Long) Dollison, born JSToveraber 3, 1843. Her parents were 
natives of Pennsylvania, who removed to Ohio, and in 1850 to Illindis, 
when thev settled in Stark connty. Later tliey purchased a farm in 
Peoria county, where her father died in 1871, being then fifty-five years 
of age. Her" mother now makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Earhart, 
and although now nearly seventy -one years of age, is quite active. Two 
children have been borii to them — George F. and Jay M. Politically 
Mr. Earhart is a Republican. He has held the offices of supervisor, 
assessor, collector and school trustee, which he has filled with credit 
to himself and j)rotit to the township. 

Mrs. Eliza Edwards, wife of E. J. Edwards, born in Pennsylvania 
in 1837, died in Essex township, June 18, 1880. 

Isaac B. Essex, the pioneer of Stark county, was born in Virginia 
in 1800, moved to Ohio, and thence to Peoria, 111., under Rev. Jesse 
Walker, the Methodist itinerant. In 1828 he selected his home in this 
township, and settled here permanently in 1829 with his family. In 
1831 his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Essex, their four sons, their 
daughter, Mrs. David Cooper, and her husband, arrived. The father, 
Thomas, died at David Cooper's house on sec. 10, .May 15, 1853, and 
the raotner, Ehzabeth, January 26, 1853. Thomas Essex was born in 
Virginia January 13, 1771, and Elizabeth, his wife, in 1773. Joseph, 
brother of Isaac B., died in 1876, as related in the history of Toulon; 
Thomas resides m Peoria county, David is in California, Isaac B. 
moved to Dongola, 111., John remained in the district, also Mrs. Cooper, 
wdiile William moved to Knox county. Whether to credit the state- 
ment that Isaac B. Essex joined the Mormons to Mr. I>aldwin, of 
Peoria, Capt. Haacke, of Peoria, Martin Shallenberger, of Toulon, or 
an old record of Mormon circuits in Ilhnois, the writer cannot deter- 
mine. It is: certain, however, that the statement was made on what 
ap]:)eared to be good authority. At the close of this volume a complete 
sketch of the Essex family and of their settlement in Illinois is given. 



512 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Thomas Essex, horn in Virginia in 1803, is tlie son of Thomas and 
Elizaiieth (Bowen) Essex, natives of Maryland, came with the family 
to Spoon River in 1831, and settled near Wyoming. In 1834 Thomas 
Essex bought liis present home in Richv^'ood's township. He served 
in the Black Hawk War, being the only one of the family named in 
that connection. Mrs. E. Essex resides at Muscatine, Iowa. 

I'h'dip Fad, who died in 1850, had one son, Daniel, who served in 
Capt. Brown's Comi)any K, Foity-seventh Illinois. The widow of this 
pioneer and mother of the soldier — Mrs. Mary P^ist, was granted a 
pension of $8 per month, to date from 1862, in Felnaiary, 1885. 

Mrs. Jane {Fairchild) Frail, born in Luzerne county. Pa., in 1815, 
died in Goshen townshiji, this county, February 25, 18S2. She mar- 
ried Barney Frail, in 1833, and both moved to Stark county. 111., in 
1835, making tlieir first home near Wyoming, in what was "Moulton 
City." 

James M. Estep was born near Fairfield, la., February 7, 1842. 
His father. John Estep, died there two years later, and his mother, 
Sarah Whittington, returned with her family to Peoi'ia county. 111., 
and resided there several years with her brotlier. In 1849 or '50 she 
married Christian Miller, and with them James M. made his home. 
At the age of eighteen years he became a farm laborer and for nine 
years gave his attention to this work. When twenty-seven years old 
he married Miss Elizal)eth, daughter of George and Christina Springer. 
This lady was born in Essex township, in 1849, and resided there until 
her marriage in 18<i8. The six succeeding months they resided in 
Peoria county, and then moved into their small house in Essex, which 
has given place to present home. Their original farm of eighty acres 
has been increased to 160 acres with all improvements. In politics he 
is democratic, but above party when a man or measure deserves his 
confidence. Only two children came to their home, Jennie V., 
deceased, and Anna N. He is indeed a self-made man, and of that 
intelligent class, too, whose friend is always a friend. 

Georye Fauis, was born in Germany, March 9, 1812. His parents, 
Michael and Elizal)eth (Staceri Fautz, came to the United States about 
1818, settled in Perry county, Ghio, moved thence to a point near 
Lancaster, Ohic^, where the mother died in 18(37, and the father died 
in 1869. George remained with his parents until the age of twenty- 
one years, when he married Miss Sally Springer a native of Ohio, 
whose parents came from A'irginia some yeai's before. In 1841 Mr. 
Fautz came to Stark county, while the wild prairie stretched out in 
every direction. He located 16() acres of pi-airie, l)i'eaking some acres 
that year and planting his first crop of corn. The tract he increased 
to 340 acres which he sold in 1883, and moving to Duncan, established 
his large hardware and grocery store there. Of his family of twelve 
children, nine are living. Six of the nine have gone westward to seek 
their fortunes. Ellen is Mrs. Wheeler, of Duncan; Andi-ew resides in 
Essex township; iNIalinda is Mrs. 'J'urner, of Princeville, Peoria county. 
A reference to the history of the Lnited Bretlii'en church here tells 
tliat Mr. Fautz was one of its first members and always prominent in 
evei'y effort to build it up to its pi'esent importance. In politics he is 



OF KSSEX TOWNSHIP. 513 

repul)licaii. a strong tenijieraiicc worker and a man vei'v much respected. 
He came here when he liad to drive liis cattle jind haul his grain to 
Chicago to find a market ; and remembers driving his hogs to Peoria 
receiving >;l.2.'i per loo pound.s. for hogs that weighed 2n(» pounds and 
upwards. l.">ii pounds and u])wards, seventy-five cents per 10(i jxjunds, 
and under !.")() jioundsi^y ])ei' dozen. At Chicago the butcliei's reserved 
tlie hide and tallow foi' tiieir ])ay. while lie sold the meat at $1.50 per 
10(1 pounds. Letter rate at that time was twenty-five cents. Witli all 
the hardships and sinall rewards attending the early labors here, he 
raised and educated a large family, and took a full part in every move- 
ment tending to improve the moral and commercial condition of his 
county. 

Jowph Friedman, son of Ignatz and Theresa (Geotz) Friedman, was 
born at I'aden, Germany, in ISl'.t, where his ])arents died a few years 
later. At the age of twenty-two years Joseph came to the United 
States, and for three years labored at Pittsburgh, Pa. ; there he mar- 
ried Miss Caroline Kri'senger, daughter of John and Clara Krisenger; 
she was also born at Baden, ana came in 1847 with her parents to 
Pittslmrgh. Some time after their marriage they settled within fifteen 
miles of Eulfalo, jS". Y., and worked by the month there until 1852, 
when they came to Valley townshij). Stark county. 111., anil purchased 
a farm on sec. 31. At this time there were not over twenty families 
in Valley: W')lves and deer were numerous. In 1857 he purchased 
160 acres in Essex, built his home there, and has been identified with 
the progress of Essex for tiiirty j^ears. His first tax payment was 95 
cents, now increased to over $(J00 annually. Of their family, John is 
in Peoria county, Jose[)h C. at home, William C. also here, So})liia and 
Lizzie are numbered among the ilead, Caroline resides here. The 
family are old members of the Catholic cliurch. In politics Mr. Fried- 
man is decidedly independent, voting always for the best man and best 
measures. He was a member of the anti-horse-thief association and 
lends his aid to every project for tlie advancement of virtue and the 
detection and punishment of vice. 

Mrs. Lueimla G'laijrich, widow of Daniel, is the daughter of Daniel 
and Catherine (Gatiiney) Porter. She was born in Westmoi-eland 
county, Pa., in 1822; in 1823 moved to Richland county, O., when 
nine months old ; her father was engaged in the niam;facture of woolen 
goods while there. In 1S3-1- he removed with his fanrily to Decatur, 
III., and engaged in mercantile business. This Daniel Porter was a 
soldier of 1812, who was honorably discharged on account of illness, 
and resided here until his death, in his forty-fifth year. Mrs. Lucinda 
Gingricli married in her twenty seventh year. Her deceased husband, 
Daniel Gingrich, was Ijorn in Fi'anklin county. Pa., in 1808, where his 
father. Christian, was a farmer and cabinetmaker. They came here, as 
related in this chapter, in 1837. To his marriage with Miss Porter 
five children were born : Alvorado A., a graduate of Aliingdon College, 
now a farmer here ; Daniel P., in Kansas ; Estella I)., now Mrs. J. Addis, 
of Stai'k county; Ophelia ('., now Mrs. Arthur Hotchkiss. of WaKeeney, 
Kan., and Violetta A., deceased. The father. Daniel Gingi'ich. died 
August 20, 1885, in his seventy-seventh year. His first wife, Miss 



514 BIOGRAPHY AND KP:MIN1SCEN0ES 

Coleman, died December 16, 1S49, leaving four children, three of whom 
are living, as previons^ly noted in this chapter. In political life he was 
an anient Democrat. For j^ears he was commissioner of higlnvays 
here. A reference to the township history will point out the various 
Darts taken by this family in tlie building up of Essex. 

.1. E. Ginyricli, son of Daniel and Folly (Coleman) Gingi'ich, 
was born in Stark county May 14, 1840. In early 3'ears he worked 
on the home farm, attended the primitive schools, and studied at 
iiome. At the age of twenty-nine years, he married Miss Harriett, 
daughter of Silas and Elizabeth (Frock) Caskey, of Ohio, who moved 
to Illinois about 1863; was married in 1869; remained on home farm 
one year ; then the young couple removed to their ]iresent home near 
Duncan, where their live children, Florence M., Allan A., Violla D., 
Jolm J., and William W., were born. Ilis brother, D. II. Gingrich, is 
interested with A. E., and resides in the same house. The family, in 
all its ])arts, have been prominent in everything contributing to the 
agricultural interests of Essex, and indeed of the county. In politics, 
deniocT'atic ; yet party considerations generally give way to the claims 
of candidates whose characters are irreproachable. 

Mrs. Nanoj Graves, the widow of Thomas Craves, and the daugh- 
ter of Xathan and Ann (Dixon) Cox, was born in Eoss county, Ohio, 
in the year 1826. Her parents were respectively from Virginia and 
North Carolina. Their respective parents removing to Ohio, they 
became acquainted and were married. Some twenty-five years after 
their marriage they removed to Stark county. 111., in 1836, and started 
to build the lirst mill in Stark county. It was on Indian creek, and 
was used for many years. In 1840, Mr. Cox, after a brief illness of 
but two ^veeks, passed from earth in his fifty-sixth year. For three 
years after her husband's death, Mrs. Cox renuiined at the old home, 
and there followed her husband to the last sleep, in her sixty -fourth 
year. They were both prominent among the pioneers of the county, 
and highly esteemed. Their family consisted of ten children, five still 
living, four of whom are in Stark county. Mi's. Craves remained 
witii hei' father and mother until her father's death. In 1841 she was 
united in marriage to Thomas Graves, the son of John and Elizabeth 
Graves. He was born in Chatham countj% N. C, in 1816. When 
eight years of age, his parents removed to Ohio, where he received a 
common school education, and in 1840 came to Stark county, where 
he jnet and married Miss Nancy Cox. Some eight years after their 
marriage the}' remained upon the farm of her fattier until 1850, when 
they removed to section 23, Essex township, where since then the 
family has resided. On the 12th of F)ecember, 1876, after several 
3'ears of failing health, and but nine weeks confined to his bed, he 
died. He was a man prominent among the progressive and enterpris- 
ing farmers of the township, and one who was known only to be held 
in high esteem by all, and it is to such men that the real progression 
of Stark county is owing. Since her husband's death, Mrs. Graves has' 
remained on the homestead, where she still resides with five of her 
children. Her family consisted of ten ciiildren, William H., in Essex 
township ; Martha L. (Mrs. Riner Duncan) ; Lorenzo D., Armourdale, 



OP Ef?SEX TOWNSHIP. 515 

Kail.; James H., in Essex; Mary A. (Mrs. J. II. Moran), widow at 
lioine; Franklin J , in Essex; Harriet E. (Mrs. A. J. Smitli), Essex; 
Forney L., Essex; llerinie Augusta, F]ssex; and Arcliie L, Essex. 
Mrs. Graves has reared a family of useful citizens, and is considered 
one of the county's foremost women. 

James Graves, one of the oldest settlers of the county, was born at 
Chatham, N. C, January 6, 1818, his parents, John iind Elizabeth 
(Freeman) Graves, being' natives of North Carolina and Virginia re- 
spectively, and their ancestors natives of Ireland. John was born in 
ITSO, was married in 1813, moved to Oiiio in 1821, dietl there in 1814. 
His widow came with her son James to tiiis county soon after, where 
Mrs. Graves died in 1875, in her eighty -first yeai\ Of her twelve chil- 
dren, nine grew to manhood and womanhood, six are living and five 
reside in this county. James Graves was married in 1842 to Miss 
Maria, daugiiter of John antl Mary (Waters) Francis, who was born in 
Uoss countv, (X, in 1820, her parents being of German and Irish ori- 
gin. She remaineil at her father's home, i)ut being a good spinner was 
always a welcome guest and helper at the wheel throughout the neigh- 
borhood. While with Mrs. Graves, Sr., the friendship which led to her 
marriage was formed. In settling in Essex, Mr. Graves and his brother 
])iirchased fifty acres on credit. This small beginning has grown into 
an excellent farm of three hundred acres, fully improved ami e([uipped. 
Gf his children. ]\fary, married S. Cox, is deceased; B. F. (Graves; Ma- 
tilda, is now Mrs. G. A. Thomas, of Chicago; Frances, now Mrs. M. R. 
Cox; Malinda A., now Mrs. II. L. Ci'one; Amanda, Austin and John, 
deceased. This family has been closely identified with the county for 
over forty years, and has always been on the side of progress. 

Joseph 8. Grams, son of John II. and Amy (Wil]\inson) Graves, 
was born in Vinton countv, O., in 1833. Until twenty-tliree years of 
age he assisted on his father's farm and attended school. At tliis age 
he was appointed teacher in charge of the district sciiool, and tor three 
winters was engaged in teaching. In 1856 he accompanied his father 
to Stark county, located, and purchased the one hundred and sixty 
acres on which he now resides, and in the course of a few weeks re- 
turned to Ohio. In 1801 he revisited tliis township, but did not come 
to reside hei"e until 1863. In 1865 he began to improve this farm, and 
has since made his home here, transforming the wild land into one of 
the most fertile tracts in the county. (h\ December 12, 1867, he mar- 
ried Miss Mary J., daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth Whitten, a 
native of Licking county, O. This lady came to Stark county with 
her parents in 1855, and was one of the early teachers in our schools. 
A few months after this marriage they assumed the work of house- 
keeping on their farm in the same house which has been recently re- 
built. Their cliildreii are : Carrie E., John W., Amy E., Theodore, 
Alva L. (deceased), Marion 11. and Alice M. The mother, when a 
young woman, united with the M. E. church of West Jersey, while 
Mr. Graves united with the Christian church in Ohio. He is decidedlv 
Kepuljlican, was a member of the Union League in the time of the 
liebellion, and always foremost in supjiorting what seems just as well 
as what promises the greatest good to the greatest number. 



516 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

J((eoh Graves, horn in Yinton county, O., in 1834-, is the son of John 
and Amy (Wilkinson) Graves. John Graves was born in Ohio, of 
North Carohna settlers. His wife was daughter of Jacob and Amy 
(Brady) Wilkinson, also North Carolina settlers of Ohio. The Graves 
family resided in Ohio until 1864, when they came to Essex, and ])ur- 
chased a farm of 16(1 acres, but some time prior to this John ]nir- 
chased lands here for his sons. Mrs. Amy Graves died here in 1878. 
Of their children, Mrs. Annie Eatcliff has since died; Joseph S.. 
Jacol). Mrs. Amy Bamber, of West Jersey, Mrs. Alma Whitten. of 
West Jersey, are all residents of Stark. In 1884 Mr. Graves sold the 
homestead, and has since made his home among his children. A 
nieml)er of the Christian church since childhood, he has opposed seci'et 
societies. He was a Whig and Abolitionist, and since 1856 a Repub- 
lican. Jacob (iraves was raised and educated in his native county. At 
the age of twenty -two years he mai'i'ied Miss Sidlay A., daughter of 
George and Mary (Bouyer) Barnett, of Ohio, natives of Pennsylvania, 
and whose parents came from Germany. George Barnett and wife 
moved to Guernsey county from Pennsylvania, and thence to Vinton 
county, where the wife died in 1855, leaving twelve children, of wliom 
Mrs. Graves was the youngest. The fathei' died tliere in 1876. Jacob 
and Mrs. (4raves resided eight years in Oiiio after marriage. In April. 
1864, he enlisted in the One-hundred-and-forty-eighth Ohio Volunteer 
Infantry, served round Richmond, Cit}^ Point, and Petersbni'g until 
expiration of tenn, when he returned, and in a few days set out with 
his family for Illinois, entered on improving his farm, and raised it 
fi'om th(^ wilderness to be one of the finest tracts in Essex. Of their 
eleven children, Mrs. Mary A. Fautz, is in Kansas; Mrs. Lucinda A. 
Shebel, Elba V., Smiley R., Stanley S., Lyman S., Julia: E., Clinton E., 
Elton O., Emery R., and Jennie E., all residents of Essex. The father 
of this large family holds a Gi'and Army membership. As assessor of 
Essex for six years, the board of equalization has never changed one 
of his figures ; as supervisor, his associates never negatived one of his 
propositions, and in all ])olitical and social connections his precision 
and adherence to truth have brought him into the esteem of every 
one. 

Leiiiuel Gi'aresiWeA in Sejitember, 1878, aged sixty -four years. He 
came here in pioneer days "with six brothers. 

Argelon Graves died September 26, 1856. The burning of William 
Graves' daughter, while trying to save her father's barn from fire, 
near Duncan, April 25, 1879, was one of those di'eadful afflictions which 
draw foi'th the sympathy of peojile. 

Jerome Graves and his wife, Lucie De Lent, both former residents 
of Essex, and the latter formerly a teacher in Essex and West Jersey 
townships, were married at Beaver Dam, Wis., February, 1885. 

James Hartley, son of Edmond and ]\[ary (Morris) Hartley, was born 
in Lancashire, England, in 1827, immigrated in 1851, and shortly after 
settled at Ti-ivoli, 111., and worked by the month nntil 1854, ^\'hen he 
came to Essex with Mr. Ingram, and jointly purchased 160 acres. In 
1856 he nniii-ied Miss Ann Mellor, settled on his purchase of 1854, and 
entered on the work of reducing the wilderness, and how well he sue- 



OF ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 517 

ceeded is sho\yn in the fine farm he left his family at his death in 1871. 
Of his cliildren, Edwin resides in Essex; Mary A., now Mrs. John 
Duckwortli, of Valley ; "William H., Walter J., and Clara, i-esiding 
at home. Sarah J. and Eliza H. are nnmbered aniono- the dead. In 
early 3'ears Mr. Hartley became a member of the Protestant E])iseo]ial 
chnrch, and died in communion with that society. 

Mrs. Ann Hurtle)/, widow of James Hartley, was horn in lioyton, 
England, in 1837, where her mother Mary (Holland) Miller, died m 
18o9. Her father, Joseph Miller, was a weaver, and m the cotton 
factories made the acquaintance of Miss Mary Madden, whom he mar- 
ried. About 18-l:fi the family immigrated, settling at Ci'ookville, Pa., 
but within eighteen months returned to England. Soon after the 
parents of Joseph and Mar\' (Madden) Miller died, and again they 
sought America for a home ; coming iti 18.51, they obtained woi'k in 
the woolen mills at Crookville. came to Peoria in 1852, thence moved 
to Trivoli, and ultimately settled at Wyoming. Mrs. Hartley accom- 
panied her parents in their travels until tlie age of seventeen, when 
she began work for herself, and at Trivoli worked for a cousin of 
James Hartley, where she met her husband, and was marrieil in 1856. 
Since his death she has not oidy managed the farm, l)ut also increased 
the original pro[)erty to neai'ly (iOO acres, and is today considered one 
of the most enterprising and successful Inisiness women in the whole 
Congressional district. 

11. Ingrain was born in Kentshire, England, in 182(!. His father, 
William, and mother. Margaret, died there. At the age of ten years 
Mr. Ingram hired out as a butcher's boy. Eleven years later he emi- 
grated to the United States, staying a short time in New York and at 
Chicago, and settled at Peoria, where he found work at !?S per month. 
Some years later he came to this townshi]i in com])any witli James 
Hartley, he purchased IHo acres, on which he worked Avith a will 
and soon added a house to the few then in this section of Stark. Two 
years later he married ^liss Jane, daughter of Edmund Wrigley. and 
sister of the l^anker, John AVrigley. Tliis lady was born in England, 
but came to America, with her father and family as related in their 
family history. For three years the young people lived in a small house 
on section 12, then moved to Wyoming, where Mr. Ingram estab- 
lished the first meat market. The year the C. B. tfe Q. was completed 
to Wyoming he resumed farm life on section 12, where Mrs. Ingram 
died in 1S7S. Of their six children, Emma is Mrs. C. Mc.Millen, 
Charles. Harry, Fred, Jesse and Nellie reside in the townshi]). In 
Novemlier, 1882, Mr. Ingram married Miss Laura Strange, of Peoria, 
born at Fishkill, N. Y., in 1811; lived in Oliio with her grandmother 
until 1860, when she joined her parents in Peoria county. In agricult- 
ural and fine stock affairs Mr. Ingram is truly a I'ejjresentative man. 
He is one of the Ion men who own tlie lecords of the Devon Cattle 
Association, and in local matters takes a leading ])lace among the 
stock-growers of the district. His home is evidence of all which "thrift 
and labor may accomjilish. In politics he is Republican. 

Jared Jones, son of Henry and Nancy (Mossi Jones, was Ijorn in 
Jackson count}^, Ohio, in 1817. His father, a Virginian, moved 



518 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

to Oliio at the age of sixteen years with liis grandfather, and served in 
the war, and soon after married Nancy Moss, of Pennsylvania, who 
settled in Jackson county, Ohio, with ller family. Henrv and Nancy 
Jones made tliat State their home until their' death, "jared Jones 
married Miss Catherine, daughter of Michael and Hozanna (Waldron) 
Sollars, in 1836. This lady was born in Jackson county, Ohio, in 181S, 
where her parents, Virginians, had settled. After this mari'iage they 
settled on a farm which tliey ]3urchased. In 1838 the farm was sold 
and the young ]ieo])le coming to this township, ])urchased their first 
homestead in tlic west, where they have since resided. AViiile in Ohio 
Mr. Jones ymwd a volunteer comjjany enlisted to protect the frontier 
from Indians, and on coming hei-e was ever ready to become a member 
of protective organizations against the white savages engaged in horse- 
stealing and claim-jumping; but notwithstanding all his vigilance he 
had to pay for his land three times to meet the demands of the old 
claim sharks. Of the twelve children born to Mr. and iMi's. Jones, ten 
are living. JJavid, John, N;mcy, Ann, Ilozannah, AVilliani, Sylvester, 
Michael M., Sarah, James A., Christopher (deceased), Lydia J., Laura 
(deceased ). The father of this large family was for years a Democrat, 
but recently gives his support to the prohiljitionist cause. His wife 
and he ai-e members of the United Bi'etliren church, opposed to secret 
organizations, but always ready to aid any object of a beneticial and 
progressive character. 

Ahner Kerns, son of William and Mary (Druuuuondj Kei'ns, was 
born in Ross county, ()., in 182-1:. His father was born Decemljer 25, 
1800, of Pennsylvania settlers in Ohio. About 1823 he married Miss 
Drummond, a daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Kerns) Drummond, 
born in ISoT. In 1855 this family came here, purchased a farm and 
resided until tiie death of William, on Seittember 13, 1873. His widow 
is still among tlie old settlei-s. Abner Kerns sliared his parents' labors 
and fortunes until his twenty-eighth year when he married Miss Amer- 
ica, daughter of Daniel Watts," born in 1828 of Kentucky settlers of 
Ohio. Prior to this marriage Mr. Kerns often drove cattle across the 
mountains to Baltimore and New Yoi'k cities and after marriage 
engaged in stock-growing, his wife superintending the farm. In ISTI 
they moved on their farm of l(;o aci'es, one mile south of Wvoming. 
Of their seven children si.\ are living: Mary J.. Emma. Frank A., 
Fred, Harris anti llattie. Alice is deceased.' Mr. and Mrs. Kerns 
have always suppoi'ted the Methodist church of which his aged mother 
is a respected member. Himself and Ijoys are decidedly Eej)ul»lican. 
His farm of 560 acres he has transformed into a garden-spot, and there 
erected a commodious house, the center of much that is pleasant and 
instructive in that neighborhood. 

JoJiv I^fiflei', son of John and Frances (AVilkinson) Lettler, was born 
in Stark county, September 6, 1850. His father was a native of Ohio, 
where the Pennsylvania Lefflers settled at an early day, came to Illi- 
nois in 1849 and here married Miss Wilkinson. Six weeks later, Janu- 
ary 1, 1850, he died. His widow, daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth 
Wilkinson, whose histr>ry is given in this chapter, still I'esides here. 
John Leffler, jr., married in his twenty-ninth year. Miss Anna, 



OF ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 519 

daughter of Jesse and Lutitia Boblet. This lady died March 12, 1881, 
leaving one child, Nora Leffler. His second marriage with Miss Ella, 
daugliter of Isaac and Martha Xiciiolas, was celebrated Marcii 3, 1886. 
Her parents, natives (tf Ohio, came liere with their parents, were mar- 
ried here and made their home here since. Mr. Lettler hiis built up 
here one of the best farm houses in tlie county, and arouml it a fertile 
farm of 175 acres. In politics he is Democratic. His pu])lic sympatliy 
centers in school matters and at present he is clerk of the school board 
of his district. 

Jenm L. Moffitt. son of Josiah and Jane (Stuart) ^Motfitt. was liorn 
in this county in 1841. Josiali ^lottitt was lioi-n in Koss county, O., in 
ISOS where liis pai'ents, John and Lydia (Gox) Moffitt, natives of Nortli 
Carolina, had settled. Up to his twenty-first year Josiah Moffitt's 
educational advantages Vv-ere very limited. In 1829 he married Miss 
Jane, a daughter of John and Ann (Carney) Stuart, who was born in 
Dei'i'y county, Ireland, in 1813. She came with her i)arents to New 
York in 1817. and in 1S20 moved witli tliem to Ross county, ()., where 
lier motiier died shortly after. Her father moved to Stark county, 
]nirchased a farm and resided here until his death in 1805. Josiah 
Moffitt and wife were engaged on tiieir Oliio farm until 1836, when 
they took up 160 acres in Essex and made their home in the west — the 
log cabin being without doors and windows, Indians prowling around, 
and in tlie absence of the disagreeable but then innocuous savage, 
wolves jiresented tliemselves. The nearest market was Peoi-ia. Here 
the voung wife was often left to ))rotoct her foui" children. Josiaii 
died in 188.!), but this pioneer lady still lives with iier son (Jesse), now 
in her seventy -third year. At one time she, with her sister, were lost 
on the prairies, and did not find a landmark until the following day. 
Jesse JNloffitt remained on the homestead which he aided in improving. 
In 1879 he married Miss Sarah Argaidji-ight, born in Ohio in 186n, 
where her father still resides. Their children are Fred, Ada B. and 
Hai'ley ]\I. In society matters Mr. ]\Ioffitt is an Odd Fellow, in politics 
democratic, and in all public enterprises enterprising and liberal. 

John H. Ogle, son of William and Liicretia (Butler) Ogle, ^vas born 
in Stark coimty in 1810. His father was born in Ohio in 1810. His 
mother was born in Vermont the same year, and with hei' parents emi- 
gi'ated from Vermont. They were married in 1835 and shoi-tly after 
came to the wilderness of Spoon river, engaged in agriculture until 
1856 when they moved to Toulon, where ^Irs. Ogle is today a member 
of the Methodist Episcopal church, and William one of tlie leading cit- 
izens, as related in the history of Toulon and in 'the genei-al history. 
John H. spent his youth as other pioneer boys. In his eighteenth 
year he entered Rock River Seminary, and, after a full course engaged 
in school teaching in Stark county. In his twenty-third year he mar- 
ried Miss Diantlia W., daughter of Job and Diana Sliinn, the father 
being a Virginian and the mother a native of New Ilamiishire. Of 
seven children born to this marriage, six are living: William S.. 
Lucretia D., Mary E.. Laura. Diantlia, John C. and Marcia (deceased). 
Mrs. Ogle, the mother of this excellent family, died September 7, IS.'^O, 
In 1882 the widower married Miss Anna, daughter of Hugh and Ann 



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520 BIOGRAPHY AND EKJriNISCENCES 

(Galbraith) Winn, bora in 18-1:3, to whose family full references are 
made in the histories of Goshen and Toulon and in the general history. 
To tliis marriage two childi-en were l^orn : Rol)ert and Maggie R. In 
religious matters Mr. Ogle is a member of the Methodist Episcopal 
Cliurcli, in society matters a member of the Blue Lodge at Toulon, and 
in all township and county affairs an interested and just ex]ionent of 
the cause of rigiit. His farm of till acres, in Essex, is considered very 
valuable and well improved — all the work of iiis own hands. 

IFcnrt/ M. Bogerx, son of William and Eleanor Rogers, was Ijorn in 
Westciiester county, N. Y., May 9, 1816. His fatiier, a l)lacksmith, 
was born tiiere in 177"), died in 184-2, and his mother born in j\ew 
Yoi'lc in 1778, died May -1, 18.52. Henry M. in eai'ly life was engaged 
at several trades, among them a lake sailor. At the age of twenty- 
tliree lie migrated to Peoria county, pui'chased land there and was a 
day laborer for some time, in order to raise money to make a payment 
on this land, but with all his labor lie wa.s coni])o]led to borrow, paying 
tifty pel' cent interest. In 184-1: he inari'ied Miss Amelia, daughter of 
•Fohn and Frances Evans, established their home in Peoria county, and 
i-esided thereuntil ls.57, when they moved to Stai'k anil built up, so to 
s])eak, the Rogers farm, one of the finest in the county. After a most 
useful life he moved to the old settlers' higher home in 1878. For six- 
teen years he was supervisor of his township, and a most able member 
of tiie comity board. A reference to the township history, and to the 
society history of Wyoming, will convey an idea of the part he took 
in public affairs. Since his death his widow, assisted by James T. 
Rogers, has had charge of the estate, and resides tiiere with three of 
her children — the survivors of a family of six. The lady is a member 
of the Methodist Episcopal church, of the Eastern Star Chapter, and 
prominent in all benevolent or charitable .associations where woman's 
work is needed. James T. Rogers has taken tlie active management 
of the estate since his father's death. Like iiini, he is democratic in 
])olitics, and in other respects follows c]osel\' in the footsteps of that 
excellent old settler who left the ccjunty forever in 1878. John Evans 
and wife were natives of Maryland, but old residents of Virginia, 
where he died in 1850. Two years later his widow moved to Peoria 
county, wiiere she died September 12, 180-1:. Of their eleven children 
only four are living, Mrs. Rogers being the only one in this county. 
SiiecauK! to Peoria county in December, 184i), with her sister's family, 
engaged in weaving there until 1844, when she married ^Ir. Rogers. 

Jdliii Scott died at his home, five miles south of Toulon, August 2(1, 
1SS2. He was born in New Jersey ]\Iarch 17, 1821; married Miss 
Phoebe Ann Trowbridge in 1848, and in ISfiS moved to Stark county. 

Bevsoii SlicriiKin Scott, of Duncan, an earnest Sabbath school 
worker, {\w(\ Mai'ch 2, 188:^, aged fifty -three years. 

Peter S/ieet.s. one of the first settlers of Essex township and the son 
of Heni'v and Katlierine Sheets, was born in (Termaiiy in the year 178*!. 
When but a child his parents came to Pennsylvania, and several years 
later removed to Virginia, and thence after years removed to Indiana, 
where at an advanced age they both died. Peter made his home with 
his parents until his marriage in 1813. Ilis Ijride was Miss Elizabeth 



OF ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 521 

Weigal, a native of Pennsylvania, her parents beinff Germans. For 
twenty-tla-ee years after their niaiTiage he made his home in Virginia 
and Indiana, "starting in tiie hitter state on a new place which he im- 
proved and put in a Hourisiiing condition. In 1S3() they turned their 
steps toward the new West, anil having purchased a tract of nearly new 
land, he began at once to make improvements. Living in an old log- 
house for several years, he in 1S3S erected a square-tO])ped barn, which 
still stands in a good state of preservation and is yet one of the best 
l)arns in the vicinity. In 1842, Mr. Siieets, endowed with the spirit of 
enterpi'ise which always characterized him, erected the first and only 
native stone house in the county. The pine for the finishing was 
drawn by wagon from Chicago. The house is yet a good house and 
long will stand as a monument to its worthy builder. Ever prominent 
in every matter which promised to advance the interests of his county, 
lentling a helping hand wherever he could, he and his faithful wife 
■spent many happy years together until 1ST4, Avhen death called Mrs. 
Sheets to her reward, in her eighty-thiril year. In the spring of LSSO Mr. 
Sheets, in his ninelty-tifth year followed his wife to the last sleep. The 
joys and sorrows of sixty-two years of married life they had spent to- 
gether, rearing a family of fourteen children. Six still live, and three in 
Stark county. Mr. and Mi's. S. were prominent members of the Bajitist 
church and people whom it was only necessary to know to liighLv esteem. 
By thrift and good management he had increased his possessions to 
nine liuntlred acres of good land. He was a self-made man. William 
Sheets, the twelfth child, renuiined in the home of his father until his 
twenty -second 3'ear, obtaining a practical education at the common 
schools of that time, and at eighteen began teaching a "geography 
school," which he continued some three winters, meeting with good 
success. When he first left 'lome he proceeded to Switzerland county. 
Ind., and here remained two years. While in Indiana he made tiie 
acquaintance of Miss Mahala llouze, who, in 18.")4, became his wife. 
She was born in 1830, her ancestors being of German extraction, who 
came to America at an early date, some of them taking an active ])art 
in the war of 1812, her grandmother having an arm Itroken during a 
siege of one of the forts, which was so fiercely assaulted by British and 
Indians that, every man being needed at the front, the women had to 
act as physicians and attendiii<i' the wounded, set her arm, which after- 
ward became strong. Mrs. Sheets remained at home until her mar- 
riage, havino- in the meantime obtained a good education and acted as 
assistant in a school one winter. Some twenty months after their 
mai-riage they removed to Illinois, and the following spring, 1856, 
built upon and removed to a farm of eighty acres on section 17, Essex 
township, where their home has since been made. Since then his farm 
has been increased to 243 acres of good fertile soil. Their family con- 
sists of nine children — Biiilii) A.. Susan Y., George A., Mary J.. Peter 
U.. William J., Harriet I. and Nancy M. (twins), Arminda M. The 
youngest five are at home. Mrs. Sheets is a member of the United 
Brethren church, as are seven of her children. Mr. S. is in politics a 
Democrat, ijut pays more attention to the affairs of his immediate 
business. 
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522 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Henry Springer, the tliird surviving child of George and Christina 
(Faiitz) Springer, was born on the old homestead Decemljer 5, 1847. 
At the age of twenty-two he married Miss Araminta M. Miller, daugh- 
ter of Henry and Lucinda (Mills) Miller. This lady was born Mav 27, 
1850, in Princeville township, Peoria county. Her father was a Caro- 
linian, who in his youth moved with his German parents to Kentucky, 
and thence to Peoria county in 1837, where he met and niiirricd Miss 
Mills, a native of Tennessee, where her mother died when she was two 
years old. She was taken care of and raised by a relative at Prince- 
ville, 111. From the age of thirteen to the age of twenty-two, when 
she was married, she labored for herself. After her marriage with 
Mr. Miller they settled on the old farm, where their thirteen cJiildren, 
nine of whom are living, were raised and educated. Mrs. Springer re- 
mained witii them until her marriage, when she, with her husband, 
took u]) her I'esidence on section 34, and l)uilt a small house there. 
Their liome is said to be one of the happiest in the county. Of their 
foui- cliildren two are living — John H. and Nellie E. Mr. Springer is 
repuljlican in politics. For five years he has served as commissioner 
of highways, and still fills that office. 

Mrs. Amelia M. (Emery) tSfaiKJanJ, daughter of Henry and Clive 
(Jacobs) Emery, was born in Ashland, G., August 15. 1827. Her father, 
a native of Pennsylvania, was born 1801, and came with his ])arents to 
Ohio when but a boy. Her mother, a native of IS'ew York, was born 
about 1805, and when she was a child came with her parents to Ohio, 
where, in 1822, she married Mr. Emery. Remaining in Ohio, during 
whicli time Mr. Emery was engaged in farming, and during the winter 
he worked at the cooper's trade. In 183-1 he came to Illinois, and set- 
tled in Fulton county, where he followed farming and also followed 
his trade, shipjiing the barrels that he made down the Illinois river to 
St. Louis. In 1857 he removed to Ileniy county, and settled in Galva. 
Eemaining here two years, he purchased a farm in Weller township, 
then moved upon it, began its improvement, and remained here 
until about two years before his death, when he returned to Galva, 
where, J>fovember 17, 1875, he ]iassed away in the seventy-fifth year of 
his age; his wife having preceded him to the grave some fifteen years. 
Amelia, whose name heads tliis sketch is the second ciiild of a, family 
of eleven cliildren. Her early life was spent at home with her ])arents, 
until November 29, 1846, when she married John P. Standard. His 
]5arents were natives of North Carolina, removed to Kentucky, and 
resided there in the time of slaver}'. He was a slave owner, but being 
opposed to slavery he came north and settled in southern Illinois, and 
in 1832 tliey removed to Fulton county. This was about the time of 
the Black Hawk war, and on one occasion, when an alarm of Indians 
was sounded, the people rushed from their beds to the fort, but fortu- 
nately the alarm was a false one. But the Indians at times took the 
liberty of helping themselves to whatever property they could carry 
away! Mr. Standard died 1877; Mrs. Standard died 1839. After their 
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Standard began farming in Fulton county, and 
in 1854 came to Stark county and settled in AVest Jersey township. 
Two years later they returned to Fulton county, where Mr. Standard 



OF ESSEX TOWNSHIP. 523 

died, October 23, 1850. He was a member of the Metliodist Episcopal 
churcii. Five childi'en l)lessed their union: Evahna, now Mi's. (lUs. 
liulsizer, of Toulon; Olive M.. now Mrs. William Barton, of Iowa; 
Marcia A., now Mrs. Milo Giiffin, of Iowa; Lvman E., now at home; 
Thomas H., in Iowa. In 18(i() Mrs. Standard married Lvman E. Stand- 
ard, a brother of lier formei- husband, wlio was boi'n in 1830. In 1862 
they came to West Jersey townsliip and began farming. Again, in 
1865, slie was left a widow; Mr. Standard's death occurring Feliruary 
5, 18*)5, his health having l)een failing some time. By her second 
marriage ^frs. Standard is the mother of two children: Jennie M., 
now Mrs. W. E. White, of Essex townshiji, and Alva A., at home. Mr. 
Standiird, as is Mrs. Standard, wiis a member of the Methodist Episco- 
pal church. 

In 1875 Mrs. Standard puiciiased 108 acres in Essex township, and 
moved upon it, Avliere slie has erected a fine residence, aljout four miles 
from Duncan. The lady is now in lier sixtieth year, and until recently 
has been quite well and active for a person of that age. 

Edward Tr'iMe, Sr., one among the few pioneers of tiie county now 
i-esiding here, was born in Howard county, Md., in 1807. His tather, 
Christopher, died in Wayne county, O., in 1814, while in a fort seeking 
refuge from the fui-y of British and Indians. His motlier was Mary Wil- 
son, wlio, like her husband, was a native of Maryland, and moved witii 
him to Oliio about 1811. Edward married Miss Iiel)ecca Miller in 
1833, and their family of two ciiihh-en came to this townsliip in 183(". 
Stephen, his brother, came from Indiana in 1836 with liis wife, Jemi- 
ma Kinser, and five children : Adam, Thomas, John, Harriet and 
Rebecca. This Stejihen set out for California during the mining 
stampede via Panama, but was Inxried in the ocean. Tiiomas, another 
brotlier, settled in Rock Island county in 1836, but moved to Missouri 
a few years later, where lie was killed duT'ing the ])olitical troubles 
preceding tiie late war. Edward Trickle has served iiis township as 
justice of the peace and in various township offices. Of his children, 
Eunice, Wilson, Rebecca, Martha, Milton, Eliza, Edward II. and Nancy 
are living. Milton served in Company F, Oue Hundred and Twelfth 
Infantry for three years, and Edward II. in Company B, Seventh Illi- 
nois Volunteer Infantry during the wai' until discharged in 1865. A 
reference to the general and townsliip histories wilf point out more 
fully the important parts taken by the family in the settlement and 
jirogress of the county. 

■Jeferson Trickle, who died November 25, 1883, was the son of Chris- 
topher and Alary (Wilson) Trickle. He was born in Maryland, February 
1, 1805; in 1811 moved with parents to Ashland county, O., and in 
1837 settled in Essex townshiji, with his wife, Nancy Mason, to whom 
he was married at the age of twenty-seven years, and two children, 
Jackson and Catherine Trickle. In 1871 he moved to Wyoming, where 
his wife died, in August, 1 881. Of their foui' children, two reside here — 
Mason and Catherine ; the latter is the wife of F. F. Brockway. On 
coming here he ]Kirchased 409 acres, which he increased to nearly 1,000 
acres before his death. 

Mason B. Triclle, son of Jefi'erson and Nancv (Mason) Trickle, \vas 



524 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 

born in this county in 1849. His fatlier was born in Maiyiand, in 
1805; moved with his parents to Ohio in 1811; married Miss Nancy 
Mason in his twenty-seventh year; came to Eochester, 111., in 1832, and 
after a short time settled on sec. 21, Essex. Miss Mason was born in 
Oliio, in 1812, of Pennsylvania settlers in that state. In ]8t!2 these 
])ioneei"s moved to Wyoming; thence, in 1875, to sec. 7, Essex, where 
Mrs. .T("lFers(jn Trickle died in 1881 and iier husband in 188.3, as shown 
in the cemetery records of this work. 

Mason Trickle assisted on the home farm or attended school until 
the age of twenty-one years, when he married Miss Sarah, daugliter of 
Henry and Clarinda Colwell, referred to in this chapter. He liegan life 
foi' himself then, on section 21, where he resided until 1875, when the 
family move<l to their present home, on section 7. Tiie fli-st section on 
whicli they resided denoting the age of tlie owner at his marriage; the 
second, the number of his ciiiklren. Politically lie is independent. In 
township matters he has been hon(jred with many offices and is now 
highway commissioner. The family, on both sides, come of represen- 
tative pioneers, and like them have (■ontributed in every form to the 
wealth of the county while building up their own interests. 

Sijlvester WllMnson, who settled in this county m 181'.), was born 
October 11, 1812. His father, Solomon, was a native of North Caro- 
lina, to which state his ])eople for generations belonged. Ilis mother, 
Elizabeth, daughter of William Kay, was born in Ohio. In 181!) they 
came here with their children, making the journey in wagons. Ot 
tlieir children, born in this townshi]), Frances is the widow of John 
Leffler; Rachel married Aaron Cuil'man, now of Nemaha county, 
Ivan. ; ( "haiMty is the wife of Levi Francis, of that county ; Nancy is also 
married; Sylvester, named above; Alonzo and Newton. Sylvester 
was married here to Miss Eunice, daughter of Jesse Boblett, of Moul- 
trie county. 111., who, like her husband, was born in Jackson county, O. 
They are the parents of two sons and three daughters, namely : Eliza- 
beth, Everett, Cora and Clara (twins), and Jessie. Mr. Wilkinson has 
filled several township and school offices, and is a sujijxjrtei' of the 
Methodist Ejiiscopal church. Ilis farm of 3titt acres is among the best 
in the county, and his stock-breeding establishment always marked by 
a full line of fine cattle', horses and hogs. 

Alonzo Willi-ingon, son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Ray) Wilkinson, 
was born in Ohio, in 1844, as stated in the family history in this chap- 
ter. He caine here with his parents, and for thirty years resided with 
them, assisting in making and improving the old homestead. In 1874 
he nuirried Miss Esther F., daughtei- of Owen and Sarah (Pierce) 
Thomas, whose history appears in the chapter on Toulon. This lady 
was born here in 1855, two years after her father's settlement in the 
county. Of five chddren born to tliem, there are living — Emma R., 
Cordia N., James P. and Alonzo; the eldest, Solomon O., is numbered 
among the tlead. Mr. Wilkinson has always been a son of industry, 
and has succeeded in making a fully improved and fertile farm of three 
hundred and foi-ty acres in Essex. In relig'ious atfairs the family be- 
long to the Methodist church, and in political life he is a Democrat. 
His neighbors know him as a genial, intelligent citizen. 



GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 



525 



Solomon Wilkinson, born in North Carolina in 1801, moved to Ohio 
in 1806, married Miss Ray in 1828, moved to Essex township in 1849, 
whei'e lie died April 2, 1S85. His grandfather was a native of Ireland. 

TIioiiiiis Winn, l)orn in Virginia in 1801, married in 182;?, and the 
same year settleil at Peoria, came to Stark count}' in 183-4, and died at 
his son's home (Perry Winn), October 12, 1879. 



CHAPTER XIX. 



GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 



RIOR to the organization of Stark county, township 1?> 
north, range 5 east, was a part of Lynn township, Knox 
county, and up to 1853 was known as district No. 4, of 
Stark county, or Lafayette precinct, to distinguish if from 
Massilon precinct, or West Jersey. Unhke the greater 
part of the military tract, it was not extensively entered 
by soldiers ; so that when the actual settler arrived he was 
not surrounded by tlie uncertainties of title attached to 
other townsiiips, even in this county. With the exception 
of the eastern sections, l)roken b)^ Indian creek, the sur- 
face is just sufficiently rolling to meet the desires of the 
agriculturalist. Coal of superior quality underlies the 
township, but the industry has not been developed to any 
extent. There are a few prairie tracts, and in the neigh- 
borhood of Walnut creek, a fertile valley. The streams 
known as Indian creek and Walnut creek, with numerous 
rivulets, course through the township; the Rock Island t\: 
Pacific railroad runs almost east and west through its cen- 
ter; the farms and farm-houses speak of taste and thrift, and altogether 
the happy name of Goshen is truly ap]ilicable. Lafayette, the only 
village in the township, is a thriving business place, with a po])ulation 
1 (Ordering on 350. In 1880 its population was 205, and that of the 
township, including the village, 1.192. Tlie school, the church and 
temperance have for years claimed much attention from this peojjle, 
and the result manifests itself in a thousand conciliatory evidences of 
intelligence an 1 prosperity. 

The original entries of Goshen, or township 13 north, range 5 east, 
with the names of j^resent land-owners, are given as follows : 

E. B. Ware, a. e. qr. sec. 1; March 9, 1818. Abel Armstrong, e. 40, J. Jlartin, 120. 

.James Ware, n. w. qr. sec. 1; March 9, 1818. John Martin, n. w. qr. 

Jacob Armstrong, e. hf . s. w. qr. sec. 1; Sept. 20, 1852. John A. Maxfleld, n. 
hf. s. w. qr. 

Sidney T. Aumick, n. w. hf. s. w. qr. sec. 1; March 27, 1851. D. K. Fell, s. 
hf. s. w. qr. 

Jacob Armstrong, s. w. hf. s. w. qr. sec. 1; Sept. 20, 18.52. 

Daniel Shattuck, s. e. qr. sec. 1; April 7, 1818. Abel Armstrong, s. e. qr. 



526 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Rubull Parrish, n. e. qr. spc. 2: Jau. 1, 1838. J. A. Maxfiold, e. hf.: Ruluff 
Parri.sh, w. hf. 

Rulnill Parrish, e. hf. n. w. qr. sec. 2; Jan. 1, 1838. Ruliiff Parrish. e. hf. 7:ia; 
J. Fuller, 52 acres; U. t'. Brown, 10; Fuller'.s heirs, 11 acres. 

Harris Minor, w. hf . n. w. qr. .sec. 3; June 6, 183f>. 

Elisha Courtney, s. w. cjr. sec. 2; Jan. 7, 181S. Amos Bennett, s. w. qr. 

Isaac Biiighani, s. e. qr. sec. 3; March 5, 1818. A. Bennett, 2.5 acres; J. A. Jlax- 
fielil, ISri acres. 

Harris Minor, e. hf . n. e. qr. .sec. 3; Feb. 1, 1836. 

Harris W. Minor, n. w. hf. n. e. qr. .sec. 3; JNIay 20, 1836. Harrison Minor, n. 
e. qr. 

Harris ^Minor, s. w. hf . n. e. qr. sec. 3; Dec. 5, 1837. 

Harris W. Elinor, n. e. hf. n. w. qr. see. 3; May 26, 1836. Laura Dexter, n. e. 
(jr.; G. F. De.xter, n. w. qr.; Laura De.xter, s. w. qr., and Harri.son Minor, s. e. ((r. 
of the n. w. qr. 

H. Johnson, n. w. hf. n. w. qr. sec. 3; July 21, 1836. 

Harris Minor, s. hf . n. w. qr. sec. 3; Dec. .5, 1837. 

Harris W. jNIinor, n. e. hf. s. w. qr. sec. 3: Feb. 13, 18.50. 

Harry Hays, w. hf . s. w. qr. sec. 3; June 17, 1839. Harrison Jlinor, s. e. qr. 

Harry Hays, s. e. hf. s. w. cjr. sec. 3; Jutie 10, 1845. 

H. Johnson and C. Kingman, e. hf. s. e. (|r. .see. 3: July 21, 1836. Jeremiah 
Bennett, 30; Amos Bennett, 10; Harrison Minor, 120 acres in s. c. qr. 

Harris Jlinor, n. w. hf . s. e. cjr. .sec. 3; May 12. 1847. 

Harris W. Minor, s. w. hf. s. e. cjr. sec. 3; (Jet. 3. 1851. 

Jo'seph Norris, n. e. hf . and s. e. hf . n. e. qr. sec. 4; Feb. 13, 18.50. George F. 
Dexter, e. hf.; Jones Peterson, 38; J. W. Dexter, 36 acres in n. e. qr.; O. D. .Slianer, 
n. hf.; J. W. De.xter, 3S-}^; H. JNIinor, 38\ acres on u. w. (jr.; J. W. Dexter, e. 78 
acres; H. Jlinor, w. 80 acres of s. w. qr.; George F. Dexter, e. 80 acres, and J. W. 
Dexter, w. 77 acres of s. e. qr. 

Harry Hays. w. hf . n. e. qr. and all n. w. qr. see. 4; May 3, 18311. 

Peter F. Minor, e. hf. s. w. qr. sec. 4; Dec. 3, 1837. 

Harry Hays, w. hf. s. w. (jr. and all s. e. qr. see. 4; May 3, 1S39. 

Joshua Gc-ar, all sec. 5; June 6, 1836. R. G. E.spie, n. e. qr. Dix Ryan, n, w. 
qr.; L. Williams, e. hf.; Geo. Eltzrotli, e. hf. of s. w. qr.; Jonathan Carver, e. hf. 
and Lyman Williams, w. hf. of s. e. qr., sec. 5. 

Joshua Gear, s. w. qr. s. e. qr. and n. e. (jr., see. 6; June 6, 1836. W. E.sjue, 
100; Swan Nelson, 49-j% acres in n. e. qr., sec. 6; Hiram Nance, n. w. qr.; L. P. 
Himes. I56I2 acres; John Snyder, 13i.^ acres in s. w. qr.; E. S. Bulfum, 20 acres; H. 
11. Himes, (iOaeres; J. Snyder, 40 acres, and L. P. Himes, 40 acresin s. e. qr., sec. 6. 

Thomas G. AVilliams. n. w. qr., sec. 6.; Oct 6, 1817. 

Joshua Gear, n. e. qr., sec. 7; June 7, 1836. II. II. Himes, n. e. qr.;E. S. 
Butliun. n. w. qr.; PeterH. Wade, s. w. qr.;W. Anderson, n. lif . ; Ingel's estate, s. 
hf . of s. c. qr., sec. 7. 

E|iliraim Dunbar, n. w. qr. and w. hf. of s. w. qr., sec. 7; Aug. 3, 1835. 

Daniel Hodge-son, e. hf. sw. qr. sec. 7: Nov. 3. 1833. 

Isaac Foster, s. e. qr.sec. 7; Dec. 8, 1817. 

Joshua Gear, all sec. 8; June 7, 1836. U. H. Brown, u. e. qr., sec. 8; Lyman 
Williams, n. hf.; John H. Baker, s. hf. of n. w. (jr.; Upton H. Brown, n. e. 40; A. 
Anderson, 10; R. C. Baker, 15; Mary A. Baker, 15; A. H. Anderson, 80, on the s. w. 
qr.;Nels Lawsou, s. hf.; U. H. Brown, u. hf. of s. e. qr. of .sec. 8. 

Joshua Gear, all sec. 9; June 7, 1836. Bethuel Parrish, n. e. 40; U. H. Brown, 
n. w. 40 and s. hf . of n. e. cjr. ; E. Carver, n. 120; Jonathan Carver, s. 40 of u. w. qr. ; 
.same n. hf. of s. w. qr.; Nels Lawson, s. hf. of s. w. qr.: A. Himes, s. e. qr., 
sec. 9. 

Sanuiel Parrish, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 10; Dec. 5, 1837. Bethuel Parrish, e. hf. 
and U. C. Brown, w. hf. n. e. qr. ; Bethuel Parrish, n. w. qr. ; U. C. Brown, s. w. qr, ; 
Bethuel Parrish, e. hf., and U. C. Brown, w. hf . of s. e. qr., sec. 10. 

RahdT Parrish, w. hf. n. e. (jr., sec. 10; April 16, 1838. 

Joel Parrish, n. w. qr., n. e. cjr., sec. 10; Dec. 5, 1837. 

A/.ahel N. Harris, n. e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 10; Jtdy 9. 1838. 

Azahel N. Harris, n. w. hf. s. w qr., sec. 10; .July 9,'1838. 

Jonathan Jlinor, s. hf. s. w. qr.,sec. 10; May 12, 1838. 

William Bowen, n, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 10; Feb. 1, 1836. 

Azahel N. Harris, n. w. hf. s. e. qr.,sec. 10; April 16, 1851. 

Charles H. Minor, s. w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 10; Jtdy 16, 1847. 



GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 0'2 i 

Jeremiah Bennett, s. e. bf. s. e. qr., sec. 10; Jan. 6, 1849. 

Alex. Fiazitr, n. e. qr., sec. 11; Oct. 6, 1817. D. K. Fell, n. e. 40; .1. M. Flint, 
s. e. 40; Betlmel Pai-rish, w. 80 of u.c. qr.; Betliuel Parrish, n. \v. qr. and s. w. qr.; 
D. K. Fell, e. lif.;M. IM. and 8. McKeiglian,w.lif. of s. e. qr., .sec. 11. 
Cyrus AV. Minor, e. lif. n. \v. qr., sec. 11; Aug. 24, 1886. 
H. Johnson and C. Kingsnian, w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 11; July 21, 1836. 
William Bowen, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 11; Feb. 1. 1836. 
William Bowen, n. w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 11; Feb. 1, 1836. 
Jonathan Minor, s. w. hf. s. w. qr., .sec. 11; May 13, 1838. • 
Francis Tibbins, s. e. qr., sec. 11; Oct. 6, 1817. 

Daniel Hand, n. e. qr., sec. 13; July 27, 1818. D. K. Fell, n. e. qr. ; James Nich- 
olson, e. lif. and M. M. JIcKeighan, \v. hf. of n. w. qr., David Kicholson, s. w. qr.; 
Robert Nicholson, e. hf., and John T. Gardner, w. hf. of s. e. qr., of sec. 12. 
Henry U. Pierce, e. hf. n. w. hf., sec. 12; Sept. 7, 1849. 
Lewis Perry, w. hf. u. w. hf ., sec. 13; Oct. 18, 1836. 
James Matthews, s. w. qr.,sec. 13; Nov. 39, 1817. 
Jesse Bradbury, s. e. qr., sec. 12; Sept. 8, 1818. 

John Booth, n. e. qr., sec. 13; Feb. 13, 1818. Anne M. Wright, n. e. qr. 
David Nicholson, e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 13; Sept. 7, 1849. David Nicholson, 
n. w. qr. 

.Jonathan Minor, w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 13; May 12, 1838. 

George Newton, s. w. qr.,sec. 13; Dec. IS, 1817. R. F. Williamson, n. lif.; 
Geo. Bi-adlev. s. hf. s. w. (jr. 

Henry Webb, s. e. qr., sec. 13; Feb. 13, 1818. Pleasant Follett, e. hf.; T. H. 
Nicholson, w. hf. s. e. qr. • 

Joshua Gear, n. e. qr., sec. 14; July 13, 1836. John A. Jones, n. e. qr. , 
John Culbertson, n. hf. n. w. qr., see. 14; May 20, 1836. John A. Jones, e. hf. 
n. w. qr. 

Louisa Culbertson, s. hf. n. \v. qr., sec. 14; Sept. 1, 1841. William A. Sweet, 
■w. hf. n. w. qr. 

John Pollock, n. e. hf. s. w. qr., .sec. 14; Dec. 4, 1848. R. F. Williamson, n. e. 
40, and Thomas Geramell, n. w. 40 of s. w. qr.; Thomas Gemmell, s. hf. s. w. qr. 
Robert Mitchell, n. w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 14; Dec. 30, 1848. 
Robert Mitchell, s. hf . s. w. qr., sec. 14 ; June 18, 1838. 

John Pollock, n. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 14; Sept. 35, 1840. T. H. Nicholson, n. e. 
40; Mary Pollock, n. w. 40; Geo. Bradley, s. hf. of s. e. 14, sec. 14. 
Andrew Swartz. s. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 14; July 11, 1839. 

Jeremiah Bennett, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. lo; Jan. 6, 1849. J. M. Stimpson, c. 80; 
R. B. Jamison, w. 80 of n. e. qr. 

Jonathan Minor, w. hf. of. n. e. qr. and n. w. qr., sec. I.t; July 34, 1837. R. 
B. Jamison, e. side; Rosa M. .Jamison, vv. side of n. w. qr. 

John White, s. w. qr., sec. 15; Dee. 17, 1836. Thomas Church, s. w. qr. 
Charles H. Minor, s. e. qr., .sec. 15; July 24, 1837. Luther Geer, Jr., 43i'2 acrcsin 
s. e. qr.; Wm. Farley, 75 acres, and R. B. Jamison, n. w. 40 of s. e. qr.. sec. 15. 

William A. Sweet, lot 1, sec. 16; Feb. 1. 1851 . Joseph Nortman, n. e. qr. and s. 
hf. of n. e. qr.; Oloff Munson, n. w. 40 of n. e. qr., same n. hf . of n. w. qr. ; 
Edward Nowlan. s. hf. of n. w. qr.; B. II. Snyder, n. e. 40of s. w. andn. w. 40 of 
s. e. qr. ; Simeon E. Calli.son, w. hf. of s. w. qr., and T. D. Church, s. e. 40 of s. w. 
qr.; N. F. AVinan.s, n. end e. hf., and Geo. F. Winans, s. end e. hf., and T. I). 
Cluirch, s. w. 40 of s. e. qr., sec. 16. 

Jacob W. Rogers, lot 2. sec. 16; Nov. 9. 1850. 
Lvman O. Riddle, lot 7, sec. 16; Sept. 19, 1848. 
Lvman O. Riddle, lol 8, .sec. 16; Dec. 10, 1850. 
.Jacob W. Rogers, lot 3, sec. 16; Nov. 9, 18.50. 
John F. Thompson, lot 4, sec. 16; Jan. 14, 1848. 
Harry Hayes, lot 5, .sec. 16; Julv 13, 1847. 
Harry Haves, lot 6, sec. 16; July 13, 1847. 
Thomas N. Fitch, lot 11, sec. 16; July 13, 1847. 
Benj. L. Hilliard, lot 13, sec. 16; Julv 13, 1847. 
Benj. L. Jlilliaroi, lot 13, sec. 16; July 13, 1847. 
John Augur, lot 14, sec. 16; Julv 13. 1847. 
Julius Ives, lot 9, sec. 16; Oct. 6, 1848. 
Margaret Riddle, lot 10, sec. 16; Sept. 19, 1848. 
.John Augur, lot 15. sec. 16; July 13. 1847. 
Jnhus Ives, lot 16, sec. 16; Oct. 6, 1848. 



528 HISTORY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

Joshua Gear, s. e. qr. and n. e. qr., sec. 17; June 6, 1836. Peter Keckler, e. 
104; W. Anderson, \v. ,'J9 in n. e. qr., B. M. Jackson, 85; A. II. Jackson lOS, and J. 
lugel'sest. 13 in n. w. qr.; A. M. Snyder, 9Si^; S. M. White, 10; Jolin A. White, 30, 
and H. R. Wilson, 20I4 acres on s. V. qr; A. B. II. Snyder, 75; H. K. Wilson, 27- 
A.M. Snyder, 91,; John S. White, laj^; A- H. White, ISJ^ on s. e. qr. 

HeTnan Kno.x, n. w. qr., sec. 17; May 11, 1836. 

John Charles, s. w. qr., sec. 17; May 11, 183G. 

Jonathan Hodgesou, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 18; Nov. 13, 1833. James Ingels, 90; A. 
H. Jackson, 53; Happolouia C. Ross, 17 acre.s in n. e. qr. 

Hugh Montgomery, \v. hf. n. e. qr., .sec. 18; Augnst 3. 1835. 

John Essex, n. w. qr., sec. 18; June 25, 1835. Jonathan Carver, 13; Peter H. 
Wade, 50; S. White, 5; W. Anderson, 12; Ira C. Reed, 60; James Ingells, 15; Henry 
Presler, 6, n. w. qr. 

Henry Dunbar, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 18; August 17, 1835. Ira C. Reed, 60; Frank 
Atherton, 60, on s. w. qr. 

William Dunbar, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 18; June 10, 1835. 

Jonathan Hodgeson, s. e. qr., .sec. 18; Nov. 13, 1835. A. M. Snj-der, 40; James 
Jackson, 25; S. M. White, I81.,' and small lots of s. e. qr., sec. 18. 

John AVhite, n. e. qr., secT 19; August 3, 1835. S. M. White, e. 80; J. A, White, 
w 70; S. M. White, 4 acres on n. e. qr. 

Peter F. Minor, n. e. hf. n. w. qr., .sec. 19; April 5, 1836. Sam. M. Jones, n. w. 180. 

Peter F. Jlinor, vv. hf. n. w. qr.,sec. 19; August 3, 1835. J. S. Atherton, s. w. 180. 

William Haskins, s. e. hf. n. w. qr , sec. 19; April 5, 1836. 

Amos Hodgeson, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 19; June 18, 1S36. S. M. White, 40; S, M. 
Jones. 120 in s. e. qr. , sec. 19. 

Wm. Dunbar, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 19; Jinie 18, 1836. 

Dillion Haskins, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 19, April 5, 1836. 

William Haskins, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 19; April 5, 1836. 

Edward C. Delavan, w. e. qr., sec. 20; August 12, 1836. A. H. White, e. 80; J. 
A. White, w. 80 in n. e. qr. 

Daniel Hodgeson, e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 20, August 6, 1836. John A. White, u. 80; 
Charles James, s. 80, n. w. qr. 

Daniel Hodgeson, \v. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 20; August 6, 1836. 

Edward C. Delavan, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 20; Augu.st 12,1836. Charles James, s. 
w. qr. . 

Jonathan Hodgeson. w. hf. s. w. qr. , sec. 20; August 6, 1836. 

Edward C. Delavan, s. e. qr., sec. 20; August 12, 1836. Elijah Eltzrotli, s. c. qr., 
.sec. 20. 

Jesse Bradley, n. e. qr., sec. 21; Atigust 12, 1836. 

Jesse Bradley, n. e. qr. n. w. qr., .sec. 21; August 12, 1836, A. M. Snyder, 120; C. 
A. Snyder, n. w, 40 of n. e. qr. 

Henry Buckmaster, w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 21; October 31, 18,36. G. H, Redfield. n. 
w. 160. 

Nathan Smith, s. e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 21; March 9, 1838. 

James Kno.\, s. w. qr. , .sec. 21; April 10, 1837. Charles James, s. w. 160. 

Ezra Haines, n. e. hf. s. e. qr,, sec. 21; May 15, 1840. Mary R, Reatield. s. e. 160, 
sec. 21. 

John Dodge, n. w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 21; September 6, 1845. 

Joseph B. Kowton, s. vv. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 21; March 11, 1848. 

E. Brown, s, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 21; July 1, 1845. 

Charles H. Minor, n. w. qr. and n. e. qr., sec. 32; July 24, 1837, Wm. Farley, 3; 
Robert iloore, 151 in n. e. qr. 

Henry T. Ives, u. e. hf. s. w. qr., .sec. 22; May 4, 1889. 

Michael Nowlan, w. hf. s, w. qr., sec. 22; May 1, 1840. Galliraith Bros., n. w. 
1513^; C. R. Miner, e. 80; Michael Nowlan, w. 80 of s. w. qr. 

William McCormick, s. e. hf. s. w. qr., sec, 22; March 5, 1840. 

Jeremiah Bennett, e. hf. s. e. qr., .sec. 22; September 15, 1888. Huuh (Jalbraith, 
e. 100; C. R. jMinor, w. 60s. e. qr., sec. 23. 

Henrv Ives, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 22; September 15, 1838. 

John'Culbertson, n. e. qr., sec. 23; May 36, 1836. Plea.sant Follett, n. e. 160; T. 
Gemmell, 36i.,; (.). Aldeu, 115, in n. w. qr". ; E. S. Garrison, s. w. 160; M. Silliraan, 
n. 110; Pyle i Carlisle, s. 50, in s. e. qr., sec. 23. 

William Pollok, n. w. qr , sec. 33; June 18, 1838, 

James Pollok, s. w. qr., sec. 23; June 18, 1838. 

Minot Sillimau, s. e. qr., sec. 33; October 18, 1836. 



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Harris AV. Jlinor, u. e. qr., sec. 34: .June 25, 18.35. Ple<asant Pollett, n. e. qr 
.John Foster, s. e. qr., sec. 24; .July 2, 1818. P. Follett, n. e. 40; irirtlia ('ulljert- 
sou, u. w. 35; P. P. .Johuson, 5; M. Silliuiaii, 30; P. Follett, 31i.^; Eiuily Culbertson, 9- 
Patrick Smith, 2; .] . Foran. 3ij,; Tiiu. Forau, 3I3, in u. w. qr.; W. Williaius 20- .John 
Hook. 20; .J. F. Khodes. 40; Hugh Hhodis' estate, 40; Thomas Oeniniell, 4o', ins. w 
qr.; William Ogle, Hopkins .Shiwers, E. B. Culberlsou, il. K. Tcinpleloii, .J.' d! 
Kliodes' estate, S. L. .Johnson, Sanuiel I?urge, D. G. StoutJcr, Margaret F. Flint, Mar- 
,aaret Fell, Cynthia Stickney, Frank Fogle.song, M. H. Hounds, Vv. A. Sweet,' Eliza 
Hhodes, S. I)eaver, 'C. M." S. Lj'on, Burge ik Dewey, I^ha'be Hounds, and I'atrick 
Smith are lot owners on s. e. qr., sec. 34. 

J[inot Silliman, e. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 24; July 3, 1835. 
Minot Silliman, w, hf., n. w. qr., sec. 34; JMav 30, 1836. 
.Minot Silliman, n. e. qr., s. w. qr., sec. 24; 3iay 26, 1836. 
.John Cidbertson, n.w. qr., s. w. qr., sec. 24; Sejit. 1, 1841. 
Sauniel Shaw, s. w. qr., s. w. qr., .sec. 24; .June 37, 1839, 
Edley Brown, s. e. qr., s. w. qr., sec. 34; Nov. 30, 1840. 

Herman Johu.son, u. e. and n. w. qrs., sec. 25; Feb. 20, 1818. Burge & Dewey 
w. hf . ; J. F. Rhodes, 51^': S. Lloyd, 4 acres on n. e. qr. ; Franklin Rhodes' estate 3b' 
Connelly & Flint, 213'; ^\ . F. Newland, 3, n. e. (ir. ; Burge & Dewey, n. e. 40- j' F ' 
Rhodes, u. w. 40; F. Rhodes' heirs, s. 80, u. w. qr.: VV. S. Hi.\on. s. w. qr.; A 
Swarts' estate, 8; W. S. Hi.xon, 138-J, and other .small lots on s. e. qr., sec. 2.5. 
Solomon Dodd, s. w. (p-., sec. 25; Nov. 5, 1818, 
Addi.son C. Nichols, s. e. qr., sec. 35; July 3, 1835. 

Edward C. Del.avan, all .sec. 36; Aug. 12,"l836. Pyle & Carlisle, 40; J. H. New- 
ton, 80; Hopkins Shiwers, 40, n. e. qr.; E. S. Garrison, 40; J. H. Newton 40- Burge 
& Dewey. 80, on n. w. (jr.; B. Frail, s. w., 160; A. Swarts' estate, 80; Georo-e W 
Dewey, Sr., 80 on s. e. qr., sec. 26. " ' 

Swift Perry, n. e. qr., sec. 27; June 34, 1839. Binge & Dewey, n. e. 160; William 
Ours, n. w. 160; Mary Quinu, s. w. 1.56; J. H. Newton, n. hf.; J. Demuth s hf 
s. 0. qr., .sec. 37. 

J. 11. Smitli, u. w. (p-., .sec. 27; Oct. 15, 1844. 
ChaiJes J)emcnt, s. w. qr., sec. 37; Oct. 18, 1848. 
Joseph H. Newton, s. e. qr., sec. 27; Dec. 16, 1848. 

David I5oweu, .Jr., s. e. qr., sec. 38; Aug. 1, 1836. Michael Xowlan n HOC P 
Stisser, s. 80, n. e. qr. ; W. Nowlan, n. w. qr.; A. McCurdy, Jr., s. w (ir •' J h" 
Quinn, n. hf.; S. S. Clayberg, s. hf., s. e. qr., sec. 28. 
Hc'-man Ivno.x, s. w. qr., sec. 38; April 10, 1837. 
Sardius Brewster, n. w. ([r., sec. 38; April 10, 1837. 
Julius Ives, s. e. qr. and w. hf., n. e. qr., .sec. 28; Oct. 18. 1848. 
Jlichael Nowlan. n. e. qr. of n. e. qr., sec. 28; 3Iarcli 11, 184M. 
Edward C. Delavan, all sec. 29: Aug. 13, 1836. James Ingels, n. e. 160- J A 
White, n. 80: J. H. White, s. 80, n. w. qr.; J. H. Winans, s. w 160- J jnt-els e 80- 
J. H. Winans, w. 80, s. e. qr., sec. 29. •»..-. 

Edward C. J)elavan, n. e. qr. and s. w. qr. and s. e. qr. and c. hf n w or 
.sec. 30; Aug. 12. 1836. • ■ ■ i ■, 

Isaac Chattield. w. hf.. n. w. qr.. sec. 30; Aug. 6, 1836. F. A. Jones, 120; S. M 
Jones, 40 in n, e. qr.; JIartha L. JlcClenaban, e.''86: Nelson Grant, w. 86 u W qr • 
E. J. .McClenahan, s. w. 178 acres; William Bradley, s. e. 160 acres, sec. 30. 

Edward C. Delavan, e. hf. and n. w. qr. u. e."(|r., sec. 31; Aug. 12, 1836. John 
Emerv, n. e. qr. 

Edward C. Delavan, n. e. qr. n. w. (|r., sec. 31, 1836. Joseph Atherton 11 w 
188 acres. 

John Montgomery, s. w. qr. n. e. cp-., w. hf. and s. e. qr. u w qr sec 31 
.March 9, lS3(i. E. J. :\lcClenahan, 78; Eliza Bertield, 9; J. S. Atherton 5- Joseph 
Atherton, 82 on s. w. qr. ; Eliza Bertield, 80; E. J. ^McClen.ahan, 80; on s. e. qr. sec 31 
James Montgomery, w. hf. s. \v. qr.; July 3, 1836. 
Henry McClenahan, s. e. qr. and e. hf. s! w. qr.. .sec. 31; July 3. 1835 
Edw:ird C. Delavan, n. e. qr. and s. e. qr. sec. 32; Aug. 12, 1836. James Shock- 
ley, e. SO; Jacob Emery, w. 80. n. e. qr. ; Jacob Emerv, 133; John Emery 27 acres on 
n. w. qr. ; Jacob Emery, e. 80, and John Emery w. 80 on s. w. qr. ; Jaiiies Shocklev 
e. 80; J. H. Emery, w. 80 on s. e. (p-., sec. 32. 

Edward (:. Delavan, n. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 32; Aug. 12, 1836. 
Coonrod Emory, s. w. (p-. n. w. cp-. and w. hf. s.V. qr., sec. 32- July and Au"- 
1834-5. • °' • 

Jacob Emory, s. c. qr. n. w. qr., sec. 32; Jtily 13, 1836. 



532 HISTORY OF STARK COTINTY. 

Jacob Emory, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 33; Aug. 17, 1835. 

Joseph Emory, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 33; Aug. 17, 1835. 

David Bowcn, Jr., n. e. qr., sec. 33; Aug. 1, 1830. S. S. Clayberg, ii. e. 160; 
James Iiigels, n. ()3; J. Shockley, s. 100, n. w. (£r.; Eli Emery, e. 80; Joliaima Potter,' 
w. 80, s. w. qr. ; Eli Emery, s. e. qr., sec. 33. 

Echvanl V. Delavan, n. w. qr., sec. 33; Aug. 13, 1830. 

Herman Kno.\, s. w. qr. and s. e. qr., sec. 33; March 17, 1836. 

Edward C. Delavan, all sec. 34; Aug. 13, 1836. Fred. Rhodes, c. 80; Almira 
Beam, w. 80, n. e. qr.; James H. Quinn, n. w. 150; James H. Quinn, n. 80: Mary 
Pyle, s. 80. s. \v. (]r.; and Wm. llulsizer, s. e. 160, sec. 34. 

Edward C. Delavan, u. e. n. w. and s. w. qr., .sec. 35; Aug. 12, 1836. John W. 
Tuttle, n. e. 160; C. V. Rhodes, u. 80; Olivia Patterson, s. 80, n. w. qr.; E. J. Pat- 
terson, n. e. 40; L. II. Baldwin, n. w. 40 in s. w. qr.; Fred. Fleming, e. 80; D. Flem- 
ing, w. 80, s. e. qr., sec. 35. 

Jonas Wittiford, s. e. qr., sec. 35; April 22, 1818. 

Adam Periy. u. e. qr., sec. 36; April 7, 1836. Benj. Turner, e. 53; F. Bertiekl, 
s. e. 13; Nelson Burnham, 94 inn. e. qr.; iselson Burnham, n. w. 160, and n. 114}.^ 
s. w. qr.; H. J. Ham & Co.. s. 46, s. w. qr.; and Frank Berfleld, s. e. 160 acres in 
.sec. 36. 

Edward C. Delavan, n. w. qr., sec. 36; Aug. 13, 1836. 

Matthew Caldwell, s. w. qr., sec. 36; Feb. 13, 1818. 

Walter Thornton, s. e. qr., sec. 36; Feb. 13, 1818. 

iSc7iooJ.s. — The appointment of Lntlier Driscoll, C. H. Miner iuid 
Samuel I'arrish as sciiool trustees, April (!, 1839, was the initial point 
in the school history of Uoshen. On September 5, 1845, a jietition of 
7r> voters demanded the sale of the school section, and between Julv, 
181:7, and February, 1851, the whole section was dispo&ed of. One of 
the first, if not the lirst schoolhouse in Goshen township, was that 
overlooking the Indian camp, two miles from the Harris farm, on the 
old state road. Captain Harris, referring to this old school, connects 
it with the ctipture of the Mormon, Joseph Smith, thus: "(jne day 
while the Ijoys were out, he saw a fine covered ctirriage — the first he 
ever saw — drtiwu by a span of spanking gray horses. Two gentlemen 
were within, with nice- silk hats, and as they drew up one of them 
asked which was the way to Osceola. Harris gave them the required 
information, which they acknowledged, and pushed forward with till 
speed. The pursuing officers soon arrived, inquired of the I)oys if two 
gentlemen in a, carriage had ])assed this way, and being answered in 
the attirmative, the officers also dashed forward toward Osceola. At 
noon the ])ursued and the pursuers returned as prisoners and captors. 
Joseph Smith, the Mormon prophet, was en route to the scene of his 
tragic death." This reminiscence is given as a legend rather than an 
historical fact, for the writer cannot iix Joseph Smith's visit to Stark, 
or connect him in any particular way with the story. The first school 
electi(jn was held at Elijah Eltzwort'irs house, in October, 1840, when 
Luther Driscoll. Samuel Parrish, (Jharles II. Miner, Jerry Bennett and 
Jacob Emery were elected trustees and T. E. Ilurd chosen treasurer. 
Thej' divided the township into Indian Ci-eek, Lafayette, Emery and 
Fahrenheit districts. In Januaiy, 1841, "a subscription for the pur- 
])ose of making up a school" was circulated, and a letter addressed to 
Colonel Henderson, asking him to introduce a bill providing for the 
payment to Stark of its cpiota of the Putnam antl Knox counties' 
school funti. In July, 1843, $36.48 was paid to the Lafayette; $17.32 
to the Fahrenheit, and $6.56 to the Indian Creek. At this time 
John T. Guthrie, Abby A. Walter and- Abigail A. Lewis were exam- 



GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 533 

ined and received teachers' certificates. Henry T. Ives was ajipointed 
treasurer. In September. 1843, there were 68 children in tlie Fahren- 
heit; 187 in the Lafayette, and 47 in the Indian Creek district. In the 
fall of 184-3 a large niunlier of the ])U)iils attended school at Lafayette 
and "Ingen Creeic." .Miss IJradley, John J\Ic]Vlur])hy, Eliza liliudes, 
John "W. Henderson, J. I>. Lewis and P. L. Ililliai'd wei'e teachers hei-e 
in 1844. In April, 1845, the question of tax for repairiiio- school- 
houses was voted on. In 1843-44 Minott Silliman, W. M. Miner and 
Israel Stoddard were trustees ; in 1844, C. II. Miner, II. Ehodes and 
H. T. Ives, [n this year Wm. M. Miner was teacher of the Fidii'cn- 
lieit and Aiiliy A. Walters during the summer, while Al.)igail A. Lewis 
presided at the " Ingen Creek" sciiool. George Jackson Avas chosen 
trustee in 1844. In 184.") II. J. Riiodes, Jose])h AVilbur, (4eorge W. 
Jackson, John "White and Ilai'ry Hayes were elected. In Kovember, 
1845, Lafayette district was divided; and in 1840 the several districts 
voted a tax of 15 cents per centum of valuation for school ])urposes. 
In October, 1847, there were 430 white children re^jorted in the t<jwn- 
ship. Al)out this time the scliools known as Northwest, Lafayette, 
Faiirenlieit, Toulon, Union and Emery's were changed in name to 
Xos. ] , 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, respectively, in 1848 Daniel D. Driscoll, II. L. 
Ililliard, Harvey J. Rhodes, trustees, and II. T. Ives, treasurer, a[)proved 
a ])lat of the numbered districts. In October, 1851, thei'e were 529 
children of school age in the township. In 1849 there were 519 pupils 
in the seven districts of the township. L. Redtield presided over Dis- 
trict Xo. 8 school, in Feliruary, 185(i. He labored for $15 salary and 
board, and of the 28 ])U])ils enrolled 34 geuerally attended. In Octo- 
ber Miss E. J. Creighton was teacher, receiving $5 per week. Tiicre 
was a chair in this house but no blackboard. "McGuffey's Fourth 
Reader" was the leading book used; but ]mi)i]s brought with them 
almost any book which they could obtain. The same trustees served 
with II. T. Ives, treasui'ei'. until April, 1854, wlien A. Smith was 
chosen treasurer, with 11. Nance, J. F. Thompson and J. II. Will)er, 
trustees. The teachers here in 1056-57 were E. P. Llickok, j\Iiss E. A. 
Richardson. Leander Redlield, Miss Patience G. C'olburn, C. J. Gill, 
E. K. Evans, Maria Lacy, A. J. Scott, Avis M. Johnson, Miss E. J. 
Creighton, Lucy W. Morton, S. T. Williams, James B. Emery, H. H. 
Clock, George Lobinger, J. C. Baker, Harriet P. Dewey, J. J. Clark, 
Charles Myers (District No. 1, Toulon), George N. Spahr (Stark and 
Henry), and Patrick Nowlan. In this year J. H. Wilber, Benjamin 
Todd and Julius Ives were elected trustees with 11. Nance, treasurer. 
In 1857 Ira C. Reed was elected trustee /vVv Thompson, and in October 
tlie eleven districts were described and established. Among the new 
teachers were Rudolph Babcock, Lydia Church, James Scpiires, W. B. 
Moreland, Jennie Goodlander, S. B. Curtis and Salatheel Williams. 
In 1858 B. M. Jackson was elected trustee, and Districts No. 12 ami 
13 were added. Lucretia D. IJurgis, Laura Jackson, II. Grant, Harriet 
Snider, Hannah Morey, Amelia L. Ilalsey, L. E. Miner, T. C. McChes- 
ness, John W. Ogle, Nelson Atkins, Frances Chapnniu, Lucy Stiles, 
Flavia Robinson, Harriet Rhodes and A. M. Herbert were the new 
teachers. 



534 HISTORY OF STAEK COtJNTY. 

Isaac L. Hart was trnstee in 1858. and in '59, J. W. Rodgers, 
James Inglis, W.W.Wright and Iliram Nitnce served up to July, 1860, 
when Daniel J. llurd was appointed treasurer. In 1862, John Emery 
was elected trustee: in '64. Elijah Eltzworth and John A. White; in 
'6('>, William Ogle anil AVilliam Nowlan ; in '68, AVilliam Nowlan ; in 
'60. B. L. Hilliard, Looman Himes; in '71, Eobert Moore and John A. 
White; in '74, (lieorge Bradle\' ; in '76, R. Rruce Jamieson, now of 
AI>ingdon. Knox count}^ ; in "77, Robert Moore ; in '79, J. AV. Dexter; 
in '8tr, George W. Potter and J. H. Quinn ; in '81, Joiin A. White to 
fill vacancy. In April, 1881, Daniel J. Hurd, after serving as treasurer 
twenty -one years, gave place to C. M. Beecher. In '82, N. C. Brown 
took his place as trustee ; Frank A. Jones, in 'S3, vice George W. 
Potter. John A. White, in '84; F. A. Jones and W. F. Price, in '86. 
In April. "84, the property deeded by David Smith to the school trus- 
tees, n(j\v known as the addition to the old Lafayette burial ground, 
was deeded liy them to the village trustees. In 1886 there were 271 
males, and 260 females under twent3'-one years, one graded school and 
eight ungraded schools, attended by 230 pupils, and pi'esided over by 
five male and thirteen female teachers; the former eai-ning §865.35, 
and the lattei' §1.795.45. Tax levy, $2,695; total receipts, §5,610.63; 
total ex])enditures, §3,321.34. C. M. Beecher was serving as treasurer. 

Ojficial-s. — The first supervisor named in organic chajjter served in 
1853-4. Plis successors are named as follows : '55, Lewis H. Fitch ; 
'56-8, Henry Hayes ; '58-61, Theodore F. Hurd ; '61-3, Jacob Emery ; 
'63-5, Joseph Atherton ; '65-70, James H. Quinn ; '70, Julius Ives ; 
'71, D. J. Hurd; '72, Julius Ives; 73-5, D. J. Hurd; •75-7. Harrison 
Miner ; '77-9, Luman P. Himes; '79, Joseph D. Rhodes; '80-1, Luman 
P. Himes; '82, J. S. Atherton; 'S3, James H. Quinn; '84, Joseph S. 
Atherton ; '85, John F. Rhodes ; '86, John F. Rhodes. 

The justices of the peace are named in the following list : 1853, 
H. R. Halsey and H. J. Rhodes ; '55, Henrj' T. Ives ; '57, Isaac L. 
Hart and Jacob W.Rogers; '61. Minott Silliman and D. M. Kellv ; 
'65, Hugh Rhodes, H. R. Halsey; '69, Hugh Rhodes, James F. Thonip- 
son ; '73, W. W. Rhodes and J. F. Thom]ison ; Robert Fell (June) ; 
'74, Luther Geer; '75, P. P. Johnson; '77, J. F. Thompson, Payton P. 
Johnson ; '81, James F. Thomson ; '82, R. F. Williamson ; '85, Periy 
Winn, James F. Thomson. 

Pioneer Neighhor». — As stated in the general history the Frakers, 
Owens and Fitch families were the first settlers in the northeastern part 
of Kiu)x county, and consequently the first in the neighl)orhood of AV est 
Jersey and Goshen townshijis. Fraker had purchased a few quarter 
sections ]irior to his coming here, on one of which was an Indian vil- 
lage. AVhen he arrived the Indians strongly objected to his settlement, 
but in the face of the United States jjatents they concluded to leave, 
and moved their town to Indian creek of Spoon river, seven miles east 
of Fi'aker's grove, to which they often ])aid visits, and every spring- 
would go there to raise squaw corn and vegetables and make sugar, 
their trail running just two miles south of Lafayette village, through 
what was known as Cedar townsiiip, of Knox county. During the 
Black Hawk war the northeast part of Knox and what are now the 



GOSHEJf TOWNSHIP. 535 

western towns of Stai-k, were thrown into great excitement, and set- 
tlers rushed to and fro between Henderson Fort and Essex Fort, but 
troubles settling down, all returned to their homes except Amelia 
Fraker (afterwards Mrs. James Jackson, of Lafayette) who remained 
with friends at the foi't. 

The settlement of Lynn township, Knox county, dates back to 
1830. when ]\Iieb;u'l Fraker settled at th*^ grove. There be erected a 
hand mill for the use of himself and neigiibors. "W^illiam Dunliar pur- 
chased the original burrs, and appointed Washington r)unl>ar miller. 
Prior to this the Dunbars bad a mortar mill. William Hitchcock and 
Julia Fraker were the first parties married, and their example was 
followed by Peter Miner and Matilda Smith. Scpiii-e Fitch otficiating. 
William Dunl>ar was a pioneer of Lynn township. Knox county, as he 
was of Goshen township. Stark county. He was kncjwn as the " Old 
Hatter." His liats were so substantially l)uilt, that it was common 
for his customers to come in year after year to have them cleaned and 
remodeled. His beaver hats showed the nap, and so on down to the 
common rabbit skin. It is said that he was accustomed to attach a 
iai'ge number of hats to the back of his coat and shoulders, mount his 
horse, and go out on his peddling expeditions so accoutred. He was 
also a shoemaker, and whenever a sujiply of sole leatlier failed, he 
would use bass wood instead, and attach the uppers thereto. A special 
census of Goshen township, taken in the s])ring of 1860, by Lewis 
Perry, gives the following list of the survivors of pioneer times, then 
residing in the township : Mr. Adams, Susan Miner, C. Driscoll, Lundy 
Baker, Marv Smith. Caroline Wdsciu, Sarah Rvan, Olive Newton, 
Emily White, Hilliard, J. J. Pollok, Mc01enahan,"W. Ogle, Perry and 
A. Swarts, Messrs. Harrison Miner, W. M. Miner. L. E. Miner, Harris 
Miner, RulofT Parrish, Jeremiah Pennett, Bethuel Parrisli. llarrv 
Hays, A. JN". Harris, J. H. Wilber, Ii-a C. Reed, C. S. Driscoll, John 
Cundiff, Charles Smith, Abijah Manning. J. A. White. S. M. White. 
Stephen Ordwa,y, Elijah Eltzworth. P>. M. Jackson, Israel Stoddard, 
Marcus Stoddard, Roliert Mitchell, Minott Silliman. William Ogle, 
Andrew Swarts, A. D. Perry, Lewis Perry. J. H. Bariiett. Barnabus 
Frail, Jacob Emery, David Emery, John Emery. Daniel, <Teorge and 
Elijah McClenahan, Xelson Grant, Isaac Grant, Xelson Pxuihani. It 
is related that when the Frakers, Owens and Fitchs, De Harts and 
Jones settled in the neighborhood of Walnut grove and Fraker's 
grove, early in ISaO. the Frakers were not aware of settlers nearer 
to them than Henderson, until some travelers informed Jones and De- 
Ilart of Walnut grove of the existence of the Fraker settlement, some 
distance east. Dellart. his wife and two children called on the Frakers 
next day, and were their Hrst white neighbors. 

Cemeteries. — Lafayette cemetery dates back to 18o7. In it the 
following named ohf residents \vere interred: Abiah Manning, 1872; 
Eliza Manning, '60; Gideon B. Gillette, '49; Mary Ballentine, '77; 
Sarah J. Grant, '75; Jane A. Smith, '58; Howard Grant, '59: Joshua 
Grant, "65; Thalia Grant, '53; John Mason. "77; Barzillai Carter, 'S-f; 
William Rice, '80; William Snyder, "81; Eliza (Snyder) Smith, "61; 
Ann Fall, '77; Ruluff Parrish, '82; Chloe R. Miner, '78; Horace Miner, 



536 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

'53; Harris W. Miner, '58; Susannah Miner, '81; Nancy G. French, 
'70; Stepiien D. Easton, '82; Jonathan (Jgden, '55; John White, '52; 
Ameha Wiiite, '68; Charlotte Miner, 'TO; Christopher II. Miner, '52; 
Walter Scott, '77; Theo. D. Ridgeway, "76; Thomas U. llidgewav, 
'50; Jonas Eltzroth, '6*5; L. II. Jones, '69; Isabella Jones, '72; Maria 
L. Jones, "78; Moses S. Jones, '65; Ann Jones, '73; Sheridan Jones, 
'60; Jacoh Jones, '56; Jolin Shore, '61; Sarah Shore, '76; Jane 
Snyder, '56; Elizal»eth >Schnlze, '70; James Chapman, '63; Nathan 
Bradley, '49 : Jo.seph Potter, '62; Sarah Potter. '74; (4eorge F. Hill, 
'72; Martha C. Hill, '82; Catharine Ericson, '70; William Ayres, '61; 
George Amerine, '()8; Abigail A. Walter, '54; Mary Anshutz, '57; 
Rev. Luther DriscoU, '58; Catlierine Driscoll, '53; Asa Driscoll, '51; 
G. Yale, '82; Abbv Yale, '49; Simeon L. Williams, '81 ; Amy Reed, 
"77; William A. Keed, '73; Eliza S. Ciiarles, '73; Brodie Sellon, '73; 
Elizabetii Sellon, '73; Sarah A¥oodcock, '70; Louisa Nichols, '74; 
Stephen A. Dudley, '78; Salome A. Dudley, '81 ; Jane PVail, '82; Letitia 
Polhamonse, '46; Rosanna Ste])hens, '37; John Lundy, '64; Margaret 
Ross, '60; Lydia Calhoon, '57; Susan Watron, '61 ; Ralph Jones, '70; 
AVilliam T. Dickenson, '59; Thomas McNaught, '57; Eliza McNaught, 
'73; Isaac Ciiatfield, '65 ; Sabra Chatlield, '54; William P. Lake, "57; 
Stillman C. Lee, '76; James Ingels, '53; Mary E. Jackson, '84; Ma- 
linda Carver. '85; Charles AV. Schultz. '72; Ruth E. Gree, '73; Alary 
A. Albro. "i5; Staniev Dunl)ar, "62; Eliza Callison, "80 ; Levi Stephens, 
'37; Harriet Hayes, ''75; Harriet W. Ilurd, '62; B. F. Smith, '65; 
Erastus Brown, "72. The soldiers buried here are William Scott, One- 
hundred-and-thirty-second Illinois Infantry, in '64; S. A\^. Gillett. One- 
iiundred-and-tifty-sixth New A'ork Infantry, '63; and Robert C. Reed, 
Tiiirty-seventii Illinois Infantry. '61. The figures denote the year of 
death'. 

The McClenahan family cemetery in this township is an ancient 
burial ground. There are a few interments here, outside of membei's 
of the family, whicli are noticed in other pages. 

LAFAYETTE VILLAGE. 

The original town of Lafayette, blocks 1 to 10, of eight lots each, 
extending from Franklin north to Afonroe, and from Tindjer east to 
Hoggins, was surveyed July 7, 1836, by George A. Charles, for AVill- 
iam Dunbar. Alain street formed the center of the town, with Frank- 
lin. Jackson, AVashington, Lafayette, Jefferson, and Monroe running- 
east and west. The plat was acknowledged by Justice Josiah 
AV^itcher, of Knox county. Among the first jmrcliasers of lots at 
Liifayetie were 15. AI. Jacl--son, 1846; Dan. J. Ilui'd, "49; Theo. F. 
Hnrd, '50; Sabina Miner, '54; Emeline Ileadley, "53; George Farr, 
'47; Jacob Ross, '58; AVashington Dunbar, '47; Sarah Alessenger, '53; 
Henry Dunbar, '43; George AV. Dunbar, '43; James E. White, '46; 
G. AV. Jackson, "40; Peter F. Aliner, '37; W. F. Eeed, L. B. Leonard. 
'43; James B. Lewis, "46; Andrew Church, Eliza Sellon, '51; Tlionias 
C. Aloore, Driscoll & Gooding, "53; William D. Runyan, '47; Nathan 
Barlow, '50; Jacob Ross, '5:^; E. Gunsaul, '48; David W. Brown, 
James Brink, and James Dnnn, '39; Asael Holmes, '41; Harry Hayes, 



GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 537 

'47; Hiram Xance, Bonj. Brooks, '40 ; James J. "Wilson, '4'2 ; William 
Ct. Thompson, '48; Robert E. Morrison, '.")!; William L. Marshall, "51; 
V. B. Todd, '52; Eunice Miner, '50; li. E. Halsey. '47; Daniel M. 
Kellv, '54; William and Charles Pulhamus, '53; John Shore, Mar- 
cillai- Todd, I. C. Reed, James F. Bonham, '40; John Thomi-son, '42; 
S. L. Collinson, '4!»; John Hedien. '50; Gilbert Ward, '45; Edward 
G. Jlill, '50; John Frvberger. '41; Elijah Eltzworth, '45; G. W. Jack- 
son, '40; Peter F. Miner, '37; William Kerbv. '47; James Carson, "30 ; 
J. U. Wilber, '4(i; John F. Thompson, '47; Luther Drisc(Jl, '50; John 
Augur, '46; school trustees (block 12), '47; Samuel Mathenv, '52; 
Perry Smith, '51; Thomas N. Fitch, '48; Ruliff Parrish, '38'; John 
Cunditf, '48; Methodist Episcopal church trustees, '62; Thomas Mc- 
Xaught, Moses Jarred, '47; Gidecm Hughes, '43; Isaac Chatfield, '40; 
Tvrns Himes, '49; William Bowden, '54; Irene Bradley, '40; John 
White, '51 ; A. C. Messenger, '47 ; John Culbertson, '53; A. Lacy, '48; 
United Methodist Prot. church society, '53; Han-is W Miner, '52; 
Abbey A. Dudley, '45; Peter Johnson, '51; First Universalist parish, 
Lafayette, '76; Abiah Manning. '37; Joshua Woodbury, '43; Enos 
Pomerov, '36; Jehial Bouton, "38; R. L. Scott, '55; Walter Ilock, 
'43; F. 'M. Sprinii-, '53; Samuel Clavcomb, "42; Peter Anderson, "51 : 
AV. W. Drummcmd. '51; John Zinn', "55 ; D. II. Potter, '51 ; William 
Wheeler, "41; I. C. Webb, '40; Angelet Charles, '36; Alnumd Walter, 
'41 ; Alfred Walker, '45. 

The vote on incorporating the village in 1869 was forty-one for, 
thirteen contra. ' In September, 1872, a change in charter was desired, 
and on this question twenty-four affirmativ^e and eighteen negative 
votes were recorded. The trustees elected annually are named as 
follows: 

1869 — Tliomas W. Ross, .1. H. Nichols, Dennis Lee, James Martin. I). .1. llurd. 

1870— E. G. Hill. D. Lee, .lames Martin, T. Ridireway, D. J. Hiird. 

1871— J. H. Nichols. .James :Marlin, T. W. Ross. T T>. Ridireway, D. .1. Hurd. 

1872— .J. M. .Jones, W. T. Iliekcnson, T. W. Ross, T. D. Ridsevvav, E. G. Hill. 

1873— M. S. Barnett, .J. .Martin. .J. II. Nichols, Samuel White.^H. II. Snyder, I). 
.J. Hurd. 

1873— T. W. Ross, T. D. Ridgeway, I). .1. Kurd. .1. M. .lones. .1. II. Nichols. C. 
B. Smith. 

1874- T. W. Ro.ss. .1. 11. Nichols. T. D. Ridgeway, C. B. Smith. .1. :\I. .lones, 
R. S. Jones. 

187.5— H. R. Wilson. Azro Hilliard, L. E. Morton. T. N. Fitch. I. G. Fo.ster. T. 
I). Ridireway. 

187'6— j! H. Nichols, J. M. Jones. A. Hilliard. L. E. Morton. H. R. Wilson. I. 
G. Foster. 

1877— N. G. Chichester. J. il. Jones. T. .V. Jackson. L. E. .^lorton. H. Prcslcr. 
I. G. Foster, AV. T. Dickenson. 

1878— E. G. Hill. A. Bevier, G. H. Hurd, \V. W. Ross, W. Marks. W. T. Dickenson. 

1879— J. F. Thompson. A. Bevier. II. G. Chichester, S. A. Alillcr. [. (;. Foster. 
W. T. Dickenson. 

1880— C. M. Beecher, A. Bevier, J. F. Thompson, S. A. .Miller. I. G. Foster, 
W. T. Dickenson. 

1881— S. A. Miller, James Martin, C. B. Smith, G. N. Kinney, S. AVhite. L. B. 
Gorham. 

1883— R. C. Baker. John Williams, C. JI. Beecher. 

1888 — Lvman Williams, J. JI. Jones. John Foster. 

1884— R. C. Bilker. James Martin. John Williams. 

1885 — J. S. Atherton, E. L. .Jackson, J. M. Jones. 

188&-87 — R. C. Baker, J. R. Crawford, John Simpson. 



538 HISTORY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

The village clerks are named in following list : T. J. Hurd, clerk 
in 18(19; E. G. Hill, '70; T. J. llurd, 71; E: G. Hill, '72; in '73, the 
election was tieclared illegal; in '74, C. P. Jackson was clerk; in 
'75-77, W. M. Hill; F. A. Jackson, '77; W. M. Hill, '78; R. S. Jones, 
'80; W. Donglass, '81; J. M. Jones, '82; G. K. Boggs, '83; L. V. 
Snyder, '84; F. W. Eltzworth. ',S5-87. N. R Halsev ^Vas police mag- 
istrate in 187fi, and Charles W. Todd in 1880. 

The first store was built by Jesse C. Ware, on the site of the Lynd 
House. In 1838, store buildings were erected l)v Barnabas M. Jackson 
and Tiieodore Hurd. Ira (!. lieed also estal)lishe(l his siioe-siio]) here 
that year, and these, with William Dunbar, made up the first business 
circle of the town. In 1841 the first schoolhouse was erected, the 
hard-wood lumber being sawed at Leek's mill near Centreville. The 
Lafayette cai'ding jind woolen mill was estaljlished here, but, after 
running a short time, it closed down, entailing heavy loss on a few of 
the entei-prisiug men who brought it into existence. T. W. Ross was 
postmaster at Lafayette from 1852 to I860. Lafayette business cii'cle 
comprises J. S. Atherton, hardware and postoffice; Beecher «k Bailey, 
W. Simpson, J. F. Thomson, merchants; J. M. Jones, harness; Burns 
it Ilaptonstall, meat market; A. Bevier, wagons; T. W. Ross, black- 
smith ; J. R. Crawford and L. T. Sprague, physicians; E. (I. Hill & Co., 
luinbcr, etc., etc.; F. W. Eltzworth, churn and bee-hive manufacturer 
and planing mill; Johnson Bros., farm implements and wagons; Ilougii 
Bros., grain; C. R. Miner, hotel; Misses Smith, millinery; W. B. 
Smith, grain and lumber; Samuel White, brick and tile; John Will- 
iams, boots and shoes; James Martin and W. T. Dickenson, carpenters; 
James Kinney, insurance; W. S. Price, jihotographer; George K. 
Boggs, railroad agent. 

The only men now in Lafayette, who were here when T. W. Ross 
settled in April, 1848. and who are now in the village, are James F. 
Tlioinson, Capt. C. P. Jackson, and E. L. Jackson. Among the women 
then and now here were Mrs. C. A. Wilson, Mrs. Ann Parker, Mrs. 
Harriet Treadway, Mrs. Wilbur. Outside the village, a few of the 
old settlers still remain. 

The pensioners residing at Lafayette in November, 1883, were 
Mary Howell, INIary C. I)riscoll, Sarah Bevier. Sarah (4illett. eight 
dollars each; William II. l[ur<l, E. S. Bnttnm, anil W T. Dickenson, 
six dollars; AV. J. Hamilton, ten dollars; and S. W. Ilaptonstall, 
twelve dollars. 

There has been, from the first of August, 188ti, to January, 1887, 
ninety -two cars of stock and ninety-si.x cars of grain shipped from 
this station. There are twenty-four cars of oats in store ready for 
sliipment. 

Socif'fien. — Lafavette Lodge, No. 657, I. (_). 0. F.. was chartered 
November 20, 1878, with Upton H. Brown,* W. J. Hamilton.* R. O. 
Phillips.* David I?. Cragan and Joseph A. Cisney, members. Of these, 
W. J. Hamilton* has moved, R. O. Philli]\s is in California. I). B. Cra- 
gan is not now a member, and Joseph A. Cisney moved west. The 
present members are U. H. Brown,* G. H. Redfield, J. M. Jones, treas- 
urer 1885-86, S. T. Brown,* IT. C. Brown,* Samuel White, S. A. Miller,* 



GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 539 

J. F. Sniitli. W. A. Hi'own, John D. Brown,* K. C. Biiktn; Per. Sec; 
E. B. Ke.Uield, J. 11. Baker,* and Deputy; C. E. Howell, P. Van Bus- 
kirk, T. C. Brooks, C. M. Beecher, James Ingnls (deceased), A. S. 
Buifum,* John Williams, George E. Tracy, Joshua Gi'ant,* W. J. 
AVilliams, James Kinney,* Abrain Files, Willis Pierson, V. 11. Brown, 
Ambrose Aten (deceased), Wm. Tracy, C. W. Ilughey, II. C. Manley, 
Sec; F. S. Jones, V. G.; A. Atlierton, Arthur Elzwortii,* John Titlow, 
Jos. Plaxton, John Ingiis, Arthui- IIou<>'h. Peter Keckler, McG. Snidcu'. 
The lodge has had seventy-eight members, but many of them have 
removed, leaving the above I'epresentatives. The Past Grands are 
marked *. 

Stark Rebeka Degree Lodge, No. 110, was chartered November 
17, ISSo. at Lafayette, with the following members: S. A. Millei', J. 
G. Fostei', H. G. Chichester, G. 11. Red Held. Samuel White F. II. 
Brown, ^[rs. F. G. Brown. K. V. Bakei'. Uvi. S. II. Jliller. Mrs. E. G. 
Foster. Mrs. E. M. Chichester, :\ri's. M. K. Redfield, Mi-s. 11. B. AVhite, 
Ellen Brown, Delia Brown and Mi-s. Mary A. Baker. There is little 
or no work dcme under this cha)-ter at the ]u"esent time, though the 
circle looks foi- its prompt revival. 

Stark Lodge, No. 501, A F. <k A. M., of Lafayette, was chartered 
October, IStXi, with the following members: John B. Smith, + Josejih 
H. Nichols,* t Austin Smith,* J. M. Jones, Isaac Gi-ant, E. G. Hill.* -f 
G. 11. McClanahan. E. J. McClanahan,* Wm. T. Dickenson,* f H. P. 
Grant, Thomas W. Ross,* and J. S. Atlierton.* W. B. Smith was 
lii'st W. M., Jos. II. Nichols, S. W.. and Austin Smith, J. W. In May, 
1881, a copy of the original charter was issued instead of that de- 
stroyed in the tire of April 2fi, 1881, wlien the old lodge, just n(_)rtli 
of .the present jNliner House, was burned. The present memljership is 
thirtv-one, imule u]) as follows: The chart'M- members marked *, and 
Abram IJevier, T. C. Bnjoks. Zack T. Brown, G. K. Boggs, W. I. 
Adkins, T. D. Church, I. G. Foster, Nelson Grant, jr., John Inglis, 
Alex. Inglis, Andrew Jackson, Geo. N. Kinney, S. A. Miller, A. H. 
Nichols, A. B. II. Snyder, A. M. Snyder. Dr. Loyal T. Sprague, W. B. 
Todd. AV. T. Vanderbilt, J. H. Whitc+ Henry R. Wilson, A. II. 
White! and Daniel White. The deceased members were T. D. Ridge- 
w:iy.+ AValter Scott, Ashael N. Harris, Captain A. N. Han-is. J. L. 
Williams (a druggist and postmaster), died in 18S1. Among tiie old 
mendiei's removed are W. B. Smith, M. S. Barnett, a postmaster and 
druggist, John T. Smith, a preacher of the Christian church. Thomas 
^V. Ross, the pi'esent secretary, has served as such since the fall of 
1865, when the lodge was organized under dispensation, to the })resent 
time. During these twenty-on(^ years he never missed a meeting. 

Eastern Star Lodge. Lafayette, was organized and instituted Feb- 
ruary 1, 18S(;, with the following charter members: I. (4. Foster, T. 
W. Ross, Andrew Jackson, J. II. White, T. D. Churcli, Daniel AVhite. 
A. il. White, and their wives. A. M. Snyder and wife were admitted 
after the lodg(! was instituted. The election and installation of officers 
followed. 

+ Worshipful Miustfrs, * also present members. 
32 



540 HISTdKV OF STARK COUNTY. 

Lafayette Lodge, -±21, L O. G. T., was chartered July 30, 1883, 
with the following- named members : A. S. Atherton, F. S. Jones, H. 
AY. Manley, W. B. Smith, S. A. Miller, V. J. Smith, John Williams, 
Elmer Beecher, A. M. Jackson, Ella M. Williams, Milla AVhite. Cora 
Gillette, J. A. Williams, J. M. Jones, Kate Morris, Mary A. Baker. 
Fred Shore, Mary J. Atherton, Lvman AVilliiims. Harriet AVilliams, 
Mary 11. lledlield, Kate Jones, George AVilliams, C. R. AYick, K. C. 
Baker, C. P. Jackson, Airs. II. ManhnT Nellie Jones and Kate E. Di'is- 
coll, AY. C. T. and Mrs. Lyman AYilli'ams, AY. A". T. Work under this 
charter is sleeping, owing to the fact that there are not over four 
drinkers in the community and not over one ''hard citizen." 

Goshen Townshi)) Farmers' Union was organized in the spring of 
1863, with Jacob Fall, president, and James No\vlan, secretarv. 

The Union League was established at Lafayette during the war. 
The records were ultimately left with .1. M. Jones, and were" Ijurned in 
the fire which destroyed his harness shop. Among the members were 
J. S. Atherton, J. M. Jones, D. J. HurtI, Squii-e Kelly, J. H. Wilber, 
and J. Lundy. 

Cliurches. — The Baptist church of Lafayette had its beginning in the 
old "Fahrenheit Church," the history of which is given in the sketch of 
the Toulon society and much of its personal history carried into the 
chapter on marriages, as Elder Jonathan Miner joined many of its 
members in the bonds of wedlock. The society was organized June 
15, 1837, and over it he presided until his death in IS-t-l. He also 
preached at Fraker's and at the Franklin church, better known as 
•• Wall's Schoolhouse." Aleetings were held at AYidow Aliner's house 
until A]iril, 1850, when the chui'ch building at Lafayette was com- 
])leted by Mrs. Miner and opened iw the society. This building is 
now the planing mill of E. G. Hill. In 184-7 Elder Stickney preached 
at the "Fahrenheit " and at that time the families belonging were the 
Hayes, William and Mrs. Aliner, Charles H. Aliner and wife, Mrs. Par- 
risli, Elisha Gill and wife and J. M. Stickney and wife. In 18-18 the 
church at Toulon was organized, a number of members withdrew, and 
the change in location of jjlace of worship became a necessity. A few 
of the old members, like li. C. Baker, I'eside here ami generally attend 
the church at Galva or Toulon. 

The Alethodist Episcopal church of Lafayette dates i);ick in the 
forties. In 18-42 the second camp-meeting ever held in the county 
assembled here, and in 1840 there was a "Nineteen Days' lievival." 
In that year a church was built here. A. E. Phelps was Elder, Joim 
G. Wliitcoml), P. E.; and Geo. C. Holmes, circuit preacher, with AY. 
C. Cummings, assistant, he being then on the superamuited list. The 
lirst names on I'ecord of chiss 1, which met at Sheridan Jones' house 
at Lafayette in the winter of 1851-2 are as follows: Joseph H. AYil- 
ber, AA'm. At. Pratt, stewards; Philip J. Anshutz, local preachei'; Jon- 
athan and Daniel Hodgson, Sheridan Jones, Lyman O. Iliddle, Henry 
Dunbar, John Auger, James K. Wilson, Lewis Perry, AYin. Lyman, 
Henderson Simmons, and tlieir wives, and Mary Snyder, Emily AVhite, 
Eliza Bonhani. Pehecca, Fraker, Eliza Polliiimus, Jane Jackson. CI lai'lotte 
Minei'.all inclns.s 1. In class 2, John Ciindifl', Then. F. Ilurd, John Lun- 



GOSHKN TOWNSHIP. 541 

dy, Elijah Pomeroy, Win. Stiles, Levi Hodgson, Sil Armstrong, Jas 
lialsted, Jas. II. Ilorton, and their wives, Sarah Nance, A bby "Walters. 
Emilene Olai-ke, Harriet Tredway, Rebecca Kinh}', Amelia Jack-, 
son, Lydia C'imivh, Tiel)ecca Farr, Eliza Rend)all or Kemball, Nancy 
Ste])hens, Lydia Calhoon and Jemima Gaddis. Among the ])reacliers 
who served on this circuit ]ii*ior to 1873 were many of those men- 
tioned in tiie history of Essex township. In 1857, Amos Morey ; ISfiO, 
Jacob Matthews; 18r>2, John Chandler; 18ti4, Henrv Sommers; 18().i, 
Wm. Leber; lS(i8, J.D.Smith and LI. Tiffany; 1809, ^Vm. Under- 
wood, and 1873, C4. W. Brown. The presiding elders from 1857 to 
1872 were John ]\[orey. Ewiiig Summers, Jacob Matheney, S. A. 
Elliott anil Samuel Hood. 

The Indian Creek Metiiodist Episcopal class in 1851-2 held at the 
Creek Schoolhouse was made up as follows : Clias. Ilowater, leader, 
Peter, Llenry, Daniel Howater and their wives ; David, Catherine and 
Caroline Goshon, Wm. and Mary Winters, John and Jane Dack, 
Sylvester and Cynthia Sweet, Sylvester, jr., and Mary A. Sweet, 
Jonathan and Amy R<»unds, So])hia Parrish, Zeruiah -Jackson, Jane 
Maxlield, Lydia Fuller, Mary J. Smith, Peter and Fi'ances Lutz, T'lias. 
Sarah Fulper, John L'ppock. Ehza Senate, Esther Fredley, .Artemus, 
Amma, Joel II. andMary Goodall, Joseph and Mary Jane Flint. 

The Methodist E}nsco|)al Cimrch of Lafayette adopted this name 
for corporate purposes, .Tulv 31, 1873, and elected James Martin, 
Edward G. Hill, John Williams, James F. Tliomson, and Emery 
Buffum. trustees. Geo. W. Brown presided at this meeting. In thfs 
year E. G. Hill was appointetl superintendent of Sunday school ; A. 
('. Hill, S. King, James F. Thcmison, stewards; John Williams and E. 
G. Hill, class leaders; C. Springer, presiding elder, and Rev. G. W. 
Brown, preacher in charge. In 1871:, Rev. F. R. Bogges was preacher, 
P.P. Johnson, steward ; Jonas Patterson, class-leader. In 1875-6 E. 
G. Ildl, John Williams, James Martin ami Thomas S. Buffum were 
trustees; W. H. Hunter, ]>residing ehler, and X. C. Lewis, pastor. In 
1877, Rev. Jacob .Matthews was preacher in ciiarge, C. Green, recorder ; 
E. G. Hill, superintendent of Sunday school, G. D. Hitchcock, class 
leader. In 187'.i Rev. H. C. Birch was appointed preacher; E. G. Hill, 
recorder and delegate to laymen's convention. In 1880, Rev. D. S. Main 
was |)astor; R. B. Frisby, steward; W. H. Hunter, presiding elder. 
In 1881,11. T. Brown was presiding elder; D. S. Main, ]n-eacner; G. 
D. Hitchcock, local ]ii-eacher. In 1882 Rev. L. V. Webljer, J. P. For- 
sythe, iiresiding elder; James Martin, steward; Mr. Webber was suc- 
ceeded by Rev. A. S. xVtherton. In 1S83 Rev. L. S])ringer came with 
M. Y. B. White, presiding elder, foUowetl Iiy Rev. AYm. "ilatheny, and 
he by Rev. L. G. Cochrane, who in 188i> was succeeded by W. R. 
Carr, the present ]iastoi'. 

The Union Church building at Saxon was dedicated August 31, 18H5. 

The Presbyterian Chnrcli of Lafayette, may be said to have been 
in existence immediately after, if not at the time the Ba])tist Society 
was organized at " Fahreidieit." i)ut not until the coming of Rev. S. 
(t. Wright, did an oi-ganized Presbyterian iiody exist there. In 1841 
he preached there for the first time, and iluring evening services tiiat 



542 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

year induced thirty-eight persons to pledge themselves to temperance. 
In Januarv, 1842, twenty-four more signed, and thus temperance and 
religion were preached there until 184t'). when some members withdrew 
to join the newly organized Congregational C'hurcii at Toulon, the tirst 
being Jonathan and Ilannali Ithodes and Hugii and Julia Rliodes. 
In March, 1847, Mrs. Matilda Hall, Eliza and Jane Hall, Oren and Sarah 
Rhodes, Robert and Sarah Nicliolsf)n and John and Mary PoUok with- 
drew. From this date forward the membership decreas^l, until, like 
the Baptist Church, it ceased to be an institution in this townshi]i. 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Da}' Saints found a footing 
(in Walnut Creek in 1840-7, and gained a few converts in this county. 
Among tlicm was Deacon Mott, tlic liuilder of the old court house. 

Tlie IT. M. P. Cimrch was estal)lislic(l here in 185;-!, but of it there 
is nothing on record. 

The IJniversalist Church was organized November 29, 1873. by Rev. 
John Hughs, with the following named members: Mr. and Mrs. G. 
11. Rcdlield, J. A. White. Mr. aiid :\lrs. A. 11. II. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. 
A. M. Snvder, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Church, j\[rs. N! Laffarty, Mrs. A. 
E. Parker, Mi', and Mrs. Samuel Wliite, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.'B. Smith, 
Mr. P. H. Smith, Julia Lake. Mrs. Sarah Church, Mrs. Ann Dunl)ar. 
The names of pastors and date of pastoi'ate are as follows : Rev. 
John Hughs, 1873; Rev. T. II. Tabor, 1874 and '75 : Rev. John Hughs, 
1S7<!, '77 and '78 ; Rev. Wiles. 1879 and '80. Deceased that year. Rev. 
C. R. Gibson, 1881 and '82; Rev. Ileadle, 1883 ; Rev. Geo. Crum, 1884, 
*85 and 'S(i. Tiie names of secretaries are Samuel White, Miss Mary 
J. Williams, '79; Mrs. II. B. Wliite, '81. and Mrs. M. E. Snyder. The 
trustees were, 1873, John A. Wliite, A. B. 11. Snyder, D. A. M. Sny- 
der, and in 1885, J. A. White, Austin Grant a,nd A. M. Snyder were 
elected. The church was built in 1875 at a cost of over $3,000, John 
A. White. G. 11. Redfield and Samuel White forming the building 
committee. The present memliersliip is forty-live, and value of prop- 
erty, $4,000. 

The Church of Christ at Lafayette ad(i[)ted tiiis corporate name, 
August 1, 1873, and elected the following named trustees: John Boyd, 
Harvey J. Quinn and James Ingles. John T. Smith was secretary. 
It was" organized some years before by Rev. Milton King, and grew so 
ra])idly that tiie building of the present church wa.s entered upon and 
carried through successfully. 

A reference to the history of the Stark (bounty Sunilay-School 
Association will point out the early history of this societv in Goshen 
townshiji. In August, 1867, Rev. H. Tiffany, J. II. Will)er, Mrs. S. A. 
('lark, with John W. Clark, alternate, were elected delegates by the 
Lafayette Sunday-School Association to tiie Sunday-School Conven- 
tion ill: Toulon. In June, 18S2, the Fourth Dists-ict Sunday-school Nor- 
mal Institute was organized, and the work has been successfully car- 
ried on down to tlie jiresent time. 

BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCKNCKS. 

The pioneers and old settlers of whom notices appeared in the 
press of this and adjoining counties during the last thirty years, as 



of GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 543 

well as ol' those who noAv constitute tlie bone and sinew and lirain of 
tlie townsliip, are referred to in the following paragraphs: 

Erie Anderson, deceased, born in Sweden in 1810, was married 
there, and with his wife and five children came to the United States, 
locating in this county. During his eai'ly years here be worked by the 
month, and by his industry and economy, saved enough from his earn- 
ings to purchase laud in Goshen To\vnshiix He died April 2(i, 1876, 
leaving for the use of his family 160 aci'es. His wife is also deceased. 
Of his ten children, Andrew, jMary, Eliza l)eth, Charlotte and Sarah J., 
are numbered among the dead. Chi-istina married Jonas Johnson, 
now of Minnesota ; Catherine and William are at home, Isaac at Wyo- 
ming, and Albert H. at Toulon. Sarah was born here in 1S5T, died 
May 6, 1884. 

Joseph Atherton, deceased, son of Israel Atherton, of Kentucky, an 
early settler of Ohio, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, in i81?>. 
This Israel subseipiently settled in Plancock County, 111., wiiere he died. 
Josej^h came to Stark ('oitnty in 1845, and with his twin In'other Mil- 
ton, in the fall of that year, settled south of Toulon. In 1851 they 
located about three miles south of Lafayette, of which township Jo- 
se])h was su])ervisor two terms. He came here with little means, but 
by work amiability left a, valuable property at his death. May 1, 1880. 
He was married in Ohio, to Miss Eliza Simonson, l)orn in 1812, and a, 
survivor of pioneer days. Tliey were the parents of twelve children, 
namely: Jesse S., of Lafayette; Milton, deceased ; Charles, a Meth- 
odist minister in Kansas ; William 13. resides in McDonough County, 
111.; Sarah J., deceased ; Henrietta, Nancy, Hester, Ann, Lusetta, 
Franklin P., and Paulina. Mr. Atherton was a meml)er of Toulon 
Lotlge, 9?), A. F. ct A. M., a life-long Democrat, and a citizen of uu- 
doul)ted wortl) — public and private. Jesse S. Atherton, eldest son of 
Joseph, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1835, received a com- 
mon school education, and followed farming until he was nineteen 
years of age, when he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed 
for a number of years. In June, 1883, he moved to Lafayette, and 
established his hardware business that year. He was commissioned 
postmaster in 1885, and took ]iossession of the office July 1, 1885. This 
was given as a testimonial of his father's and his own unswerving de- 
moci'acy. He was mari'ied in 1858, to Miss Lois, daughter of Nelson 
Grant. The}' are the parents of Allen, Lucy, and Charles Atherton. 
Mr. Atherton is a member of Stark Masonic Lodge, has filled the office 
of supervisor two terms, and given promise of being as useful a citizen 
as his father was. 

Mrs. Allen Atherton died July 31, 1886. She was the daughter of 
Lewis Williams, of Toulon. 

R. C. Bilker, vide history of county and township. 

Jeremiah Bennett, born in New York state in 1795, married Sarah 
Winnie there, and with her came to this count}' in 1837, first settling 
at Farmington, and in 1838 on what is now the "Galbraith Fann." 
In later years they moved to the present farm of Amos Bennett, where 
Jeremiah died in 1870, aged seventy-si.x, and his wife m February, 
1886, aged eighty-three yeai's. Both were members of the Protestant 



544 lUOGRAPHY AND EKMIXISCENCES 

Methodist Church. Amos Bennett was horn in Xew York state in 
1S32, and at the age of five years came with iiis ])arents to this State. 
In 18(i(» he rnai'ried Miss Hannah, a daugiiter of Josiali hJimton. They 
are the parents of nine chihh-en : Sarah W., Walter, Ella, 13ertie, Amos, 
Tliomas, Lizzie, Laura and Emma. He is the owner of 225 acres, well 
improved. His father was an old line Whig until 1855, when he joined 
the new party, of which the son is a staunch suj^porter. 

^l. R. R. Bevier. born in Ulster county, N. \ ., in 1820, and Adnlme 
(]Vrisner) Bevier, his wife, born in Sulliv:tn county, N. Y., were early 
settlers here. 

U. II. Brown, born at Baltimore, Md., in 1822, is a son of Yachel 
and Sarah (O'Hagan) Brown, natives of Baltimore and Kichmond, Ya., 
respectively. Both died in Carroll county, Md., where for j'ears they 
resided. The Browns were originally from England ;nui the O'Hagans 
from Ireland, coming out in colonial days. IT. H. was mari'ied in Mary- 
land, in 1844, to Miss Ellen Brangle. ' In 1857 moved with his wife 
and five children to Knox county, 111., and in 1866 into Goshen town- 
ship. Stark county, 111. To them twelve children have lieen born, seven 
of whom ai'e living, one of whom served in Company F, One Hundred 
aud Twelfth Illinois Yolunteer Infantry, as related in military chap- 
ters. j\Irs. Bi'own is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of 
Lafayette. Mr. Brown, to whom nuiny references are made in the 
history of the townsluji and village, is a member ol' the I. O. O. F. and 
of the Galva Encampment. 

Emory S. Baffxm, a soldier of the late war, enlisted in Compan}" B, 
Thirty-seventh Infantry, as related in the military chapter, and was in 
active service with that command for nineteen months, when his 
wounds rendered liim incapal)le of furtlier service in the army. He 
was born at Bock Island, 111., in 1841. but resided in Knox county from 
the age of seven to the age of twenty, when he enlisted. In 1864 he 
settled in Stark. A reference to the political chapter will point out 
his services to the republican party since that time; the school history 
cretlits him with being directoi- ol his district for a number of years, 
while that of the I. (). O. F. at Lafayette. ])oints him out a memlier. 
Had be lieen a member of the county posts of the G. A. IL instead of 
that at (ialva, his military record would be found there as well as in 
tlie military chapter. The year of his settlement here he married Miss 
Anna L., daughter o+' Charles Himes, of whom a complete family 
history appears in this chapter. Of their eleven children, nine are liv- 
ing, namely : Laura L., Charles A., Edwin E., Clara L., Elmer II., 
George N., Perry II., Boyd L., and Anna M Mi-. Butfum is one of 
those cil;izens of modern days whose history is so closely identilied 
with the last two decatles of this county, that mucli of it belongs to the 
county and necessarily finds a place there. 

Jonas Butler, born in Beaver county. Pa., in 1815, moved to Ohio 
with ])arents in his youth ; to Fulton county. III., in 1837 ; to Henry 
count V in 1855, ami to Lafavettea short time in-ior to his death in Julv, 
1881.' 

Mrs. P. C<(r(in(tiig/i, of Saxon, died in August, 1886. She hati l)een 
long and favorably known, the family being one of the first to settle 



of fiOSHEN TOWXSIIIP. 545 

in that vicinity. Ht;r Imslmnd, commonly known as "Old Pat" at all 
the neighliorini;' fans, who dictl about two years ago, was about the 
first to indulge in high-])rice(l thoroughbred shorthorn cattle, and to 
him may be traced much of the improvement of the stock of Stark as 
well as Henry county. She was buried in the cemetery which the 
family donated for the uses of a Catholic burying ground. 

Mclinda {Nelftini) Carver, born at Augusta. Me., in ISHi, moved to 
Ohio in 1S17, thence to Indiana, where siie married Jonathan Carver 
in 1880, and both moved to their home, just north of Lafavette, in 
1867. Mrs. Carver died there February 15, 1885. 

Dr. J. R. Crawford, physician and surgeon, a native of AYashing- 
ton county, Iowa, obtained an elementaiy education in the schools of 
that county, and comjjleted a literaiy course at Keokuk. Iowa. He 
entered the study of medicine under the direction of his brother. Dr. 
AV. I). Ci'awford, of Coal Valley, 111., wlio was his preceptor until lie 
matriculated in the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk. la., 
in 1879. He took a full course of lectures there and won the graduate's 
dijiloma in 1882. The succeeding year he jnucticed in Mills count}', 
Iowa, and coming to Stark county established his office at Lafayette 
in the spring of 1884. Since tliat time he lias built u]) a lucrative 
practice and a very enviable rej)utation as a physician. In 1881 he 
married Miss S. ]\i. Phillips, (jf Coal Valky. He is a member of the 
Military Tract Medical Society. 

Wm. L. DaJryiiipU, who settled in Wethersfield township, Henry 
county, in 1853, and served that county as clerk for about twentv-three 
years, and treasurer for four yeai"s, died December 27, 1885. 

Elder DeJIe was an old member of the Congregational church of 
Lafayette. 

Mrs. Dickinson, mother of W. T. Dickinson, died at Lafavette, 
September 12, 1885, aged eighty-six yeai's. 

IDs. liehecca {DeJerga) Dicl'iiison, l)orn at Orwell, Vt., in August, 
1805, died at Galva, 111., June 24, 18SG. At the age of fifteen years 
she came with her parents to St. Lawrence county. N. Y., wheVe in 
1823 she married Norman Church. In 1847 slie moved to Lafayette, 
since which time she has lived in or near the place. She was the 
mother of ten children, seven of whom are living; three. T. D. Church, 
Mrs. O. B. Stowell, and Mrs. C. V. Dickinson, were with her in the 
dying hour. 

Jeremiah Deiimth, son of J. A. and Jane (Rist) Demuth, was born 
in Fayette count}'. Pa., June 2H, 1830. In 1852 he married Miss Jane 
Eol)inson, in that state, and five years later moved to Goshen town- 
ship, settling on his present farm. In 1863 he purchased an eighty- 
acre tract, which he bi-ought to the highest state of cultivation. He 
also owns land in Nebraska. Mr. D. has served as school director and 
highway commissioner several terms, and also filled other township 
offices. His family consists of seven children, namely: Elvira, residing 
here ; Clark, a physician, residing in Michigan ; Smith, in Nebraska ; 
Anna, residing at home, is skilled in hair work ; Diantha, in Nebraska, 
Oliver, in Nebraska, and Eugene at home. Mr. Demuth is republican 
in pohtics, and lioth he and wife are old and earnest members of the 



546 BIOGEAIMIV AND REMINISCENCES 

M. E. chiu'cli. l\riss Elvira Deinuth is a tcacliei' in the distiMct school. 
This is iier thirtecntii year in tlie profession, during wjjicii she missed 
but three terms, presiding- from four to six terms over one school. 

Lotan Dfi,det\ deceased, who settled at Toulon in 1854-, with his 
brother-in-law, O. Maxfield, in 1855 in Goshen, and who in 1850 es- 
tablished his ])ermanent home at Toulon, was born in Kennel)ec county, 
Mc, January 30, ISOl. He married Miss Kuby Fisli there, and in 1853. 
with live children moved westward. Those children werel'ethana, of 
Newton, Kan.; Mai-shall, of Henry county. 111.; George F., of Goshen ; 
Henry, deceased, and James W., of Galva. The father died in 1873, leav- 
ing a widow and large family, theformer still residingat Galva. Plenry 
servetl in the Thirty-seventh Illinois Infantry, was wounded at Pea 
Ridge, from which wound he died in 1873, in his thirty-seventh year. 
( Vlih' ijill. ell.) James W. enlisted in Ilyslop's Battery, jViarine Artillery, 
and when this command was disbanded, recnlistod in another reo-i- 
meiit. 

(h'orge F. DeHer is the only representative of the family of Lotan 
in this county. He was born in Piscataquis county. Me., January 11, 
1832, came to Stark county in 1853-54, and here married Miss Laura, 
daughter of Wesley and Susannah (Smith) Minei", in November, 1855. 
Of their childi-en, Eliza J. is dead, Kuby J., George G., Henry H. and 
i<red A. reside here. The family liehmg to the Baptist church. A 
reference to the history of the Miner family in Stark county, given 
both in the sketches of Goshen and Toulon as well as in the general 
history, will show who the ancestors of Mrs. G. F. Dexter were. ISIi'. 
Dexter owns 3uO acres of well im])rove(l land in this townsliip. 

hmriel I)o(J<i<\ formerlv a citizen (tf Gosiien, died in Missouri in 
July, 18(;9. 

Mm. S. A. Jhtdlcy, who with her husband came to Illinois in 1853, 
and moved to Galva in 18(i!t, died at Ansonia, Conn., August 1, 1881, 
and was interred at Lafayette. 

St,r])hen ]). Eiislon, born at Drakesville, N. Y., in 1800, married 
Miss Fowler in ls25. moved to Peoria in 1850 and in 1853 to Lafay- 
ette, where he died June 10, 1882. His wife died seven veai's prior to 
that date. 

EVijali Elf.irofh. one of the oldest living settlers of Gosiien, was born 
in Warren county, O., July 13, 18i7. His ])arents, Valentine and 
Patience Elizabeth were natives of Mar^dand and New Jersey res])ect- 
ively. At the age of seventeen years Elijah moved to Goshen, Cler- 
mont county, ()., and there learned the caliinet trade. In 1835 he 
went to Alton, 111., worked there for some time, revisited his Ohio 
home, and in 1838 returned to Illinois, taking up his I'esidence at La- 
fayette. Here he carried on the cabinet trade after he married and 
conducted the village hotel for about five years — from'44untir40. At 
that time he had many to entertain, and at prices that would startle 
the modern hotel man. Meals 12-i cents, lodging 12-Jcents, and livery 
equally cheaji. In 1850 he purchased the HSO acres on which he no\v 
resides at !!>2.25 for one eighty acres, and .^3.50 for the other eighty 
acres. This wild land he Ijrought to the highest state of cultivation. 
In 1843 he married Miss Betsy M., daughter of Wm. A. Heed, of Knox 



OF fiOSIIKN TOWNSHIP. 547 

county. Of tlicir iiiiiccliildren, six are living, namely •" Fanny, Foi-i-est. 
Ai'tliiir. Clai-a, (Jcorge and Elwood. lie and Mrs. Eltzrotli were origi- 
nailv niemljers of tlie Congregational church of Lafayette, hut since its 
disorganization they have not united with any other denoniiinition. 
Up to 18.r>5 Mr. Eltzrotli voted with the democracy, but since that 
time has sup])orte(l tiie repui)licans in all national alfaii'S. Connected 
with this family there is the name of one other pioneer of the county — 
Rachel ^Eltzroth) Cohurn, who settled here in 1839, and in 1S4(I located 
at Princeville. 

Conrad Emery, deceased, who settled here August 7, 1835, was i)orn 
in New Jersey. Was reared principally in Pennsylvania, where lie 
was married to Sarah Fisher Ijefore they removed to Holmes county, 
Ohio, where they lived until 1885, the time of settlement here. The 
journey west was made with ox teams and wagons, the pai'ty compris- 
ing four families, viz.: Jacob Emery and wife, Debodota, Jose])h 
Emery and wife, Hannah, Jesse and wife, Margaret, and Conrad, the 
fathet- of three sons. Conrad purchased 240 acres of wild lands at 
congress prices, and on this land lie settled and lived during his life, 
lie was a soldier of the war of 1812, and did duty on the frontier in 
defense of the Jiomes and lives of the border settlers. To them were 
born thirteen children, eleven of whom came to Stark county with 
their parents, viz. : Jacob (Galva), Catherine (deceased), Joseph (de- 
ceased), Edith Russell, Jesse (Princeville, 111.), Sarah McClennehan 
(deceased), Conrad (deceased), Millj (Iowa), David (Iowa), Mary 
(Iowa), and John, wlio resides on the old homestead. 

John Emcrij is the youngest son of the family of Conrad Emery, 
and the only representative of the family in Stark county. He was 
born in Holmes county, Ohio, in 1827, was eight years old when his 
parents settled on the prairies of Illinois; received a common school 
education; was married to Sarah, daughter of Joseph Potter, an early 
settler, now deceased, in tiie year 1849, who has borne him six children, 
five living, viz.: Estella O., Charles A., Everett (deceased), Luellen A., 
Gilbert C. He owns a farm of 2()7 acres of good land, which com- 
prises the old homestead ; is a member of the I. O. O. F.. Lafa3'ette 
lodge, and votes the Republican ticket upon all questions at issue. 

Jacoh Fall, born at Eaton, Ohio, in 1810; settled with his family in 
Goshen township, this county, in 1857. In 18(39 he moved to Abing- 
don, where he died April 19, 1885. 

Mrs Furr. On October 2, I8fi.-i, foui- sisters, Mrs. Farr, of Lafay- 
ette; Mrs. Knowlton, of Indiana, and Mrs. Tufts and Mrs. Tullis, of 
Iowa, met at Lafayette, being the first meeting for forty years. Mrs. 
Farr was then seventy-five years old. 

Barnahas Frail, who settled one mile south of Wycmiing in 1835, 
was one of the three pioneers of that immediate neighborhood — Gen. 
Thomas and Capt. Butler being the others. In the vicinity were Peter 
Miner, Samuel Seeley, Elijah SlcCIenahan and James Holgate who 
settled near, and also AVhitney Smith, S. Moore. Lemuel Dorrance. 
■Dexter Wall, John Pluenix, Peter Shaffer, George Weiitin, Robert 
Sheeley, A. Avery. Henry Sheele\', M. Shiellaman, Adam and Lewis 
Pay, H. Lick, Nelson Grant, B. Smith, J. P., Moses Boardman, Thus. 



548 BtoGRAPHY AND EEMINISCENCES 

Willi! or Wing, Tra Ward, John and rJorden Dodge, William ^Vfaliany, 
Major Mc'Cienalian, and perlia]).s a few others. Mr. Frail was ijorn in 
Donegal county, Ireland. After a vo_yage of seven weeks he and his 
brother landed in New York, lie being then nineteen years old. For 
some time they worked on the Erie canal and other jiublic works, and 
in 1S35 came to this coimty, each bringing a wife and child. In 1837 
Barnabas moved to what is now Goshen township, squatted on a ])iece 
of lantl and next purchasing 160 acres. His brother moved to Kn(jx 
county, where he died in 1843, and was the second l)ody interred in 
the cemetery at Lafayette. Mr. Frail married Jane Fairchilds in 
Penn.sylvania. Of their ten children eight are living, namely : James, 
John, Susan, Thomas, Elizabeth, Sarah, Margaret and Kate, all resid- 
ing in this county except Sarah, who lives at Burlington Junction, 
Mo.; Lydia and Hugh are deceased. Mrs. Frail died in 1882, aged up- 
wards of sixty-nine years, in full communion with the Catholic church, 
which is also the church of the family. Prior to settlement here Mr. F. 
belonged to the Pennsylvania citizen volunteers. Politically he is a 
democrat. lie started farming in this county over fifty years ago, 
with some means, and now owns 160 aci'es of fine farming land. 

I). K. Fell, son of James and Isabella (Kyle) Fell, was born in 
Roxburghshire, Scotland, November 22, 1842. Some years later the 
father died there, and in the summer of 1852 the widow (now eighty- 
one years old) and children came to America and settled in Elinira. 
She now lives with her children. The ekiest son, William, emigrated 
from Scotland to the Falkland Islands, and thence to South America 
in 1 854, and has resided there since ; James is in Henry county, Margaret 
and Isabella in Toulon, Elizabeth in Harrison county. Mo., liobert in 
Toulon townsliip, Elliot in Clay county, Keb., Adam, deceased ; D. K. in 
this county, Walter at Chicago, and Jemima, in Erie county, O. Adam 
G. Fell served with Company B, Nineteenth Illinois Infantry, and Com- 
pany K, Fourth United States Cavalry, as related in the militar}' chap- 
ter, was made prisoner near Atlanta in 18ii4, and endured the horrors of 
prison life at Andersonville, Milan, and Florence, Ala., and died while e?i 
roide liome at Annapolis, Md. Robert also served in the same commands 
until thft close of the war: Walter was in the One-humlred-and- 
twenty-fourth. and served with his command to the close. D. K. Fell 
was educated here, and worked on rented farms until 180(p, when he 
purchased ItiO acres, to which he has added 200 acres here and 160 in 
Nebraska. He married, August 27, 1867, Miss Helen, daughter of 
Thomas and Isabella Jackson, natives of Roxburghshire, Scotland, and 
to them eight children have been born : Adam G., Thomas F., Willam 
A., Jennette I., Elizabetli H., Mary A., Henry O., and Luella, deceased. 
In jiolitics he is Republican. 

(ji'dioji B. Gillette was born in Sullivan county. New York, in the 
year 1815, of English and French parentage. He was married to Sarah 
A. Dixon in 1837, came with his wife and four children to Stark county, 
111., in 1842, where he settled UDon and owned a part of the farm now 
owned In" Austin Grant. Here he s]ient the few years allowed him, 
dying in the year 1849, of consumption, leaving a widow and three 
little daughters, Cynthia having died a few years previous. Theda, 



OP (lORlfKX ToWNSniI'. .'')49 

the eldest (l;iu,iilit(M', now tlie wife of C. II. Fuller, of Galcsburg', 111., 
master train-(lis|)atelier in the employ of the C'liicago, Burlington A: 
Quincy Railroad Company, they having one son, Fred. C, married to 
Nellie Hill, also of C-ialeslmrg, they residing in Bloomington, 111., he 
being in the employ of the Chicago, Bnrlington A: Quincy Eaili'oad 
Company at that place. Abbie, second daughter of Gideon B. and 
Sarah A. Gillette, wife of F. J. Bush, banker at Clear Lake, la., have 
two children. j\ral)el and (4rant A., Maljel iieing the wife of A. D. Davis, 
with BeriT A: Co., Chicago, 111., they having one little tlanghter, Maud 
1'. Gi'ant A. is an attorney at law, Lincoln, Neb., a member of the firm 
of Barnes & Bush, married Mabel A. Barnes, of Lincoln, Neb. Mary 
June, third daughter of Gideon B. and Sarah A. Gillette, married 
James Balentine, of Tonhm, 111. Mary Jane, now deceased, leaving 
two children, Chai'les and Blanche. It is said of Gideon B. Gillette 
by those to whom he was best known, that an enemy was unknown to 
him. Gn the contrary, he was blessed with the ha})]>y faculty of making- 
many friends; the poor always found in him a willing helper. He 
was public spirited and successful in his business undertakings, and 
had he lived would have been, no doubt, as he intended, an extensive 
land owner. He died as he had always lived, a true Christian. 

-/. 7'. Gardner settled on the west line of Toulon in ISOii, purchasing 
at this time seventy-six acres there. In ISSOhe sold this farm and ])ur- 
chased his present eighty acres in Goshen. He was born in Adams 
county. Pa., March 27. 1833, of which county his parents, Barnhart 
and Mary Gardnei' (whose maitlen name was Mary TrostleJ were 
natives. T. J. Gardner learned the miller's trade from his father, and 
worked with him in his mill until 18,54, when he came to Fulton 
county. 111. He was engaged in agriculture there until 18<)2, when he 
moved to the Pacific coast, and tliere, in Gregon and Itlaho, was en- 
gaged in mining until 18<!."), when he mounted an Indian pionv and 
made the return journey to Fulton county in safety. In 1855 he mar- 
ried Miss Philura Bliss, to whom four children were born, three of 
Avhom are living, namely : Alice, Eddj' and George. His wife and 
two children are members of the Methodist church of Toulon. Polit- 
ically Mr. (lardner is a lieijublican, and while voting with his party cm 
all (juestions, never fails to recognize what is just in the ])rinciples or 
platfoi'm of his ojiponents. 

Hugh Gdlhraith, son of James and Jane (McCaslan) Galbraith, 
natives of Donegal county, Ireland, was born in 1811. His parents 
came to Philadelphia in 182S, where they died. Hugh Galbraith was 
married to Miss Anne Wolson, daughter of Thomas and Ann Wolson 
(also natives of Donegal). July 3. 1833. Of their eleven children seven 
are living, namely : James, born in April, 1S3(;, now at home; Annie, 
now Mrs. John Ogle, of Esse.x townshij), liorn iii 1843; Andrew, ex- 
sheriff of the county; Hugh, born in ]84<i; Eliza Jane, born in 1849, 
now Mrs. Samuel Lowman ; Rebecca, no^v Mrs. Moore, of Peculiar. Mo., 
born in 1851 ; Roliert, born in February, 1857. Andrew enlisted in 
the Marine Artillery and re-enlisted in the Illinois Volunteers and 
served until the close of the war. Mr. Galbraith owns 2li(i acres of 
the finest lands in tlie county, and is engaged in stock-rai.sino-. Mr. 



550 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

(Jalliraitli lias been a Republican all the time. In 1858 he moved with 
liis tamiiy to Stark county and has resided here since that time. 

Kpli. Garrison, a native of Clinton county, O., died July 2. 18S2. in 
Goshen, after seventeen years residence here. He married a daughter 
of Jonathan Pratz, of West Jersey. 

Luther Geei\ one of the old settlers of Goshen, died Monday, June 
27, 1881. He was born in Xew London, Conn., in 1817, married Abbv 
liemjistead, and came to Illinois in ISln, settling in this county. 

Ni'hon Grant, son of Joshua and Tlialia Gi'ant: natives of Connect- 
icut, was born in Brown county, N. Y., Februaiy 16, 1810. His 
parents moved from Connecticut to New York and thence to Illinois, 
both ending their days in Knox county. Nelson received a ])ractical 
education in the district schools here, but the greater part of his time 
was devoted to farm work. On 8e])teml)er 12. 183-1, he married Miss 
Polly, daughter of Isaac and Sabra Chatfield, pioneers of Peoria county, 
111. In 1835 he and his wife movetl into the original western part of 
Putnam, then a part of Knox county and now Stark, settled near 
Lafayette, where he purchased eighty acres of prairie and erected a 
bass-wood log cabin. Here the young couple began life in its real 
form and resided for about forty years. In 1835 deer, wolves and 
many other animals of the chase were natives or visitants of these 
j)rairies, but like the Avild grass and flowers, and even the lazy red 
man, they disappeared before civilization. Mr. and Mrs. Grant were 
the ])arents of eight children, seven of whom are now living, namely : 
Howard P., Isaac, Lois, wife of J. S. Atherton ; Nelson; Jr., Julia, 
wife of William Gibbs ; Orsin, deceased ; Caroline, wife of A. D. Scott, 
and Joshua. Mrs. Grant was born in New York state, November 10, 
1811. Mr. Grant is one of the few pioneers left us, if not one of a trio 
of the tii'st settlers now in the count3\ For years he was a devoted 
Republican until the newl^^-organized goddess of Prohibition won his 
allegiance. His connection with pioneer times and the ofiicial history 
of his township and county is related in other pages. 

Orxon Grant, of Lafayette died June 11, 1883. He was born here 
in 1817; married Miss D. C. Sherman in 18*)0. His fatlier. Nelson 
Grant, settled here in 1855. 

livtli Gravefi, daughter of Joseph Graves, was accidentally shot by 
her cousin on August 11, 1869. She died within thirty minutes. 

TJionias Gemmell was born in A3^reshire, Scotland, in the year 
1837. He is a son of Thomas, Sr.. and Elizabeth Gemmell, natives 
of Scotland, the former of whom died in his native land. Our 
subject was raised in the village of ]\Iaypole, where he received the 
rudiments of his education. In 1851, at the age of fourteen years, 
he emigrated to America, coming with John A. Regan, present editor 
of the EIrnwood Observer, who was his guardian. Landing in this 
country he secured employment with a William Leightner, of Knox 
countv. with whom he resided two years, after which he learned the 
wagon making trade with Bassett & Booth, of Knoxville, staying nine 
months. Disliking the trade he returned to his ])revious em])loyer. In 
18(il he enlisted, in Mercer county. 111., in Company A, Thirtieth Illi- 
nois Volunteer Infantry. He served during the war. Veteranized in 



OF GOSHKN TOWNSHIP. 551 

fall of 18r>3 same companv and regiment, and was in the engagements 
of Belmont, Ft. Henry, Ft. Donaldson, Corinth, A'icksbnrg, Jackson, 
Nashville, through the Atlanta campaign and was with Sherman in his 
memorable campaign to the sea, and the grand review at Washington. 
Private soldiei' ; npon his return home took up the avocation of farm- 
ing. In 1807 he sent for his mother and thi-ee half-lii'others, who were 
residing in Scotland, who came directly to him and took up farming 
with our subject. Two reside in Penn townshij), viz.: Ilobert and 
Joseph Parker — the other deceased, viz.: John. His mother died in 
Peoria, Ajn-il 18, 1886, aged seventy-three yeai'S. Our subject was 
married in 1871 to Miss Anna Shearer, having settled the year pi'e- 
vious in this county, ])urchasing land in \"alley township, residing there 
till 1872, when he purcliased in Toulon township, residing there till 
1873, the time of his settlement on [)resent place which contains lOi) 
acres. He has another tract of forty acres in the township. He and 
his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Toulon, with which they 
have been connected some time. To them have been born seven chil- 
dren, viz.: Elizabeth, Mao-o-ie, Sarah. Anna, Tommv,Gracieand David. 
Politically he foinnerly voted the Republican ticket, and at ]n'esent is 
in(le])('ndent in politics. 

William J. Haiiiilton was a. member of Com]>;iny F, One-hundred- 
and-twelfth Peginient; discharged at close of war. 

Aiidrenj Ilaiitiltmi served in tlie Si.xtv-sixth Reo'iment throui;'h the 
war and was honorably discharged. 

Asahel N. Han-is and family settled in Fulton county in P'ebruary, 
1836, at Wetherstield, Henry 'county, in 1839; in 18-1-1 settled on 
Indian creek of S])oon river, and in 1843 located on sections '.» and 1(». 
Goshen, where, it is alleged, a division of Black Hawk's Indians 
camped in 1832. This land was purchased in 1843. from one of the 
early settlers of Goshen, who joined the Mormons at Nauvoo. 

Ilarry Hayes, born in Saratoga county, N. Y.. in 18()fi; there 
married Harriet Wright, also a native of New York. They, with their 
daughter. Julia A., came to Goshen townshiji in 1837. ilr. Hayes en- 
tered half section on 4, which he improved, lived on thirty yeai's, and 
ultimately removed to Ivik^.x county. During his residence here he 
took a very prominent part in public affairs, as slunvn in the history of 
the township. Mrs. Hayes ilied in 1875, aged sixty-seven years. Of 
her four children, Margaret is deceased : Julia, named above; Mary E.. 
wife of A. M. Snvder, and Eusrene K. are liviiio-. The famih' claimed 
membership with the old Baptist clmrcli of Lafayette. 

■fiiliii S. Ha.don, born near Hudson, N. Y., in 1801; moved with 
])arents to Bradfoi'd, Pa., in lsu7; to Wisconsin in 1855; settled in 
Stark county in 1856, and made his home at Lafayette in 1857; died 
September 13, 1881. 

Mrs. M((iiha C. {Currie) Hill, born in isoo. died at Lafayette 
March 10, 1882. She married G. F. Hill in lsi!4; emigrated to Ca'nada 
in 1831, and came here in 1857. Her husb;ind died in 1872. 

Mrs. Sahrina (CIiatlirl<h Hilliard. the first female school-teacher in 
Stark county, died at New A'irginia. la., January 28, 188(n aged sixty- 
nine years. She married here in 1834, and resided near Lafayette 



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552 UIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCKNCES 

until 1873, when she moved to Iowa. Mrs. Nelson Grant, of La- 
fayette is lier sister. 

Arsro Hilliard was born in Vermont, December 8, 1813. lie is a 
son of llev. John and Mary (Telly) Hilliard, the former of New Hamp- 
shire, the latter of Vermont. He learned the carpenter's trade, 
obtained a ]iractical education and learned the cabinet trade in 
Vermont, at tiie same time he was engaged in carpentering. He won 
re])utation of a skillful workman in the manufacturing of any- 
1 thing his ingenious mind devised. In 1843 lie located at .Ciiicago, 
landing with his chest of tools and seventy-five cents. He soon became 
in great demand in that enterprising vdlage, \vhere his services were 
lai'gely sought in building houses and the construction of articles in 
^killed mechanism. He ])rospered and accumulated a good projierty, 
residing in the city of his adoption till ISIK!, tiie time of his I'emoval to 
Lafayette, where he now lives in retirement. He owns considerable 
real estate, consisting of town property and over one hundred acres of 
good farming land in Knox county, Illinois. He has served on 
the village board two terms. He was married in Chicago to Mrs. 
Thersa J. Sherman, daughter of F. A. Howe, a pioneer of Chicago and 
an early lawyer, in the year 1852, who has borne him two children, 
viz.: John A. and Fred. L., both on farms in Knox county, 111. ]\Irs. 
H. settled in Ciiicago with her parents in about 1833. She informs the 
writer of this sketch that she, in her girlhood, picked hazel nuts at 
wliat is now Lake street, and that she, too, distinctly remembers the 
issuing of goods to the Indians. Before their removal sheds were im- 
jjrovised for houses and the population was very small. 

Charlen ITunefi (deceased), was born in IJutland, Vt., in the year 
.,/ 1810, on April 25, and is a son of Amos Ilimes and Anna Adams, his 
wife. Oui' suiiject was taken with his parents to Pennsylvania (Brad- 
ford county), where he grew to manhood. In 1837 he came to Farm- 
ington, this state, and resided a year, then returned to Pennsylvania, 
where he resided till 1846. when he removed with his wife and children, 
five in number, to Stark county, settling in what is now Goshen town- 
shi]), purcliasing at that time ItiO acres of pi'airie land. Ilei'e he settled, 
lu'oke u]), and got in cultivation his land and improved it, living there- 
on during his life and ])rospered. He was an energetic, public-sjiirited 
num, devotetl to the cause of education and a supporter of the ]>ublic 
school system, and lor years stood at the head of school work in his 
distiict as a director. He also served his townsmen in the capacity of 
road commissioner. He was a member of the Disciple church, with 
which he connected liimself in Pennsylvania, and it was through his 
))ersonal efforts that the Disciple church was oi'gani/.ed at Lafayette. 
In about 1855 he connected himself with the Baptist church, of which 
he was a member at his death. He was mari'ied in Vermont to Laura 
Greno, who Ixjre him nine children, viz.: Franklin, deceased ; Moses 
A., deceased ; Inmaii P., Arkansas ; Austin C., Anna L., Clarisa L., 
Emma L., -lennie, Ilomei- 11. Mr. H. died Novend:)er 21, lS7(i. ]\Irs. 
H. died January 10, 1860, born in 1800. In her early life she was a 
member of the Disciple cluu'ch, and later in life joined the Baptist 
church. Mr. H. was a AVhig up to the fornuition of the Pepulilican 



OF GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 553 

l)arty, when he joined it and was a warm supjjorter of its principles. 
All of his children, save Jennie, reside in Stai-k county, she in Kansas. 
Austin C. was born in Bradford county, Pa., in 1840. He was six 
years old when his parents settled on the prairies of Illinois, was reared 
on the farm land ; in the district schools obtained a practical education. 
He was married to Miss Louisa M., daughter of A. M. 8taiT, in 1872, 
who has liorne him seven chikb-en, five living-, viz.: Charles A., ]\Iary E., 
Ralph J., liuby. and one deceased, unnanietl. He and wife and family 
are members of the Baptist church. Politically, he votes the Republican 
ticket. He enlisted in 1862 in Company F, One-hundred-and-twelfth 
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served until the war was over. Was 
in the battles of the regiment up to the time of the Atlanta campaign; 
]irivate, discharged in lS<>r). Inman P. was a member of Company B, 
Thirty-seventh Illinois A'olunteer Infantry, enlisting in ISIH ; went out 
as corporal, rose to the Hrst-lientenant, and was breveted captain ; was 
discharged in 1860. 

Homer II. Rimes., the youngest son of Charles Himes, whose history 
is given here, was born in 1853. Mr. Himes was educated in the 
schools of (Toshen. and here on November 25, 1880, married Miss Kate, 
a (hiughter of John Williams of Lafayette. To them two children 
were born — Mabel E. and Rena M. The family reside on the old 
Himes homesteail, to which a tract has been added, making a fully 
improved farm of 22(> acres. In politics he is a republican. Since 
1867 he has been a member of the Ba])tist church at Galva, and for 
seven or eight years past, one of its trustees. Mrs. Himes is also a 
mend)er of this church. 

Cadwidiiiler IloiveU, a soldier of the War of 1812, died in Goshen, 
April 20, 1877. aged 86 years. 

Daniel J. IIuri7. born in New Jersey in 1820; came with his brother 
to Lafayette in 1812, and clerked for him two years, when he succeetled 
to the lousiness which his brother established here in 1840. He mar- 
ried Miss P. M. Smith, daughter of one of the soldiers of the Revolu- 
tion, in 1848. 

James Ingels, formerly of Lafayette, was accidentally killed in 
Florida in January, 1883. 

James Jaclson, son of Jonathan and Mary (Pellington) Jackson, 
was born in Orange county, N. Y., July 21, 1812. The fauiily moved 
to Clermont Co., 0., in 1819, and ultimately to Stark county. Ilk, where 
his parents died. James i-esided in Ohio until 1838, when he traveled 
westward and selected the neighboi'hood of Lafayette for his home, 
working here at various employments, sometimes farming and again 
assisting in his brothei-"s store. In l:s41 he moved to Knox county, 
where he resided until 1861t. In that year he purchase<l lands near 
Lafayette at $lO(i per acr<>. He now owns 230 acres in Knox county 
and 26 acres surrounding his i)resent residence. He married Miss 
Amelia, daughter of Micluiel and Elizabeth (Coleman) Fraker, well- 
known pioneers of Knox county, who settled among the Indians, and 
were twice driven from tlieir homes during the Indian tronldes. This 
Michael Fi'aker wa,s the father of twenty -hiur childi-en by three wives. 
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are the parents of Antlrew (still living), and 



554 DIOGKAI'HY AND KKMINISCENCES 

Miiiy E., wlio is gone with the majority. Mr. Jackson cast his first 
vote for "Ohl Iliclvory," and lias been an advanced Democrat down to 
our own times. He has never been a memljer of seci'et or I'eligious 
societies, and revels in the ideas of free citizenship. His wife is an 
exemplary Christian lady of the Methodist faith, and his son is a mem- 
ber of the Masonic society of Lafayette. 

Banudas M. Jackson (deceased), born at Goshen. Oi'ange county, 
N. v., in 1807, was a son of Jonathan and iVfai-y (Pellington) Jackson, 
whose i)arents were natives of Ireland and England res]iectively. The 
family moved to Goshen, Ohio, when Mr. B. M. Jackson was fl 
years (;ld. In that town he entered a store as clerk, whei'e he labored 
for twent}^ j'ears. In 1833 he married Miss Jane Meek, and in 1838 
they moved with their two children — Casimerand Edward — to Lafay- 
ette in this t(;wnsh ]>. The trip was made by river to Peoria, thence 
by wagon I'oad to Lafayette, where he opened a general store, Ijeing 
one of the lirst merchants here, and for sixteen years one of the leading 
residents of the county. In 1854 he purchased 200 acres of land 
adjoining the village, where he resided during the remainder of his life. 
In 1844 he was elected to the Legislature on the Democratic ticket, and 
served therein with profit and credit to Ids constituency. He was the 
second recorder of this county, serving one term. Though not a mem- 
ber of any ortliodox church, he was kindly disposed toward all. and 
gave to each liberally of his means. A man of remarkable executive 
ability, he made all his dealings ])rofitable solely by correct and 
methodical work, and at his death, March 14, 1877, a profound sorrow 
was manifested by the great number of his acquaintances in this and 
other states. Mrs. Jackson died Deceraljer 24, 1880, aged fi7 years, 
after a most useful life here of 42 yeai's. She was an exemplary mem- 
ber of the Afetliodist church through all those years. Of their eleven 
children, nine are living, namely: Casimer, Edward, Albert, Larney, 
Lucius (in this county), Charles (in Nebraska), Luna (in Knox county), 
Fred (in Iowa), and Phineas (in Nebraska). Margaret died in Ohio 
when two years old, and Myra died in this state. Barney, one of the 
sons, enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-second Illinois A^olunteer 
Infantry m 18(!."). and served until the close of his term. A. 11. Jack- 
son, the eldest son. born here in 1840. now resides on the old home- 
stead, which comprises 164 acres, all well improved. The members of 
this family have taken a full part in the progress of this township, and 
a few of them now are re-enacting pioneer times beyond the Mississippi. 

Vapt. C. P. fJ<(('lson the eldest son of Barnabas Jackson, was born 
at (ioshen. ()., in 1833, was educated in the common schools, enlisted 
in ls(;i in Company B, One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Illinois 
Volunteer Infantry as a ])rivate. was transferred to the front Seiitein- 
ber 15, "(il, was elected First Lieutenant, but on account of disal>ility, 
caused by sickness, resigned his commission -Inly !), 1S62 — recovering his 
liealth. reiMilisteil in 18t)4 in Company I, One Hundred and Fifty-first 
Illinois \'()hiiiteer Infantry, was elected Captain on the organi- 
zation of the company and served as such until the war was over, 
when he was honoralily discharged. Upon his retuin to civil life he 
entjao'ed as a clerk m the mercantile buisness which since has been 



OF liOSllKN' TOWNSHIP. 555 

pi'incipally liis avot-atiou. Married Miss E. II. Todd in 1S57. Doceni- 
ber -24:, who bore him one ehild, viz.: E. H. Mrs. Jackson died June 2, 
1859, aged about eighteen j'ears. His second marriage was celebrated 
March 15. lS<i-t. with Mary Lacy, who has borne him one cliild, Viz. : 
Eddis L. Mrs. Jackson died January 1. 1865. Captain Jackson votes 
the democratic ticket u])on all questions at issue. 

J. M. Ji'iK'x, son ofAsi)ury and Hannah Jones, natives ol' New 
Jersey, was born in (4uernsey county, O., in 1836. There Ins jiarcnts 
settled at an early date, and there both died. The boyliood days of 
Mr. Jones were jiassed on the farm. About 1850 he was apprenticed 
to a Juvrness-maker at New Philadelphia, O. In 1851-2 he traveled 
some in tlie east, worked ])riiu'ii)ally in Pennsylvania until 1857, when 
he first came to Lafayette;, in 185!l he located i)ernui.nently here and 
established his harness and saddlery house, which has since l)een suc- 
cessfully conducted by him. As "a workman aiul straigiit dealer 
he is linecjualed, as tiiose long years of business testify. He was a 
charter memljer of the Masonic Blue Lodge, of Lafayette, from wiiich 
he was demitted. For years he has been prominent in Odd Fellow 
circles as told in the history of Lafayette Lodge, and is also a member 
of tiie GiilvaEncampnumt.' Uptol881 he affiliated witli the Pepubii 
can party: but in that year cast his fortunes with the pi'ohiliitionists, 
lie being- an earnest advocate for temjierance. A reference to the polit- 
ical chapter of the general histoiy, as well as to the sketch of Lafay- 
ette, will portray the part taken' by Mr. Jones here since 1857. He 
was married February U, 186U, to Miss Kathern S. Atherton. They 
are the parents of two children. Miss Xellie M. one of the successful 
school teachers of the county, and Francis Asbury, station agent of tlie 
California Southern K. K. at Tenu'cula, Cal. 

Sherklan Jones (deceased), born in Scotland, is a son of Jacob .lones, 
a luitive of Scotland, who settled first in Muskingum Co., O., where the 
family lived seven years; moved to Indiana and in 1839 located at 
Lafavette, and in the following year located on land now owned by 
Samuel Jones. They purcluised Klo acres of land owned by Sheridan 
at Congress prices. ' On tiiis land Jacob Jones lived and died. He 
was a Methodist in i-eligious i)elief. He was aged when he came and 
lived only two years after settling here. Sheridan Jones was married 
to Ann Meek in Ohio. They came overland with team and wagon 
with their family. On the land he settled he lived during his life-time 
and prospered. Both he and wife were members of the Methodist 
Episcopal churcli and exemplary Christian people. To them were born 
si.\ children, namely: S. M. and F. A., living in this county; John 
Z., dt^ceaseil ; Moses' S.. deceased ; Kufus S., Atkinson, Neb.; Margaret 
.1.. wife of Th<mias Jones, ludianola, Iowa. Moses was a member of 
Company B, Thirty-seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry; enlisted in 
18'cl; served his time of three years; was veteranized and seiwed till 
close of war as corporal ; died at home, as stated. John L. was a mem- 
ber of the Eighteenth Missouri Kegiment and served through the war 
as private; died from being struck by lightning. Mr. Jones died in 
1S61. His wife is also mimbered with the dead. Mr. J. was an uncom- 
promising Repnlilicaii and a staunch sui)porter of its doctrines. S. M. 
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55(j BIOGKAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Jones was boi'ii in Clermont county, Ohio, in 1829; was ten years old 
when his parents settled in Stark county, where he received a limited 
education in the common schools. He was married to Martha PI. Red- 
field, who was born in West Jersey. He has resided in the township 
continuously since ls;39, and carries on a farm of 355 acres of well- 
improved land. To them have been born a family of foui- children, 
namely: Delia A., wife of Jolm A. AVhite; Frank's., Emnui A., wife 
of I!. F. Jackson, in Iowa, and Ida May. Mr. Jones votes the Repulj- 
lican ticket. I'rank S. married JVIiss Emma Manley. 

Oapt. F. A. Jones, second son of Sheridan Jones (deceased), was born 
in Clermont county, Ohio, August 18, 1831. He was in his ninth year 
when the family settled in the wilds of Stark county. Here he obtained 
the education which the district schools offered, and the moi'e practical 
one which labor on the farm gave. About 1S52 he entered life for 
himself and was engaged in agriculture until the breaking out of the 
war of the rebellion, when he enlisted in Company B, Thirty-seventh 
Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was elected Second-Lieutenant on the 
organization of the company. He was ordered to Camp Wel)b, Chi- 
cago, and thence to Missouri, where for two years his command was 
engaged in active service at Pea Eidge and other places. In ISHo the 
regiment was ordered to take part in the Mcksburg campaign, and 
later dispatched to New Orleans ; thence to Brownsville, Texas, where 
it veteranized. Prior to this he was promoted First-Lieutenant ; returned 
home on furlough; again at the front served in Florida and Alabanui; 
was commissioned Captain of Company B, but was never mustered in 
under that rank ; I'eturned on sick-leave, and wliile here the war be- 
tween the North and South was closed, let us hope forever. Capt. 
Jones received his honorable discharge through the war de])artment. 
On returning to civil hfe he resumed farming, in which he is still en- 
gaged, owning 120 acres of fine land. On February 26, 1S57, he mar- 
rieil Miss Maria Locy, daughter of Aretus Locy of New York, then 
residing in this county. Tlieir children are Eddie F., of Washington 
Territory, and Charlie E., deceased. Mrs. Jones dietl March 2(), 1878. 
Ilis marriage \vith Miss Martha, J., daughter of Thomas AV. Ross, took 
])lace April 17. 1879. They are the parents of five childi-en, namely: 
Lena B., Fret! R., Wilna M., Ella M. and Hattie E. Mr. Jones is^ a 
Repul)lican in i)olitics, and, like other members of that family, a iiKJst 
useful citizen. 

WiU'tain MarliK, son of Daniel and Margai'et (Wike) Marks, was 
l)orn in Berks county. Pa., in 1S15. His father was a native of Ger- 
many, his mother of America; both old settlers of Berks, wliei'e they 
died. William Marks was educated there and worked on the fai-m 
until 1839, when he moved to Ashland county, O.. where he labored on 
a farm for i?lO ]ier month. In December, 1848, lie married Miss Re- 
becca, daughter of George and Catherine (Cline) J-iutler. In 1852 they 
came by wagon road to Goshen township, and purchased eighty acres 
of land together with the timber tract, where he resided until 1873, 
when they, retiring from active life, settled at Lafayette. Their chil- 
dren are Elva ¥., wife of Barton Redfleld, of Knox county. 111.; Mary 
C, died, aged twenty-two years; and John AV., in infanc3^ Mrs. 



OK GOSHEN TOWNRIIII'. 557 

Jlarks joined the Presbyterian churcli in ( >liio long years ago, and has 
since i)een a consistent member. Mr. Maries was a AVhig up to 1855, 
when he joined the lle|)ublican intrty, of wliich he continues to be a 
stannch supporter. 

■Jniiiex Jla/'tf'/i, son of William and Jane ^lartin, was born in Eng- 
land Octol)er 2*2, 1S?>?.. About ]837 his parents migrated to Canada 
and settled near Paris, where James resided until 1854, when he came 
to Lafayette. He leariied the cai'penter's trade from his l)rother-in- 
law, E. G. Plill; subsecpiently attended the Northern Illinois Institute 
at Henry, and returning to Lafayette has followed his trade down to 
the present time, being counted among the skilled mechanics of the 
county. In 1801 he niari-ied Miss Mary, daughter of Zeba Nicholls, 
of Sussex county, New Jersey, and sister of Dr. Nicholls, of Lafay- 
ette. Thev are the ])arents of four children: x\ttie B., William, Ed- 
ward G. and Kobert J. Effie M. died May 30, 1886, aged twenty-two 
vears. Mr. and Mrs. ^Martin are members of the Methodist church. 
He is an official of tiiat church ; has served as trustee of the village 
several terms, anil also as constable and collector. Eor years he voted 
with the Iiepul)lican pai'ty, but since the organization of the Prohiln- 
tion party has proven one of its warmest sup|)oi'ters. 

Willluiu Mason, born in Fayette county, Pa., 1806, moveil with his 
parents to Ohio in 1814 and to Illinois in 1837, where his father died 
in 1839. He settled two and one-half miles south of Lafayette, until 
he moved south of Toulon in later years. His wife, Mattie McWiU- 
iaras, died August 10, 1854. 

John A. j7a,rpWi/. ( Vif/e cjcneral and t(non><hip liistor;/.) 

Oren Ma.fjidil, born in New Hampshire, moved witii parents to Maine 
in infancy, and tliere in later years bought the southeast (juarter of sec- 
tion 30, Stark county, where he settled in 1839. ( Vide general history.) 

Henry McC'/ena'han. son of Elijah and Elizabeth (Camp) McClena- 
han, nativ^es of Pennsylvania, was born in Pendleton county, Ky., in 
1 798. His parents moved to Kentucky at an early day, thence to Ohio. 
In 1831 settled in Tazewell county. III., and a year or so later 
moved into the Spoon River neighborhood, settling in what is now 
Essex township. Both were early members of the Church of Christ, 
here. Elijah died in Essex, in 1851, following his wife to the grave, 
who died there in 1847. Of their children — John, Henry, Sarah, Anna, 
Elizabeth, Jane, Jemima, Maria, Elsie,' James. Robert and Elijah, were 
bivorably known in this county. All deceased witli the exce})tion of 
Anna, of Ileni-y, III., and Elizabeth, of Salt Lake. U. T. Elijah served 
in the War of 1812, against the British, doing gallant service. After- 
wai'ds, in all his settlennnits in the West, his neighbors were the Indi- 
ans whom he aided in subjugating. Henry McClenahan was married 
in Kentucky to Miss Sally Shawhan. In 182t> they with their two 
children moved to Rush county, Ind.. and in 1834 came to what is now 
Goshen township. Here he entered 240 acres, on which he resided 
until his death, June IC, 1857. His wife died here ]\Lty 19, ISSo, aged 
seventv-seven. Of their chiklren Mary is in Iowa: Elizal)eth and Elijah 
J. reside here; George is a citizen of Iowa, and Daniel S. is deceased. 

Elijah J. McClenahan, was born in Rush county, Ind., in 1827, 



nnS BIOGRAPny AND REMINISCENCES 

ciuiK? to Illinois with liis piirents, and has a. distinct recollection of the 
l)ion(!cf days of Goshen. He received a practical education on the farm 
and in the district schools, and resided on the old homestead nntd 1874, 
when he located on his present farm of -ilG acres of fine land. This 
tract extends into Knox conntv. He is also the owner of large jirop- 
erties in Iowa and Minnesota. In 1873 lie married Miss Margaret, 
daughter of W. M. Thomas, of Knox county. Thev are the parents of 
five children: Edna D., Daniel H., Carl" D., Frank C. and Burt C. 
Mv. McClenahan is a member of Lodge 501, Lafayette, and in political 
affairs entirety independent, voting for men rather than for party. 
Though not seven years old when he settled in Goshen township he 
must be considered the only living pioneer of what is generally called 
" The McClenahan Neighborhood." ( Vide general history.) 

James McStimjjscm, born in Allegany county, N. Y., in 1825, is 
the son of Luther and Amy (Daney) McStimpson, natives of Massa- 
chusetts, who moved to New York state, where both died. James 
was raised on the farm there until seventeen years of age, when he 
migi'ated westward and settled for a time in this township; moving to 
St. Louis, Mo., in 1844; returned to Stark in 184(!, and with the excep- 
tion of two years in Henry county, has resided here ever since. In 
1855 he ]iurchased eighty acres of his present farm. He married Miss 
Sarah, daughter of Squire Parrisii, as related in this cliapter and mar- 
riiige record. This ladv is an old member of the Baptist Church — it is 
tiiought, of the old Fahrenheit Church. Politically, her husband be- 
longs to the Greenback Labor ]iarty. 

ILirris W. Minsr, deceaseil, who is said to have effected a settle- 
y ment in Essex Tow)iship so early as 1S2'.I, was the son of Ll arris Miner, 
a na.tive of Vermont, who in 1827 made a tour of inspection tlTroiigh 
this district, and selected land for future location in this county. In 
1829 tills explorer, and son, Harris, came here. In 1854, the father 
mo\^ed to Kentucky, to enter the soldiers' home there, as he served from 
1812 to 1815, in the Union army against the English and Indians, and 
dieil in Kentnckv in 1857. His wife, Charlotta Reynolds, who is buried 
at Lafayette, bore liim a family of whom Harris T., now living at La- 
fayette ; Peter, Jesse and Christopher, deceased, came to Lafayette, 
and subsequently made settlements here, tiguring for years among the 
leading citizens. Harris W. married Miss Susannah Smith, as noted in 
the chapter on marriage records, and at once entei'ed on the earnest 
working life of the pioneer, wliether living on the lianks of Spoon 
I'iver, in the Indian wigwam near Toulon, in the soldier's camp of 1832, 
or on the Goshen farm where he m;ide his permanent home, and accu- 
mulated a, large properly. To his second wife four children wereb(jrn, 
namely : Laura, who married George F. Dexter ; Addison, deceased ; 
Cai'los, of Independence, Kan., and Harrison, of Goshen. His first 
wife was Miss Nancy Grasse, who died in 1S:>1, to wh(nn Horace, who 
dietl in 1853, was born. His second wife jiassed away, July 1(5, 1881. 
[As all marriages jirior to 1867, and all deaths of the people buried 
here, from the l)eginning of the county to the jiresent time, are noted 
in the general and township histories, the reailer is referred thereto foi- 
dates.] Hari'ison, the youngest child, and only male rejiresentative of 



OF (iOSIIKN TOWNSHIP. 559 

Harris W. Miiiei' in the county, was born on the place wliere lie now 
resides, in IS-K). He married a danohter of Enlotf Parrish. an old 
settler of Goshen, often i-efei-red to in this work. By this marriage 
tliere are five childroi. namely : Ida L., Edgar S.. Ernest A. Everett 
H.. and Carlie Koy. Mi', iliner is a thorough representative of his ■ 
father and grandfather. Xo matter where we look in the general or 
township history, we find their names, and now we find tliat of a, son 
and grandson following in the same course of usefulness, always reli- 
able, whether on the board of supervisors, in his home, or out on his 
broad acres, of which he has (i20. 

,S)i.9(inna/i {Si/itt/i) J//«r'/", died near Saxon, July KJ, 1S81. Siie was 
born in Lincoln County, Mass., in 1708, moved to Virginia in 1814, 
to Ohio in 1816, and to' this county in 1 829. At tlie time of her tleatii 
she was the oldest resident. 

Bobert Moore, born in Ireland in 1816, settled in Fulton County. 
Illinois, in early times, moved to this county in ISiiS or 1869, and died 
in Goshen, Octcjber 2f), 1881. He owned the farm purchased by him 
from AVm. Miner prior to ISTb. 

ILnrrij S. Xrwcdiner. boi'u in Fayette County, Pa., in 1822, died in 
Toulon, July 19. 1883, in his sixty-second year. He settled in Goshen 
Township in 1864, moved to Toulon in 1877. 

Dr. J. H. JVkJioh, ))hysician and surgeon, was born in New Jersey, 
December 18, 1818. His jiarents were Zaba and Margaret (Smith) 
Xichols, natives of New Jersey. The doctor received the rniliinents 
of an education at home, the practical part of which was acquired on 
the farm. "When a lad he entered commercial life in the village of 
Spai'ta, N. Y. In 1839 he moved to Connersville, Ind., came to Lafay- 
ette, 111., in 1810 ; subsequently studied literature at Tolsbury college, 
next taught school at liising Sun, W. Tenn., and studied medicine 
under Dr. Lamb, until he entered the Ohio Medical College in 1813. 
Ill the winter (^f 1841-5 he graduated from this institution, and in the 
spring of ISoO located jiermanently at Lafayette. In those years he^ 
was called to attend the sick and wounded over a large area — duties 
generally attended with dangers, difficulties and privations. The horse 
and saddle formed the locomotive of this olden time — a monotonous, 
slow means of travel, but the best means which the military tract then 
assumed to be practicable. Notwithstanding those years of labor and 
hardships the doctor is still sound in mind and body, giving ]iromise of 
holding his place among the inoneer physicians of Central Illinois for 
years to come; though now ivtired from active professional work. He 
was married at Connersville, Ind., to Miss Louisa Woodcock in 1818. 
Their children are Luella Butler, wife of G. H. Butler, of IliflF, Col., 
and Albert II. Nichols. His wife died in 1S74, in communion with the 
Congregational church. In 1881 he was appointed an officer of inland 
revenue at Peoria, 111., served four years, going out with the Kepubli- 
can party, of which he has been a life-long memljer. In 1878 he iiun'ried 
Mrs. Emily Howell, of Lafayette. Dr. Nichols is a charter memljer of 
the Blue Lodge at Lafayette, and took a pi'ominent part in building v\\) 
the social and industrial interests of that village, credited to him in 
this work. 



5C0 BIOGRAPHY AXI> RF.N[IXISCKN(JES 

Jdiiif'S Nieliolson^ a native of Scotland, came to the Uniteil States 
in ISlu, locating- in St. Lawrence county, X. Y., where he resided until 
1838, when he migrated to Sangamon county. 111. In 1842 he settled 
in this townshi]) and died here in 1S5C, aged si.xty-six years. His wife 
died ])rior to the removal of the family from York state. Six of his 
children settled in Stark county, namely : David, Jane, wife of Jiimes 
Johnson, Toulon ; James, a citizen of California. Elizabeth (deceased). 
Peter, in Nebraska, and William, of C'om])any Ij, Thirty-seventh Illinois 
X'olunteer Infantry, who died in hospital at St. Louis, Mo., in 1862. 
David Nicholson was born in Scotland, in 1818, accompanied his par- 
ents in all their travels, but precetled his father in settlement here, 
having located oneJialf mile west of his present home in 1811, and 
entered the eighty acres on which his house now stands. In February, 
1813, he married Jane, daughter of Thomas Johnson, then residing 
near SpringHehl, 111. After the ceremony he had only twenty-Jive 
cents left to l)egin life on, and this investment is now represented i)y 
185 aci'es of well improved land — all the I'esult of liis own thrift and 
entei'prise. Of the eleven children born to Mr. Nicholson ten are liv- 
ing, namely : Louisa, Margaret, James and Thomas, twins, Mary, 
Robert David J., Carrie, "William F., Francis B., and Nancy (deceased). 
Mr. and Mi's. Nicholson have been memljers of the Conoreiiational 
church at Toulon for over thii-ty years. Politically he is a Republican. 

Eric ('. Noi'herg. was born in Wasl)o county, in the District of "Wester- 
gotland, Sweden, June 22, 1813. There his father died in March, the 
following year, and with his mother, Eric worked on the farm and 
attended school. Subsequently he clerked in a factory for one year, 
then was appointed an officer of the government in one of the counties, 
which ])osition he tilled uj) to May, 1312, when he emigrated to Amer- 
ica. On his immigration he settled near ^[ilwaukee. '\Vis. In 1811 he 
moved to Ludington, ^lich.. where he was the first settler. In 1818 
he joined the Bishop Hill colony, and in 1863 settled in Goshen town- 
, ship. He was married at Bisho]i Hill to Miss Britta Johnson in 1818. 
Of their three children, two are living : Caroline, wife of John A. 
Jones, and Gnstavus. an attorney of Iloldrege, Neb. Mr. Norberg is, 
in relioious life, a Swedenboi-gian ; in i)olitics he is verv liljeral. alwavs 
voting for men rather than for party. 

M'iclKieJ XowJiVn, one of the old settlers of Stark county. w;is born 
in Carlow county, Ireland, in 1800; emigrated to Newfoundlanil in 
youth, and there, for several years, was engaged in the fisheries. Mr. 
Nowlan was married in Newfoundland. Moving into the United 
States the family made a home at Boston for some time, and next set- 
tled at Worcester. Mass.. the father being engaged in the construction 
of America's first railroad. In 1810 he sougiit the western prairies as 
a home for his large family, and came to this county via the Atlantic, 
Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi and Illinois rivers — the tri]>, even forty- 
seven years ago, being a long and weary one. He settletl on the west 
half, southwest quarter, section 22, Goshen, walking to Rock Island en 
route to Galena, to make the entry. Subsecpiently he entered the 
north half, northeast quarter, section 28, Init made his home on 
the homestead of ISlo. where his widow still resides. His sons, Patrick, 



OF (tOSHEX TOWNSHIP. 5()1 

of IIastiii<;s. >>cbraska; .lames, of Toulon ; AVilliaiii, of (ioshen ; and 
John, ilweaseil. came witli tlie family in 1S4(). There wei'e born here 
— Edward, of Goshen; David, of llax'elot^k, la.; Michael, deceased ; 
Mary, a sister of the order of the Holy Cross, KaltinK^re, Md.; Henry, 
of Goshen; George, casliier of tlie Exchange Bank, Toulon, and Josejih, 
who for some years worked on the Xf/rs, now in Peoria ; David served 
in Company ]], Thirty-seventh Illinois N'olunteei' Infantry, subsequently 
transferred to Davidson's Battery, retransferred to Thirty-seventh and 
mustered out after three years' service. The father of this large and 
popular familv died Mai'ch 5, 1881. 

Wi//i(n/i 'Xowlaii, son of Michael Nowlan, an old settler of this 
county, whose history is given above, was born at Worcester, Mass., 
August -t, 1837. He came to Illinois with his father when three years 
old, attended the common schools here, entered tlie Iiuiversity of 
Notre Dame at South Bend, Ind., and I'eturning, took all those ])arts 
in building up the school system and teaching, credited to him in the 
ciiapter on schools, and the school history of Wyoming, Toulon and 
Lafayette. In lSfi2 his marriage with Miss Ellen B. Lynch, of Peoria 
county. 111., was solemnized. To them Francis E. and .John were born — 
the latter deceased. He was elected surveyor of Stark county in 18G0, as 
shown in the political history, and filled all these positions credited to 
him in the history of Goshen township. lie owns KW acres of land 
southeast of Lafayette, which is fully improved. His home is always 
open to temperance, mtelligence, and their great associate, virtue. No- 
where can genuine hospitality^ display itself in a higher degree than in 
his family circle. 

I'hUaiida (liisdon) Pomeroy, born in Franklin county, Yt., in ISl-I; 
died at Lafayette, March 19, 188-1. She settled in Illinois in 1817. 

Elijah Poni.eroij, who died at the close of tlie war, settled here 
about 1840. One of his sons resides at "West Jersey and the other in 
Kansas, as noted in other pages. 

Henry Premier, born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1823, was edu- 
cated partly in the district schools and jiartly at Lancaster, Ohio. In 
1854 he came to Stark county, settled in Goshen township, and for 
over thirty-two years has called this his home. Prior to coining west 
he married Miss Angelina Murphy, of Indiana, who died prior to 1855. 
For second wife he married Mrs. Sarah Ann, widow of Gideon B. 
Gillette, an old settler of Goshen, who died here at an eai'lj' date. 
She is a daughter of Henry Dixon, of New York, and came west with 
her first husband about 1842. Pier children were — Sheda, Abigail, 
Cynthia and Mary. By her second marriage two children were born 
— Cora and Frank, both deceased. For many years Mr. Presler has 
l)een prominently identified with the Christian church, and, indeed, 
with all religious work in his district. His wife is also a member. Up 
to 1844 he was an ardent supporter of rejniljlican doctrines, but in 
that campaign he embraced the cause of the prohibition party, and be- 
came one of its most devout advocates. 

Samuel Parrish, founder of the Parrish family in this county, was 
an Eastern man, a soldier of the Eevolution, who settled in Canada and 
came from Canada to Illinois in 1837, locating on lantis whicli he 



502 BIOGKAPin' AND KEMINISCENOES 

entered in Goshen townsliij). One year later he, his wife, one son and 
three daughters eniliraeed the Mormon t'aitii, moved to Nauvoo, where 
the parents resided until their death, wliiie their cliildren followed the 
fortunes of that church to Salt Lake, where, today, one of their sons 
— Joel Parrish — is a celebrated Mormon preacher. Of his- eleven 
childi'en, wlio accompanied him from Canada to Stark county, Lydia is 
wife of Jacob Emery of Galva, and Hulfina is tlie widow of Edward 
Mott, also a Moi-mon (who built the old court-house), are living. Ruloff 
Parrisii, aged seventy-eight years, ilied in 1SS2. 

''Squire Parrish, son of Samuel Parrish, and his wife, Sophia Alt- 
house, came from Canada with their family to Goshen township in 
1837, making their wagon a sleeping-room, and eighty acres their liv- 
ing-room for two weeks, until tlieir basswood log house was completed 
— the pioneers aiding in its building. The logs were first gathered, 
then split in halves, the bai'k peeled off and used for roofing; but, to 
keep this "species" of roof in jilace, poles had to be laid over it. It is 
related that while 'Squire Parrish was "To mill at ITtica," his wife, 
two cliildren and a visitor kept house during that winter of 1S37-S. 
One night a storm came on, the efforts of the wife and visitor to keep 
the roof on failed. The snow began to pour in. so that some other 
plan had to be ado])ted. This was simply to take down tiie children's 
trundle-l>ed, and, with the rojies Ijelonging to it, tie down the rebellious 
bark. The plan was adopted, the end of the rope tied to the stove and 
the family slept out the storm without further interruption. On the 
return of the father the roof was thoroughly repaired. Some time 
hiter Mr. Parrisii added another eighty acres to his first purchase, and 
resided in Goshen until 1S.')0, when he moved to Toulon, wlrere he died in 
1877. Mrs. Sophia Parrisii is still a resident of the county sea:. Their 
children were: I'ethuel, of Goshen ; Sarah, wife of James ilcStimiison ; 
Hiram, of Union countv, la. ; IIapp\% wife of George Dugan, of Taylor 
count}', la.; Cynthia, wife of George Maxfield, of Nebraska; Lucy 
Cooley, deceased; Soi)hia, wife of D. Maxtield, of Nebraska; Ruloff, 
residing with his mother, and one son named Peter, deceased, who was 
a blacksmith at Toulon. 'Sijuire Parrisii was not a member of any 
church, though raised a (Quaker. Llis wife has been a Methodist for 
years. 

Bdlnu'1 ParrixJi, eldest son of 'Squire Parrish, was born in Canada. 
September 15, 1832. He was educated in this county, receiving a lib- 
eral education in the high schools of Toulon and Galva. I'or two 
vears after coming of age he worked on Ins father's farm. He married 
JMiss Elizabeth, daughter of John Strayer, born in ISoO and married in 
ISoC, as told in the marriage record. To tlieni one son was born, Feb- 
ruaiT Hi, 1S57 — William IL, now a farmer of this townshiji. Since 
this time Mr. Parrish has been engaged in aoriculture and stock grow- 
ing. He first purchased eighty acres of the homestead farm on section 
11, three years later he acquired the other eighty acres. To this he 
has since added 2iO acres, or the " IJowen Fai'm;" also 80 on section 
1(1. which Samuel Parrish entered; also 8n acres on section 11. pur- 
chased from Samuel Purge; again he jiurchased 20o acres from A. N. 
Harris, on sections 9 antl lo — aggregating 760 acres fully imjiroved. 



OF GOSHKN TOWNSHIP. 5fi3 

After the deatli of liis wife, and on Februaiy 4, 18f>l. he married Miss 
Oiestia (born June ^4. 1842j, daughter of Ehjali and hydia Ferris, 
hotli natives of Canada. To them ten children wei'e born : Liihe M.. 
born December l-t. lSti'2, died in 1877, and George F., boiMi October 7, 
18()4-. deceased in 1883 ; Hertiia A., l)orn Septeml)er 28, ISOii ; Herman A., 
born August 22, IStiS; IJlanclu' S., born August 11, 187-''; Lizzie E. and 
Lucy M- (twins), born Sei)teniber 18, 1877; Sarah P., Ijorn November 
8, 1880; Jessie L. antl Bessie L. (tAvins). born October Ifi, 1883. Mr. 
Parrish is not a ])olitician, altliougli when a bo}' he remembers tlic 
voters taking a "jug" of whisky with them to the polls; he also 
remeudiers tlie corn moi-tarand mill, and fully a]ii)reciates the improve- 
ments in voting and milling. In school mattei's he is earnest, and has 
for eighteen years been a dii'ector; in agricultui'e he ranks among the 
first farmers in the state, and as a citizen among tlie most useful and 
excellent. ( Vide Mstory of Joel and Jiidoff Parrish.) 

Joel J'fDTtff/i, referred to in the sketch of David W. Bi'own, came 
to this county in 1838 with his wife and children. In 1843, he aiul 
his wife died in Iowa, and were l)uried in the cemetery at Alontrose. 
Susannah, wife of liuloff Pari'ish, resides on tlie old homestead. Lydia 
Parrish married Asa Driscoll, and secondly Jacob Emery; Aui'elia, 
willow of John Sturm, married Isaac Stewart ; Sylvania also married 
a second time, her husband lieing Edward Mott ; Electa married Lyman 
Mott ; Zerinah also married; Olive, wife of Mr. Brown, and Lucy mar- 
ried one Haskins. Tliose, with Samuel. 'Squire, Ilulotf and Jason con- 
stituted the family. Riiloif Parrish was born in Canada in 18U4. Li 
1827 he married Miss Susannah Morris, in New York state, and en- 
tered a half section in Goshen townshij), where liis widow now resides, 
erecting a small Ixjard shanty until a l>etter house could be completed. 
Flere he lived until his decease, March 12, 1882. Of his famil}'. Avis is 
wife of Harrison Miner; Eurania and Phoebe both married and raised 
families, but are now dead. Puloff Parrish was one of the most es- 
teemed citizens of the county and cjne of Stark's wealthiest fainners. 

J. II. Qiiinn. to whom so many references are made in the general 
and townshi]) history, was ])orn in Preble county, Ohio, in 182(1. AVhen 
al)out ten years old his father died, and soon after he went to live with 
a neighbor farmer, with whom he lived until eighteen years of age, 
when he learned the shoemakers trade and worked at that trade tor 
some years. In the year isl'J he, in company with another young- 
man, opened a lioot. shoe, hat and cap store in his native town of 
Eaton, Ohio. In July, 1851, he married Miss Mary, daughter of Jacob 
Fall, of Preble county, (Jliio, to whom seven children were born, of 
whom six are living, namely: Ann Eliza, Ida Belle, William !).. 
Frank F., Horace G. and James A. In the year 1858 he sold his in- 
terest in the store and took a tri]) to the then far west and bought 
24() acres of unimproved ])rairie land in Goshen township. On his re- 
tui'n home he enti-aged as a. salesnnin in a mercantile house, in which 
positi(jn he remained until the beginning of the vear 185.5, when he 
again went west, driving thi'ough with a team, during which year he 
built a house on his previously bought land, and in March, i85(!, he 
moved his family from Eaton, Ohio, into it, where he still resides. 



564 HlOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Mr. (Jniiin has taken all tiie parts attributed to him as member of the 
('ountv iioai'd, of the Agricultural rfociet\% of the Townshiji Ijoard, of 
the I. ( ). (). F. at Toulon, of the Christian churcli at Lafayette, and of 
other local organizations. His farm of 480 acres is considered one of 
the most productive and best improved in this section of Illinois. His 
Durham or shorthorn herd of fort_y cattle, his Poland Cliina hogs, 
and large herds of other graded stock have, for some years, been cele- 
bi-atcd throughout the counti'v. The beginnings of the Quinn family 
date back to Irekind. Robert Quinn, a native of Maryland, married 
Elizabetii Lacey. and they were the parents of James Quinn, who settled 
with them in Preble county, Ohio, in 1805, and there married Sarah, 
daughter of John and Ann Glines, of Massachusetts, early settlers of 
Ohio, who were the parents of J. H. Quinn. 

Mrs. Refd, widow of "VV. B. Reed, came fi-om Connecticut in 1840, 
to CTOshen, and died here April 12, ls77, in her eighty-second j'ear. 

Will. A. li'eed, or '• Boss Reed," Ijorn in New London count}'. Conn., 
in 1815, came to Goshen township in 1840 and resided in this ami Knox 
county up to February 16, 1882, when he died. 

[■saac C. Reed., born in Litchfield county. Conn., in 1822, came with 
his parents, William A. and Amy Reed, to Lafayette in 1840, was 
mai-rieil there to Miss Luna A., daughter of Elijah Pomeroy, and 
moved to Missouri with his family in May, 1871. Ernest A. and 
IL L., sons of this pioneer, are regular visitors to this county. 

Hugh Rhodes. ( Vide followiiiy .sketch.) 

John FlaviUe Rhodes, son of Hugh and Julia (Kingsly) Rhodes, 
was born in Knox county. 111., April 11, 1841. His father was born 
near' Sacket's Harbor, X. Y.. and his mother a native of Massachusetts. 
In their early married life they moved from Pennsylvania to Trundjull 
county, Ohio, returned to Pennsylvania, and in 1839 moved to Knox 
county, 111., locating near where the village of Ilermon now stands. 
In 1844 he sold his improved farm in Knox county and opened one in 
Goshen township, this coimty, which he sold in 1854, then moved 
nearer Toulon, and inijiroved anotlier farm. Here, December 3, 1861, 
his wife Julia died, and November 2(!, 18(!4, he married Mrs. Hannah 
Beatty, who still survives him. He died July 14, lS^i2. This old set- 
tler was county judge for eight years, townshij) supervisor, etc.. and 
among the earliest and best supporters of the Congretrational chui'ch 
at Toulon, as related in the history of that churcli. His remains lie 
in the private cemetery on the first farm be improved in Goshen town- 
shi]), where his first wife, his parents, Jonathan and Hannah Rhodes, 
and his son, Franklin, are interred. The family of Hugh Rhodes con- 
sisted of eight children, namely : Sophronia Fl, now Mrs. Caleb Lyon, 
of Toulon ;C'harles, a I'etired farmer residing at Toulon ; Harriet, wife 
of Daniel Bryan, of Guthrie county, Iowa; Achsa, wife of Joseph 
Curtiss, of same county ; JoEn F., of Goshen township ; Henry F., a 
farmer of Sedgwick county, Kan.; Lewis, of same county, and Frank- 
lin, who died, leaving a widow, Catherine (Wood) Rhodes and four 
children. John F. Rhodes spent his earliei' years on the farm and in 
attendance at school. On the breaking out of the Rebellion and after 
the death of his mother in 1861, he enlisted in Company F, One- 



OF OOSirKN TOWNSHIP. 5fi5 

liinulred-and-twclt'ti) Illinois \'oliinteev Infantry. At Iicsaca he was 
wounded in both arms, I'l'covei'ed at tlie Marine IIos|)ital, Chicago, 
and received honorable discharge in 1864. On arriving home lie 
awaited the total recovery of his right ai-m, and in ISfiH resumed the 
active life of the agriculturalist and stock-grower. In isTti lie em- 
l)arked in the hardware and agricultural im])lement trade at Toulon, 
which he carried on successfully for fifteen years, returning to the 
farm in 1SS4. He marrietl ^liss Clarissa Itoliinson, a native of Ohio, 
t(i whom were born Thadius II., Kuby G. and Bayard C. lUiodes. 
r.oth Mrs. and Mr. Rhodes are members of the Congregational church, 
the latter being sujierintendent of Sabbath School the last seven years; 
He served as supervisor of Goshen township two terms, served as 
county coroner six years, is an old member of W. W. AVright Post, 
G. A. R., and of the County Agricultui'al Society. ( Vide alsti ll'ixtoyij 
of Goslien, Toulon mid Ciniiity.] 

T IF. /Aw.v, son of James S. and Martha A. (Watson) Ross, was 
born in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1827. His parents were natives of New 
Jersev, now both deceased. Mr. Ross jiassed his early years in New 
-Jersey or attending school at Reading, Pa. In 1842 he moved to Bel- 
mont county, Ohio, and in the village of Pleasant Grove, learned his 
trade of l)lacksmith. In 1848 he moved to Peoria city, but soon after 
located at Lafavette. where he carried on his business of blacksmithing 
until 1857, when he engaged in mercantile work. In 1S(jO he resumed 
his trade. He was appointed postmaster at Lafayette in 1852, during 
the Pierce administration, sei'ving until 1860 when he resigned. He 
was the first clerk of Goshen townshi]) in 1853, one of the village ti'us- 
tees and village treasurer. Of all the men who were in the village 
when Mr. Ross came, there ai'e only three now living in the town, and 
of the women, only the few named in the history of the village as sur- 
vivors of pioneer times. ■ Mr. Ross was married in 1849 to Miss Mar- 
garet J. Armstrong. They are the parents of six children, namely : 
Martha J., Ella E., Wm. AV"., Emma E., James A., and Thomas S. 
Mrs. Ross died in 18(i(). In 1866 he married Miss liappalonia C. 
Wilber, who is also the mother of si.K children : Edna M., Etlith A.. 
Fred., Max. W., Rena L., antl Chas. V. A reference to the history of 
masonry in Lafayette, to the municipal history, and to the political 
chapter of the genera! histor\', as well as to other pages of this volume, 
will lie necessary to learn the varied and unostentatious parts taken by 
this old settler in the social and industrial progress of the county. 

Jai'oJ) Boss died at Clifton. Kan., May 22, 1882. He was i)oi'n in 
New Jersey in 18li4, moved to Ohio, thence to Peoria county, III., in 
1836. and in 1850 to Lafayette. In April, 1872, he moved to Kan- 
sas. A daughter of T. W. Ross, of Lafayette, was accidentally sli(.)t in 
the breast by a careless l)oy who was playing with a revolver. 

Lucretia (Beasley) Ruston, born in Pensacoki, Fla., in 1821, mai"- 
ried Homer Ilimes, a native of Goshen township, in ()ct(jl)ei', 1851, and 
in 1854 married Chas. Ruston who died in 187(i. She died Febi-uarv 
27, 1886. 

ll'nioti SilliiiKiii was boi'u in Delaware county, X. V., Se])tend.)er 
24. 1810. Plis jiarents, Gersliom, born May 24, 1783, and Polly 



56f) BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 

(Coleman) Silliman, born August Ifi, 17S7, were natives of Connecti- 
cut. Minott Sillinian's father served in tlie War of 1812 to its close. 
He settled in Ohio in 1815, and continued to reside there until Sep- 
tenihcr 1, 1828, when he moved to Peoria county witii his. family. 
Tiicre lie died December 2, 185^.. His wife, Polly, died December 24, 
lS(i4. (Tcrsliom was one of the ])ioneer Baptists of Peoria countj^ 
and the same Elder Silliman who assisted or accom]>anied Essex to 
his first location in this county. Minott moved to Toulon in 1834, 
and settled there until 1836, when he opened a farm, afterwards known 
as the Culbertson farm. In 1837 he moved to Goshen township and 
opened the lands which he entered in 1835-0, building a cabin near 
the creek on section 24, moved to section 23, in 1840. In August, 
183!> he was elected the first treasurer of the county and served until 
1854. In 1850 he was elected coroner. He served as justice of the 
peace for some years. In 1870 he was United States Marshal for 
census. Mr. Silliman voted the Democratic ticket up to 1856, when 
he voted for the Eepublican candidates. He has been a Iiei)ul)lican 
since that time. In 1801 he and Olivei' Whitakei' were chosen to take 
charge of the sustenance fund until the Toulon company was mustered 
in witli the One-hundred-and-twelfth. His son Levi entered the One- 
hundred-and-twelfth Kegiment, where he was wounded, but served 
out his term. Mr. Silliman was married in Essex township in 1833 to 
Miss Tlhoda, daughter of Benj. Smith, one of the first settlers. This 
lady died May 0, 1841. He married Miss Henrietta Betlien for second 
wife, wiio died Nos'cmber 0, 1840. He married his present wife, 
Latitia ( )ziah, daughter of Anthony Oziah and Anne (Layne) Oziah, 
November 4, 1847. His children now living are Clarissa, now Mrs. 
Wilcox of Blair, Neb.; Levi, born September 17, 1842. now a resident 
of Toulon ; Sarah, residing at home, and Mary, born March 22, 1853, 
now Mrs. A. F. Stickney, of Toulon. He owns 110 acres of his entry 
in 183(i, and thirty of his entry of 1835. His present residence was 
erected in l8(>4-5. 

C. F. SpiUmaiu born January 31, 1800, in Campliell cuLinty. Ivy., 
moved to Indiana with his mother in his voutli, married Catherine 
McCance in 1829, and in 1855 came with his family to Stark county. 
In 1864 this lady died, when he and the children moved to Franklin 
county. 111. 

WiJllain Snijfler, deceased, born in Berkeley county, Va., in lSo2, 
settled in this township in 184o. In his yontfi he crossed the mount- 
ains to Greene county. Pa., where he resided ten years ; thence to 
Richland county, O , in 1829, and next to this county in 1840, where 
he rented land and resided until his removal to Knox county, where he 
died in 1881 in his eightieth year. He was married in Pennsylvania 
to j\[iss Mary, a daughter of David Weiss, in 1821. They were the 
l)arents of ten children, namely : Lucinda, John, Alfred M., Sarah J., 
ElizaV)eth (deceased), Mary, Delila, Minerva, Maria and David. Mrs. 
Snyder was born at Greensburg, Pa., in 1802, and her four eldest 
children were born in that state. This lady, now over eighty years, 
is mentallv and physically well preserved, and ranks among the oldest 
Methodist niembers in the county. 



OF GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 567 

Alfred M. Sni/rkr, son of William and Mary Snyder, was boi'ii in 
Greene connty. Pa., in 182.7. He came to Stark connty with his 
parents, and, with the exception of the years from 1853 to 1857 spent 
in California, has been a permanent resident of the county since ISID. 
In 1850 he purchased IfiO acres where he lived twenty live years; then 
moved to section seventeen, where he improved a farm of 15(t acres, 
where he now resides. On March 10, 1858. he married Miss Mary E. 
Haves, born here in 1840, a daughter of Harry Hayes, a settler of 
1837. They are the parents of five children; Bradford II.. Charles A.. 
Herbert E.,' Harry A. and George A. In his time he has experienced 
all the vicissitudes of pioneer life in Central Illinois, and of tiie Argo- 
nauts of 1853-7. Mr. Snyder is a nieml)er of the lllue Lodge of Lafay 
ette, and he and wife Ijelong to tlic Universalist church thei'e. 

A. B. H. Snyder settled at Lafayette in the spring of 1855. was 
born in New York, Ulster county, in the year 1826. April 7, and is a 
son of John A. and Jane (Bevier) Snyder, natives of the .same state, 
who came to Gosl;en township in the year 1855. Mr. Snyder, Sr., re- 
sided in Lafayette fourteen years, returned to Xew York, where he 
died in 1882, "aged si.xty-eight years. Mrs. Snyder died in i>afayette 
in 1S5('> aged sixty-two years. Three children came with tiieir]iarcnts. 
viz.; Bevier. Jane^ wife of J. Tyrel. and A. B. H. The eldei' Snyders 
were members of the Congregational church. Our subject, alone, of the 
family, resides in Stark county, others in Texas. Mr. Snyder engaged in 
stock buying from 1855 to '75. a period of twenty years, and dealt very 
extensively.traveling over a vast area of country. In 1875. jiurcluised 
!()(» acres 'where he now resides, on which he settled, and has since re- 
sided, and makes an occasional shipment. He was elected assessoi' of 
Goshen township in 1870, and has consecutively assessed the property 
of the township since the year IsBl. Collected the tax of tlae town- 
ship in 1862. is a member of Ihe order of A. F. and A. M., Stark Lodge 
Xo. 502, was nuide a Mason twenty years ago. He was married in 
1850 to Cecilia "Si., daughter of Alexander lUack, of Sullivjui county. 
X. Y., who has borne him three children, two living ; McGuire and 
Levally, Charles, deceased. Votes the Repul)lican ticket upon all 
questions at issue. 

./. F. Tliomson, son of William nnd Sarah A. (Ganson) Thomson, 
was born in Fairlield township, Franklin county. Vt., June 24, 1831. 
His fatlier was a native of Edinhui'g, Scotland, and was educated thei'e. 
J. F. Thomson obtained a good common school education in Ver 
mont. traveled west in 1841, and resided m Kane county. 111., until 
September. 1847, when he moveii to Lafayette. In 1853 lie joined the 
California stampede, returned ria the Isthmus, in 1855-6, and follnwcd 
the carpenter's trade at Lafayette until his enlistment in the ( )iic luiii- 
dred-and-fifty-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, in which command he 
was a non-commissioned officer of Company 1. In 1859 he married 
Miss Margaret A., daughter of Alexander Todd, of this county. Of 
their seven children, six are living, namely ; Cora A.. Etliel, aged six 
years; John C, Susan E., Mary Edna, Kate and Maud. In 18ii8 Mi'. 
Thomson was elected justice' of the peace, and has served continu 
ouslv since that time. In 1874 he was commissioned notarv pnlilic 



56S BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

and in 1885 elected collectoi- of the township. After the war he 
established his grocery business at Lafayette, which he now carries on. 

V. Toi7i/, of California, formerl\' resided at Lafavette. 

MrK.Abhic Ann (Jaekso/r) 7 odd, who died at Lafayette, Marcii 16, 
1885, was born in Orange county, N. Y., March 12, 18bu. She manned 
Geo. W. Dudley, in Ohio, moved to Illinois in 1809 or 18-i:(>, where 
her husbaiuldied. She married ('. W. Todd, ApriU, 1847. 

Smith Tuttle, a native of Orange county, N. Y., moved to Pennsyl- 
vanui on attaining his majority, and there married Miss Rebecca Wort. 
Before leaving for Ohio two of tlieir children, "William and ]Mar\', were 
burned to death. The family moved to vStark county, from Ohio, in 
ISlf), I'esided in Osceola townshij) that year and the next moved to 
Elmira township. Both old settlers are buried in Appanoose county, 
Iowa. Of their nine children two died, as related above. Sarah, Smith, 
Ira, Israel and Thomas are also dead. Rosalie resides in Davis county, 
la., while John W. is the only representative of the family here. He 
was born in Luzerne county, Pa., in 18o.''., came to Illinois with his ])ar- 
ents, and here, in 1857, married Miss j\lai'ia .L, daughterof Samuel and 
Rebecca (Bonsall) Fleming. In 1852 he joined the Argonauts in tlie 
California stampede, crossed the plains in seven months and returned 
in 185() with a pack-train. Since that time he has made Stark county 
his home, residing on his present jilace since 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Tut- 
tle are the parents of twelve children and two numbered among the 
dead, namely: ^I;iry and Emma. The others are Charles, Mai'ion, 
Anna, Aba, Alice. Rebecca, Edwin, Harry. Lotta. Willie, Samuel anti 
Maude V,. Mr. Tuttle is a membei- of the Masonic society, and ])olit- 
ically a Republican. 

Peter II. Wade, wlio located in Goshen m 1853, a mile east of the 
present home, resided there for three years when he moved to Henry 
county and niiide liis home there until iSfi!), when, retui-ning, he made 
the beginning of the present farm of 250 aci'es, all highly improved. 
Mr. Wade witii his parents, Williiim aiul Margaret, settled in Edgar 
county in 1837, wiiere his mother died, and eventually in Knox county, 
when; his father died. Mr. Wade was born in Prince Edward county, 
Ya., .lanuarv ], 1825. His marriage, with Miss Sarah Shively, was cel- 
ebrated in 1852. Mrs. Wade was Ijorn in Muskingum county, Oiiio, 
August 31, 1832. Hei- parents, William and Mary Shively, were born 
in Loudoun county, Ya., and since their marriage nine chiklren were 
born, namely : Mary Emily Watle, l)orn Fel)ruarv 10, 1855, in Stark 
county. III.;' Frances Marion Wade, born May 10. 1857; Alice May 
Wade, boi'n June 8, 1860; Sarah Belle Wade,' born October 2, 1862; 
Willie Lincoln Wade, born February 2<), 1865 ; Clara Wade, born Sep- 
tember 26, 1868, died A])ril 2, 1881. Tlie five last named were born 
in Henry county. Ilattie Evena NYadc, born May 10, 187(»; Lillie 
Yiola Wade, l)oi'n Se|)temlier 22, 1S74; infant son, born and died 
November 2, 1854, the three last named being born in Stark county. 

Jidiii White, the founder of this family in Stark county, and his 
wife, Amelia (Metcalf) Manning, were natives of Massachusetts. In 
1833 they moved to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, and 1836 to Goshen town- 
ship, this county, making their first home in Illinois on the very ground 



OF GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 5()9 

where the Wichiw Mtirv J. Wliite now resides, purchasing 160 acres of 
congressional land at the })rices which then ruled. In religious affairs 
Mr. AVhite was a Universalist, while his wife always was idc^ititied 
witii Methodism. Of tiieir children. Samuel M.; Mary, wife of G. II. 
Redlield; Sarah, wife of T. D. Churcii, and John A. are residents of 
this county. The father died October 29, 1852, in his fifty-fourth year, 
and the mother Septendjer 27, 1808, in her sixty-foui'th year. 

John A. White, the second child of John above named, was born in 
f'uvahoga county, O., October Id, 1801, came to Stark county with iiis 
parents; received a, good common school education here; married Api'il 
2(), 1854, Miss Mary J. Anderson; took u])his residence in the old iiome- 
stead and resided there until his death. May 8, 1886. For over thirty 
years his energy and industry won success for all his enterprises, and 
integricy marked all his dealings. For a number of years he was trus- 
tee of the townsiiip schools, one of tlie leading sup})orters of the Uni- 
versalist Cluirch, a staunch member of the Eepublican jiarty, and 
active in all tiiose affairs with wiiicii iiis name is connected in tlH> local 
and general history of the county. In 1855 he commenced buying 
stock, a business he continued uninterruptedly until liis deatii. In 
adilition to this he established a heavy grain trade at Lafayette, wiiicii 
he carried on for many years. Of his thirteen children twelve are liv- 
ing, namely : Jolm H. or Hanson, Sarah E., Minnie E., Mary V., Anna 
A., Charles F., Luiia J., George A., Plioel:)e P., Asa G., Lucy I!., Frank 
L., Harriet E. died at the age of twenty-two months. Mr. Wiiite was 
a practical tem|)erance worker and aimed to reform i^y example rather 
than b\' force. His wide accpiaintance and the equally wide esteem in 
wliich he was held tended much to make his influence felt in social, 
political and business matters, so that today not a few remember him 
as the one to whom they looked for example, and following this exam- 
ple prospered. 

Jolin II. Willie, ehiest son of John A. Wliite, was Ixu-n in (tosIich 
township, July 9, 1855. He was married Novemlier 19, 1879, to Miss 
Delia E., daughter of S. M. Jones. They are the parents of two cliil- 
dren, Bessie M. and Lloyd. Mr. White owns a farm of eighty acres, 
but cultivates al)Out two hundretl acres. He is a meinljer of Stark 
Masonic Lodge, No. 5ol, and politically a RepulJican. 

Samuel M. White was bcjrn at Providence, R. I., August <i, iS29, 
moved with his parents to Ohio in infancy, and in 1S3() came with 
them to Goslien township. He was educated at the mute asylum, 
Jacksonville, 111. In 185:. he married Miss Elizabeth A. Easton, of Pe- 
oria county. 111., and settled permanently on the farm wlicn' he now 
resides. Seven children were liorn to them, of whom five are living. 
The names are: Abel II., Sarah M., wife of John Ililliard, Stephen E., 
Willie R., Mabel V., Pluebe J. and Samuel A. Mr. Wliite's farm con- 
sists of one hundred and tifty-three acres of im|u'oved land, all under 
cultivation. liotli he and Mrs. White have lieen memliers of the Con- 
gregational church for many years. Politically Mr. White is Republi- 
can, the princi})les of that party being made a study by him. 

Simeon Willianift, a native of Pennsylvania, who settled in Goshen 
township in 1855, died in August, 1881. 



570 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCf:?. 

liev. John Lester Williainx, born in Wasliington county, Pa., in 
1808, died at Lafayette December Ki, 1881. In 1833 he l)ecanie a 
preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church ; in 18-t-9 went on the Wis- 
consin mission; in 1865 was supei'annnated, and abont this tiniesettk^d 
at Lafayette. 

Jolm Williams, hicated in Lafayette in 1804, and established him- 
self in the business in which he is now eni^-aged. lie carries a full 
stock in ready made goods, and does custom work. In 1880 he erected 
a. new stoi'e building. He was born in Scotland (Glasgow) in the year 
1.S31. Came to America in 1848, settling in Auburn, N. Y.; followed 
liis trade there eighteen months. Thence removed to Ovid, N. Y., 
where he plied his trade twelve years. Married here Mary ILuilon 
sid)se(|uently he moved to Ohio, living there a short time, and 
tlien continued his journey to Lafayette, where he has since resided 
and prospered. lie and wife are mend)ers of the Methodist Episcopal 
church, -with which they have been connected twent^'-one years. He is 
one of tlie present trustees, and has been steward and class teacher, al- 
ways taking an active part in all church work. Is a member of the 
I. O. O. F., of tlie Lafayette Lodge. He is the father of eleven chil- 
dren, nine living, viz.: Jennie, ^fary, Katie (deceased), and George, 
minors; Maggie, Ella, Lena, Johnny, Ed., Guy; Lizzie, deceased. Votes 
the Prohibition ticket, and is a warm advocate of its principles. 

Captain William Wilherforce Wright, son of Royal and Diantha 
(Martin) Wright, was born at Hanover, N. H., April 3, 1820. His 
fathei' was a native of Hanovei-, born Novend)er 12, 1778. The fam- 
il\' dates back to 1039, when Deacon Samuel Wright first settled at 
Springli.'lil, Mass. He returned to Nortiiampton, Mass., in 1655, 
and died there October 17, 10)05. He was the father of James, of 
Northampton, and he is the father of Samuel, wlio married Ilebecca 
Sikes, and he the father of Samuel, who married Hannah Loomis, and 
he tlie father of Nathaniel, who married Ii'ene Sprague, of Plymouth, 
Mass.; died November 20, 1790; he the father of Natiianiel, who mar- 
I'ied Jemima Bartlett, and for second wife, Mary Page; died July 27, 
1828. His Hrst wife died in 1781, his second in"l813,'and lie the father 
of Royal, born of Jemima Bartlett, November 12, 1778, died at Can- 
ton, lib, January 3, 1864. His son, William W.. died June 24, 1804, 
at Nashville. Tenn., from wounds received at Resaca, Ga. He enlisted 
in Oiie-hundred-and-twelfth Illinois Yolunteer Infantry, and was 
electetl Captain of Companv F. He married Miss Anne M., daughter 
of Jolm Ci-eighton, then of' Canton, III., a, native of Ireland, September 
1, 1840. This lady is residing at Chicago with lier three youngest 
children, namely: Sophia L., born July 17, 1856; Eliza M., November 
17, 1858, and John E., October 14, 1800, the latter now on the local 
staff of the Daili/ iSfews. The ekler children are Nathaniel W., born 
June 9, 1841; William W., September 10, 1842; Curtis, March 0, 
1844; Amelia A (now Mrs. R. II. McKeighan, of Toulon Township), 
September 2, 1845; R. Creighton, February 15, 1852. Two children 
died here in infancy. About 1838 Mr. Creighton and familv came 
from Cavan County ,'lreiand. to Chillicothe, Ohio, and the following 
year took his place" among the early settlers of Canton, Fulton County, 



OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 



571 



111. Mr. Wrig-lit came with his parents to Canton, 111., in 1832, and 
resided there until 1851, when the family moved to Goshen Township, 
and settled on the farni which he purchased, being the northeast quar- 
ter, section 13. This ]n'0])erty is still in the family, and rented to Jack- 
son Anderson and William Marshall, both Scotchmen. At the time of 
his enlistment he was deacon, trustee and Sunday-school su])erintend- 
ent of the Congregational church at Toulon. For years he was sta- 
tion agent on the underground railroad near Canton, and one of the 
trustiest conductors on the road ; the locomotive — a roan pony, was 
called "Old Mog," afterwards owned by ONven Lovejoy. 

Gad. L. Ya/e, born in Connecticut in 1810, settled at Lafavette in 
1810. ITe lost his first wife prior to settlement here, but in 1830, mar- 
ried Mary M. "Wilsey, of Henry county. In 186.3 he received a sun- 
stroke, and in 1877 was stricken with palsy, from which he suffered 
up to his death in April 1882. 



CHAPTER XX. 



OSCKOr.A TOWXSHIP. 

ins township, like the village of the same name in Elmira 
Townshi}). owes its name to the fact that, during the Semi- 
nole war, a number of pei'sons settled in the neigiil)()rhoo<l, 
who admired tlie desjierate valor of the half-breed chief of 
tluit tribe. This war began in 1835 and lasted seven years, 
though the last four years of the struggle did not reflect as 
much credit on the Indians as the first three, when they 
were led by the l)rilliant Osceola. His father was Willis 
Powell, and iiis mother a Creek Indian woman. Osceola 
was b(»rn in Georgia, but his mother removed to Florida, 
where he became the leader of the Seminoles. He opposed 
their removal, and led them in manj' desperate encounters, 
until lie was captured and imprisoned at Fort Moultrie, 
where he died in 1838, a year pinor to the organization of 
this count}', and only a few years after tlie first settlement was made 
in this township. 

The poindation of the township in 1S80, was 1,519, including 506 
credited to lii-adford. and lU-l to Lombarilville. The fact that, d"iu-ing 
the year 1886, 300 acres of wheat jiroduced 9,000 bushels, oats aver- 
aged 55 bushels, some acres yielding luo bushels, and corn averaged 
al)0ut 28 l)ushels, is the best index to its agricultural wealth. 

Throughout the townshi]) there is a heavy coal deposit, banks and 
shafts which have been worked for a number of years. In 1861 
John McLoughlin worked the Foster coal bank, two and a half miles 
west of Pradford, and sold in the neighborhood at that time. Here his 
l)i'otlier, Levi McLoughlin, was accidentally killed. The Aitkins and 
34 




572 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

other mines in the neighborhood of Spoon river, and the Lonibardville 
shafts are the principal centers of the coal supply here. In 1862 a gas 
well was tapped on A. J. Nevitt's farm, four miles east of Bradford. 
In 1883, in the same neighborhood, gas and oil wells were tapped. 
Gas was found in Milo township and a company was organized in Mar- 
shall county to work the wells, but did not hnd oil or gas in paying 
quantities. 

The original entries of lands in township 1-1 north, range 7 east, 
and names of present owners, are as follows : 

Richard Llovd, n. e. fr. qr., sec. 1; May 13, 1853. L. D. Whitintj. 118. 

Richard Llovd, e. hf. and w. lif. u. w. fr. qr., sec. 1. :Mav 12. 1S.52. L. D. Whit- 
ing, 108. " 

.John Winstield, s. w. qr.. sec. 1; Xov. 11, 1817. M. C'ahill, 118; J. O'Brien, 33. 

Daniel Prestman, s. e. qr., sec. 1; Nov. 11, 1817. M. C'ahill, 160. 

Thomas S. Cook, e. and w. hf. n. w. fr. qr. and n. e. fr. qr, , sec. 2; April 18, 1851. 
T. Mellor, 90; Tf. M. Pil<rrim, 29, n. e. qr. ; W. :\r. Pilffrim, 44; C. F. Ware, 74, n. w. qr. 

John Cochran, s. \v. qr.; sec. 3; Oct. 6, 1817. Mrs. Latimer, 32i., ; C. F. Ware, 
1271^, s. w.qr. 

Richard Marshall, s. e. qr. sec. 3; Oct. 6, 1817. C. and Mrs. Latimer, 1373^; F. 
Davies, 8, s. e. 

Thomas S. Cook, e. h. n. e. qr., sec. 3; April 18, 1851. Chas. F. Ware, e. hf. 
n. e. qr. 

.Joseph Wilson, n. w. qr. and w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 3: March 13. 1850. Geo. Sted- 
ham, w. hf. n. e. qr. ; F. P. Kapp, n. w. 119. 

Levi Spauldiug, s. w. qr., sec. 3; Jan. 33, 1818. Charles Stewart. 1(50. 

John iSpeucer, s. e. qr. sec. 3; Jan. 33. 1818. Charles Stewart. ItiO. 

Amy Voorhees, lot 1, n. e. qr., sec. 4; March 23, 1852. C. GiWllan, e. 63 ; C. R. 
Townsend, w. 62. 

John blasters, lot 3 and lot 2, n. e. qr., sec. 4; March 32. 1852. 

John Stidliam. n. w. qr.. sec. 4; Nov. 33, 1836. Edward Seeds, n. w. 131. 

Isaac Lvine, s. w. qr., sec. 4; Feb. 17, 1818. Romulus Risgs, s. w. 160. 

Geo. Rowland, s. e. qr., sec. 4; Nov. 11, 1817. Mrs. Black, n. 80 ; J. Black, s. 
80s. e. 

H. J. Balch, n. e. qr., sec. 5; Nov. 19, 1817. .Jacob Tvopp, 125. 

Nathan Webster, n. w. qr., sec. 5, Sept. 10. 1836. Daniel Whisker, 123. 

Jacob Seeders, s. w. qr., sec. 5; Nov. 30, 1817. Charles Girvin, 160. 

John Stidhara, s. e. qr., sec. 5; Nov. 33, 1836. E. P. Wright, 160. 

John Lyle, e. hf. n. e. qr., ssc. 6; Sept. 10, 1836. 

Myrtle'G. Brase, w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 6; Jan. 23, 1837. Jonathan F. Currier, 
n. 348." 

Roberi Hall. u. w. qr., sec. 6; Julv 31, 1836. 

Wm. Hall, s. w. qr., sec. 6; July 21, 1836. C. A. Gardner, s. w. 154. 

John Swisson, s. e. qr., sec. 6 ; Jan. 14, 1818. C. Girvin, Jr., e. 80; D. Whisker, 
w. 80. 

Timothv Carter, n. e. qr., sec. 7; March 9, 1818. D. Whisker, 160. 

John Armstrong, n. w. qr. sec. 7; Jlay 31, 1836. W. W. Buswell, 80; D. Whisker, 
s. 76. 

.James Buswell. s. w. qr., see. 7; May 5, 1836. John Lackie. 156. 

Timothy Carter, s. e. qr., sec. 7; March 9, 1818. James T. Hou.se, 160. 

Margaret Smith, n. e. qr., sec. 8; June 8, 1818. Josejih Fleming, 160. 

John PiLsbury.u. w. qr., sec. 8; June 8, 1818. F. P. \y right, 80; E. P. Ay right, 80. 

Samuel Adams, s. w. qr., sec. 8; Oct. 6. 1817. James House, 160 

AlaiLson Adams, s. e. qr., sec. 8; Oct. 6, 1817. A. H. Brock, 80; C. Wilson, 40; 
J. N. Seely, 40. 

Stephen Whipple, n. e. qr., sec. 9; Dec. 37, 1817. S. Seeds, 40; James Black. 40; 
Samuel Seeds, s. 80. n. e.; Mrs. John Black, 40; John Black, Jr., 120, u. w. 

James C'. Anncll, n. w. qr., sec. 9: Dee. 27, 1817. 

John T. Swords, s. w. qr., sec. 9; July 16, 1819. Geo. Sturtevant, 82; I. Seely, 
85; J. N. Seelv, 40. 

Alex. McConkev, s. e. qr., sec. 9; May 15, 1819. Silas Seely, s. e. 160. 

Samuel Shannon, n. e. qr., sec. 10; Dec. 15, 1817. Charles Stuart, 160. 

William Weaver, n. w. qr., sec. 10; Dec. 15, 1817. Charies Stuart, 160 



OSCEdl.A TOWNSHIP. 573 

Charles Avery, s. w. qr., sec. 10; May 15, ISIS. Fred. Dickmau, 1(50 
NiiUiau Brown, s. e. qr., see. 10; May 15, 1S18. Mark Booth, ii. 80- T and I 
Hali, s. SO. 

.John Gowen, n. e. qr., see. 11; Jan. 7, 1818. Luke Code, 36, and small lots 
Stephen Bridges, u. w. qr., sec. 11; Jan. T, 1818. .J. P. Erkskine, 160 
Ransaeleer Lee, s. w. qr., sec. 11; Nov. 29, 1818. T. and I. Hall, 40- I Hall 80- 

J. Hall, 40. ' ' 

Shelton Lock wood, s. c. qr., see. 11. See ne.\t. 

Morris Fowler, s. e. qr., .sec. 11; March 16, 1853. James MeGilTord, s. e. 160 
Isaac H. Day. u. e. qr., see. 12; Nov. 1, 1850. William F. Horton, 160 
Joseph Cutler, n. w. and s. w. qr.. sec. 12; Feb. 14, 1818. Wm. Leet n w 148 

also s. w. 148. ' 

Isaac H. Day, s. e. qr., .sec. 12; Nov. 1, 18,50. W. F. Horlon. s. e 160 
J. ('. Hamilton, n. e. qr., .sec. 13; Dec. 4, 1849. W. F, Horton. 80; J. Lennon SO 
DavKl Flagg, n. w. qr., sec. 13; Dee. 11, 1817. B. Mehan, 80; D. Douavan w' 74 
Jonalhan Pike, s w. qr., sec. 13; Dec. 11, 1817. M. A. Ames, s. w. 1.54 
John C;. Hamilton, s. e. qr., sec. 13; Dec. 4, 1849. Nelson Woodruff w 80- P 

Finne.iian, e. 80. 

Wm. Brower, n. e. qr., sec. 14; Jan. 24, 1818. John and Jaiiics Hall 160 

Frederick Devoe, u. w. qr., sec. 14, Jan. 24, 1818. John and James Hall 160 

A. Campbell, s. w. qr., sec. 14; Feb. 20, 1818. Jonathan Hall, s. w 160 

Asel Stanley, s. e. qr., sec. 14; Feb. 20, 1818. James Hall, 60; Geo. L Searl 100 

Timothy Thomp.son. n. e. qr., .sec. 15; Dec. 8, 1818. T. Hall n 80- J Hall 80 

Gerard Tracy, n. w. qr., sec. 15; Dec. 8, 1818. Levi Fulk, 100. 

Ephraim Pratt, s. w. qr., sec. 15; Nov. 5, 1817. Jonathan and W. Hall, SO; James 

Hall, 80. 

John Barker, s. e. qr., sec. 15; Nov. 5. 1817. Jonathan and Jlartlia Hall 160 
John L. Fowler, lots 1 and 8, e., n. e. qr., sec. 16; April S, 1850. Levi Fulk 82- 

I. Seely, 81. ' ' 

:Madisou Wever, lots 2 and 7, w., n. e. qr., sec. 16; April 8, 1850. 
Jackson S. Osburn, lot 3, n. e., ii. w. qr., sec. 16; April 8, 18.50. Israel Seelv 

40; I. Sturm, 121. 

Isaac Sturm, lots 4 and 5, w., n. w. qr., sec. 16; April 8, 18.50. 
George D. Sturm, lot 0, s. e.,n. \v . qr., sec. 16; April 8, 18.50. 
Joshua Gilfallen and Otis Gardnor, lots 11 and 14, e., s. w. qr. .sec 16- Aiiril 8 

1850. Samuel Craft, 81; VV. D. Fulk, 82, s. w. • i > 

Isaac Rid^eway, lot 12, n. w.. s. w. qr., sec. 16; April 8, 1850 
Matthias Sturm, lot 13, s. w., s. w. qr., sec. 16; April 8, 18.50. 
John E. Dalrymple, lots 9 and 16, e.. s. e. qr., sec. 16; April S 1,850 I Dalrvm- 

ple, 119; Israel Seely, 40. 

tlplon Nelson, lot 10, n. w., s. e. qr., .sec. 16; April 8, 18.50 
Daniel Phenix, lot 1.5, s. w., s. e. qr., sec. 16; April 8, 18.5(1 

John Carroll, a. e. qr., sec. 17; April 23. 1818. Isaac Sturm, e. so- Charles Wil- 
son, 80. 

James Wiley, n. w. qr., sec. 17; April 23. 1818. Charies Wilson, 160. 

John Laugfitt, s. w. qr., .sec. 17; Dec. 31, 1817. George Bodle, 80; W. W. Searl, 

Jacob Sticker, s. e. qr., sec. 17; Dee. 31. 1S17. C. D. Sturm, 120; .John Elli- 
ott, 40. 

Amos Bunnell, n. e. qr.. sec. 18; Dee. 18. 1S17. George Sturievaut, n. e. 160 
Isaac Spencer, n. w. qr., sec. 18; July 12, 1836. Otis "'Gardiier, n. w. 114- J A 

Gardner, 23; V/ . 'W . ^VinsIow, 19. 

Isaac Spencer, n. e. qr., s. w. (jr., sec. 18; July 13, 1836. W. W. Winslow 

s. w 156. " ' 

Thomas II. Watts, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 18; July 12, 1836. 
Thomas H. Watts, s. c. qr., s. w. qr., sec. 18; Feb. 17, 1S;B7 
iVsa Manning, s. e. qr., sec. 18; Dec. 18, 1817. Eli.iah Stevens, s. e. 160 
William kurnin, s. e. qr.. sec. 19; Oct. 6, 1817. Elijah Stevens, u e 160 
James Clark, n. w. qr., sec. 19; Nov. 19, 1836. James B. Winslow n w 160 
D .Salisbury and E. Nichols, .s. w. qr., sec. 19; .lune 8, 1836. K. M Scott n 78- 

John Lackie. s. 78, s. w. qr. ' ' " 

Samuel Love, u. e. qr., s. e. qr., sec. 19; June 13, 18;3(5. W. W. Scari e 78- C 
Sturtevant, w. 78, s. e. qr. ' ' 

John Watts, w. hf. s. e. qr., .sec. 19; Feb. 19, 1837. 
Samuel Love, s. e. qr., s. e. qr., sec. 19; June 10, 1836. 



574: HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

James Bush. Jr., n. e., and u. w. qr., sec. 20; Feb. 30, 1818. William Leet, 320. 

AVilliam Pratt, s. w. qr., sec. 20; May 17, 1836. W. Liggett, 40; Alex Liggett, 
120, s. w. qr.; H. S. Sturm, 86; Champion, 4; William Liggett, 120. s. e. qr. 

Mathias Sturm, s. e. qr., sec. 20; May .5, 1836. 

Eli Brady, n. e. qr., sec. 21; May l,"l818. James Hall, 8.5; Jane A. Phenix, 43. 

Andrew Groynne,, n. w. qr., sec. 21; May 1, 1818. J. M. Liggett, 156; C. W. 
Woodward, 4. 

John Lyle, n. hf. s. e. qr. and s. w. qr., sec. 31; Sept. 10, 1836. Jane A. Phenix, 
60; Liggett, 60; Champion, 40. 

Mafhias Sturm, s. lif. s. e. qr., sec. 31; May ■'), 1836. Jane A. Phenix, 110; Jona- 
than Hall. 40; J. Hall, 10. 

.Jabez Graves, n. e. qr., sec. 32; Jan. 23, 1818. Amelia Hall, 80; Wm. Hall, 80. 

William Graham, n. w. qr., sec. 22; Jan. 23, 1818. .James Hall, 160. 

William Crowson, s. w. and s. e. qr., sec. 23; Feb. 10, 1818. D. Fulk, s. w. qr.; 
J. D. Hatfield, s. e. qr. 

James Taylor, n. e. qr. sec. 23; June .5, 1818. J. E. Vail, n. 80; S. A. Foster, 
s. 79, n. e. qr. 

Isaac McCartcr, n. w. qr., sec. 23; June .5, 1818. Jonathan, William and Martha 
Hall, n. w. 160. 

Samuel Allen, s. w. qr., sec. 23; Nov. 29, 1817. F. J. Liggett, e. 80; L. L. 
Foster, w. 80. 

Philip Andrews, s. e. qr., sec. 23; Nov. 39, 1817. D. G. Plummer, 44; M. Fowler, 
76}^ and 14 town lots, s. e. qr. 

Elijah Niekerson, u. e. qr., sec. 24; Nov. 29, 1817. Nathaniel Coleman, n. e. 160. 

Samuel Neal, n. w. qr., .sec. 24; Nov. 29, 1817. Wm. Leet, n. w. 1.').5. 

Fred. Honn, s. w. qr., sec. 24; Nov. 30, 1818. Wm. Leet, e. 103, and town 
lots, s. w. 

George Stall, s. e. qr., sec. 24; Nov. 30, 1818. Maria Owens, s. e. 160. 

F. K. Robinson, n. e. and n. w. qr., sec. 2.5; March 4, 1818. Mordecai Bevier, 60; 
H. Whitley, 100 in n. e. qr.; B. M. Thompson, 64; J. V. Bevier, 38; II. J. Wilcox, 38, 
and town lots in n. w. qr. 

Job Haskell, s. w. qr., sec. 2.5; Dec. 10, 1817. Mordecai Bevier, n. 80; B. G. 
Howes, s. 80. s. w. qr. 

Hudson Knight, s. e. qr., sec. 35; Dec 10, 1817. AVilliam Blake, s. e. 160. 

John Coon, n. e. qr., sec. 26; Nov. 7, 1817. J. E. Noyes, 40; Decker & Co., 40; 
H. Phenix, 17, and town lots iu n. e. qr. 

J. C. Parker, n. w. qr., .sec. 36; Aug. 14, 1818. A. J. Sturm, 1.50 iu n. w. 

Orason Jlenanl, s. w. qr., sec. 26; April 23, 1818. H. J. Wilcox, 36; F. Leggitt, 
40; A. E. Whitcher, 78. 

Josiah Brantley, s. e. qr., sec. 26; Aug. 14, 1818. John Whitcher, s. 80; H. J. 
Wilcox, n. 80. 

R. Hardy, n. e. qr.. .sec. 27; Jan. 31, 1818. Sturm, 2; N. Sturm, 78;, J. E. No3'es, 
16 i.i, and A. A. Seely, 73 i.,' u. e. 

' Amos Small, n. w. qr., s'ec. 37; Oct. 6, 1818. N. Sturm, n. 80; A. A. Seely, s. 80. 

E. F. Nicholls, s. w. qr., .sec. 27; Feb. 18, 1818. John Seely, 80; S. Montooth, 
60; J. A. Phenix, 20. 

W. F. Reed, s. e. qr., .sec. 27, Dec. 15, 1817. N. W. Foster, 1: H. C. Sturm, 78; F. 
Pratt. 80, sec. 27. 

H. Seely and L. Sturm, n. e. qr., sec. 28; July 3, 1835. Doyle & Damon, 40; B. F. 
Newton, 40;" Israel Seely, 40; Nathan Downing, 40. 

Jos. Newton, n. e.qr. n. w. qr., sec. 28; May 3, 1836. Napoleon Enos, 130; John 
Milkey, 40; Jane A. Phenix, 40; Wm. Moore, 115, are the large lots on sec. 28, the others 
being in town. 

John Stedhara, n. w. qr., sec. 28; Nov. 22, 1836. 

Joseph Newton, s. w. qr., sec. 38; Jan. 14, 1836. 

Henrv Breese, s. e. qr., sec. 38; Jan. 14, 1836. 

William Eaton, s. w. qr., .sec. 38; Dec. 31, 1817. 

George Stanton, s. e. ((r.. sec. 38; Feb. 18, 1818. 

Alfred Fo.ster, n. hf . n. e. qr., sec. 39; Sept. 34, 1853. W. I.eggett, 40, in n. e. qr. 

Nichiilas Sturm, s. w. qr. and s. e. qr. n. e. qr , sec. 39; Oct. 3, 1849. 

David Corier, n. hf. of n. w. qr., sec. 29; July 14, 1837. O. Golder, 110, W. 
Moore, 40, in n. w. qr. 

Wm. Moore, s. w. qr. of n. w. qr., ,sec. 29; Dec. 5, 18.53. W.J. Eagelston, 140, 
in s . w . qr. 

Nicholas Sturm, s. u. qr. of u. w. qr. and n. e. qr. of s. w. qr., sec. 29, Oct. 3, 1844. 



OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 575 

Joliu F. Phenix, n. w. qr. of s. w. qr., sec. 39; Dec. 5, 18.53. 

Vt'm. Gray, s. w. qr. of s. w. qr., sec. 29; Sept. 1, 1835. 

Sylvamis Moore, s. c. qr. of s. w. qr., sec. 29; July 3, 1835. W. Moore, 100; W. 
& B. Pheni.x, 40; Elijah Stevens, 40, in s. e. qr., are the only large tracts in this section, 
the remainder being town lots. 

iMoses Vansickie, s. e. qr., sec. 29; Sept. 1, 1835. 

Isaac Spencer, e. hf. n.e. qr.,.sec. 30; July 14, 1837. E. Stevens, 120; M. H. 
Weaver, 5, and Otis Gardner, 35, in n. e. qr. 

J. and W. Gra}', u. w. qr. and w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 30; May 2, 1836. Levi Fulk, 
75; Geo. Currier, 38. and Elijah Stevens, 38, in n. w. qr. 

W. H. Boardman, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 30; March 6, 1837. 

Dexter Hall. w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 30; May 23, 1836. R. C. Briggs, 76)^ on the 
s. w. qr. 

Nemennali Jlerritt, n. e qr. s. e. qr., .sec. 30; .July 14, 1837. H. H. Drawj-er, 60, 
and Doyle iV Damon, 50, on s. e. qr., with town lots. 

John T. Plienix. s. e. qr. s. e. qr., sec. 30; Dec. 5, 1853. 

Nemeunah JMerritt, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 30; July 14, 1837. 

W. H. Boardman. e. hf . n. e. qr., sec. 31; July 14, 1837. Elijah Stevens' 70, H. 
Brown's 80, J. Funk's 80, E. Marty's 40, D. Harty's 20, T. W. Harmon's 20, and Doyle 
it Damon's 10 constitute the n. hf. of this section. 

Daniel Woodworth, w. hf. n. e. qr., see. 31; July 14, 1837. 

Nemennah ^lerritt, n. w. qr., sec. 31; July 14, 1837. 

Zach Gray, s. w. qr., sec. 31; Jan. 1, 1819. T. W. Harmon, s. w. 160. 

Calvin Davidson, n. e. qr. s. e. qr., sec. 81; Dec. 5, 1837. Byron Smith, s. e. 
156, and E. Stevens, 3. 

J. & W. Gray, w. hf. of s. e. qr., sec. 31; May 3, 1856. 

Asher M. Smith, s. e. qr. of s. e. qr., sec. 31; Feh. 1, 1856. 

Zebulon Avery, n. e. qr., sec. 32; Feb. 1, 18.56. J. Harmon, 26; John Harmon, 
134, n.e. 

William Gray, n. w. qr., sec. 32; Sept. 1, 1835. A. Gilmore, 134}^; W. J. 
Eaglcston, 35i.i, n. w. qr. 

Henry Seeley, e. hf. of s. w. qr., sec. 32; March 33, 1836. Samuel G. Breese, 
s. w. qr. 

Joseph tt Wm. Gray, w. hf . of s. w. qr., sec. 32; May 3, 1836. Hosea Harmon, 
60; J. Harmon, 60; A. 51. Harmon, 40, in s. e. qr. 

Grandeson B. Cooper, s. e. qr., sec. 32; Feb. 7, 1818. 

Henrv Taylor, n. e. qr., sec. 33; Nov. 29, 1817. C. W. Phenix, 40; N. Enos, 40; 
H. Phenix, SO. 

John Kockwell, n. w. qr., sec. 33; Nov. 29, 1817. W. Moore, 80; John 
Meilkey, 80. 

Lawrence Hoots, s. w. qr., sec. 33; Dec. 4, 1818. Daniel Phenix, s. w. 160. 

Wiashiji Gordon, s. e. qr., sec. 33; Dec. 4, 1818. H. H. Drawyer, n. 130; Ann 
Clark, 40. 

Samuel Moulton, n. e. qr., sec. 34; Jan. 4, 1819. Eliza Sturm, e. 58; J. II. Draw- 
yer. 94. 

John Lennon, n. w. qr., sec. 34; Feb. 37, 1818. C. W. Phenix, n. 119; H. 
Phenix. 40. 

S. K. Jenkins, s. w. qr., sec. 34; Nov. 29, 1817. E. H. Champion, s. w. 153. 

Arthur Sherrard,s. e. qr.,sec. 34; Nov. 29, 1817. A. Phenix, s. 80; A. Kiniuger, 
n. 80. 

George Longmire, n. e. qr., sec. 35; Jan. 4. 1819. G. W. Longmire, 160. 

Joseph Kenion, n. w. qr., sec. 35; Jan. 4, 1819. Thos. Hickey, e. 80; N. W. 
Foster, w. 79J.,'. 

Wm. Macfing, s. w. qr., sec. 35; July 15, 1818. Thos. Hickey, r20; A. Phenix, 40. 

Geo. Anway, s. e. qr., sec. 35; July 15, 1818. Thomas Hickey, 160. 

John C. Hamilton, n. e. qr., sec. 36; Dec. 4, 1849. Thadeus Sterling, n. SO; J. 
Deys, s. 80. 

Jacob Morton, n. w. qr., sec. 36; Jan. 20, 1818. John Hickey. n. w. 160. 

AmosC. Babcock, s. w. qr., sec. 36; Sept. 11, 18.50. Jo.siah Deyo, s. w. 160. 

Amos C. Babcock, s, e. qr., sec. 36, July 17, 1850. Josiah Deyo, s. e. 160. 

Schools. — The first election of school trustees for Osceola township 
was held June 3, 1846. Liberty Stone, I. W. Searl and Zebulon Avery 
were electetl, the first-named receivino^ fourteen votes and each of the 
others thirteen votes. The election was ordered on a petition presented 



576 HISTOEY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

to the trustees of school lands. On tlie same day the township was 
divided into school districts, Nu. 1 com])rising the north lialf of the 
township district No. 2, commencing at nortTi-west corner of section 
19, thence to tlie center of the township, thence south to south-east 
corner of section 21 ; thence west to the south-east of section 20 ; tlience 
south to the south-east of section 29 : tlience west to the soutli-west 
corner of section 30 ; thence north to place of beginning. District No. 
3 comprised the remainder of the townshiji. In January, 1850, Messrs. 
Stone, Searl and Henry Seely were elected trustees. In A])ril, Kiley 
Chamberlain was appointed treasurer. In 1851 there were 22S persons 
under twenty-one years of age. In 1S53 there were 43 scholars in dis- 
trict 1 ; 48 in district 2 ; 95 in district Xo. 3. and 25 in tlie new district 
No. 4, giving a total of 211. This district was set off April 25, 1851. 
On January 17, '52, J. E. Jones, Joshua Gillfillan, now of Kewanee, and 
Henry Seely were elected trustees, and I. W. Searl was chosen treas- 
urer. The name of Morgan Wever appears on the record as selling 
coal to district No. 1. Mr. A. J. Sturm states that this Wever liad a 
coal-bank in Elmira township at this time. District No. 5 was organ- 
ized out of district No. 1, July 30, '53. In March, '54, Otis (iiirdner, 
Peter Sturm, now of Cambridge, 111., and Alfred Freeman were 
elected trustees. In '56 A. M. Smith and J. E. Jones took the places 
of Messrs. Sturm and Freeman, I. AV. Searl being continued as treas- 
urer. The number of pupils enrolled was 320. In '58 John Snethen 
was elected trustee, vice ,1. E. Jones, deceased, and district No. ti was 
estal)lished. In '59, district No. 7 was set off, and John Lackie, John 
Snetijen and A. ]\I. Smith were elected trustees. In '(!3 the name of 
John Winslow appears as trustee, with Smith and Lackie. William 
Moore, C. Wilson and K. Foster were elected trustees in '65, Mr. 
Searl still serving as treasurer. This board was continued until Octo- 
ber, "68, when A. B. Abbott and E. P. Wrighi were elected, with 
Charles Wilson holding over. In '70, Philip Munson was elected; in 
'71. Charles Foster served on the boai'd : in '72, W. W. Winslow was 
elected trustee, and in '73, he, with E. P. AVright and Ciiarles Foster 
formed the board. In '75, Isaac Sturm, W. P. Dator, and E. P. Wright 
formed the board. W. W. Winslow was elected in '77, and in '78, he 
with E. P. Wright and C. B. Foster were elected. Israel Seely was 
chosen trustee in '80, but declining to serve, Chai'les Weir was elected. 
I. AV. Searl served as treasurer and clerk up to Ajn'il, '80, when John 
Hall, Jr., was appointed. In '82, the names of John H. Drawyer and 
Henry AV. Brewer appear as trustees. In April of this year a motion 
was made to appoint H. J. Baldwin treasurer. This motion was 
carried in Alay, '82. In April, '83, the names of W. C. Decker, J. H. 
Drawver and John Hall, Jr., appear as trustees, Avith H. J. Baldwin, 
clerk -all holding office at the close of "86. 

Tiie recoi'ds of district No. 1 sliow the following names of teachers 
since "77 : Josei)hine Dyei", Judson House, Hattie Abbott, Brooks AA^. 
Crum, ]\liss E. Gardner, Miss A. E. Nichols, Paul Newton, Etta Ghar- 
ret, Wilna Snare, Emma Prosser, James B. Brown, Elmer Briggs, 
Lewis A. Miller. In "86 there were 309 males and 291 females under 
twentv-one years, one graded and eight ungraded schools, attended 



OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 577 

by 356 pu])ils, and presided over by four male and twelve female 
teachers — the former earning $1,309 and the latter $2,409, The total 
receipts were $fi, 744. 68, total expenditure §4,786; district tax, $5,004. 
H. J. Baldwin served as treasurer and clerk. 

Officials. — The first supervisor of Osceola township is named in 
the organic cha{)ter. Since 1854 the following named have held the 
office: 1854, B. S. Foster; 1855-9, W. W. Winslow ; 1859, I. W. 
Searl; 1860, John Winslow; 1861-5, John Lackie; 1865, John Lackie; 
1866, Bradford F. Thompson; 1867, John Lackie; 1868, Charles Wil- 
son ; 1869, Augustus L. Thompson ; 1870-2, John Lackie ; 1872-4, Philip 
Munson; 1874-82, John Lackie; 1882-4, John D. Hatfield; 1884-7, 
Mordecai Bevier. 

The justices of the peace since 1853 are named as follows: 1858, 
Alfred Freeman and Jacob Jones; 1855, G. W. Longmire ; 1856, Wm. 
AVhitten; 1857. W. H. Whitten and John Snethen; 1860, J. B. Russell; 
1861, W. W. Winslow and J. B. Russell; 1865, James B. Russell and I. 
W. Searl; 1867, B. F. Thompson; 1868, A. B. Abbott, John Lackie ; 
lS6i9, Thompson, Alonzo B. Abbott; 1870, Isaac W. Searl; 1873, 
Joseph Fleming and I. W. Searl; H. B. Young (June); 1877, 
Josei)li Fleming and I. W. Searl ; 1880, J. C. Blaisdcll ; 1882, Oilman G. 
Shaw; 1885, O. O. Shaw and J. C. Blaisdell. 

In May, 1869, the township voted $25,000 additional aid to the D., 
P. et II. raili'oad. 

BEADFOKD VILLAGE. 

The town of Bradford from South street north to the alley north 
of Main street, and from Elm street to Peoria street, witii the public 
square, market sqnare, ])rivate grounds and nurseiy, and containing 
thirty seven lots, was surveyed by S. F. Otman for Bradford S. Foster, 
April 27, 1854. The location lying north of the center of Main street 
is on the east half of south-east quarter of section twenty-three, and 
south of the center of Main street on the east half of the north-east 
quarter of section twenty-SLX. The streets were 100 links wide, and 
the principal lots l|^x 3 chains. Foster's addition to Bradford is the 
only one on record. The first purchasers of lots at Bradford were 
Benjamin Thompson, '56; B. S. Foster, '58; Chas. A. McAllister, J. C. 
Dickerson, S. A. Young, '62; J. O. Lampber, '56 ; Mary J. Russell, 
'62; Thos. A. Foster, '63; A. B. Spinney, '57; Benedict Keller, '58; 
John Winslow, '55. 

The actual era of settlement may be credited to 1866-70, when 
almost all the men to whom the progress of the village is due, came 
here and built their homes. The public square was vacated by the 
citizens September 22. 1869. November 17, 1870, a lot was deeded to 
the Universalist society ; in June, 1882, the deed or wiU by John 
Houghton to the Methodist society was made; in November, 1869, the 
lots were deeded to the D., P. & H. Railroad Company ; in December, 
1876, the Blaisdell lots were deeded to the village; in March, 1884, 
Timothy Owens' deed to Bishop Spaulding of lots for the Catholic 
church was signed. 

The business circle of Bradford is made up as foUows : J. S. Botham 



578 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

and C. D. Marsh, flour dealers; William Leet, Exchange bank; C. W". 
& H. Phenix, bankers; W. P. Dator, John Plood, Pilgrim & Wash- 
burn, Reed & Scholes, B. F. E,ockhold, grocers and general ti-aders; 

A. S. & C. P. Thompson, hardware dealers; Abrain Phenix, Harwood 
& Parsons, clothiers; Deys P>ros. and E. S. Koot, farm imjilements; 
John Mclntee, boots and shoes ; D. G. Plummer, C. Prouty, William 
Harvey, druggists; J. G. Poarthnan, O. C. Darling, S. A. Davison, 
physicians; W. H. Hoover, dentist; J. F. Havden, planing-mill; E. 
W. Houghton & Co., lumber; Decker & May hew, and J. F. Fouts, 
meat markets ; Mr. Frye, proprietor Bradford House; A. J. 8tui'm, 
livery stable; E. H. Cla'rk, C. B. & W. F. Foster, Ira F. Hayden, C. B. 
Squires and T. H. Woodruff, nuisons; S. P. P^airbauks, harness sho]); 
Herbert P. IMokler, J. E. Weed, Irving Lattin, blacksmiths; Much- 
more & Phenix, wagon works; Phenix Bros., furniture; John Carroll, 
Jacob Hoffman, masons; M. R. Saunders, li. J. Baldwin, music 
teachers; Mary R. Robinson, milliner; Mrs. E. S. Root, artist; D. L. 
Reed & Mary A. S(juires, restaurant; D. Redding, sewing machines; 
W. K. Ringland, Fred. Randall, barljers; Dersher it Ewing, Thompson 
& Alj)augh, jiainters: T. D. Atkins, coal miner, two miles west; liev. 
J. II. Deoarre, of the Catholic church, and Rev. J. L. Matthews, of the 
Baptist, with Rev. Wa.ssen, of the Methodist; Principal Wilson, of the 
school ; C. F. Hamilton & Son, of the Independent, and Mr. Plummer, 
postmaster, successor of C. R. Thom|ison. 

Bradford commercial circle in 1874 was represented by the follow- 
ing members: C. W. Phenix, D. G. Plummer & Sou, Patt Bros., 
P^oster, Pilgi'im, White & Hopkins, Miss Bruce, Miss Alford, and Mrs. 
Robinson, milliners; White, druggist; Brad & Bush, lawyers; Drs. 
Davison, Hall, Kibbie, Sollis, and Corbett; Young, the ba.rber; Greene, 
Holman, Wilson, Morse, and Jimmy Saunders. 

Bradford School. — School district No. 4, or Bradford, was estab- 
lished in 1851, as shown in the townshi]) history. The first record in 
]iossession of Mordecai Bevier, wlio has served as clerk since Novem- 
ber, 1S80, is datetl August 5, IStil. At that time B. F. Thompson was 
elected director and clerk. A. E. Perkv.was also a director in this 
year ; also J. B. Russell in 1862, witli the latter as clerk. In IStiS 
Methuselah Bevier was elected. In 1864 James B. Doyle was chosen 
a director; in 1865 Charles B. Moon, in 18(')6 Alonzo B. Abbott and 

B. F. Thompson, with the latter clerk ; in 1867, J. B. Doyle in 1868, J. O. 
H. Sj)inney, now of Iowa, and Silas Moody, deceased; in 186'.>, Alfred 
Barnes, in 1870, W. P. Dator was elected a director. In Sei)tember 
there were twenty-seven votes for and four against boi-rowing money 
for school building purposes, and the directors were ordered to ]iur- 
chase the John Winslow lot and build thereon. B. F. Thompson and 
E. H. Edwards wei'e chosen directors in 1870; P. F. Thom]ison and A. 
B. Abbott in 1871 ; in 1872, A. B. Abbott, W. P. Dator (W. R. Sand- 
ham was jirincipal, with xMiss Mary L. Smith anil Ilnttie Jones assist- 
ants); 1873, Harmon Phenix, and W. L. Patt in 1874; Mordecai Bevier 
was elected director in 1875, and stdl serves in that office ;B. F. 
Thompson was chosen in 1875 ; W. F. Patt and William Leet in 1877 ; 
A. B. Abbott (at this time J. Williams was principal, with Miss Kate 



OSCEOLA ToWNSHrP. 581 

H. Candee as assistant) in 1^78; Mordecai Bevier in 1879 ; Harmon 
"Wilcox in 1880 (A. B. Abbott was principal, with Miss S. A. Little as 
assistant): W. B. Foster and Frank J. Leggett in 1881 (J. II. Boggess 
was ]ii'incipal) ; M. Bevier in 1882; II. P. Hopkins in 1S53; John 
Rockhokl and F. J. Leggett in 1884- ; M. Bevier and Bobert Hav in 
188.0 ; Howard Malum Tn IS^ti. The teachers at present are F. C. 
"Wilson, principal : Alice Keller and Sarah A. Little. In this district 
there are 126 male and 127 female pupils. 

(hyjanic aa/I Official. — The act incorporating the town of Bradford 
was approved March 27, 1SC>9, sealed by Eihvard Rummel. secretary of 
state, August 18, that year; and the first election ordered to l)e held in 
April. On November 4, 1873, the question of organizing under the 
o-enei'al law of 1872 was voted upon. The affirmative vote was forty- 
eight and the negative vote nothing. In January, 1.S70, an ordinance 
was ])assed charging §300 license for each of the two saloons. At this 
time the sidewalks were built. 

The presidents of the council from 1869 to 1S78, are named as fol- 
lows: M. S. Curtiss, John Winslow, W. P. Dator. one year: W. P. 
Dator, two years; Joshua Prouty, W. P. Dator. "William Leet, and J. 
il. Morris, one vear. In 1869 "\V. B. Foster was elected clerk; H. B. 
Young served from 1870 to 1873, A. B. Abbott in 187-1, F. S. "White in 
1875, L. W. Ewing in 1876, H. J. Baldwin in 1877 and T. E. Moore in 
1S78. The police magistrates from 1873 to If* 79, were : B. F. Thomp- 
son, James E. Xoyes, L. "W. Ewmg, I."W. Searl. Alonzo B. Abbott (two 
vears), "William A. Ilolman. The council of Bradford for 1879, com- 
prised John D. Hatfield, president; J. M. Morris, A. J. Thompson, Cy- 
rus Avery, A. J. Green and W. T. Foster. J. P. Saunders was elected 
clerk. The elections of 1880 resulted in the choice of J. D. Hatfield, 
H. J. "\A^ilcox, H. J. Baldwin, trustees; W. II. Pilgrim, A. S. Craw- 
ford. John Botham, trustees. "W. F. Patt was elected clerk. The 
trustees of Bradfortl. elected in 1881 were; H. J. Baldwin. C. L. "Wd- 
cox, S. P. Fairbanks, Cornelius Squires ; F. S. White, clerk ; "W. P. Da- 
tor, police magistrate, reelected in 1882. In 1882. A. S. Crawford, "W. 
M. Pilgrim, 11. J. Wilcox and John Botham were elected trustees ; 
and A. N. Harwood, clerk. In 1883 "Walter Scholes, "W. C. Decker, 
"William L. Leet and W. T. Foster, anti-License men, were elected, with 
"W. A. Washburn, clerk. In 1884. Walter Scholes. A. S. Crawford and 
II. R. Mahew, were elected, with Edmund Ewing, clerk. The trustees 
of liradford in 188.!), were: AV. Scholes, ^V. C. Decker. A. M. Ring- 
land, II. R. Mayhew and A. S. Crawford, with Ed. Ewing, clerk. The 
Bradford village election of April, 1886, resulted in a victory for the 
anti-license candidates, with one exception, E. S. Root defeated by J. 
^Y. Deisher. H. J. IJaldwin and J. F. Rockhokl. with Mr. Root, were 
elected trustees; Walter Scholes, clerk, and Edmund Ewing. police 
magistrate. 

6'ecret .*f/V?'/rt-.— Bradford Lodge, 51 4, A. F. <t A. M. The First 
Stated Communication of U. D. A. F. tt A. Masons, met at Bradford, 
August 16, 1866. The officers were: James B. Doyle, W. M.; S. A. 
Davison, secretary ; B. F. Thompson, S. W.; William H. Doyle, S. D.; 
H. Phenix, J. W.; Charles B. Foster, J. D.; George W. Longmire, treas- 



582 HIf5T0RY OP STARK COCNTY. 

urer : John Winslow Tvlev, P. T. Brethren present : M. S. Curtiss, 
Binghanipton Lodge, Ko. 177, X. Y.; David G. Plumnier, Ancient 
Landniaric Lodge, No. 17, Portland, Me. The masters of the lodge 
are named as follows : James B. Doyle, 1867; B. F. Thompson, 1868- 
'70; Harmon Piienix, 1870-'72; James B. Doyle, 1872 ; Alvin Abbott, 
1873 ; Harmon Phenix, 1874-7 ; A. B. Abbot^ 1877-84; A. M. Mutch- 
more, 1884—6. The secretaries have Iteen A. B. Abbott, A. S. Thomp- 
son, L. A. Blakslee, W. B. Foster, W. 8. Elwell, A. B. Al)bott, John 
Lackie and AV. A. AVashburn. 

Bradford Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 579 was chartered June 4, 1875. 
The members were Cvrus Bocock, H. J. Cosgrove, Edmund Ewing, 
W. A. Ilolman, AA^ H.'^Hall. E. F. Lyman, A. M. Hutchinson, Joshua 
Prouty, A. J. Storms, J. D. A\'^oo(ls. The past grands of this lodge are 
named as follows: J. G. Boardman, 1882; B. li. Clark, 1880; W. P. 
Dator, 1878 ; J. H. Elliott, 1879; S. Fairlmnks, 1885; AA^. A. Ilolman, 
1878 ; AV. IL Hall, 1877: D. Jackson, 1883 ; A. M. Hutchinson, 1870 ; 
Joshua Prouty, 1875, and D. D. G. M. in 1876; T. S. Saunders, 1875; 
AValter Sciioles, 1885 ; A.J. Sturms, 1877; A. Sturms, 1884; C. Squires, 
1886 ; George Sykes (V. G.), 1886 ; J. D. AVoods, 1876. In November, 
1886, Edmund Ewing resigned bis })osition as representative to Grand 
Lodge, wiien Joshua Proutv was elected. The secretaries were, J. M. 
Callendar, 1877 ; A. S. Crawford, 1882 ; AY. P. Dator, 1882 ; E. Ewing, 
1877; S. Fairlmnks, 1881; T. E. Moon, 1877; B. F. Eockhold, 1884; 
A¥. Scholes, 1883; and E. Ewing, 1885 ; A. S. Thompson, 1886, present 
secretary. Tlie total membership is forty -nine. 

Tliel. O. G. T. Lodge, organized at Bradford in 1886, elected the 
following officers in March of that year: E. S. Boot, AV. C. T.; Mrs. 
R. Tliompson, V. T.; J. E. AVasson, chaplain; Miss Annie Foster, sec- 
retary ; Mrs. E. S. Root, F. S.; A. M. Ringland, treasurer ; Miss Ada 
Ecknian, D. M.; Miss Mary AVinters, I. G.; George Hay. O. G.; Miss 
Russell, R. II. S.; May PJster, L. H. S.; D. V. Redding, P. W. C. T.; 
and Roljert Thompson, L. D. 

Dickinson Post, G. A. R., No. 90, claims the following past com- 
manders : Mordecai Bevier, James M. Morris, Edmund Ewing, 1886. 
This post was organized February 9, 1881. Following is the present 
roster taken from Adjutant Harvey's records of the post : 

Cbas. B. Foster, Me., 112 111. Inf., 35 mos. Ira C. Reed, 111., 37 III. Inf., 57 mo.s. 

H A Barden, N. H., 12 la. Inf. 6 mos. Busbrod Tapp, Va., 113 111. Inf., 35 mos. 

H J Wilcox, N. Y., K6 111. Inf., 6 mos. Rev.W.H. Jordan, Ene:..l'")0 111. Inf.,7mos. 

Morris Fowler, Pa., 112 111. Inf., 24 mos. Tlios. W. Cade, O., 139 111. Inf., 6 mos. 

A. G. Spellman, O., 93 111. Inf., 34i^ mos. I. Sturm, Stark Co., 113 111. Inf., 36 mos. 

Albert Gilmore, Pa., 198 Pa. Inf., 9 mos. David Jackson, Pa., 47 111. Inf., 36 mos. 

A. J. Tliompson, 111.. 146 111. Inf., 1014 R. W. Phelps, O., 93 111. Inf., 29 mos. 

mos Melvin Gafi;e, N. Y., 113 111. Inf., 16 mos. 

Cicero Phelps, jr., 0., 11 111. Cav. C. P. Sutphen, N. J., 85 Ind. Inf., 36 mos. 

Geo. P. Ricker, O., 19 111. Inf., 37 mos. Hiram Thurston, 111., 42 111. Inf., 9 mos. 

Joshua Ilowaith, Ens., 42 111. Inf., 4 mos. ^V. Malone, Ireland, 11 111. Cav., 36 mos. 

J. A. Webster, Can.'; 102 111. Inf.. 29 mos. E. P. Wrigbt, 111., 112 III. Inf., 35 mos. 

Festus Bentle}-, Ind., 47 111. Inf., 36 mos. Geo. Whitwortb, Eng., 57 111. Inf., 8 mo.s. 

J. E. Weed, Conn., 33 111. Inf., 21 mos. A. Harty, Ireland, 112 111. Inf., U mos. 

Jas. A. Long, O., 112 111. Inf., 36 mos. Wm. W. Haskius, N. Y , 157 N. Y. Inf., 
W. A. Driver, Ind., 47 111. Inf., 36 mos. 35 mos. 



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583 



A. J. Opdycke. N. Y 

mos. 
R. Whitaker, Ind.,+ :!7 Iml. Inf.. ~f2 mos. 
Jas. Slicrlofk. Irelaiiil, !l 111. Cav.. 4!) mo.<. 
Elliott Driver. Iml.. ■"> Iml. Cav.. i mos. 
Myron H. Pardue. Ind.. s 111. Cav., 10 mos. 
Robert Spencer, Scotland. Florida, L' . S. 

Navv. IS mos. 
.1. C. Clark. N. J., 36 111. Inf., 2A mos. 
Chas. T. Wilcox, N. Y., i;i9 111. Inf., 4 mos. 
.1. AV. Frye. Me.. 7 5Ic. Inf.. 19 mos. 

A. S Thompson. Mc., \Vi 111. lid'.. 30 mos. 
Aslnirv Eckman, Pa., 93 P.a. Inf , 42 mos. 
Antbonv Sturm. 111.. 51 111. Inf., 43 mos. 
G. L, Ilaskins. X.Y., 34 N.Y. Inf.. 2T mos. 
G. \V. Reed, Ind., 112 111. Inf., 3H mos. 
C. R. Thompson, Jle., 112 111. Inf., 36 mos. 
.1. G. Boardman, Pa.. 19 111. Inf.. 37 mos. 
Wm Harvev. 111., 57 111. Inf., 19 mos. 
W. T. Fester. :Me., 9 111. Cav., 25I3 mos. 
W. M. Pilorim. Ens., 37 111. Inf., 36 mos. 

B. F. Rockhold. I11..S 111. Inf., 36 mos. 
T. \Vallace, N.Y., 20X.Y. Inf., 21 mos. 
H. Wilcox, X. Y.. 86 111. Inf.. 36 mos. 



15 N. .1. Inf.. 34 Mordecai Bevier, N. Y^, 42 111. Inf., 9 



mos. 
.1. D. Hatfield. Ind., 53 111. Inf., 45 mos. 
.lames Jlorris, Pa.. 8 111. Cav.. 36 mos. 
F. .1. Leggett, ()., 112 111. Inf., 36 mos. 
.lames Lannon, 111., 57 111. Inf.. 43 mos. 
C. L. Wilcox, X.Y"., 139 111. Inf.. 14 mos. 
W. O. Dalrvmple, O., 2 Mo. Cav.. 36 mos. 
Chas. >Ionfooth. Pa., 9 111. Cav.. Si.; mos. 
.1. X. Kitterman. 111., 93 111. Inf.. 12 mcs. 
Gilbert Garwood, 111., 31 Ind. Inf., .52 mos. 
W. H. Sterling, O., 57 111. Inf.. 38 mos. 
Ira F. Ilavden, Me., 112 111. Inf.. 16 mos. 
vV. II. .lohnson, Pa., 112 111. Inf., 34 mos. 
X. I). Steward. Me., 112 111. Inf., 311 mos. 
John Hall, Eng.. 112 111. Inf., 34 mos. 
Ed. Ewing, O., 97 O. Inf., 29 mos. 
Gilman J . Shaw, Me. , 1 Me. .Vrt . . 29 mos. 
E. B. Remington, N.Y'., 75 N. Y. Inf., 

45 mos. 
W. S. Smith, Pa., 52 111. Inf., 36 mos. 
Cyrus Averv, 111., 42 111. Inf.. 9 mos. 
R". Miller, Scotland, 42 111. Inf., 9 mos. 
James Hall, Eng., 42 111. Inf., 9 mos. 



ChvreJies. — The first Universalist society of Bradford was organized 
November ]6. 1S67, with Francis and Nancy Davis, Hannah Scril^iier, 
Urtidford S. Foster, William M. and Marv E. Pilgrim, Annie Y. Davis, 

A. B. Abbott, M. y. Curtiss, Sara F. Abbott, Williard B. Foster, John 
S. Hayden, E. A. Thompson. Orpha Davison, Sarah Foster, W. T. 
Foster, Lydia K. Abbott, A. Al)bott, Alfred Barnes, Mary E. Moody, 
Jnlia F[. "Spinney, J. O. II. Spinney, Mary C. Foster, Melvin Gag^e, 
Wealthy Gage, Alfred Foster, B. li. Curtiss, Fanny B. Foster, James 

B. Doyle, B. F. Thompson, Mrs. S. M. Barnes, and Mary S. Curtiss. 
The trustees were B. F. Thoni]ison, J. O. H. Spinney, and'Williard B. 
Foster. The act of incorjioration was acknowledged l)efore Isaac W. 
Searle, J. P. In 1871-74, lUm\. Bevier and wife. N. W., B. J. and 

C. B. Foster, and Morris and Elizalteth Fowler joined the societjv: 
Alonzo B. Abb(jtt \vas chosen first clerk and treasurer. Shortly after, 
the society purchased the old schoolhouse, which tlren stood one hun- 
dred feet north on the common, and moved it to its i)resent site on it 
lot donated by B. S. Foster. In 1871, the ladies held a fair and festivtil, 
which realized a large sum of money. From 18.")4 to 1880, Rev. Alvin 
Abbott was preacher to till I^rotestant denominations around Bradford. 
In 1874, Rev. T. H. Tabor came to relieve Mr. Abbott, and remained 
two years. Prior to this time. Rev. Alfred Barnes preached here. In 
1875, Mrs. Mary E. Mood}- was secretary, and in 1870, Mary E. Pil- 

secretary tmd tretisurer. In' 1874, Silas Moody, Melvin 
Mord. Bevier were elected trustees, who are in" fact now 



grim was 
Cao'e, and 



.age, 
trustees. 

The sewing circle, (■(imprising the ladies of the society and others, 
raised over §1,()0() for chinch purposes. Mrs. Alvin Abbott and Mrs. 
Alfred Foster being the leading workers. The death or removal of 
members resulted in the fall of tliis useful part of the church. For 



' Also 7 Col. Inf. + Also 9 Iml. Cav. 



584 HISTOEY OP STARK COUNTY. 

fifteen years, Alonzo B. Abbott was superintendent of the Snndav 
school, and Mrs. Mary £. Moody for one year. 

MetJifxJid Episcopal church, the records of which are not among 
the best, dates back to the days of Seelej^'s Point and Wall's school- 
liouse. The trustees of the church, as named in " Church Record," 
were Henry Seeley, Allen SpeUman, James Woods, C. M. Teeter,* 
Dan. Di-awyer,* George W. Reetl,* W. P. Dator, Roliert Poardman — 
all ]irior to 1878. Under date 1878, the following are named: E; J. 
Griffin, George Shaw, H. P. Harris, 0. H. ISchennerhorn,* J. P. 
Smith,* T. F. Fate, J. Boardman,* D. V. Redding,* J. Wolfe,* Henry 
Kellogg,* and Carl Stagg. The names marked thus * have also 
served as stewards from 1871 to close of 1878. The class-leaders were 
J. P. Roljertson, Allen Spellman, E. J. Griffin, J. Childs, J. Poardman, 
John H. Elliott. Peter Stnrms. a local ])reacher. and James Woods, 
exhortei'. Tlie Sunday school superintendents in 1871 were L. A. 
Foster, E. J. Griffin, E. P. JS'orris. Subsequent appointments wei-e J. 
P. Smith, N. Coleman, Joseph Wolfe, and George H. Thompson. In 
1877 Paul Newton and Helen Young were appointed, and J. P. Smith 
in 1878. The pastors are named as follows: L. Webber, 1870; E. 
Ransom ("three years), 1871; J. M. Mur])hY (two years), 1874; H. C. 
Pirch, 1876 to October 14, 1878; Jacob Ma'tthews,'l878; W. A. Cum- 
mings, 1883; and J. E. Wasson, the present pastor in October, 1885. 
Dr. Hunter, W. J. Minium, G. E. Woodruff, and T. J. Wood officiated 
at baptisms here. 

The membershi]i is fifty-five; value of property, §4,700; Sunday 
school scholars, ninety-eight; volumes in liln-ary, 118. In 1875-76, the 
present liouse of worship was erected at a cost of §3,500. In 1886, the 
Imilding was extensively repaired, and re-opened August 22d by Rev. 
G. W. Gue, of Peoria. 

The Baptist church dates its organization to December 12, 1869, 
when the adjourned meeting, referred to in the sketch of the Congre- 
gational chnrcli, was held at Pradford. Elder Stickney presented the 
following articles of association: '"We, the undersigned, do mutually 
agree to form ourselves into a Pajitist conference, for the purpose of 
maintaining the worship of God with a view of being organized into a 
regular Paptist church, as soon as providential circumstances shall 
seem to justify its existence. J. M. Stickney, Andrew Pritton, Eunice 
Pritton, Annie Prout, Christianna Ulshoeffer, William F. Patt, Mrs. 
Madge J. Patt, Sarah Hatch, John R. Hatch, Hannah S. Fulkerson, 
John M. Jacques, C. M. Jacques, Mary Winslow, and John Winslow. 
William F. Patt was chosen clerk of the conference. On January 23. 
1870, Elder Stickney held the first services here. On Maj' 1, 1870, the 
conference members organized the "'First Regular Paptist Church of 
Pradford." The members, who were united immediately after oi-gani- 
zation, were A. Plake, who died in 1875; Sister H. Wilcox, now at 
Adele, la. ; Washington Fulkerson and daughter Eunice ; Olive A. 
Richards and ]\Irs. Plake. J. Winslow and A. Pritton were elected 
deacons on May 1, 1870. The council to recognize the organization 



* DeceiiseJ. 



OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 585 

was held on May ith. On May 2Stli, Elder Stickiiey retired, and 
Eev. F. B. Ives preached occasionally. On May 29th, $1,250 were 
pledged toward buiidino- a church, which sum was increased to $2,200 
by June 8th. 

(!)n June 8 the trustees, John "Winslow, W. V. Patt and John M. 
Jaques were chosen a building committee ; meantime meetings were hekl 
in Doyle's Hall. On December 10. Rev. (1. D. Kent was called as first 
regular ]iastor, and came in Feliruarv, 1871. In AjU'il the chtu-ch was 
connected with the Ottawa Baptist Association with Messrs. Winslow, 
Britton and Kent, delegates. On July 21, 1871, a contract for building 
the church was sold to Andrew Leslie for $2,725, to be completed in 
October, that year. On December 24 the first services were held, 
$1,700 being still due at that date. The delay in com])leting the edi- 
fice was due in part to the fact that the sashes wei-e sent to Chicago to 
have colored glass put in and were destroyed in the great fire of Octo- 
ber 9. In January, 1872. an annual grant of $150 was oft'ered by the 
H. M. S. Charles Brown, John Winslow and W. F. Patt were elected 
trustees. Eev. Mr. Kent resigned in July, 1872 and as the Baptists 
formerly worshiped in the same hall with the Congregationalists, the 
latter now asked leave to worship in the former's new chui'ch. The 
pulpit was supplied variously, among the preachers being tiie Rev. Mr. 
Hazen. Dr. Thomas SoUis was elected clerk in January, 1875. Rev. 
S. Fulton, the second regular preacher was ordained here at this time. 
In 1877 Messi's. Britton, Fulkerson and Patt were elected trustees. In 
May, 1877, Rev. Fulton resigned and the pulpit was su[)piied variously 
until November, 1877, when Rev. W. K. Dennis preached. He was 
ordained pastoi- here May 8, 1878. In 1878 August Thompson, with 
Messrs. Patt and liritton, were trustees. In November, 1878, Mr. 
Dennis closed his labors here and Rev. Borden was called in December. 
In 1880 August S. Thompson was chosen clerk. In January of that 
year Deacon Britton donated $303.26, a debt due by the church, to the 
church. Fi'om April until June, 1880, Rev. James Goodman preached 
here, and in the latter month was called as pastor. At this time the 
church received its first repairs under the direction of Dr. Boardman 
and A. S. Thompson. These repairs were supplemented in 1886 by 
others at a cost of SooO. In April, 1881, Rev. Goodman resigned, 
when Rev. Borden was chosen pastor. In 1883 A. S. Thompson and 
W. Fulkerson were elected trustees. Mr. Borden resigned in March, 
1883. Rev. E. L. Moore was supplying for a few months until Novem- 
ber, when a call was extended to Rev. II. F. Gilbert, which was accepted. 
In Feltruary. 1S84, Dr. J. G. Boardman was elected clerk, and served 
from that time to the present. Edmund Ewing was elected trustee in 
October, 1885. James L. Matthews was called in November, 1884, 
and accepting, has served down to the present time as ]iastor. The 
necrology of the society is as follows: Sarah Hatch, April. 1874; 
Mary Winslow, September, 1873; A.Blake, August, 1875; Mary J. 
Morse, January, 1877; Mary Blake, March. 1885; Anna Francis, 
August, 1>^81 ; Dr. Thomas Solis, winter of 188.5-86 ; Mrs. Anne Brown, 
September, 1881; Mrs. Jennie Morse, August, 1884; Mrs. Unvy Hull, 
October, 1883 ; Andrew Walker, December 1, 1883, aged eighty-three ; 



586 HISTORY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

Mrs. Carrie Nelligan. August, ISSfi. The membershi]) at present is 
sixtj'-six; value of ])ro])ei-ty, $5, .500. W. V. Patt, Dr. Eoa.rdnian and 
A. S. Thompson, tiic [)resent su|)erinten(h='nt, have had charge of the 
Sundav-sciiool. Tiie class numbers 120. Anotlier class of the Free 
Will Baptists was founded at Seele3''s Point, where they built a church. 
This class included tlie Whittens, Geers, Mrs. Abram Phenix, Mrs. 
Avery, Mrs. Risedorph, Peter lvisedor|)h and his lirother. The church 
liuildiiig was moved to Poyd's (xrove by the Camphellite society, who 
|>urcha,sed 'it fr<jni tiie Baptists. The Osceola Sunday-school (Conven- 
tion was organized in Xov^ember, lS(i'.». with Mr. Lowman. president, 
and Dr. W. F. Hall, secretary. 

T/ie Gongre(ja.tional Church dates back to November 28, 1869. 
Elder J. M. Sticlcney had an appointment to preach at Bradford, but 
owing to a Congregationalist preacher's appointment of same date, 
Baptist services were adjourned, leaving the Congregational members 
to organize a cliurcj) under Rev. B. M. Roy. This is the first mention 
of the organization of a society of this ilenommation at Bradford. 
Meetings were held at intervals up to 187-t. 

St. Johi's Catholic Ckiivoh of Bradford was dedicated Janua-ry 8, 
1876. Tiie liuihling committee com|)rised Owen Siiarkey. Michael 
Real, .Foiin liickey, Thomas I'owers, Edward Ilarty and Walter 
Ilennebury. Tlie old members comprised the families of above named 
togetiier with the McSherrys, the Rathges, Patrick Colford, Michael 
Herron, the Owens, James Casey, several Ilartys, James Oorman, 
Florence Driscoll, W. Mowberry, Jaines Murphy, John Carroll, 
Thomas Keating, John Mclntee, Thomas Fox, John O'Brien, James 
O'Brien. Fred, Dickman, the Smiths. Jos. Ilennessy, James McNnlty, 
Patrick Finnigan, C. Mc^ranus. John Mahouy, William Ma,hany, 
Edward Walsh, Michael Dunn, Jaines Sherlock, D. Russell, the 
Floods, Thomas IIicke3^ Thomas Cooney, Luke Code, Patrick Pa- 
gan, John Cleary, John McKeighan and Michael Malone. Father 
O'Gara iVIcShane came here in 1875, and laid the foundations of the 
church. Father Swift was also here as a visitor. Father Moore came 
in 187'.t, and was su(;ceeded by Rev. Canon J. Moynihan, who com- 
menced the parish records in April, 1879. Father Cullen was a visit- 
ing jiriest here during Father Moynihan's visit to Eurojie. The latter 
was succeeded August 1, by Rev. IT. Delbaere of the diocese of 
Peoria, a native of West Flanders. There are sixty families or over 
300 persons belonging to the congregation. The church building is 
40x80, with steeple, and well finished throughout at a cost of about 
$t),000. Tlie St. John's Temperance Society is pi'overbial for strict 
adherence to the princijiles of the first great ai)ostle of total absti- 
nence — L'ather TheobaKI Matthew. 

Protedani Epixcopa] Church. — On July 17, 1883, Rev. (George 
Moore, then at Wyoming, gave evening services in Bradford as an ex- 
periment — the house was well filled and twenty-six members were 
found in and about the town. July 25, a business meeting was held 
at William Harve3''s, and papers were drawn up and signed to send 
Bishop Burgess at (iuincy requesting his aid and approval in organ- 
izing as a misGion startion under the name of St. James. Both being 



OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 587 

granted and certain preliminaries settled December 9, 1883, Her. E. 
C Wall, of Tiskilwa. took charge of the mission, giving services every 
second and fourth Sundays in tiie month. Irving Barton and B. G. 
Plowes were elected wai'dens; Mrs. Robert Hall, clerk, and Mrs. 
AA^illiam Harvey, treasurer. The same rector and the same officers 
have been retained from year to year. Since services began the little 
congregation has lost by death and removal seven and received an 
addition of six memliers. so that at the present time twenty-five mem- 
bers keep up the exjienses, assisted by a small number who have shown 
a fi-iendly interest, though not membei's. A room has been rented in 
which to hold services, and no property is owned except an organ 
valued at sixty dollars. As there were few children a regularly or- 
ganized Sunday-school has not been kept up. 

LOirBARDTII.I.E. 

Lorabardville was surveyed for Julia A. Lombard and Alfred H. 
Castle by Edwin Butler, and the plat acknowledged July 8, 1870. 
State, Franklin, Lombard and Duncan streets west to alley are shown, 
while Howard, Main and AVashington run east and' west. There were 
six full i)locks with twenty feet alleys and two half lilocks in the 
original town. The ])urehasers of lots at Lombardville, were : Jolin 
Yorde it Co., 1S71; F. W. Aubrey, 187:2; Leslie Robison, 187-1; C. 
Schweitzer, 1873; F. W. Baclnnan, D. Musselman, Geo. H. Hurst, 
187-1; Julia A. Lombard, C. Latimer, 1875; John M. Brown, F. and 
W. F. Horton, 1877; F. Blumb, 1876, and in later years the Thurms, 
Blacks, Swans, Wares, Arnolds, McNetts, Blaisdells, Codes, Planks, 
Zooks, Josiali Crafty, C. X. Miller, Brewer, Davies A: Co., James Hall, 
Lawrence and James O'Brien, Abigail Mandel, JNIary H. Walker, the 
Ilaskins, G. Cliurchill. Z. B. Haven, John Rijizenljerg, Daviest'v Flem- 
ing, Hattie Westcott, F. E. anil Thomas Abbott and James P. Saun- 
ders. 

The Lomljardville Improvement Association was organized in 
April, 1870, with F. Horton, president ; Thomas Doe, secretary ; James 
Hall, treasurer; E. P. Wright, Chas. Latimei-, and T. Doe, a committee 
on constitution, and Hoi't(^n. Latimer and Harsh, committee on i)uild- 
ings. The Lombaril Elevator Comjiany tiled articles of incorporation 
May fi, 1870, signed l)y Fei'dinand tlorton, James Hall, Fi-ancis Davis. 
Robert Hall. Charles Latimer, tiie first trustees. The hotel and eleva- 
tor at Lombardville were completed in the fall of 187t>, just after the 
Lombardville Mining Company discovered coal. 

It is aliened that durino' the summer of 1886 a saloon was carried 
on at Lombard under United States license, l)ut in direct o]iposition to 
local laws. To escape ]ienalty tlie institution would "close up" before 
the period for serving legal procees and open after the term of Court 
was ended. 

Bi-adford Cemelery. — There are uuin\' of the old settlers of this 
township tenanting the Bradford cemetery. Among them, so far as 
monuments tell the story of death, are the following named : Ben j. 
Brewer died in '77; James B. Russell, '67; Zacii. Bevier, "73; Zach. 
Bevier, '69 ; Rebecca Keely, '77 ; Dr. David R. Little, '64 ; Susan B. 



588 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

(Little) Wilson, '69 ; Sophia Thiirin, '67 ; Christina Tliurm, '63 ; Gottfried 
Thurni, '78 ; John V. Bevier, '86 ; Anne 15evier, '70 ; Mary Bevier, '65 ; 
E. E. Coe, '63; Lyman G. Bellamy, '61; Pauline Bodley, 'T6; Rev. 
Thomas Bodley, '79 ; Susanna Simmons, '62 ; Katie Liggitt, '75 ; Han- 
nah McLaughlin, '68 ; Horatio G. Scribner, '77 ; James Scholes, '59 ; 
Mary A. ScTioles, '79 ; David L. Sterling, '82 ; Sarah Howe, '75 ; Mary 
M. Winslow, '73 ; John S. Ilayden, '73; James Hayden, '72 ; Mary S. 
Fowler, '60 ; Eliza Fowler, '68'; A. B. Fowler, '67; Eliza F. Bevier, '61 ; 
Mariah J. Foster, '60 ; Maggie, wife of B. Foster, "80 ; B. S. Foster, 
'78; Amelia B. Doyle, '68 ; Josephine (Moody) Foster, '68 ; Martha, 
wife of Dr. Young*, '62; Eliza Woodrulf, "73; Alfred Foster, '71; 
Alvin Abbott, '84; Dr. S. T. C. Wasidmrn, '62 ; M.Lizzie Pilgrim, '77 ; 
Eliza L. Jordan, '76; Elizabeth Williams, '64; William S. Williams, 
'64; Matilda Blake, '81; Mary Blake, '85; Annie M. Lonnan, '73; 
John Lonnan, '77; Mary Jane Morse, '77; llattie Foster, '74 ; Mary C; 
Foster, "71 ; James Cainpljell, '79 ; David Adams, "82 ; Esther M. J]on- 
ner, '82 ; Solomon York, '54 ; John Mathewson, '83 ; Andrew Walker, 
'83; Dorcas T. Gushing, '86. 

Franklin cemetery, though in this township, is incorporated in the 
oliapter on Penn township, for the reason that it is more closely con- 
nected with Penn township. The new Catholic cemetery at Bradford 
claims (july a few interments up to tliis date. 



BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 



A})ai't from the mention made in other pages of families now rep- 
resented in the township, the following summary of personal history, 
l>ased on sundry records, is given, so as to secure as far as possible all 
that is e.xtaiit relating to the people of this townshi)i: 

Alvin Aljhott, born at Paris, Me., in 1813 ; married ^liss Lydia 
Gushing in 1832; ordained a minister of Universalist church inl84-(i; 
came to Stark county in 1855, and was closely identified with tliat 
church here until his death, June 20, 1884. 

M<iri/ P. Ailawx, born in Massachusetts in 1800; married Sam. II. 
Damon in 1818. He died in 1845. when the widow came to Illinois, 
where she resided until her death, at John Damon's house, Bradford, 
November 8, 1845. 

Major A. Ames, son of Elislia, and Elizabeth (Cook) Ames, was 
born in Luzerne county. Pa., in 1809. The ancestors of the Ames came 
from Ireland at an early day, settled in York state, where Elisha was 
born. The Cooks are of English origin in Connecticut, where Eliza- 
])eth was l)orn. Elisha Ames served seventy-four months in Washing- 
ton's own command (hiring the Revolution, afterwnrds settled in Dela- 
ware on a farm, moved thence to Pennsylvania, where he carried on a 
lumber yard with his farm, and died there in 1846. They were the 
parents of thirteen children, of whom M. A. Ames and his sister Polly, 
now Mrs. Sylvester Sommers, are the only survivors. ]\I. A. Ames 
remained Avith his father for two years after arriving of age. In 1S31 
he came to Peru, 111., in 1832 inoved to Paw Paw Grove, entered 
eighty acres there for the present occupier, Mr. Price, and in 1846 
came here and purchased 160 acres, which he has cultivated up to tlie 



OF OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 589 

present liine. In 18+0 lie iiiurriod Miss JMaria Barbara, a native of 
Xew Yor'k, of wliieli state iier parents were also natives. To this mar- 
riage ten children were boi-n, of whom seven are living : Alva, Lonisa, 
Edward. Minerva, who mari-ied D. Sturm; Frank, who married M. 
Harmon ; all of this county ; Sophia, now Mrs. L. L. Liggett, of John- 
son county. Neb., and Ilenan, of this county. The mother of this lai'ge 
family died in 18*')?). as related in the history. In politics he is Demo- 
cratic, liaving voted for Andrew Jackson in 1^29. He has, for almost 
sixty years, stood by the (Jd General's pai-ty. In religious matters he 
is not a church member ; but is said to give hearty support to all 
Cliristian societies. For several years he has served as school director, 
and for over foi'ty years has taken a full part in the development of 
his adopted home. 

Zchiilon Awry, brother oi Colonel Miles Avery, was born May 12, 
1793: came to this county about 1835, and located on the noith-east 
(juarter of section 32, Osceola township, which he entered as sliown in 
the history of that township. Prior to this he built a, Hatboat at 
Tunkhannock, Pa., with deck and roof, which he brought tlown the 
Suscjuehanna to the Juniata, thence up the Juniata canal, across tlie 
mountains to Pittsburg, thence down the Ohio, up the Mississip])i an<l 
Illinois I'ivers to Henry, Marshall county, bringing with him the family 
of John T. Phenix, together with ids own family, all nund^ering about 
a dozen jiersons. He died on liis original farm July 1. 1854. 

Dr. James Gohle Boardman, born in Northumberland township, 
Luzerne county. Pa., June 7, 1836, is a son of Orlando and Ann Goble 
Poai'dman. the former a milbwright, native of Springfield, Mass., of 
liritish ancestry; the latter a native of Pennsylvania, of German and 
Irish antecedents, AVith his wife and four children he came to this 
county in 1S4(>, I'emoved to Lee county in the same year, where he 
died — his wife preceding him to the grave in ISOO. Dr. Boardman's 
boyhood days were ])assed in Lee county. Pie was educated in the 
district schools and at the academy at Paw Paw, III. At the age of 
twenty-three years he began the study of medicine under Dr. E. R. 
Boardman, of Elmira. Two years later he entered Com])any B, Nine- 
teenth Illinois \'olunteer Infantry, was wounded at Chickamauga, but 
was in active service for thii'ty six months. Peturning in 18G4 lie re- 
sumed medical studies, and graduated from Rush Medical College, Chi- 
cago, in January, 1805; entered on professional duties at Paw Paw, 
Lee county, and in 1880 settled at Bradford. His wife. Miss Mary 
Rule, daughter of John Rule, was born m Roxburghshire, Scotland, and 
married in Bureau county, this state. Tliey are the parents of four 
S(jns and one daughter — -lohn R.. a, school teacher in Fillmore county, 
Neb.; Orland W.. Edwin A., James N. and Jane E. In the pioneei', 
military and medical chapters of the general history, the settlement 
and services of the Boardman family in and to the count}^ are recited ; 
in the sketch of Osceola township and Bradford, their religious and 
social life here is fully given. 

John Y. Bevler, born in Ulster county, N. Y., in 1804, nujved 
to Bradford twenty' -one vears prior to his death here, Januaiy 3n, 
1886. 
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590 BIOGRAPHY AND RKMINISCENOES 

Jolm IT. Bojjrl, the son of Charles S. Boyd, first settler at the 
Grove, died on one of the Society Islands in 1885. 

Alex. II. Brock., born in Cayuo-a county, N. Y., in 1805, came to 
Pekin, 111., in 1837, and to Stark connty in 1860. His sons, Orson P. 
and Floyd A. served in the Forty-seventh Illinois and Second Iowa In- 
fantry, respectively. The former was killed in Mississippi during the 
war, and the latter wounded. Agnes Brock, his daughter, died here 
December 30, 1881, when Doctors Hall, Boardman and Davison exam- 
ined into the cause of death. 

Mrs. T. R. [McGinnis) Capperune, born in Chester county. Pa., in 
1810, moved with parents to Ohio, where, in 1832, she was married to 
A. Corbin, who died in Knox county. 111., in 1839. In 183<I the family 
came to Knox county. In 1812 she was married to T. K. Caperune, 
and with him moved to Bovd's Grove in 1850. She died at Alilo in 
May, 1885. 

Mrs. (reorge CusJiing, mother of il. P. Damon, of Wyoming, died 
at Bradford in March, 1886. 

James B. Doyle, one of the men connected with the bond forgeries, 
was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary, by Judge Blodgett, in 
June, 1881. Jndsje Bangs, General Henderson and Martin Sliallen- 
berger defended the prisoner. 

W. P. Dator, born at Claverack, Columbia county, N. Y., Decem- 
ber 5, 1822, is the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Rowe) Dator, whose 
ancestors date their settlement on the Hudson to the first Dutch colo- 
nies there. Plis grandfather, also Philip, served throughout the War 
of the Revolution, and was discharged as a commissioned officer. In 
1839 W. P. Dator entered mercantile life in New York City ; returned 
home after some time, but in 1814 resumed mercantile life in Wayne 
connty, N. Y. In 1819 he married Miss Emma Loretta Soverhill, and 
subsequently was engaged in farming and store-keeping in that state 
until 185X, when he sold his interests there, came west, and settled in 
Marshall county. 111., where he was an agriculturalist for some years. 
In 1865 he removed to Tiskilwa, Bureau county, and in 1869 to Brad- 
ford, Avhere he has since carried on a large general store, and in 1873 
established his lumber yards. As shown in the official history of 
Bradforo and in the sketch of the schools, he has taken a full siiare of 
the honors of official life. Also in the Masonic and Odd Fellows' his- 
tory his name finds a place, while in that of the Baptist church Mrs. 
Dator is mentioned. Of their children, Anna is the wife of William 
P. Plnmmei", ])ostmaster at Bradford ; Elizabeth mari'ied Lyman Allen, 
of Johnson county, N^eb.; Ilattie J. married F. P. Wright, now of 
Furnas county. Neb.; Sarah is the wife of A. J. Green, a jeweler of 
Oxford, in that county, while Jennie resides witJi her parents. 

Mrs. Tbnotliy (Girvin) Driscoll, while proceeiling with her family 
to visit friends in Bureau county, was thrown from the Avagon and re- 
ceived such injuries as to cause death, January 15, 1882. 

Mrs. Euniui A. 'Finl\ a daughter of Abram and Esther Phenix; 
born in 1861 ; died in October, 1885. 

I'atricl: Finnigan, an old settler, dietl January 29, 1880, aged 92 
years. 



OF OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 591 

WesJej/ T. Foster, born in Maine, ifarch 31, 1814, is tlie son of 
Alfred and Fanny (Wigg-ins) Foster, l)oth natives of that state. In 
1853 the family came to Bradford. The father engaged in farming, 
on lands wiiieii he purcliased, in connection with his trade of shoe- 
maker, and so continued until histleath in 1871. Of their five children, 
there are living: C'luirles .\.. carpenter, of Bureau county ; Stephen, of 
Osceola ; Wesley T., of Bradforil; and Xathan, a farmer of this town- 
ship. Wesley T. may be said to have been raised and educated in 
Stark county. In 1S()1 he entered in the Ninth Illinois Cavalry, reeii- 
listed in 1801 and served (ifty-one months, until mustered out as ser- 
geant in Deceml)er, 1805. Returning to Bradford he engaged at tlie 
carpenter's trade, and has Ijeen so engaged down to the jiresent time. 
In lSf>(i he married Miss Sarah, daugiiter of Samuel and Ann E. Shaw 
— the former a native of England — the latter of Bliotle Island — who 
settled in Illinois in ISIO, where their daughter was born. In politics 
Mr. Foster is Republican. He has held the office of village trustee for 
eight years, and ccjilector for one year. In religious affaiis he sup])orts 
tlie Protestant Episcopal church, of which his wife is a meml)er, and in 
societv matters is a member of the Blue Lodge and Grand Army Re- 
pulilic Post. 

Otis Gardner tlietl Feln-uarv 22, 1880, aged 72 years. 

Charles F. Ilamilton, editor Bradford Independ,ent, was born in 
Armstrong count}^ Penn., May 16, 1837. His great grandfather left 
Ireland at the age of si.\teen years, and came to Xew Jersey before 
the Revolutionary war. He raised a company of scouts and served as 
captain during the entire war of the revolution. His grandfather was 
born in New Jersey in the year 1787, where about the year 1809 he 
married a Miss Willis. His father was born in Essex county, N. J., in 
the year 1811. His grandfather moved from New Jersey to Arm- 
strong county, Pa., with his family, and thence to Marshall county. 
Ills., in 1855, where he died in 1870. Mr. 0. F. Hamilton's father 
married ]N[iss Sarah Callen, of Armstrong county, Pa., in 1830. Mf)ved 
with his family to ^larsiiali county. 111., in 1818, but returned to his 
Pennsylvania home in the spring of 1819. In 1857 he and his fam- 
ily made a permanent settlement at Sparland, Marshall county, 111., 
and there his wife died that year. C. F. Hamilton was educated in 
Pennsylvania. On coming to Illinois he engaged in school teaching, 
and in 1802 entered the army, as related in the military chajiter and in 
the history of DeWolf Post, Xo. 371, Grand Army Repulilic. After 
receiving honorable discharge he resumed school teaching at Sparland, 
III., subsequently was in business there. Game to Wyoming in 188i>, 
and here was engaged in the boot and shoe trade for fifteen years. In 
1885 he established a boot and shoe store at Bradford, and in June, 
1885, founded the Tndependerd, of which he is owner ami editor. In 
1858 he married Miss Anna, daughter of Martin and Margaret Harmon, 
of Sparland. Marshall county. 111. Mr. Harmon came from Germany 
to Lacon, ^Marshall county. III., in 1855, and to Sparland in 1857. To 
this marriage ten children were liorn, of whom nine are living; three 
are married, namely : C. II., who married Miss Edith, daughtei- of the 
widow Clarke, of Bradford ; George B., married Miss Delia Aldrich, 



592 BIORRAPHl'- AND BEMINISCENCES 

of Ingersoll, Canada ; and Miss Lillian married Walter A. Washburn, 
of Bradford. A reference to the ]iolitical and press c-hapters, as well 
as to the history of Toulon and Essex townsiiips, and Wyoming village, 
will point out the part Mr. Hiimilton lias talven here. 

J)/"/.«,y Jcnn!>j IlartJei/ was accidentally killed by falling from a buggy 
in FebruaiT, 1879. Nothing created such sorrow since the death of 
Geo. Pettit, under similar circumstances. 

Thomas Wesley Harmon, born in Stark county, December 10, 1851, 
is the son of John and Margaret (Dunn) Harmon. John was the son 
of Nathaniel and Ann (Bennett) Harmon, natives of New York, where 
he was also born. Margaret was tlie daughter of William and 
Barbara Dunn, both natives of Kentucky. Mr. Hai-mon received his 
education in the district schools of this county, and January 12, 1872, 
married Miss Calista O., born here December 23, 1853, danohter of Ste- 
phen D. and Julia (Drawyer) Breese, and granddaughter of Henry and 
Sarali (Johnson) Breese, of Pennsylvania, and .of John and Rachel 
(Hall) Drawyer, of New York, j)ioneers of Stark county. In 1875 he 
purchased SO acres on section 30, whicli he sold in 1876, and purchased 
100 acres on section 31, where he has made his home since. Always a 
farmer, this tract shows the results of his taste and skill. For the 
last nineteen years he has also been interested in the sale of threshing 
machines and" corn shelters. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon are the parents of 
six children — Mav, bo)'n October 14, 1872; Earl, l)orn December 
31, 1873; Hays, born October K!, 1875; Claude, born March 25, 1878; 
Julia, born jidy 8, 1SS3, and AVesley, born July 13, 188(i, fourof whom 
are attending school. Mr. Harmon has served as school director for 
five years, "in ])olitics he is a Republican ; in religious matters, non- 
denominational, but an earnest supporter of all Christian and benevo- 
lent associations. ( Vide IliMonj of Township.) 

WilUam. ILirvy, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Hall) Harvey, was 
born in the township of Elmira, one mile north of Osceola village, Novem- 
ber 16, 1810. His parents were both natives of England, the father 
being a grocer and tea dealer of Derliy, find the mother one of the 
Halls named in the liistory of Elmira township. In October, 1861 
Willijun enlisted in Company F, Fifty-seventh Illinois Volunteer 
Infantry; was wounded at Corinth, October 4, 1862, and received hon- 
orable discharge. He remained in the South after the war; was in the 
United States mail service from 1869 to 1876, when he retui'ned to 
Stark county and establislied his drug store at Bradfortl. He mari'ied 
Miss Mary, 'daughter of Frank W. and Sarah Jane (Harris) Anthony, 
of Jackson county, Mich., to whom' three children were born — Joseph 
H., Frank A. and William C. She is a consistent member of the 
Protestant Episcopal church. Mr. Harvey is a member of the Fifty, 
seventh Regimental Association and Dickerson Post, G. A. R. ( Vide 
Chapter ok Elm'ira.) 

George L. Uaskins, born at Harford, Cortland county, N. Y., 
March 26, 1811, is the son of George and Ruby (Edminstei'i Ilaskins, 
both natives of New York. George Haskins was the son of Anthony 
and Jernsha (Daigler) Haskins, both natives of Massachusetts. xVnthony 
came to America in 1778, with two brothers, Clifford and Paul, and 



OP OSOEor.A TOWNSHIP. 593 

established an optician's store at Springfield, Mass., now conducted by 
Smith ct Lesqeiireaux. Anthony had a family of eight childi'en, three 
of whom still live, namely: William, of Potter county, Pa.; George, of 
Milo, 111.; Washington, of Potter county, Pa. George Haskins has been 
engaged in farming since his boyhood. He was married in New York 
in February, 1838. Of his nine children, four are liying. as follows: 
George L., Vf Lombardville; William W., of Milo, a soldier of the late 
war; Mary J., wife of James F. Malette, of Boyd's Grove, 111., and 
Norton B., residing at Adeie, Iowa. George Plaskins removed from 
New York, in 18(15, to Milo, 111. Here his wife died in 1S7'.>. Anthony 
Haskins' wife was born at Taunton, Mass., died in Pennsylvania at the 
age of ninety-six years. Ruby, wife of George Haskins, was the 
daughter of Henry and Mary' E. (Barnes) Edminstei', of French and 
English extraction. George L. Haskins, at the age of nineteen years, 
enlisted in the Thirty-fourth New York Infantry and served .his full 
term, from Ball's Bluffs to tlie close of the war. After being mustered 
out he returneil to Illinois, and locating at Milo engaged in farming. 
He was married in Cortland county, N. Y., September 10, 18t;-l:, to 
Miss E. J. Shapley, a native of New York, daughter of O. and Piie- 
linda (Phelps) Shapley, both natives of Palmyra, N. Y., the children of 
.soldiers of the Kevolution. He removed to this county in ISfJO, and 
now resides at Lombardville. In politics he has ever been a Repub- 
lican. He has held the office of constable for sixteen years, was also 
school director at Milo. Of Mr. Haskins' two children, one is living — 
William F. He is a charter member of Dickerson Post, G. A. R., at 
Bradford. 

My^s. Thomas Horan died at her home, near Lombardville, Se)> 
tember 19, 1886, leaving five small children — one an infant but a few 
days old. She was buried in the Bradford Catholic cemetery. 

John Lacl-ie, born at Barnett, Yt., December 6, 1823, is the son 
of Ambrose and Betsy (Wadell) Lackie. both natives of Vermont, the 
ancestors of whom were of Scotch origin, coming to America at an 
early day. John Lackie spent his younger years on the farm with his 
father. In 184:4 he came to this county, purchased land in Osceoia 
soon after his arrival and was engaged in farming here until 1850, 
when he visited California, where he remained three years, a part of 
the time engageil in mining and also was employed in running saw 
mills. On returning he settletl on the land he had purchased before 
going to California, aiul resumed farming and stock-growing. He was 
married in 1855, to Aliss S;irah Fall, a native of Ohio, whose parents 
were natives of New York. To this marriage three children, two 
boys and one girl were born, of whom Lizzie is the wife of W. House, 
a farmer of Bureau county. In politics he has ever been a Republican. 
As a marked ajipreciation of the respect and confidence in winch he is 
held, he has held the following offices : supervisor, justice of the peace 
and school director for years. In the fall of 1882 he was elected rep- 
resentative of this district. He is a member of the Masonic society, 
but in church affairs non-denominational. ( Vide general townshijj 
history.) 

Emily M. Lewis, widow of R. B. Lewis, of Lombardville, and 



594 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

daiiglitci- ol' the late E. H. Lomlianl, died near Philadelphia. Pa., Jidv 
24-, 1 S85. 

Francis J. Liggett., son of William and Ann (Maderia) Liggett, was 
born in Warren county, Ohio, May 30, 1854. This William,, a native 
of Virginia, came with his parents to Ohio when he was l>nt little over 
one year of age. His (Williani's) parents were engaged in farming 
in Ohio, where his father died veiw suildenly, leaving the mother to 
raise tlie family. William was the youngest child of a family of six 
children ; was born in Harrison county, Va., June 25, 1800. After his 
marriage to Miss Ann Maderia, JS^ovember 15, 1842, they remained on 
the old homestead in Ohio until the fall of 1854, when they sold their 
interests thei-e, and proceeding to Stark county. 111., purchased a farm 
of 200 acres in Osceola township. u])on which they settled. The 
country at this time was a wilderness, but with the wolves and deer as 
their most numerous neighbors, they braved the dangers of a pioneer 
life and built themselves up a home. Mr. Liggett died April 28, 1875. 
Mrs. Liggett still resides on the honrestead. She was born February 
3, 182y. and although she is now in her sixty -fifth j^ear, is strong and 
active. Of the nine children living at ]\lr. Liggett's ileath, one has 
since died. Francis, whose name heads this sketch, is the oldest child. 
In his eighteenth year he joined Company B. of the One-hundi'ed-and- 
twelfth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and proceeded with the company 
to Peoria, September 18, 1862. He ]iarticipated in thirteen engage- 
ments, among them being Franklin, Nashville, xVtlanta, Cleveland, 
Ft. Anderson, and Goldsborough. At Cleveland, Tenn., September 
18, 18(>3, he was taken prisoner and suffered all the hori'ors of Belle 
Isle and Anderson ville. In the summer of 1864 he made his escape 
from Andersonvile, and after many weary weeks of travel by night, 
and hiding in the forests and swamps by day, he entered tlie Union 
lines in Georgia, during the Atlanta campaign, and joined his old com- 
rades. Kearly starved, he was in no condition to perform military 
duty, and was sent home on a furlough. During this visit home he 
married Miss Katie Long, daughter of Alexander and Nancy Long, 
born at Zanesville. Ohio, January 27, 1843. Her father, a Pennsyl- 
vaniau, came to Ohio at an early day, later to Indiana, and thence to 
Illinois. Kemaining here some time, they moved to Nebraska, where 
they still reside. At the close of the war, Mr. Liggett pni-ohased a 
farm near Bradford and erected a fine residence where he still resides. 
On December 28, 1875, Mrs. Liggett passed away in the thirty-third 
year of her ;ige, being an invalid for several years. She was a memljer 
of the Eastern Star Chapter, of Bradford." JMarch 11, 1880, Mr. Lig- 
gett married Miss Millie, daughter of Thomas and Mary (Biddle) 
Hamilton; was born near Philadel})hia, June 24, 1>!45. Her parents, 
natives of Penn.sylvania, came to Illinois in 1847 and settled at 
Osceola, in Elniira township, where Mr. Hamilton died August 17, 
1870. in his sixty-fourth year. Mrs. Hamilton now makes iier home 
with her daughter, Mrs. Liggett, and is now in her eightieth year. 
Mr. Liggett still resides on his farm near Bradford, where he owns 120 
aci-es of choice lands, and formerly owned real estate in lowji. Social- 
ly, he is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Bradford ; politically, he 



OF GOSHEN TOWNSHIP. 595 

has always been a Republican, and has held several township offices, 
among them being that of collector and assessor, the latter he held for 
ten yeai"S. He is a man who is interested in all works of a progressive 
nature, and his home is a model one. 

George W. Longmire, son of George and Sarah (Haines) Longmire, 
was born in Indiana, Septemlier 19. 1824. His parents were natives 
of Xorth Carolina, where his gi'andparents, Joseph Longmire, a native 
of the north of England or Scotland, and ilary, his wife, a native of 
Scotland, had settled with his great-grandparents. George, father of 
G. W., was a soldier of 1812. He was the father of thirteen children, 
seven of whom are living : James and Joseph, near Olympia, W. T.; 
John, in Iowa; George W. and David H., in Illinois: Sarah, in Xe- 
braska. and Leonard, a ranchman in California. George AA'. Longmire 
received his education in the district schools of his native county, and 
taught school there for two terras, and for one term in this State. Also 
read medicine in Indiana, and gave that science two and one-half years 
study. He married in this countj' Miss Thankful Elston, May 21, 
1851:. This lady is a daughter of Jesse and Hannali Elston. natives of 
Pennsylvania. To this marriage seven children wei'e born, of whom 
five are living: Sarah, now ^Irs. J. Harmon, of Penn Township: Byron, 
residing here: Erances E., now Mrs. Ilosea Harmon, of Osceola: Homer, 
a farmer of this township, and Laura, wife of Adna Whitcher, of Osce- 
ola During the war ilr. Longmire was a Republican in politics, and 
member of the Union League ; but now may be classed among the 
independent voters of the county. For twenty years he has served as 
school dii-ector, has been township clerk, and commissioner of highways 
for some years, and altogether a very useful citizen. His farm endjraces 
the northeast (juarter of section thirty-five, and is a model one in its 
ai-rangement and improvements. Mr. Longmire is a member of the 
A. F. and A. M. Blue Lodge of Masons, Bradford ; but beyond the 
support which he freely gives to Christian churches, his name is not 
found among church members. 

Catharine Mi:Xiil1ii. relict of James McXulty, died at her home 
near Bradford, ()ctol)er 31, 1886, and was i)iiried at the Camp Grove. 
She was born in Canada, of Ii-ish parentage, was married in the Domin- 
ion, and in 1868 she, with her husband, came to Illinois and settled in 
this section, where she resided up to her death. 

John A. Miellcey, son of John and WiUielmenia (Comb) Mielkey, was 
born in Prussia, February 26, 1836, of which country his parents 
were natives, his father serving in the German army at the defeat 
of JSTapoleon. His death fx'curred January 3, 1852, being over 
sixty years of age. John A. is the second child of a family 
of three. When he was eighteen years of age he came to America and 
landed at Quebec, proceeded at once to Detroit where he was taken 
sick, and for a month was compelled to remain at the hospital. After 
his I'ecovery he came to Chicago and Ijegan working on the Chicago. 
Eock Island and Pittsburg Railroad. On Januaiy 19, 1861, he mar- 
ried Mrs. Elizabeth, daughter of John and Xancy (Arnold) Yanscoyk, 
who was born in Crawford county, July 19, 1^26. Her father was a 
native of Germany and her mother of Carolina. The former, uhen 



59(> KIOGRAI'HY AND KKMINISOKNOES 

one j'ear of age, came with parents to America aiul settled in Ross 
count}', Ohio. In 1835 Mr. Vanscoyk was foully murdered by one of 
his neighbors. This was in Mossviile, Peoria county, where he settled 
some four years before. He left six children, of whom Elizabeth was . 
the tiiird. At the age of sixteen years she mari'ied Mr. 8ime6n Sprague, 
witli whom she lived ten years, when deatli parted them. By her Hrst 
marriage siie is the mother of three children. Nine years later she 
mari'ied John A. Mielkey, as l)efoi"e stated. After this marriage they 
farmed m Peoria county for six yeai's, when they removed to Osceola 
townshi]), where the}^ purchased a farm and began its improvement. 
Four children have blessed their union: Julius A., John A., Lillie M. 
and AViiliam E. They have always been hard workers, and as a reward 
of their labors tliey now own 12o acres of the choicest lands m Osceola, 
about three miles from Bradford. In political matters Mr. Meilkey is 
l>()imd by no party ties. 

//. li. Mokeler was born at AVilmington, AVill county. 111., Mai'cii 
27, 1861, is the son of J. E. and his wife Elvina Mokeler, tlie former 
a native of Boston, Mass., the latter, a native of Piiiladelphia, Pa. J. 
F. Mokeler was a gratluate of a college in the East, but subsecpiently 
learned the Ijlacksmith's trade, at which he has l)een employed down 
to the present time. lie came to Illinois at an early day, was married 
at Naperville, and had a family of ten children, all of whom are 
living. II. R. Mokeler received a common school education, learned 
l)hicksmithing in his youth, and has followed the trade since he was 
able to labor. He moved to Bradford in 1880. In 1885 he commenced 
Ijusiness foi- himself. He was married April 22, 1886, to IMiss Lydia 
Foster, daughter of C'harles Foster. Politically he is a Democrat, 
socially, a member of Bradford Lodge, No. .j17 I. O. O. F., but is not 
a member of any church. 

James M. Morris, son of James and Zada (Gi'imes) Morris, was 
boi'n in Greene county. Pa., March 24, 1837. His parents were farmers 
of that state, who in 1845 m()ved to C4uernsey county, but in 1853 
moved to Ro.ss county, Ohio, where they were engaged in agriculture 
until retiring from active life. Of their chihh-en. John resides in Mar- 
shall county, 111.; James ]\f., hei'e ; William, in Ilandjurg, Iowa; Mar- 
garet, wife of Eh Wilson, also of Iowa; Maria, wife of William Morgan, 
of Ross county, Ohio. The mother of this family died in August. 
1851, and a year later the father I'emarried. To this second marriage 
six children wei'e born, five of whom are living. James M. passed his 
early years with iiis father. At the age of fifteen he left home to 
learn the blacksmith's trade, which he has ever since followed success- 
fully. In 1856 he moved to Peoria, III, worked in the old '• Peoria 
City Shop," eighteen months, when he moved to Valley townshi]), and 
was a blacksmith there until 1861. In this year lie enrolled in the 
Eightli Illinois Cavalry, served three years and twenty days in that 
command, rer'nlisted in Fourth United States Volunteer Company G, 
and served until mustered out as sergeant Marcli !1, 1S66. Returning, 
he married Miss Henrietta K. Little, a native of Massachusetts, A]iril 15, 
1866. This lady is the daughter of Dr. David and Susan B. Little, 
both natives of Ireland and both [)racticing physicians. At the time 



OF OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 597 

of ber marriage Miss Little was a school teacher. In 1882 she attended 
Bennett's Eclectic Medical College. Chicago, graduated in Mai'ch, 1SS+. 
and is now one of the leading jihysicians of that sciiool in Ciiicago. 
Their cjiildren aiv John J... a painter and musician, of Chicago, and 
James C, attentiing school at Ui-adford. Mr. jMorris visited Kansas in 
1871, homesteaded Kid acres and resided there until 1874. engaged in 
farming. From 1875 to 1885 he carried on his shops at Bradford. 
Benting them that year he moved to Chicago, but returning in the 
s])ring of 18SG, resumed ciiarge of them, wdiere he is engaged in black- 
smithing and nnuiufacturing. In politics he is decidedly lie])ul)lican, 
a meml)er of the Blue Lodge, and of the Grand Army Ileiiuhlic Post 
at Bradford, and although not a church niendjer, is a frienii of all 
churches. ( Vide history of Brad ford for official and social record.) 

A. B. Morse, who carried the mail between Bradford and Tiskilwa, 
and subsec|uently to Senacliwine, moved to Gage county, Neb., in 1S81. 
It is alleged he was found guilty of murdering his wife in 1885. 

Ifar/iion J'/ioii.c. l)anker of Bradford, was born near Wilkesbarre, 
Luzerne county. Pa.. January 20, 1S34-. His parents — John T., born in 
1792, and Lydia (Danielsj I'henix — were natives of Delaware county, 
N. Y. The former was a captain of militia in his native county and 
was the son of Peter, one of two brothers who emigrated from Scot- 
land. John T. Phenix moved with ins wife and family to this county 
in lo85, his children l)eing Daniel B., a farmer of Penn townshi]); 
Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Sturm, of Osceola; Nancy, wife of Solomon 
Geer, of I'oulder county, (!ol. ; Mary C. married II. II. Drawyer; 
Abram Phenix, of Bradford, and Harmon Phenix. The father of this 
large family died in 1867, and was interred in Franklin Cemetery, Osce- 
ola township. Up to his death he held mendjership with the Methodist 
Episcopal ciiurch, with which he was connected since his marriage. 
The fii'st home of the family here was in Toulon township, on what is 
now the "James Montooth Farm.'" 

Harmon Phenix was little over one year old when his parents 
moved here, so that he may be considered as one who grew up with 
the county. Apart from his academical course, at Paw Paw, 111., his 
education was received here, and all those practical lesst^ns inculcated, 
which have borne to him such rich fruit. At the age of twenty-four 
years he entered mercantile life: in 1S(!2 estalilished his store, and in 
18C9 moved to Bradford, where, with C. W. Phenix, he has built up a 
large and increasiu"' liusiness. In 1881 the bankiu"- house of Hai'uion 
Pheni.x Sz Co. was founded here. In 18()4 he married Miss Enieline 
Libby, l)orn near Stanstead Plain, Sherbrooke, Queliec province, Can- 
a(hi. Of their children. Oscar is a student at Chicago; Lillian C, 
Nancy L., Daniel J. and Ell)ert reside at home. Mrs. Phenix is a 
member of the Ba])tist church, as shown in the history of that society. 
In the pioneer and political chapters of the general history, antl in the 
sketches of Toulon and Osceola townships, the intimate relation ()f the 
Phenix family to Stark county and her townships is fully related. 

(icorge W. Reed was born in Indiana, in March, J 824. He is the 
son of Charles and Chloe (Roby) Beed, both natives of this country, 
who were married in A^irginia. Charles was the son of Patrick Heed, 



598 BlOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

who was a native of Ireland. "When the "War of 1812 broke out, 
Charles enlisted and served through the whole campaign. After the 
war he engaged in farming and stock growing in Ohio and Indiana, 
until 188(t, when he removed to Illinois and settled at what is known 
as ''Heed's Grove," in "Will county, taking up a claim of 16o acres on 
what is now Joliet. He built the first house ever built in that city, 
and ei'ected the first house at the Grove, in 18;:)2. "When the Black 
Hawk war broke out he removed his family to Park county, Indiana. 
After the Indian troubles he returned to his claim and engaged in 
farming. Lie built a flouring mill in Joliet in the 3'ear 183-1, anil was, 
in fact, the man who laid out and started the town where he made the 
claim, and intended to purchase the same when it came into market, 
but lost it through the act of a so-called friend. Charles IJeed built 
the log fort at Reed's Grove for a protection against the Indians, and 
when he had it ready to raise the prominent men of Chicago came out 
to assist in the work. "While he lived in "Will county he took a prom- 
inent ])art in politics. Being a strong anti-slavery man, he was honored 
witli state and county olKces. In the course of time lie removed to 
"Winnebago county, and laid out the town of Winnebago, and remained 
in that county until his death, which occurred about 1864. George 
"W. lieed spent his younger years in and near Joliet; attended school 
in the old fort there. "When the Mexican war broke out, a company 
was formed at Joliet, of which he was a memlier, but their services 
were not acce])ted. He was married in ISl'J to Mary Strader, daughter 
of John and Mary (Longmire) Strader, by wlioni he had two children. 
After his nuxri-iage he removed to Mercer county. III., and purchased 
160 acres of land, built a house and improved his farm. His wife, who 
was afflicted with consumption, becoming worse, requested that she be 
taken back to her home in Indiana. Two years after his arrival in 
Mercer county he returned with his sick wife to her home, where she 
died the day after her arrival. After iier death he sold his interests in 
Mercer county, removed to Stark county in 1853, located in Osceola 
township, and was engaged in farming until 1880, when he engaged in 
the mercantile business at Bradford. In 1857 he married Miss Phila 
Webster, who died in 1S62. and in 1865 his marriage with Mrs. Jane 
(Montooth) Hunter took ]>lace. 

George Reeves, the outlaw of Senachwine, moved t<j the eastern 
boi'ders of Stark county in 1833. Such desperadoes as Burch, Fox, 
Long, Cameron Reeves, Allison, Preston Reeves made the neighbor- 
hood their home, and brought thither their stolen horses and goods. 
After the robbery of Rheinbeck at Whitetield, the people turned out 
en masse, and sent them out of the country. Sophronia Reeves, wife 
of A. D. Jones, the founder of Omaha, moves in the best society of 
that town. 

Bcvjamin F. BocMwld, son of E. M. and Jemima (Turner) Rock- 
hold, was born in Fulton county. 111., May 27, 18-40. Benjamin F. 
Rockhold was educated in Fulton count}'. On July 27, 1861, he 
enlisted in Compan}' E, Eighth Illinois "Volunteer Infantry, and served 
with that command until mustered out, with rank of sergeant, in July, 
lb64. After the war, he and Joun F. embarked in business at St. 



OF OSCEOLA Township. 599 

David ; again established a limise at Milo; two years later established 
their house at Wyoming and Iniilt a store there, and in 1872 opened a 
house at Bradford. Mr. Rockliold was married to Miss Jennie Iley- 
wood, of Wvoming, as related in tlie sketcli of the late Tiionias Hey- 
wood. Their eliildren are Xorma B.. IJonnie. and Vera. JNIrs. Ilock- 
lioUl is a member of the Baptist ehurcii. JNIr. R. is a menber of Dick- 
erson Post and of the Indepeiulent Order of Odd Fellows' lodge, and. 
as shown in the history of these associations, and official sketcii of the 
village, has not escaped the onus of attending to public affairs. His 
business at liradfoi'd is extensive, and always increasing. 

Bi/ra/i Si/u'th, son of Aslier and Phoebe (Stark) Smith, and grand- 
son of Jonatlian, born Ai)ririS, 17(!4, and Anna Sniitli. l)orn January 7, 
177(1, was born in Stark county, July 28. 1851. His father was l)orn 
in Luzerne county, Penn., October 28, 1807, and his mother, daugiiter 
of John Stark, a" native of Connecticut, born also in Luzerne county. 
July 20, 1811. They were married in 1S32. Tliey came to this coun- 
tv in 1835. and Mr. Smith walked to (ialena to enter iiis first forty 
acres in Osceola. He was a tanner by trade, and in connection with 
his farm carried on a tannery here. Of his five children, tiiere are 
living Oliver, of Sedgwick county, Kan. ; Eliza, wife of Dr. Miner, of 
Decatur county, Kan., and Byron. Up to 1860. Asher Smith was a 
Democi'at. but then voted for Lincoln, and so continued Ilepubiican 
down to his death. May 3. 1869. For seven terms he was assessor. 
and served as ccjllector and school director for several terms. During 
the war he was a member of the LTnion League, and in sill res])ects a 
model citizen. His wife, a true daughter of Molly Stark, died June 7. 
1881, and, as related in tlie liistory of Franklin cemetery, in Osceola, 
near Penn township, was laid to rest beside her husband. She was a 
descendant of Gen. Stark, a teacher in Luzerne county, a member of 
the Methodist Episcopal church, and an excellent woman. Byron 
Smith received his early education iiere, and attended the scliools of 
Ann Arbor, Mich., for seven months. Like his father, he is a IJepubli- 
can, and not a meml)er of any religious society, tliougii su[)porting the 
Methodist Episcopal church. He purchased his father's homestead of 
176 acres, of which he sold twenty-two acres, and added by purcliase 
eighty, making a fine farm of 237 acres on section 31. Mr. Smitli is 
still a young man. one of excellent parts, and ranks among the tii-st 
citizens of the townsliij). ( Vide hhiory of IL Avery.) 

Lihertij Sti»u\ born at Shrewsbuiy. Mass.. May 15, 1813, son of 
Daniel and Anna (Giljson) Stone, came to Peoria, May 6, 1833, and in 
September of that year settled in Osceola township, one half mile 
south of the north line, but moved to Buda in 1873. In 1836, he 
nuu-ried Mrs. Martha (Fisher) Winslow, who died here July 15, 1853. 
In Octol)er of that year he mari'ied Miss Thankful P.. Lesan, daughter 
of Joim and Elizabeth (Brooks) Lesan, natives of Maine, who in 1830 
moved to Ohio; thence to Bureau county. 111., in 1836; thence to 
Knox county; and in 1838 to Osceola township. Her mother died in 
Illinois, her father in Iowa. Mr. Stone was an active abolitionist, and 
a conductor on the LTnderground railroad. Of his many cluldren, 
Miss Louisa, born in 1843, mai'ried Col. W. Jackson in 1869. 



CtOO BIOGRAPHY AND EEMlNlSCENCKS 

J/rx. Herheri tSearles died at her liome, southeast of Bradford, Sep- 
tember T, 1886, and was buried in the old Sturm cemetery. 

Nicholas Shir?n, who settled two miles west of Bradford in 1835, 
died March 21, ISSiJ, aged seveutynine years. 

C/nor/i Sturtevant, son of Ilosea, who served in the war of the 
revolution, and was made prisoner at Stony Point, settled in Osceola 
township in 18i4. In 1827, he married Jlaniuih Brown, of Centre 
Harbor. N. H. ; moved to Peacham, Vt., in 1881, and to Stark in 
July, 1844. 

Isaac Sturm, son of Henry and Catherine (Dalrymple) Sturm, 
whose history is given in this chapter, and in that on Elniira Town- 
ship, was born in Ohio, November 13, 1.S24. His grandfather Sturm 
was a soldier of 1812, and his father a soldier of the Eevolution, said 
to have served in one of the Pennsylvania commands under Steuben. 
The family settled at Osceola Grove in 1836, and Isaac resided there 
with theni until 1849, on March 11, of which year he married Miss 
Jane Stedham — JosluuiGilfinuan, justice of the peace, officiating. This 
ladv is a daughter of John and Maria (R(ibinson) Stedham, natives 
of Delaware, who came here in 1836, entered lands on sections 3 and 
4, Osceola, and resided here a short time, when they revisited Dela- 
ware. Subsecjuently this family settled in Peoria county, 111., returned 
and i-esided in Osceola for some years, then moved to Iowa, where 
the father died in 1882. Isaac Sturm ]nirchased eighty acres on sec- 
tion 16, in 1850, and with his young wife and family, took up his resi- 
dence there in 1852. He has added 12(» acres to his original ]nirchase, 
togethei" with uumy more acres bought from time to time, allotted to 
several of liis children. Of their eleven children eight are living: 
Willard, who nuirried Luella Whitcher, of Pice county, Ivan.; Charles 
D. and wife, in this township ; Josephine, wife of James H. White, 
and Emma G., wife of W. S. White, of Osage county, Kan.; Lizzie, 
wife of Koljcrt Black, of Bureau county. 111.; May D., wife of Major An- 
drew Ames, of Osceola; Jennie and Ida 1\[., residing at home. In 
politics he was democratic, but now looks favorably on the Greenback 
party. He has filled all township offices except that of supervisor, 
and in sciiool matters has been a tlirector or trustee for over twent}' 
veai's. In society affairs he is a Mason and a member of the Osceola 
"grange or farmers" association. He is not connected with any religious 
denomination, but gives to all material recognition and support. 

A. J. Stunn, who was born May 21, 183(1. in Shelby county, Ohio, is 
the son of Henry and Catherine (Dalrymple) Sturm, the former born 
in Mason county. Ky., January 29, 1791, the latter in South Carolina, 
February 5, 1795, where her people were among the Quaker farmers. 
The Stn'rms were of Dutch origin. Henry and liis family of five sons 
and six daughters settled in Elmira Towiishi]) in 1838, on lands which 
he located in 1835. There his wife died in 1S62, and himself in 1864. 
Of their live sons and six daughters, all the sons and live daughters 
survive. A. J. Sturm, the eighth child and youngest son, grew to 
manhood here, followed farming successfully until 1875, when he en- 
gaged in other business. On February 25, 1856, he married Miss Flar- 
riet Leason, who tlied February 7, 1868. Their children were. Will- 



OF OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP. 601 

lam H., Mary E., Eliza H.. Ella A., Curtiss A., Charles Oscar, and an 
adopted son of grandmother Leason. On September 26. 1S63, he mar- 
ried Miss Flora A. Mix, who passed away in February, 1879, leaving 
two sons and one daughter — Huijert E., Bessie I., and Wilbur L. The 
Sturra family, of which he has been and is a useful member, occnpy a 
larg'e place in the economy of the countv. A. J. in earlier years was 
officially connected with Elmira Township, and later with Osceola, as 
related in the sketches of these divisions of the county. He joined tlie 
Odd Fellows in 18('>n, and since has been a member of tiie lodge. 
( Vide libnira anfl Toulon History, i 

Seth Stuart, l)orn in Vermont, is the f.on of John and AVealthy 
(Willa) Stuart. John Stuart was born in Glasgow, Scotland, coming 
to America when he was but seven years old ; here learned the car- 
penter's trade, and was engaged in this trade the greater part of his 
life. Seth learned the trade of carpentei- with his father, but when he 
had grown to manhood he engaged in farming. He married Miss 
Sally Harvey, to whom ten children were born, si.x of whom still live, 
namely: Abbey, wife of John Jackson; Cynthia, married, living in 
Xe])onset, in Bureau county ; Laura A., unmarried, living with parents 
in Osceola: David, married, living in Brown county, Xeb.; Solon, mar- 
ried, living in Oskaioosa. Iowa; William H.. living with parents in Os- 
ceola Township. 

Augustus StifhiKiii Thompson was born at Montville, Penoljscot Co.. 
Me., Ajiril s. IS^'.'.t. His fatlier, Benjamin ^I. Thompson, served with 
the Maine militia during the frontier troubles. His mother was Miss 
Ann McLaughlin, of old Irish Revolutionary stock in that State. Tlie 
family came from Freedom, Me., in 1S.")6, to Stark county. Bradford 
F., referred to fully in the history of Toulon ; Augustus S., Charles B., 
a grain merchant, and George II., on the home farm, accompanied their 
father. The second son. Au"'ustus, was eno-awd in farmin<i' here until 
1862, when he enlisted in Company B. One-hundred-and-Twelfth In- 
fantry. He served in all the battles of this command until its muster 
out. ( Yide Mil. ch.) After the war he i-esumed farming, and contin- 
ued thereat until 1874, when he established his present Imsiness. In 
18.59 he married Miss Sarah, daughter of Alex. Fowlei-. of this town- 
sliij). Their children a.re : Kalpli, a student of the Polytechnic school of 
Terre Haute. Ind.; Cora and Albert, attending the I5rad ford schools : 
Isadora, the first-born, died in lS(i2, and rests in the cemetery here. A 
reference to the history of the Baptist church, township and village 
official history and sketches of the Masonic. Odd Fellow and (t. A. B. 
associations, will more clearly point out the relations of this family to 
the county than anything which might be written here. 

Josepli E. Wwd, born at StamfortI, Conn., in 1846, is the son of 
John O. and Sarah M. (Gill) AVeed, the former a native of Connecticut, 
the latter a native of Cliautanqua county, New York. John O. was the 
son of Josepli and Mary Weed, both natives of Connecticut, the 
former a tailor, whose ancestors came from France. John O. was a 
l)lacksmith. He was married in 1842, removed to this state in 1853, 
located in Toulon and engao-ed in blacksmithiiifi'. In 1S83 he re- 
moved to 2seponset, and engaged in blacksmithing and farming there 



602 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 

until 1879, wiien he came to Bradford. In 1882 he settled at River- 
side, (^aliFoiMiia. He Ijad a family of nine children, six of whom are 
livin<^', namely: Mary, wife of Otis Dyer, of Riverside, C'al.; Joseph E., 
Frank L., Jndson, Nellie E., and Bayai-d, of J^os Angeles, Cal. Joseph 
E. Weed s]>ent his younger years attending school and working in the 
shop with his fathei'. In the spring of ISGi he enlisted in Company B, 
Slid Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out as corporal at 
Spi'inglicld in December, 18(10. Returning to Neponset he leai'ued the 
l)lacksmitii trade. He was marrieil in Se])tember, 187-i, to Mary Bates, 
a native of Illinois, whose parents came from England. After his 
marriage he was engaged in the sewing machine business. In 1879 
moved to Bradford and engaged in the blacksmith trade. To Mr. and 
Mrs. Weed four children were born, Thomas, Emma G., Nelson G. and 
George E., the three first named attending schocjj. He is a member of 
Dickerson Post. In politics he is Rejiublican ; is not a member of any 
church, but lends his su})port to the Baptist chui'ch. ilrs. Weed is a 
member of the Methodist society. 

Waxhiiigfoii ]Vliite. who opened a clothing house at Bradford in 
1871, and sold to 11. P. Hopkins & Go. in 1872, is now a resident of 
Rushford, N. Y. 

Naomi T(7/w,/', boi-n in Vermont in 1818, mari'ied Wm. Wilcox in 
1830, died near Bradford, A])ril IS. 1883. Iler husband died hei'e, aged 
71 years, Api-il 22, 1883. 

JoJiii Winshiir, un old settlei' of Bradford, died in May. 1882, aged 
73 years. lie was a native of Maine, came to Bradford about 1837, 
and moved to Geneva, 111., in 1875. 

('(ilvin WiiisloLO, born February 21, 1780, was the son of Shubel W., 
born Se])tend)er 2o, 1735, who died in 1821, and brother of Luther W., 
boi'u February 28, 1782, who died in 17S;'). The fa.mily is traced back 
to Kenelni, boi'n at Droitoitch, England, in 1599, who died in 1672, to 
his son Kenelm, born about lt)37, died in 1715, to his grandson Samuel 
W., born about 1674, and to Thonuts W., born June 7, 1711, who died 
in 1782 — the father of Dr. Shubel W. Winslow. The name is on the 
roll of ]»ioneers of this county, and meets with vei-y fail' treatment in 
the general as well as in the township history. 



CHAPTER XXI. 




PENN TOWNSHIP. 

HE commissioners appointed under the act of 18;")! to 
divide the county into townships gave tlie present name 
to township 13, north, range 7, east, in 1853. Prior to this 
time it was known as Spoon river ])recinct, and some- 
"S) times o-jven the name of some leading- old settler, or calle i 
according to the number of assessors' district. The town- 
ship is ricii in its fertile lands. Many large farms are 
found here, and all — large and small — tell of the hus- 
l)andman's care and toil. Coal fields underlie the town- 
ship, and a good quality of Hre-clay is found in some 
places. The streams and rivulets, common to the other 
townships, may Ije said to be wanting here, although Cooper's 
Defe;tt ci-eek, a niodest stream, courses through its northern sections. 
The fact of good water being found a few feet lielow the surface more 
than compensates for the aijsence of streams. Except in dry seasons. 
such as that of last _year, artificial wells pi-oduce an abun<hint sup))ly. 
The villages of the township an; Castleton, Walden and Camp Grove. 
The population in 1880 was 1,216, now estimated at 1.300. In this 
township is found the only German Evangelical Lutheran chui-ch in 
the county. Here also is the center of the Pleasant View circuit of the 
Metiiodist Protestant ciuirch. Tiie origin of tiie name "Cooper's 
Defeat Ci'eek," as determined by the pioneer of Peoria, Captain 
Haacke (Hickeyj, is as follows: "The winter of 1831-32 was the 
winter of the deep snow, the weather before Christmas being pleasant, 
when a part}' of four men were er|ui|)ped by a trader by the name of 
John Hamlin, then of Peoria, who was buying furs for tlie American 
Fnr Company. Fitting them out with an ox team of two yoke and 
provisions for their journey from Peoria to the Winnel)ago swamps, 
witii provisions to trade with tiie "Winneljagos and Pottawatomies, they 
proceeded on their journey. Snow commenced to fall, the air grew 
colder, and continued to grow more so as they journeyed along, until 
they were compelled by the tierce cold and driving snow to abandon 
their team. The snow was so deep the cattle got swamped, and tliey 
weiv left to their fate. With Boyd's Grove in view, tlie men started, 
iiuideil bv a lar^-e tree and a lii>-lit at tiie "rove. Ridmnvav was the onlv 
one who succeeded in making- his wav to the grove. The other three, 
two of whom were Bill and Jerry Cooper (the other name forgotten), 
perished on the ]5rairie near a stream south-west of Boyd's Grove. The 
bones of the men and cattle were seen in the spring following, also the 
sled, as the soldiers of the Black Hawk war were marching, all 
mounted, 260 strong, to make battle with the Sac and Fox Indians." 

603 



004 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 



Tlic orioiiial entries of lands in township 13 north, range 7 east, or 
Penn townsliij), with the names of present owners, are tiius given : 

Elizalx'th [jcon.-ird, ii. (.-. qr.. sec. 1 ; Jiiii. :!, ISls. E. Fovris, u. SO ; C. Dicken- 
son, s. 80. 

Wni. Y. Knapp, n. w. qr., sec. 1 ; .Inn. :'., tsis. E. Ferris. TS ; John Hiclicy, 62; 
W. McC'orniick, 16. 

Janie.s Rogers, s. w. qr. and s. e. qr., .sec. 1; Sept. 1, 1818. E. Ferri.s, 80; J. >Ic- 
Niilty, 80 ; and E. Ferris, s. e. 160. 

bc.vter Wall. e. Iif.. lot 1, n. e. qr.; sec. 2. W. MeConnick, 78; T. Owens, 
w. 76. 

John T>. Philips, e. lif., lot 2, n. e. fr. qr., sec. 2. 

Horatio j\I. James, w. hf.. lot 2, n. e. fr. qr., ,sec. 2. 

Horatio >I. James, e. hf. n. w. qr., .sec. 3. Timothy Owens, e. 75. 

Wm. C. Wliite, w. hf., lot 3, n. w. qr., sec. 3. Wm. Castaer, w. 76. 

Wni. 0. White, w. hf., lot 1, u. w. qr., sec. 2. Joseph McNulty, e. 80 s. e. qr. 

Daniel Kol)ertsou, s. w. and s. e. qr.. sec. 2; Jan. !.">, 1818. Timotliy Owens, s. 
w. 160 and 80 of s. e. qr. 

Wm. 0. White, e. hit 2 and e. lot!, n. e. qr., sec. 3; Feb. 8, 1849. Abram 
Pheni.x, 36 w. hf. 

'Pliomas C. White, w. lot 2, w. lot 1, n. e. qr., and c. lot 2 and e. lot 1, n. w. qr.; 
.sec. 3; Feb. 8, 1849. Whitten, 39, and L. A. F<ister, 63. 

Charles Boll, n. w. qr., n. w. qr., sec. 3 ; Ai)ril 20, 1848. L. A. Foster, 88 ; E. 
Champion, 72. 

Charles Holt, w. lif., lot 1. n. w. qr., sec. '3; Mareli 6, 1841. 

Francis Cook, s. w. qr., sec. 8; Mav 8, 1818. Rilev Harwood. s. w. l.)4. 

.Jacob Scandling-, s. e. qr., sec. 3; May 8, 1818. W." H. Whitteu, 80; L. A. Foster, 
w. 80. 

John Drawyer, n. e. qr., n. e. qr.. ,scc. 4; May 20, 1846. Ann Clark, 33; II. 
Drawyer, 32; R. Harwood, 72. 

liirain H. Drawyer, n. w. qr.. n. e. qr., sec. 4; May 30, 1846. 

James Tickenor. s. hf., n. e. qr., .sec. 4; May 13, 1848. 

Jolin T. Pheni.v, n. e. qr., u. w. qv.. sec. 4;" Jnly I-'), 1847. L. A. Foster. 70; D. 
Pheni.v, 70 n. w. qr. 

ElishaC. Merritt. w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 4; -iui;:. 12, 1837. 

Thomas Lyle, s. e. qr. n. w. qr., .sec. 4; Jan. 14, 18.51. 

Joliii Owen, s. w. qr., .sec. 4; Dec. 13, 1817. Nathan Downing, s. w. 160. 

Wm. (.)\ven. s e. qr., .sec. 4; Dec. 13, 1817. Alex. Ki.ssinger. s'Te. 160. 

Benj. Newton, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. .i ; Jan. 14, 1836. 'Bridijet Harty, 36; \V . 
J. Harmon. 1C6. 

Daviil Newton, w. Id', n. e. qr.,scc. o; May 16, 1836. 

John P. I'ho'iiix, e. hf. n. w. (ir., .sec.o, Aua:. 3. 1836. Harlow Bmwn, n . 
w. 144. 

Benj. Ncwion. w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. o; Jan. 14, 1836. 

Wm. A. .McLane, s. w. qr., sec. 5; Feb. 18, 1818. Geo. D. Eagelstou. 80; D. 
Harty, 80s. w. qr. 

Samuel Tyler, s. e. qr., .sec. .5; Feb. 18, 181S. E. Harty, 143; G. D. Eagetston, 
11; and B. Harty, 4 s. e. qr. 

De.vtei Wall, n. e. qr.. sec. 6; Dec. 7, 183."). Samnel Malone. 

Wm. Gray. n. w. qr., sec. 6; Sept. 1.183.5. Sanmel Malone. 

Henry Breese, n. e. qr. s. w. cir.,sec. 6; May 26, 1836. Alex. McCurdy, 78. 

Henry Breese. w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 6; Jan."l4, 1836. James Snare, 73." 

Neliciniali Merritt, s. e. qr. s. w. qr., ,scc. 6; .Jnly 14, 1837. 

Benjamin Howard, s. e. qr., sec. 6; Oct. 6, 1817. Alex. McCnrdy, 160. 

Job Price, n.e.qr.,sec 7; Feb. 2, 1818. Humphrey Avery, e" 80; G. R. Mc- 
Clyment, w. 77. 

Isaac Leonard, e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 7; July 13, 1836. 

Samuel L. Dorrance, w. hf. n. w. qr., .sec. 7; .May 11, 1836. .James and John 
Snare, 37r))"j acres. 

Samuel L. Dorrance, n. e. qr. s. w. qr., .sec. 7; Alay 11, 1836. 

Samuel L. Dorrance, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 7; July 3. 183.5. Small lots. 

Nehemiah Merritt, s. e.,qr. s. w. qr., sec. 7; July 14, 1837. 

Peter Kearns. s. e. qr., sec. 7; Feb. 3, 1818. R. E. Bunnell, n. 80; J. \. Bun 
nell, s. 80. 

Charles Brewster, u. e. qr., sec. 8; April 33, 1818. Edward Harty, n. e. 160. 



PENN TOWNSHIP. fiOo 

J. Hoagden, n. w. qr. sec. 8; April 23, 1818. Harloiv Brown, n. w. 160. 

J. Hoagden, s. w. qr., sec. 8; no record. Harlow Brown, s. e. 160. 

William H. Fann, s. e.qr., sec. 8: March 20, 1818. G. W. Wright. 80; H.arlow 
Brown, 80, s. w. qr. 

Samuel Earle, u. c. qr., sec. 9; Oct. 6. 1817. A. Kissinger, 80; W. Hud.son, s. 80. 

Samuel Ellis, n. w. (jr., sec. 9; Oct. 6, 1817. E. Harty, n. 80; Michael Hartv 
s. 80. 

William Kellv, s. xv. cjr.. sec. 9; Jan. 14, 1819. E. B. Petit, n. 80; .1. S. Wilson 
40; J. R. Holgate, 40. 

Levi Pratt, s. e. qr., sec. 9; Jan. 4, 1818. E. J. Edwards, 100; G. W. New- 
ton, 40. 

George Coats, n. e. cir.. sec. 10; June 4, 1818. J. McSherrv, 80; J. McKiustry, 
40; D. <.)wens, 40. 

Ebeuezer Col)bs, u. w. qr., sec. 10; June 4, 1818. J. McSherrv, e. 80; .M. Hartv, 
w. 79. 

Stephen Xewburg, s. w. qr., .sec. 10; Feb. 34, 1818. E. J. Edwards, 40; G. W. 
Newton, 40; J. S. Gleeson, 40; Delphine Stewart, 40. 

William Loomis, s. e. qr., .sec. 10; Feb. 24, 1818. T. Mahoney, n. 80; J. Gleeson 
s. 80; Andrew Ilarty, n. e. 160. 

Richard Carver, n. w. qr. and n. e. qr. sec. 11; Feb. 9. 1818. T. Mahoney, e. 80; 

D. Owens, w. .SO. n. w. qr. 

Philip Phelps, s. w. qr., sec. 11; Feb. 9, 1818. M. C. Diekerson, e. 80; James 
Quiim. w. 80. 

William Gordon, s. e. qr., sec. 11; April 18, 1818. Andrew Harty, s. c. 160. 

Thomas Tylar, n. e. qr., sec. 13; Jan. 1, 1818. Benjamin G. Holmes, n. e. 160. 

Moses Taylor, u. w. qr., sec. 12; Jan. 1, 1818. Benjamin G. Holmes, u. w. 160. 

George Kindle, s. w. qr., sec. 12; Oct. 6, 1817. E. Holmes, 180; Sam. Wragg, 60, 
s. w. qr. 

Elijah Lovele-ss, s. c. qr., .sec. 12; Oct. 6, 1817. Louis Fonts, s. e. 160. 

John W. Ingersoll. n. e. qr.. see. 13; Sept. 11, 1850. Cyrus Bocock, n. e. KJO. 

Patrick Freeman, n. w. qr., sec. 13; Oct. 6, 1817. Cyrus Bocock, e. 80; W. C. 
Redding, w. 80. 

William Trottenberger. s. w. qr., sec. 13; Oct. 18. 1817. Levi Fonts, 60- W 
Redding, w. 100. 

Amos C. Babcock, s. e. qr., sec 13; Sept. 11, 18o0. Levi Fonts, s. e. 160. 

William Sheets, n. e. qr.,sec. 14; Dec. 7, 1818. Andrew Harty, n. e. 160. 

John Connor, n. w. qr., sec. 14; Dec. 7, 1818. Tiiomas Eagelston, n. w. 160. 

Daniel Bennett, s. w. qr., sec. 14; April 2, 1818. C. W. Brown, s. w. 160. 

John J. Jewell, s. e. qr., see. 14; April 2, 1818. W. Corringtou, s. e. KiO. 

Matthias Bo.yd, n. e. qr., sec- 15; .May 16, 1818. W. C. Bocock, 80; C. Evlette 
n. 80. 

John Cook, n. w. qr.. sec. 15; Mav 16, 1818. J. S. Gleeson, e. 79; C. C. Gleeson, 
w. 81. 

John Beals, s. w. qr.. sec. 15; Dee. 5, 1817. C. C. Gleeson. 41; P. Gleeson, 39; 

E. Somers, SO. 

Robert Mcintosh, s. e. qr., sec. 15; Dec. 5, 1817. H. Snell. s. 105; B. Markland, 55. 

Chancey Davison, lot 1 e. n. e. qr., sec. 16; Mav 24, 1850. J. G. Loper, e. 79, and 
a number of small lots, and H. Schwarts, w. hf. of n. w. qr. 

Abram :\[orrison, lot 2, w. n. e. qr., sec. 16; Jan. 17, 1850. 

AVm. Benjamin, lot 3 and 6 e. n. w. qr., sec. 16; Jan. 17, 1850. 

Samuel Bassett. lot 4 and-t w. n. w. qr., sec. 16; Jan. 17, 1850. 

E. Benjamin. lotS, e. s. w. qr., .sec. 16; Jan. 17, 1850. Robert Adams, e. hf., 
John .\danis w. hf . 

R. Benjamin, lot 7, w. s. w. qr., sec. 16; Jan. 17, 1850. 

Virgil Pike, lot 10 e. s. e. qr., sec. 16; Jan. 22, 1850. B. T. Gharrett, e. hf. J 
W. Earhart, w. hf. 

Roliert A. Monison, lot 9, w. s. e. 'qr.. sec. 16: Jan. 17, 1850. 

Henry Parker, n. e. qr., sec. 17; July 6, 1818. Hihbe Schwartz, n. e. 160. 

Thomas Johnson, n. w. qr., sec. 17;"july 6. 1818. James A. Bimnell, n. w. 160. 

Ira Holman, s. w. qr., sec. 17; Jlav 3, 1818. J. A. Bunnell, e hf, B. W. Crura, w. hf. 

George Suter. s. e. qr., sec. 17; Nov. 10, 1817. C. W. Brown, 127 acres, J. T. 
Kessinger, 28. 

Aaron Woodwortb, n. e. qr., .sec. 18; Jan. 31, 1818. James A. Bunnell. 

Sylvanus Moore, e. hf. of n. w. qr., sec. 18; June 8, 1836. Nancy and R. S. 
Snare, 151 . 

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606 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

SylvauHs ^Moore, n. w. qr. of n. w. qr., sec. 18; July 3, 1835. 

Oliver Jloore, .«. w. qr. of n. w. qr., sec. 18;. June 8, 1836. 

Sylvanus Moore, e. hf. of s. w. qr., sec. 18; .June 8, 1836. Robert E. Bunnell, s. \v. qr. 

SylviuuLS Moore, w. hf. of s. w. qr., sec. 18; .July 3, 1835. 

Nathan Couvers, s. e. qr., sec. 18; Jan. 31, 1818. l^obert E. Bunnell, s. e. ([r. 

Asa Win.slow, n. e. qr., sec. 19; Oct. 6, 1817. Iloliert E. Bunnell all of sec. I'J, ex- 
cept 137 acres in s. e. qr. of Henry Mor.se. 

James Ilolgate, e. hf. of n. w. qr., sec. 19; Dec. 17, 1836. 

James Holgate, w. hf . of n. w. qr., sec. 19; July 3, 1836. 

James Holitate, n. hf . of s. w. qr., sec. 19; June 35, 1836. 

Wm. D. Grant, s. hf. of s. w. qr., sec. 19; June 35, 1836. 

Abiezer Washburn, s. e. qr., sec. 19; Oct. 6, 1817. 

Jonathan Drake, u. e. qr., sec. 20; April 1, 1818. J. F. Ivessinger, 147; C. W. 
Brown, 10. 

Nathan Shepherd, n. w. qr., .sec. 30; April 1, 1818. F. Tess, 30; Henry Moore, 47; S. 
Crum, 78. 

Richard Bavard, s. w. qr., sec. 30; Dec. 2, 1817. Fritz Te.ss, s. w. 1.53; H. Moore, 5. 

Shelby Hobbs, s. e. qr., sec. 20; I>ec. 2, 1817. Wm. Tavlor, s. e. 160. 

Alvin" Dillingham, n. e. qr., sec. 31; Nov. 29, 1817. R. A'. Adams, 80; J. Tash, 40; J. 
Rewarts, 40. 

Joseph McFarlin, n. w. qr., sec. 21; Nov. 39, 1817. J. Adams, 80; Fritz Tash, 80. 

Samuel Lane, s. w. qr., sec. 31; June 10, 1818. John Leadlev. s. w. 160. 

James Parks, s. e. qr., .sec. 21; June 10. 1818. J. Rewarts, 80; J. Tash, w. 80. 

William Stewart, n. e. qr., sec. 23; Oct. 31, 1817. J. T. Eagelston, u. 80; W. Eagel- 
ston, s. 80. 

Benj. Brown, n. w. qr., sec. 23; Mar. 19, 1818. E. Aekley, n. 80; John Ackley, s. 80. 

Samuel J^ewis, s. w. qr., sec. 22; Nov. 39, 1817. Thomas Bissett, s. w. 160. 

.Joseph AVindell, s. e. qr., sec. 32; Nov. 29, 1817. J. T. Eagelston, n. 80; C. S. 
Eagelston, s. SO. 

" Moses Heath, n. e. qr., sec. 23; May 15, 1818. Henry Mahler, n. e. qr. 

Arch Mf-Crary, n. w. qr., sec. 33, Nov. 19, 1817. Wm. Campbell, n. w. qr. 

Christian Right, s. e. qr., and s. w. qr., sec. 23; Oct. 6, 1817. ilary McClymeut, 
40; W. Easelston, 120, in s. w. qr.; Henry Mahler, 130; JI. McClyment. 40; s. e. qr. 

Amos C. Babcock, u. e. qr., sec. 24; Sept. 11, 1850. Eevi Fouts, n. e. 160. 

Bernard McMahon, u. w. qr., sec. 34; Oct. 6. 1817. Wash. Corrington, n. w. 160. 

John JIason, s. w. qr., sec. 24; Oct. 6, 1817. John Dexter, s. w. 160. 

John W. Ingersoll, s. e. qr., sec. 24; Sept. 11, 18.50. R. McBocock e.st., s. e. 160. 

Amos C. Babcock, s. e. qr., sec. 25; Sept. 11, 1850. II. jMcBocock est., n. e. 160. 

John Nortleet, n. w. qr., sec. 25; July 18, 1818. H. Otmau, e. 80; H. Mahler, w. 80. 
. Jacob Skinner, s. w. qr., sec. 25; Jiilv 18, 1818. R. McBocock e.st , s. w. 160. 

Amos C. Babcock, s. e. qr. , sec. 25; Sept. 11, 1850. I^ewis Fouts, n. 80; H. Mah- 
ler, 40; McBocock est., 37; Mary Ewen. 3, s. e. qr. 

Jo.shua Register, n. e. qr., sec. 26; Mar. 11, 1818. H. Mahler, 80; Harvey Petit, 80. 

Thomas iJcCoy,. n. w. qr., sec 26; :March 11, 1818. H. Petit, e. 80; H. Schwartz, 80. 

James Giles, s! w. qr., sec. 36; Oct. 6. 1817. W. W. Jarman, s. w. qr. 

Paul Green, s. e. qr., sec. 26; Oct. 6, 1817. C. W. Brown, s. e. qr. 

Jo.seph JForse, n. e. qr., .sec. 27; Dec. 27, 1817. W. Leet, n. e. 160. 

Warren Sartwell, n. w. qr., sec. 37; Dec. 27, 1817. Susan Philips, e. 80; T. Hey- 
wood, w. 80. 

Timothy Di.xon, s. w. qr., sec. 37; Nov. 39, 1817. Wm. Flook, c. 83i|; J. Re- 
warts, W. 771 9. 

Richard Embley, .s. e. qr., sec. 37; Nov. 39, 1817. M. C. Swiger, s. e. 160. 

Richard Edmunds, n. e. qr., sec. 38; Sept. 29, 1818. Ann Heywood, n. 80; J. 
Tash, s. 80. 

Thomas Dennis, n. w. qr., sec. 28; Sept. 29, 1818. Robert and James Parker, 
u. w. 160. 

AYilliam Briggs, s. w. qr., sec. 28; July 30, 1818. Geo. Merna, n. 80; Geo. 
Green, s. 80. ^ 

John Adams, s. e. qr.,sec. 28; Julv 30, 1818. .John Rewarts, n. 80; W. H. Jor- 
dan, s. 80. 

John Nichols, n. e. qr., sec. 39; Dec. 34, 1817. Geo. Merna, e. 80; W. Scott, 
w. 80. 

(Jiles C. Dana. n. w. qr., sec. 39; Oct. 37, 1836. AVinticld Scott, n. w. (jr. 

Joseph Dockham, s. w. qr., .sec. 29; .Jan. 1, 1818. Wintield Scott, s. w. qr. 

George Decker, s. e. qr., sec. 29; Jan. 1, 1818. Geo. Scott, e. 80; W. Scott, w. 80. 



PENN TOWXSHIP. 607 

Horace Clark, n. e. (jr., sec. 30; Dec. 27, 181T. Wesley Kinjr, ii. 100; \V. Rea- 
gon. s. 60. 

E. McClenalian, .Jr., e. lif. n. w. (jr., sec. 30; Aug. 17, 1835. Wesley Kiug, 
n. w. qr. 

E. McClenalian. .Tr., \v. hf. n. \v. qr., sec. 30; June 25, 1835. 

Isaac Leonard, e. hf. s. \v. ((r., sec. 30; Jul}' 12, 1836. Wesle.v King, n. hf. 
s. w. qr. 

Geo. W. Osterhout, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 30; Aug. 17, 1835. Albert King, s. hf. 
s. w. qr. 

Harvey Gaylord, s. e. qr., sec. 30; Dec. 27, 1817. W. Reagon, 120; Ezra P. Ew- 
ers, 40 s. e. qr. 

Atiouijah Ball, n. e. qr., .sec. 31; Oct. '2, 1817. Weldou Reagon, n. e. qr. 

Wm. Pratt, n. w. qr., sec. 31; May 17, 1836. J. Colgan, u. w. 153. 

Edwin Hiiteheuson, s. w. qr., sec. 31; June 8. 1836. J. Colgan. s. w. 1.53. 

Peter Ricker, s. e. qr.. sec. 31; Oct. 22, 1817. Richard Hight, s. e. 160. 

Edwin Hutcheuson. n. e. qr.. see. 32; Feb. 15, 1837. Eliza Williamson, 78; Lvdia 
Hume, 80. 

Jacob Trishour, n. w. qr., sec. 32; Oct. 31, 1817. W. W. Corcoran, n. w. 160. 

John Brandon, s. w qr., sec. 32; March 17, 1818. Betsy Eagelston, s, w. 80 and 
small lots. 

C. Brockett, s. e. qr., sec. 32; March 17, 1818. W. H. Weller, e. 80, also 40; and 
W. Jarman. 40. 

Peter Brown, n. e. (jr., sec. 33; Feb. 17, 1818. D. S. Thur.ston. 160. 

Jeremiah Uillan, n. w. qr., sec. 33; Feb. 18, 1818. Charles Weston, 160. 

Robert Deviue, s. w. qr., sec. 33; Oct. 6, 1817. R. and J. Barker, n. 80; T. J. 
Bocock, s. 80. 

Wm. Matthews, s. e. qr,, sec. 33; Oct. 6, 1817. R. and J. Barker, s. 80; D. Thurs- 
ton, n. 80. 

Nathaniel Varnum. n. e. qr.. see. 34; Jan. 3, 1818. James Owens, 160. 

Thomas Walden, u. w. qr., sec. 34; Jan. 3, 118. W. B. Pettie, 80; W. H. Pet- 
tie. 80. 

Horace Withevill. s. w. qr., sec. 34; May 8, 1818. Thomas Steer, Sr., 160. 

Adam Suflford, s. e. i|r.. sec. 34; Dec. 2, 1818. Elon Steer, 160. 

Jenks Wait. u. e. ami n. w. qr.,see. 35; Oct. 6, 1817. T. Ryan, e. 80; W. Ryan. 
w. 80 n. e. qr.; Wm. Conrad, n. w. 160. 

Moses Aldrich, s. w. qr., sec. 35; JIarch 16. 1818. Thoma.s Beall, s. w. 160. 

John blessing, s. e. qr., sec. 35; March 16, 1818. Joseph Hennessy. s. e. 160. 

John W. InsersoU, n. e. qr.,sec. 36; Sept. 11, 1850. Jacob Stoves, e. 79; Mc- 
Bocock est., w. 80. 

Thomas Lee, n. w. and s. w. qr., sec. 36; Nov. 11, 1818. Henrv Jlahler. e. 80; 
T. Ryan, w. 80. and Anthony Ryan, s. w. 160. 

.John W. Ingersoll. s. e. qr.. sec. 36; Sept. 11, 1850. Henry Wingert, s. e. 160. 

Tlie SchtHjlti of Penn date liack to 1836, when Wall's school- 
house was the resort of schdlars. preachers and worshipers. In IS-tS 
the township was organized for school purposes. The earliest record 
in ])ossession of Brooks W. t'runi, present school treasurer, dates back 
to June, 1846. Samuel Camp being treasurer, when a notice of the tax 
levy for 1845 is given. Prior to this, the same year, Lemuel S. Dor- 
rance, Henry Breese, Nehemiaii Merritt and John Todd were elected 
trustees. The tax levj- was §8.").8U In 18-t6 the tax was ij^ti heavier. 
In June. 1^46, L. P. Bates received §28 for teaching the Franklin dis- 
trict school. In November, '47, Lucinda Buswell received !f>17 for 
teaching in District No. 3. At this time there were 114 children of 
school age here. In '48 Joseph Newton was treasurer for district No. 
1 ; James Holgate for No. 2 ; John Dodd for No. 3; and later, Elisha 
Greenfield. In '49 thirty-three voters petitioned for the sale of school 
lands. Dexter Wall and Jos. Newton were directors of district No. 1; 
in '50 P. S. Shaver and Virgil Pike were directors. In this year the 
tax levy was §83 for Penn schools. In '48 Camp resigned the office, 



(l08 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

and is supposed to have been succeeded bj Fnmklin Pratt, whose name, 
however, is not signed as treasurei'. In '51 the bahmce due James Bus- 
well, for building schoolhouse in district 3, was jiaid. In March, '02, 
there were nine school districts. The teachers were, respectivelv : 
David Eedding, R. McAllister, Miss E. Smith. J. E. Gharrett. A. II. 
Bassett. J. B. Kent, B. Drake, and J. R. Holland. In district No. 8 
there was neither schoolhouse nor school. Salary ranged from slG to 
$28. Two hundred and twenty-three pupils were enrolled. The first 
regular record of board of trustees is dated April 6, '63, when the nine 
districts were fully organized with 373 scholars. E. J. Griffin was 
treasurer in '65. In October of this year the election of trustees under 
the new law resulted in the choice of J. W. Earhart, Benj. Bunnell and 
James Snare. They also served up to '70, when the following named 
teachers, appointed" m '67, were here: Mary Hay, Andrew Turnlndl, 
A. W. King, A. Hemment. G. W. McClyment, Simeon Bell, Ithamer 
Duybault, A. J. Dyer, Ira Stockner and J. L. D. Long In '71 the 
naiiie of Samuel Crum appears as trustee. In '72 Messrs. Snare. Crum 
and James Woods formed the board. In '76 James A. Bunnell. James 
Snare, James AYoods and E. J. Griffin, treasurer, formed the board. 
In this year also the boundaries of districts were changed throughout. 
In '77 the old schoolhouse and lot of district 5 were ordered to l)e sold. 
This house was sold to J. T. Eagelston for |69. In '78 Messrs. Crum, 
Snare and Bunnell formed tlie board, and in September the lot of dis- 
trict No. 5 was sold to Eliza McLaughlan for $10. In '79 C. Bocock, 
Alex. Kessinger and Samuel Crum were the trustees. In 'SO B. W. 
Crum succeeded Mr. Griffin as clerk. In 'SI Jonathan G'leeson was 
elected a trustee; in '82, George Wright; in "S:! Jonathan Gleeson ; 
G. M. Wright and Cyrus Bocock formed the board, with the tii'st 
named, president, and they, with B. W. Crum, have formed the board 
down to tlie ]ii'esent time." The election held in district No. 2 on the 
question of building a new schoolhouse, July 17, '80, resulted in nine 
votes for and two against the project. William Whitten and L. A. 
P'oster were judges of election, with Nathan Downing, clerk. In '86 
there were 249 males and 231 females under 21 years; one graded and 
eight ungraded schools, attended by 256 pupils and pi-esided over by 
seven male and seven female teachers, the former earning $1,460.90, 
and the latter, $1,862.54-. The total receipts were $6,608.. 63; expendi- 
tures, $4,263.78. 

Opj,_'/'(i/s. — The supervisors of the towrishi]x other than the tirst named 
in organic chapter, were : 1854 60. Nathan Snare ; '5(i, Henry Breese ; 
'57, Milan B. Little ; '58-60, Benjamin Bunnell ; '60-2, Nathan Snare ; 
62, Samuel Crum ; '63, Samuel G. Avery; '64, Nathan Downing; "65, 
John Snare; '66, John Ackley; '67, John'Ackley; '68-72, Cyrus Bocock; 
'72-4, G. AV. Brown ; '74-86, "Robei^t McI'>ocock'; '86, James Snare. 

The justices of peace since 1853 are named as follows: 1853, Henr\^ 
Breese and John Snare ; '54, John G. AVheelock ; "55, Peter S. Shaver; 
'56, Adonijah Taylor ; '57, Robert McBocock, Peter Shaver and G. 
Averyatic;' '59, J"ames Snare; '61, Robert McBocock; '63, James 
Snai'c: '65, Robert McBocock; '69, Robert iFcBocock ; '71, James 
Snare; '73, J. W. Earhart, James Snare and W. B. Payne ; '77, James 



PENN TOWNSHIP. 009 

Snare and W. B. Pa\'ne ; '81, Nathan Downing and James Snare; '85, 
Benj. F. Gharrett and J. Snare. 

Cmtleton was surveyed by Edwin Butler for Alfred IT. Castle, and 
the plat acknowledged Ajn-il 7. 1870, before Isaac Thomas, J. P. The 
original town consists of seven blocks, northwest of the old I). P. &. H- 
R. P.. KiO feet south of the northeast corner of northwest c|uarter, sec- 
tion 16, township 13, range 7 east. Lincoln, Washington and Main 
streets are shown running north and south, and Smiti;, Sherman and 
State, east and west. Kissinger's addition was acknowledged October 
11, 1870, extending from the line between sections nine and sixteen to 
Alexander street, showing Concord depot and Leon streets running 
north and south. The early ])urcliasers of lots in blocks one and two 
at Castleton were G. W. Scott, Cvrus Bocock, Scott & Wrigley, B. G. 
Hall, Winlield Scott, in 1871; Emily A. Gunn, in 1872; John Mc- 
Kenzie, E. B. Morris, 187i; John Murchison, Franz Booch, 1S75; Phoebe 
Reardon, 1877; Louisa S. Sherman, W. E. Edgar. 1878; A. Rouse, 
1880 ; Horace L. Brown, Sarah J. Jones, 1881. The Methodist Epis- 
copal Church Society of Castleton secured lot 12, and part of 11, from 
Scott, Wrigley tk: Scott, in Xovendier, 1871. In Ijlock three a 
few of the above named invested, with otiiers, named as follows: Marcia 
E. White, 1869; Ilarty ct Avery, C. Davidson, 1870; O. R. Newton, 
Jerry D. Woodset, K' A. Shaw, Henry C. GriflHn, 1871 ; Abbie II. 
Newton. James & J. D. Woods, 1873; James W. Fleming, E. Cham- 
pion, Ernestine Julg. 1875; McClare, Cutler & Co., D. Frev, 1876; C. 
P. Kellogg & Co., 1877 ; Henry Cai'se, William Holgate, W. Frey, T. 
II. Doan. 1S77. and others. In September, 1881. the German Lutheran 
Society purchased lots 8, 9. 10. 1 1 and 12. In blocks four and live 
Ulrich Swartz bought in 1871 and 1 876. and John Tess, in 1883. Lleppe 
Schwarts bought lots one to six, in block five, in April, 1880, the Scotts, 
of Wyoming, Emily A. Gunn, and E. B. Norris, b.ing the ])rinci]ial 
buyers in all the blocks. In May, 1877, the Methodist Episcopal 
Society purchased on block seven, and frojn 1871 to 18S5 a numl)ei' of 
lots were sold anil resold. Kissintier's addition was sold off between 
1875 and 1885. 

The business circle of Castleton comprises Ackley & Soper. and C. 
Bocock, general merchants ; D. W. Crum, druggist ; Dr. J. R. Holgate; 
C. E. Jordan, principal; Leo Julg. boots and shoes; J. A. Klock & 
Fleming, grain elevator; Gilman, carpenter ; L. F. Moran, milliner; 
II. D. Martin, painter ami wagon-maker; Etta Sharrett. Paul Newton, 
teachers; W. S. Smith, blacksmith; G. Wright, farm implements and 
insurance ; Patrick Sullivan, (now of Wyoming) B. F. Gharrett, jus- 
tice : Rev. W. H. Jordan, P. M. church ; Rev. C. Prolil , Lutheran 
church ; Mrs. D. Stewart, postmistress and hotel, succeeding D. W. 
Crum in the post office; Ackley & Co. and Fuller & Co. 

In 1875 the bill for the establishment of a Normal School 
was passed. Prof. J. D. Woods was named as princi]iai, witii C. 
Bocock, G. W. Scott, H. J. Cosgrove and F. M. Earhart, directors. A 
Normal institute continues to l)e held there still, some of the meetings 
equaling in interest and number in attendance the most successful of 



610 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

the old-time annual reunions of teachers. Paul Xewt<jn for many veai'S 
has given much attention to the institute. 

Chuvches. — The Methodist Episcopal church of Penn township, 
is contempoi-arv with that at Wyoming, Init the early records of it 
were imperfect. From '3P to '4:(\ William Hall, of Osceola Grove, was 
leader at AValTs. The class which met at Wall's schoolhouse in '51-2 
com})rised Joim Drawver, leader; Rachel, Hiram and Mary Drawyer, 
Sarah Wall, Phoebe Smith, Mary Stairbook, John T. Phoeni.K, Lydia 
Phoenix, Martha Harman, Nancy Geer, Barbara Dunn, Pluebe A. 
Mason (who died in '53). Heni-y Seeley, Daniel Drawyer, Esther Tick- 
nor,' William Sluirtleff. Zipiiorah Warren. In '52 this class was divided, 
Drawyer taking cliarge of tlie class at Seeley's Point. Seth Davison 
was a])pointed leader, and with iiim were Sarah Wall, Phoebe Smith, 
Zipporah Warren, Catherine Merritt and Daniel Prunck. 

Holgate's class met at Holgate's schoolhouse in '51-2 with John 
Pryor, leader. The member were : John and Mary Pryor. Clarissa 
Ilickey, Sylvania Holgate, Timothy and Xeziah Hollister, Dan and 
Mary J]urnell, Draper Hitchcock, Permelia Winter, Lydia Snare and 
Tem])ei'ance I3riggs. 

The class-book of the church :it Castleton gives the following names of 
members in January, '71 : J. B. Robertson, Barbara Roijertson, Thomas 
and Emma Robertson, Dr. Seldon Minor, Eliza Minor, Elizabetli Ih'own, 
Hattie Shoemaker, E. B. Xorris, Lizzie Norris. John McFadden and 
wife, Josepii McFadden, Thomas and Sarah Stark, James and Permelia 
Woods, Ellen Griffin, Jane Ackley. Elizaiseth Payne. William Under- 
wood was presiding elder, witli E. Ransom, missionary. In '73, C. 
Springer Avas jiresiding elder, E. Ransom, P. C, and Ezra (4rifHn, C. L. 
with only twelve members in class. In November, '74-, tiie names of 
Sarah Westfall, Emma B. McKinstry, Matilda Wilson, Calvin Davi- 
son, Nettie Kohn, Temperance Baccm, and other members of tiie fami- 
lies named in '71 appear on the list. In '7fi there were many addi- 
tions, iiichuting the BunneUs, Fosters, Smiths, I>irds, Gleasons, Doug- 
lass, Martins, ('larks and E. B. Di-awyei'. In "82 H. D. D. .Maitin was 
class leader, with Rev. G. C. Woodruff, jireacher. In '84 the names of 
Amanda Wright, Jennie McMillen, four members of the Drawyer 
family and members of other families named above appear on the list. 

Methodist Protestant church of Castleton and circuit (hites back to 
the 3^ear '4!», when Moses Jared, of Canton, jiastor of Lafayette circuit, 
being informed that a party of .Methodist Protestants liad removed from 
Pennsylvania, to the neigld:)orhood in Mie eastern part of Stark county, 
now known as Snareville, visited them and oi'ganized "Snare's class " 
of three members, as a part of the Lafayette circuit. From various 
causes the circuit weakeneil at Lafayette, and was changed between '53 
and "5S to Spoi>n River Circuit. Sul)se(juently the work extended east- 
wartl and, to satisfy the new classes, another change to " Pleasant View 
circuit" was autiiorized in "(14. Rev. Mr. Jared served his fidl term on 
the Lafayette circuit and was followed by others whose names are not 
given in the record. In '58 Spoon River circuit advanced, and, down 
to the present time, there is an unbroken history. In '50, or early in 
't)0 the parsonage at Snareville was purchased, during the pastorate of 



PENN TOWNSHIP. fill 

Rev. J. L. Scott, who came here in '58. lu '60 Rev. Robert Rice took 
cliarge, followed b_y Daniel Woods, S. P. Huntingdon, J. M. Ford, 
Edward Sellon, each of whom served one year; W. E. Martin, two 
vears ; G. L. Tavlor, three vears. W. W. Williams came in '70, Isaac 
Wood in '71, 'Rol^ert Burns, in '72; William Ross, in '73; L. S. 
Ilitchins, "7-i; E. J. Wynans, '75; J. L. Scott, '7<; ; F. Stringer, '79; 
J. L. Kidd, "80, and Rev. W. IF. Jordan, '81. In June, "82, the trustees, 
John Snare, Richard Ilight and Henry B. Ackley were instructed to 
sell the property at Snareville, and purchase parsonage grounds at 
Castleton. This was sold to Albert Snare for $415, and the present 
jirojierty purchased fi-om Mrs. E. G. Gharrett for $750, and ^vas 
deeded to the trustees of the Pleasant View circuit. Among the names 
of the first members of the church at Castleton are : James Snare, 
Elijah Holmes, Harriet Holmes, Mary Gleason, Clara Fleming, Jane 
Adams, Mrs. Earhart, John and Eliza Loper, Henry and Lottie Acklev, 
Mrs. Morris, Mary E. Adams, Mary William, William and Elizal^eth 
Smith. 

Among the members su]iposed to be old menrbers of tlie M. P. 
churcii at Snareville were : Samuel and Lue Fulton, James Fulton, 
Margaret Fulton, Samuel and Elizabetii Crum, ilrs. A. A. Coglilan, 
Mrs. James Snare. John Snai'e, Mrs. Wliite, Rachel White, George and 
Mary Talbert, Mrs. Harden, John M. and Sirella Maderis, Mary, 
Henry and Cynthia Newton, William and Emily Curfman, Ausman and 
Laura Dixon, James D. and Rhoda Ballentine, Alexander Balleutine, 
Daniel Coghlan, L. Templeton, Ella Dixon, Joseph and Mary Vernon. 

The German Evangelical Lutlieran St. Timotliy chui-ch at Castle- 
ton was organized by Rev. F. R. Bess, of Peoria, in '78. The follow- 
ing members signed the constitution at that time : Jasper Schwartz, 
Wilhelm Conrad, Johann Tess, Hini-ich Dunkelmann, Friedricli Bi'ink- 
mann, Hibbe Schwartz, T. Rahmeyer, Fritz Tess, Johann Wagner, 
Carl Burmeister, Jacob Zimmermann. The congregation built a 
church the same year for $1,500, which was dedicated December 8, 
'78. The hrst pastor who lived with the congregation was Rev. Carl 
Proeid, until tliat time assistant pastor of tiie German Ev. Lutheran 
St. Paul's church in Peoria, 111. Rev. Carl Pi'oelil was called in "78, 
and is yet there. He has charge of two other congregations which 
belong to the Castleton parish, one near Kewanee, Henry county, the 
other near Dunlap, Peoria county. 111. The congregation is growing 
very slowly, but continually, and has been increased mainly Ijy immi- 
gration from Germany, to twenty-three families, with twenty-one 
voting mend^ers and lo2 souls. Tlie property of the congregation con- 
sists of the church, with a tine bell, for $280, the parsonage, a school- 
house and nine lots, representing a value of $o,500. No debts. 
The parochial school, which is held by the ])astor during nine months 
in the year, is visited by 15-20 children. The congregation raises 
for her own purposes about $350, and for home and foreign missions 
about $80 every year. The trustees are at present: Fr. Brinkmann, 
W. Conrad and Fr. Tess. The storm of July, "79, damaged the German 
church at Castleton, and did much damage through the county. 

Societies. — The Penn Farmer's Club was organized in February, 



612 niSTORV OF STAR7C COUNTY. 

1873, with C. W. Brown, president: Wm. Holgate, vice-president; 
E. J. Griffin, secretary ; and E. B. Xorris, treasurer. 

Penn Grange, No. 81-i, was presided over by Edwin Farris in 1875, 
with C. W. Brown, secretary. 

The Union Literary Society of Castleton, a consolidation of the 
two old societies, was organized in March. 1883, with E. E. Ackley, 
president; W. N. Joi'dan, secretary ; Jennie Gharretl, treasurer; and 
B. W. Cruni, \V. P. Snai-e, Lizzie Moran.aiul I). W. Cruni, executive 
committee. 

The Castleton Lodge of Good Templars, organized some time ago, 
claims a large membership, and is prolific in good results. A reason- 
able effort failed to secure a summary of records. 

Edward Somers, of Castleton, receiving $8 ])er month, was tlie only 
pensioner there in 1883. 

Camp Gi'ove,\i-M'Wy m this township and in Marshall county, is one 
of the ancient settlements of the Spoon river district. There is the old 
Catholic church and cemetery, with which the names of almost all the 
Catholic settlers of this section have been identified. The liusiness 
circle of Camp Grove comprises, G. A. Blauvet, ))lacksmitii; James 
Chambers and Amanda Hi i)bard, agents; "Wm. Evans, meat-market ; 
J. Townsend, general merchant ; R. McBocock, W. J. Townsend and 
Charles Wingate, live stock ; R. G. Fargo, iron and metals ; S. H. 
Nichols, carpenter, and W. R. Owens, justice, with W. J. Townsend, 
]iostmaster. 

In the days when the Bocock store was a great institution at Camp 
Grove, a man named Crook called on Cyrus Bocock with a view of 
obtaining ten cents worth of nails on credit. The storekeeper could 
not see how Crook would ev(?r I'edeem even this small debt, and so 
refused to supply him. The caller left without ceremony, prospected 
around tiie barn, and returning to the store said: "Cy, don't you want 
some eggs % I've a dozen here." He responded, " Yes." The eggs were 
taken in exchange for the nails, but as Crook was leaving, Mr. J3ocock 
called out: " Say, Crook, are these eggs good I " Crook responded : 
" I don't know how good they may be, as they are your own i-aising," 
saying which he disappeared. Crook and his wife after many wander- 
ings settled in Kansas, where both died very poor. 

Franldhi Cemetery. — Very many of the old settlers of Penn and 
adjoining townsliips now lie in the Franklin cemetery, in Osceola 
township. The record dates back to 1835, beginning with Sally 
Seeley, aged one year, died in 1835; Elizabeth Seeley, ls41; Zurah 
Smith, '43; Lereau Emanuel, '45; Jay Spencer, "39; Elizabeth Sjieiicer, 
'41; Sarah Brees, '38. The other interments of old persons in this 
cemeterj', as far as denoted by monuments, are as follows — the name 
and date of death beinggiven: Joel Wilson, '82; Jane Newton, '81 ; Joseph 
Newton, '71 ; Wm. Seeley, '50 ; Eliza Seeley, '60 ; Martha Seeley, '50 ; H. 
Seeley. '76; Amanda Seeley, '65; Orpha Wells, '73 ; Hepsabeth Moore. 
'50; James Moore, '53; Eliza Moore. '69; Wm. Moore, '72; Peter 
Sharer, '6<! ; Asher Smith, '69 ; Phoebe Smith, '81 ; Adelaide Ilvlton. 
'72; Mary Hylton, -'82 ; Mary Wilco.x, '54; Samuel Montooth", '85; 
Eliza Jackson, 65; Jolm Hunter, 63; Riley Harwood, '74; Magda- 



PENN Township. 615 

lene Dickerson, '68 ; Jolin Phenix, '67 ; Mary Russell, '46 ; Nancy Whit- 
ten. '68 ; Iliram Einniainiel, '50 ; Mary Erwin, '81 ; John fiarliart, 
'74 ; Sarah Spencer, "65 ; Henry Brees, '73 : John Smith, '64; Margaret 
Harmon. '77; Nancy Sinili, '75; Mary Harris, '71; Lydia Snnre, '65; 
Temperance l>acon, 'Si ; Al)igail Davison, "45; and Ilaiinaii Miller. '61. 
The children bnried there include Ira Drawyer, Lincoln xVdains. .lohn 
McMullen, Harla Collins, Gertrude Stewart. Eudora Stewart, Fred 
Stewart, Sarah Seeley, Delia Elston, Cyrus Elston, John Phenix. 
James. William and Mary Thoniiis. Myron and Sherunin Avery, John 
Taylor, Lilly lleardon, L. Harwood, John, Emma, Lucinda anil Nancy 
Ge'er, Melissa Wlntten, Iliram Drawyer and infant sister. Emily Schei'- 
raerhorn, Seldon Stark. Warren Smith, Annie and Jennie Adams, 
Henry Davison, Charles Davison, W. Briggs, S. Miller. Clara Ap])le- 
gate, Hannah IMarkland and Clarinda Emmanuel. 

Tiie Franklin Cemetery Association, Castleton, elected E. D. Draw- 
yer. Byron Smith and Paul Newton dii-ectoi's in 1886. with the latter 
secretary and treasurer. 

iSnarcvllle Ccinderij ap])ears to have been first tenanted in 1838, 
when Orange Fuller was buried tliere. The record oi interments 
taken from monuments is as follows : Sylvina Holgate, '72 ; Hannah 
Downing. '86 ; George K. McClyment, '84; Alex Kissinger, "8(i ; Dan- 
iel Coghlan. '79; Jasper M. Morris, '82; Hemy B. Dorrance, '85; 
Frank White. '86; J. L. Kenned}', 19th Illinois Infantiy ; Naomi 
(Arganbriii'ht) Millei', '<)3 ; Julia A. Riter, '61 ; Henry Springer, '77 ; 
Rebecca Osborn. "55 ; Jasper Schwart, '80 ; Elizabeth Tess, '78; Chas. 
M. Scranton, '64; Virgil Pike. '79; Mary Vernon. '81; Isaac Patch, 
'56; Barbara Dunn, '61; Daniel ZuniAvalt, '54 ; Zebnlon Avery, '54 ; 
Mary Avery, '75; Phoebe Newton, '49; Benj. Newton, '51; Phineas 
Gleason, '74 ; Lydia Snell, '78 ; Hannah A. Drawyer, '48 ; Lydia 
White. '80 ; Orange Fuller, '38 ; Hepsebah Fuller, '48 ; Sarah Fullei-, 
'56; Nancy (Akerly) Griffin, '77; James Griffin, '65; Clarinda P. 
Rickey. '58 ; John Rickey. '61 ; Sarah Bunnell, '7H ; John II. lUmnell, 
One-hundred-and-tAvelfth Infantry; '64 ; Gavin L. Renwick, '74. 

In the Catholic cemetery at Camp Gi'ove many (»f tlie Catholic 
pioneers of this township are at rest. 

In the foregoing list of tenanted graves many a well-known name 
ap])ears. and should the reader look through similar lists in the othei' 
chapters devoted to tdwnship history, familiar iiames will be brought 
up as remindei's of those wIkjsc early toils here are forever ended. 
With all this the following mention (jf persons connected with the 
townshi]) at one time or an()tlier. will be found a valuable addition. 

liKKiK.M'UY AM) REMINISCENCES. 

Henri/ B. Avl-leij, son of John and Jane (Nixon) Ackley was born 
at Kickapoo, Peoria county, Se])teml)er 18, '50. His father was a 
native ot Pennsylvania, and mother an Ohioan. His paternal grand- 
parents Ijeing Uriah and Lydia (Sawers) Ackley, natives of New 
Jersey, of German ancestry. John Ackley came to Peoria county 
in '38 ; was married there August 19, '49, to Miss Jane, daughter 
of William Nixon and Mary Nixon, both natives of Virginia, and 



C,U] BIOGRAPHY AND EKMINISCENCES 

to tliis iiuu'i'iage three children were born, of whom Heniy B. 
and Edward E., both of this township, are living. Henry B. Ackley 
received a practical education in the district schools and on his 
father's farm. On January 1, 1S74 he married Miss Charlotte, 
daughter of John and Elizabeth Loper, of Ohio and Indiana, i'es]iect- 
ively. To this marriage one son was born, January 8, '81, Charles 
E., who died October 25, '8.5. After his mai'riage he engaged in 
farming, and continued so engaged until '78, when he rented his 
farm and attended the Northern Indiana Normal School, and when, 
after completing a course of study, he passed one summer in Kansas; 
then purchased Humphrey Avery's business at Castleton, and has 
carried on a general trade down to the present time. In politics lie is 
decidedly Republican. He has served as township clei'k and dii-ector 
of the Castleton schools. In religious life he is a member of the 
Methodist Protestant churcli, and in society atfaii's, W. C. T. of the 
Good Templars of Castleton. 

IImn2)hrey and S. G. Avery, two old settlers of Stark county, are 
the sons of Colonel ]\Iiles Avery, wiio was the son of Cyrus, son of 
Solomon, son of Humphrey, son of Humphi'ey, son of Samuel, son of 
James, son of James, who was the son of Christopher Avery, who 
came from England in the seventeeth centui-y and settled at Glouces- 
ter, Mass. He was a selectman there between 1646 and 1654. In 
1665 he moved to New London, Conn. ; bought the home lot of Eobert 
Burrows; was made freeman in 1669; died and was buried March 12, 
KiTU. His only child, James, born in 1620, in England, was married 
in Engiaiul, November 10, 1643, to Joaniui Grumedade, and to them 
nine children were born, their second child being James Avery whose 
father settled at New London prior to the settlement of Christopher 
there; was chosen selectman in 1660, and held the office twenty-three 
years. He was an ensign, lieutenant, and ca])tain of the only armed 
company in the town ; served in and commanded a troop of Pequots 
during King Philip's war; was at the fort fight in 1675, and stormed 
the fort at the head of his comnumd ; for twelve years lie was deputy 
to the grand court; was in the commission of the peace from 1658 
to 168 and was assistant judge of the county court. He moved to 
Pequonoc, next to New London, and thence to Groton, where he died 
at an old age. 

El'iziihi'th {Smvitli) Avery, daughtei' of Jonathan Smith, who moved 
from Connecticut to Plymouth, Luzerne county, Pa., op]iosite the Shaw- 
nee Hats. A company, with his brother, were captured by the Indians 
near the Nanticoke dam. His brother, being lame, was killed and 
scalped before his eyes, while he was bound out to a squaw, to iill the 
place of a lost son. ' He was finally ransonied by a British officer, and 
settled on 560 acres two miles south of the confluence of the Timkhan- 
nock and Susquehanna on the east bank of the latter. Llere his eight 
children were born, namely: William, born March 19, 1788; Elizabeth, 
February 17, 1790; Susanna, Se])tember 22, 1791; Zura, December 
15, 1795 ; Ziba, Januarv 12, 1798 ; Pollv, November 24, 1799 ; Whitney, 
July 14, 1804, and Asher M., October 28, 1807. AVhitney and Asher 
were ])ioneers of this county, as noticed in the chapter on Toulon. 



OF PENN TOWNSHIP. 617 

Mih'K Averij was born December 28, 17'.»1, at Tunkliannock, Pa. 
lie was the eldest son of Cyrus Averj-, who came from Norwich, 
Conn., to Pennsvlvania abont'lTUO, and there married Lvdia ]\rarcy, a 
daugliter of Colonel Zel)ulon J\[arcy, wliose father came from ])over, 
Dutchess county. X. V., as early a.s"l770, with the Connecticut colony, 
and is said to have built the tiVst cal)in at Pittston, near Old Forge, 
in 1772. This claim he sold to Elienezer, his brother, who came tlie 
same year to Tunkhannock, and aided in organizing Putnam township 
and allotting it to the Connecticut settlers. Zebulon raised here a 
family of eight children, all of wliom became prominent. Prior to the 
AVvdi'ning massacre he moved his family to Forty Fort, and there liis 
daughter Sarah, who married John McCord, was l)orn June 1, 1778, 
nine days before the slaughter of tlie settlei-s hy the iiritish and 
Indians." After this event the family returned to Dutchess county, jST. 
Y., using a cow as a beast of burden, as well as a milk-giver during the 
journev. A few days before the massacre, while Marcy and a few 
others" were scouting for liritish or Indians, an English Tory's wife 
discovered them, and called to her husl)and, ''Shoot, Adam, shoot!" 
That wortliv lired and sti'uck a. tobacco box in Marcy's ])t)cket. which 
box is now in Porter Marcy's family at Tunkliannock. The return tire 
wounded Adam, and he died soon after. As soon as safety was 
insured Zebulon returned ami settled on the farm where Porter Marcy 
resides, and resided there until his death, Septemlier 2. , '31. After 
the marriage of Cyrus Avery and Lydia Marcy they settled on 500 
acres at the continence of the Tunkhannock and Susquelianna, on the 
south and east sides of the res])ective rivers; and later inclosed "Avery 
Mountain " ( )n this farm all their children were born — Miles, Decem- 
ber 28, 17'.tl ; Zebulon, May 12, 1793; Zebulon (second), July 7, 1794; 
Solomon, Julv 28, 1796; Nicholas, September 19, 1797; Jerusha, 
Decemlier 3, 1798; Sally. Felnniary 5, 1801; Cyrus H., November 11, 
'05; IIum]Jirey, November 11, '05 ; Lydia, March 5. '08; Abel M., 
July 29, '11 ; 'Punderson, July 31, '11.' and Josei)h C.. June 9. '17. 
Miles Avery mai-ried Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan Smith, July 26, 
'12. He died April 28, '48. and his wife followed him May 16. '19. 
both being buried in Cyrus Avery's cemetery at Tunkhannock. After 
their marriage they bought of Jose]>h and Samuel Dailey 196 acres in 
Falls township. Wyoming county, Pa., six miles south of the mouth 
of the Tunkhannock on the east side of the Susquehanna, where their 
twelve cliildreri were raised. lie was a farmer, but speculated in 
lumber, work cattle and real estate, at one time owning over 5,000 
acres in the county and also a saw mill and foundry at La Grange. At 
the age of sixteen he joined a miiitaiy company, and held every office 
from corporal to brigade inspector, the latter for seven years; was 
commissioned justice of peace by Governor Ritner and served twelve 
years, and was generally known as "Colonel "or '"'Squire" Avery. 
The children of Miles Avery are named as follows: Lydia Ann, born 
May 1, "13; Ziporah, October 28, '11. died at Xeponset, 111.; SoIoukju, 
Se])tember 8, '16, died April 6, '39; Esther, May 17. '18, died July 30, 
'83, at South Eaton, Pa ; Major Cyrus, March 8, "21 ; Miles, June 3, 
'23, died October 10, '84; Humphrey, July 4, '25, a resident of Penn 



618 BIOGRAPHY AND EKMINISCENCES 

township; Elizabeth. May 15, '27, died July 2-i, '29; Samuel G., May 
3, '2y ; Hannah, November 4, '32, died November l-t, '32, and Court- 
ney, July 18, '84, died May '13, '36. 

Humphrey Avery, fourth son of Col. Miles and Elizabeth (Smitli) 
Avery, was born July 4, '25, in Wyoming county. Pa.; received his 
primary education there and completed his studies at ]Ma(lison Acad- 
emy, Al)ingdon Centre, Luzerne county, Pa. After his father's failure 
in '43, Mr. Avery was thrown upon his own resources. At this time 
he was afflicted with the old-fashioned ague, which kept his purse down 
at low water-mark. He followed the fortunes of the North Branch 
Canal — running through Wilkesbai're and Pittston for several months, 
at the same time that the late ])resident Cartield is said to have worked 
on it. Subsequently he was employed in Boukley ct Prices' coal mine, 
and about this time received, by some accident, tlie first !plOO he ever 
called his own. He was boarding at Pittston, and found on the street 
a purse containing over $5,000 in cash and notes. Searching for the 
owner, lie found liini in the person of George F. Knapp, of Carbondale, 
who pressed the $100 on the delighted young A very. Mr. Knapp's mother 
proved to be an old friend of Col. Miles Avery, and insisted on a prom- 
ise from the young man that he would invest the money in lands im 
which to make a home for himself. This promise was made and car- 
ried out. Mr. Avery purchasetl at sheritf's sale one hundred acres in 
his own county for ninety-one dollars, which he sold at a profit, and 
that $100 and" the profits arising from its original investment, are in 
the pleasant home and farm which he owns today in Stai'k county. On 
April 27, '54, Mr. Avery arrived at Toulon with $530 in gold. For the 
first year he made his "home witli his In-other, Samuel G. Avery, who 
had come hither five years prior to '54. In the fall of '54 he purchased 
forty acres of land in Osceola township, and in '56 he bought the east 
one-lialf of the northeast quarter of section seven, in Penn townshiji. 
On August 8, '58, he married Miss Emma J., daughter of Chauncey W. 
and Eliza E. (Wlieeler) Davison, both of whom are noticed in other 
pages. After this marriage Mr. Avery commenced the improvement 
of his farm in Penn townshi}!, engaging in agriculture and stock-grow- 
ing, was elected constable the same year, which oifice he held for two 
years, when he resigned and went westward, in company with thirty 
men and thirteen teams, to the Pocky Mountains for his health. At" 
Denver the com]iany dispersed, Mr. Avery and a few others going to 
California Gulch, oil the present site of Leadville, where they passed 
six months. On returning to Stai'k county he resumed farming, in '68 
purchased 115 acres in section one, Toulon township, which is said to 
be underlaid by a vein of fine coal four and a half feet in depth. In '86 
he sunk a double shaft to this vein, which is fifty-two feet below the 
surface, and introduced machinery of a capacity of 1,000 bushels per 
dav. ■ In '70 he purchased a store-building and lot at Castleton, and in 
'7t"! a lot adjoining. The former he rented out until '78. when he estab- 
lished his mercantile house there. This lie carried on for three years 
in connection with his farm. During this time he served as justice of 
the peace. In '82 he sold his business interests at Castleton to Ackley 
lit Loper. and has since devoted his attention to agriculture and coal- 



OF PENN TOWNSIirp. 619 

iniiiiiig. The chiklren of ]\[r. ami Mrs. A veiy are named as follows : 
Clinton, born Deceniljer 5, '59 ; Etta May, May 7, "02; Sherman, May 
25, '(54, died May 6, "(io ; Milo, April 3(>, '68;' Viola Virginia, July 9. 
'72 ; Lorance, December 21, '74, and Myron, August 7, '79, died Sej)- 
tember 9, '80. The eldest daughter, Etta May, married Daniel Bolt, of 
Castleton, January 5, '8H, and is now a resident of Wyoming, 111. 

Saiinii'] Gates Amri/, fifth son of Col. Miles Avery, was born in 
Falls township, Wyoming county, Pa., May 3, '29, completed his edu- 
cation at Madison academy, Luzerne county, Pa.; in '-±9 canie to Stark 
county and soon after piirchased the southeast quarter of section five, 
Penn township. As stated in the marriage record he married Miss 
Marrietta Day, October 23, '51. This lady was born at Niles, Mich., 
January 9, '31. Mr. Avery served assu])ei'visor of Penn township, has 
been connected with the County Agricultural Society since its organi- 
zation, and was for several yenrs marshal of that society. In '68 he 
moved . to Lamar, Jjarton county, Mo., where he is now extensively 
engaged in agriculture. His children ai'e Alivilda, born July 20, '52. 
now Sirs. AV. L. Mack; Udella, born January 31, '54, now Mrs. George T. 
Parry; Gates, born December 12, '55, married Mary Ilazelette, all of 
Lamar, Mo.; Jerome, born August 21, '57, married Ellen Little, who died 
soon after nuxrriage, and for second wife, Rosa Pringle; George, l^orn 
July 29, '60, married Emma Webi), of Lamar, Mo.; Minnie IL, born 
September 5, '62; Lillie G., who mai'ried Ernest A. Reed, Xovember I, 
'82. at Carthage, Mo., a son of I. C. and Luna A. Reed, born at Tojdon, 
October 26, '59, as noted in other pages; Bertrand, born July 1, '67; 
Beatrice, born July 14, '69, and Tallyrand, born July 30, '73. 

Joseph C. Acery, brother of Zelndon and Col. Miles Avery, born June 
9, '17, came from Tunkhannock, Pa., to Stark county, 111., in '39, and 
here married Mai'tlta Mai'sh, a half-sister of tlie late Mrs. James IIol- 
o'ate, with whom she came to this i)art of Illinois, as stated in the "en- 
eral history. Here Mr. Avery ])urchased the east half of the southwest 
quarter of section five, Penn township, built a house and barn, then 
considered among the best iniju-ovemenrs in the township, and a few 
years later, in '45, moved beyond the mountains to Oregon, where he 
died at Corvallis, Xovember IS, '78. He was a surveyor and was 
engaged in this work here during his short stay in the county. 

Rohei't M<-Boco(:l- (deceased), was born in Ohio, Decend)er 10, '25, 
where his parents — Elijah and Barbai'a (McKenny) Bocock then 
resided. He moved with his jjarents to Illinois in '37, as related in 
their history (given in this cha])ter), and resided with them until '4S, 
when he married Miss Elizabeth R., daughter of John J. and Abigail 
(IMitchell) Culton, natives of Virginia and Indiana, respectively, and 
both of a long line of Irish-Anun-ica.n ancest<jrs. Robert learned the 
cooper's ti-a.de in Fulton county, which he followed for three yeai's after 
his marriage. He was engaged m agriculture in Fulton county. 111., 
until '54, when he came to this townshi]) and purchased eighty acres, 
devoting it to grain farming and stock-growing. Under his wise sttper- 
vision and industry it grew into a large estate of 950 acres, thus providing 
fully for his large family and leaving them at his death, on January 10, 
'8(i, all that wealth and an intelligent examjtle of industry and integrity 



620 BIOGRAPHY AND KKMINISCENCES 

should living. Of the ten cliildi'en horn to Mr. and Mrs. McBocock, six 
are living, namely: Thomas J., William C, Abigail J., widow of 
Jefferson Francis, Sarah M., wife of Fi-edericlc Deitwig. James S., and 
Alva. E.. all residents of the townsliip where their father settled in "54, 
and where tliey grew to manhood and womanhood. The father of this 
large family was, in political life, an unconditional Republican. For 
sixteen years he held the office of justice of the peace, and for thirteen 
years, successively, a meraljer of the supervisoi-'s board. Fi'om '(il to 
'6<') he was a member of the Union League, and by his wnsdom and 
])i-udiMU'e aided in averting mol) law and in subduing the devices of un- 
thinking men, who would l)lacken a proud record by i-esort to capital 
punishment foi- mere sympathy witli the rebellion. Though uncon- 
nected with any religious body, he was a friend to all Chi'istian forms, 
and in his life wassti'ictly moral. His widow, Mrs. Elizabeth McBocock, 
resides on the homestead, and lilce her husband, is jiossessed of those 
qualities which win success and esteem. 

Jill jdh Biicoclx, a native of Vii'ginia, moved to Highland county, O., 
with his parents in his youth. On July 18, '22, he married Miss" J3ar- 
bara McKinney, whose parents came from Ireland early in the history 
of this country. To this marriage were born seven children, namely : 
llannaii M., who married kSalem F<juts, now of Ivansas; jMary ('., wiio 
died in infancy; Robert McK., who died January 1!», 'S(!; Anna, who 
died aged two years; Cyrus, and Nancy, who married Levi Fonts, who 
reside m this county, and Daniel McK., who died at the age of twelve 
years. The parents and family emigrated in the year ':>7 from Ohio 
to the wilds of F'ulton county, tliis state; bought l;ind aiul resumed 
farming, remaining there until 'i'i4. when they moved to Marshall 
county, this state. \w '79 the good uiothei' was called to I'est at the 
age of eiglity-two years. The fatiier tiien went into Stark county and 
t(jok up his home witli his son Robert, wiiece he resided some three 
yeai's, then nu)ved and made his home with his son Cyrus, until ALarch, 
'1S5, when at the age of eighty-seven years he was called to join his 
faithful consort who had pi-eeeded him to that land of blissful I'est. 

iJyriix Hoiorli was born in Highland county, 0.. October 5, '32, and 
in "37 moved with his pai'ents to Fulton county, this state ; was 
educated tliere, leceiving only a common countrv school education ; 
work'ing on the farm tluring the summer and attending school during 
the winter. In '57 he married Eleanor M., daughter of Dougan and 
Sarah (Hutchison) Fonts, and "granddaughter of Jacob and Eleanor 
Fonts of North Carolina. In '(ifi he nujved to Penn township. Stark 
county, puirhased land on section 13, I'ented this and engaged in mer- 
cantile business exclusively for six years, when he resumed his agricult- 
ural pursuits, but still retaining his store interest until March. "8(3, 
when he disposed of that interest entirely, devoting his entire time to 
farming and stock-reusing. In ])olitics, he, since its organization, has 
been a staunch Rejmblican, and during the late war was an active 
mendier of the l^nion League. For four years was a mend)er of the 
l)oard of supervisors of Fulton county. In '07 was made w member of 
the board of sujiervisors of Stai'k c(ninty, serving in that ca])acity for 
five years in succession. In '72 was elected to the lower house of the 



OF PENN TOWKSHIP. 621 

state legislature, serving there two years; lias filled many township 
offices, assessor, road commissioner, school trustee, and at present is a 
meniher of the County and Congressional Iie])ublican Central Com- 
mittees; is a great lover of his township and county and their insti- 
tutions, bound to them by many ties. In social matters always ready 
to assist. Is a Mason and one of the charter members of the Bradford 
Lodge of I. O. O. F. Has a family of seven children, namely : Chai-les 
"W., who married Miss Laura Markland ; Francis M., who married Miss 
Anna ilahler ; IJobert L., Emma L., Sarah A., Cyrus O., and Clai-ence 
E., who reside at home. Is not a mendjer of any church l)ut is ever 
ready to give a hearty support to all. 

ilioinas J. Bomc'li. born in Fulton county, 111., July 13, '50, is the son 
of Robert Mc. and Elizabeth (Culton) Bocock. whose history is given 
in this cha])ter. Mr. Bocock I'eceived a very liberal education in the 
district schools and at the Nornud University, Bloomington, 111. In 
'54 he accompanieil iiis pai'ents io this connty, resided at liome until 
of age and in '73 married Miss Frances, daughter of John W. and Vvy 
(Bird) Proctor, natives of Illinois and Kentucky, I'espectively, her 
maternal grandparents being Virginians. During the year "To-'i, 
Mr. Bocock engaged in farming here, moved to Alarshall county in 
'74, resided there for two years, wlien he ])urcliased eighty acres on 
section 33, Penn, where he has resided up to the present time, coupling 
with his farm and stock growing int(^rests the operation of farm 
machinery. Dnring the winter of 'S6-7 formed jiai'tnersliij) with AV. 
Scott et Co. in buying and shipping of stock. Mr. and Mrs. Bocock 
are the parents of four children •: Cora kstella, born Decendjer 19, 
'75, died October 31, '78; Otis Lester born Septendter 8, "79; Floyd G., 
December 8, '81 ; Fatima, born May 31. '85. (Cora and Otis are known 
by middle names). Politic;dly, Republican, lie has taken much in- 
terest in all atfairs relating to his township. For nine years he has 
served as school director and is serving as road commissioner in sixtii 
year, is a stockholder in the Stark County Central Agi'icultural Society 
and has held important offices in that i)ody, while in society matters 
is a member of A. F. and A. M. Lodge, No. 479, Wyoming. 111. 
While thoroughly Ciiristian like, he is not bound by any denomination, 
his name may lie found many times among the supporters of all our 
cluu'ches and benevolent societies. 

WdH<(m Coiiihn Bococl'. born in Fulton county. III., ISfay 4, 1854, is 
the scm of Robert Mc. and Elizabeth (Culton) Bocock, and grandson of 
Elijah and Barbara (McKiiiney) Bocbck, natives of Virginia and Penn- 
sylvania, respectiveh', and on the maternal side of John J. and Abigail 
(Mitchell) Culton, of Virginia and Indiana, respectively, of Irish ances- 
try. Roljert liocock came to this township in '54. Here William C. 
was educated and here resided on the homestead until January, '79, 
\vhen he married Miss Mai'ia A. Holmes, daughter ol Edwin anil Salina 
(Savillj Holmes, natives of England, and granddaughter of Eli and 
Maria (Baily) Holmes, also natives of England. For two years after 
his marriag-e he was eng-aged in farinin<j on land rented from his 
father; but in "81 he purchased eigiity acres on section 15, on which he 
took up his residence, and has since made his home. Mr. Bocock has 



622 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

added to liis ao-ricultural duty that of stock-gro\vini>' and dealing in 
stock of all kinds in which his father was extensively engaged up to 
iiis death. In political life he is thoroughly liepuijlican, in church 
matters. Chi-istian. iiut not denominational. Though a young man he 
lias tilled several township offices creditably, and is now director of 
tlie Castleton gi-aded school district. 

John Bentley Broion, deceased, was h(n"n in Augusta countv, ^'a. 
in 1806. When of age lie mai'ried Miss Betsy, daughter of Thomas iiiul 
Jane Johnson, all natives of Virginia, and in '37 migrated westward 
with his family, settling in Peoria county. 111., near what is now known 
as Edwards Station. In '53 he removed to W_yoining, engaged in 
mercantile business and so continued in trade until his death. May 23, 
'SO. His widow died there June 30, '81. Of their eight children^ five 
are living: C. W., of Penn, the senior; John M., whose history a p- 
])ears in the cha])tei' on Toulon, Newton G., married, residing in Allen 
county, Kan., Martha, wife of C. G. Golburn of AVyoming. and Isa- 
bella, a teacher in the jniblic schools. John P. Prowii was recognized 
as a man of zeal and earnestness in religious, tem])erance and political 
affairs, was a staunch member of the M. E. Church for fifty years pre- 
ceding his death. 

Vmniiier W. liroicn, born in Hampshire county, Va., July 31. IS34, 
is the eldest son of John J]entley Prown who settletl in Peoria 
county in '37, and came to Stark county in 1853. He shared all his 
father's travels and pioneer laljors in Peoria county and Wyomin 
and in the latter ])lace was connected with his father's business for 
some years — thus obtaining a very practical education in the school, 
on tiie farm, antl in the store. In November, '5H he married Miss 
Elizabeth C. daughter of James F. and Elizabeth Henderson, natives 
of Pennsylvania, but ]iioneers of Tazewell county. 111., where Mrs. 
Prown was liorn March 5, '3(). In '(!! he engaged in agricultural 
work, south of Wyoming, and in August, '*;2. enlisted in Gompany E, 
Gne-hundred-and-twelfth Ilegiment, Illinois Yolunteer Infantr}-, was 
chosen first lieutenant and made the record ci'edited to him in 
the military chapter of this work. On the close of the War, he pur- 
chased a farm on section 14. Penn township, and has since been prom- 
inent in adding to tiie live-stock and agricultural wealth of the coun- 
ty. In politics he is liepublican, and in religion a siipjiorter of the 
Methodist Gliurch of which Mi's. Prown is a member. In public affairs 
he has always manifested and felt a deep interest in advancing what- 
ever a])])eai'ed to be for the best interests of the peo])le, has repeatetlly 
been called upon to fill offices of public trust and responsibility, and 
has always performed th(! duties of such offices with credit to 
himself and satisfaction to his constituents. Of his three childnMi, 
William is married and a resident of Nebraska ; James, unmarried, 
and Ge(n'ge, married, are farmers of this township. 

Krat<t((s Brown and his wife, Amanda (Staffortl) Brown, natives of 
Vermont, removed in 1813 to DeKali) county. 111., where they re- 
mained only a short time, when tliey removed to Peoria county. 
Tliere Air. Brown purchased a farm and began its impnjvement; 
there Mrs. Brown passed to her last sleep. About a year later Mr. 



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OF I'ENN TOWNSHIP. 633 

Brown married Miss McCumpsev ; immediately after came to Stark 
county, and settled in Toulon township, but after a few yearn removed 
to Lafayette, where he died, October IS. 1870, being tiien in his 
seventy-fourtJi year. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. 

ILttiow Broivn, son of Erastus Brown, was born in VernKjnt, in 
1S21, remained with liis parents until he was twenty years of age, 
when he came to Peoria,, wiiere he was engaged in various occupations 
for seven years. On August 1, 1847, he married Harriet Stoffer, a 
daughter of Jacob and Mary (Tyson) Stoffer, who was born October 
(i, 182(>. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in 
Ohio, and in 1844 settled in Peoria countj^, PL Some years later tliey 
came to Stark county, wiiei-e iier mother died in 188.5, being tlien 
eighty-nine years of age, thus surviving her husband some years. 
.\bout a year after their mari-iage, Mr. and Mrs. Brown came to Penn 
townslitp, where they ))urciiased land and began its improvement, 
annd all the privations of pioneer life. Their union lias been blessed 
by twelve childi'en, seven of wiiom are still living : Effie J. (deceased) ; 
Amanda P., now Mrs. William Cross, of Kansas; Nellie J., now Mrs. 
Edwin Snare, of Valley tcjwnship; Eliza, now Mrs. N. Foster, of Os- 
ceola; Sherman (deceased); Samuel (deceased); Lemuel (deceased); 
Emma C. (deceased); Dora E., now Mrs. E. Pettit, of Penn town- 
shij); H. B., now engaged in the liardware trade in Castleton, 111.; 
Frankbn W., and Herl)ert D. Politically, Mr. Brown is a Ilepul>lican, 
having voted that ticket since the Buchanan campaign. He now owns 
•140 acres of the choicest lands in Stark county, the greater part being 
in Penn township, on which is situated his large pleasant residence. 
Mrs. Brown has been an invalid for the last five years. In speaking 
of pioneer life, Mr. and Mrs. P>rown relate many events, among others 
being kept awake by tlie howling of the wolves, which surrounded the 
cabin as soon as dark caine on. Their cabin was 12x12, and on one 
occasion Mrs. Brown held a, "(piilting," and, on account of lack of 
room in the house, they quilted out dehors, with no cover but a small 
shed. 

Benjamin B. Bunnell, son of John Bunnell, was born in Pike 
county, Pa., ISll. His early life was s])ent with his parents, assist- 
ing in the duties of the farm, or attending school. On January 7, 
1833, he married Miss S. A. Little, a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth 
(Armstrong) Little. Her pai'ents were natives of New Jersey, where 
she was b(,)rn in 1811. The paternal grandparents of James A. and 
Rol)ert E. were John IJunnell, born August 13, 1790, who died August 
11, 1872 and Marv Place, born Se])tember 7, 1793, who died Noveinber 
3, IS.'il, Penja.min being one of ;i family of fourteen children, twelve 
of wh(jm reached maniiood .-iiid womanhood. After this marriage, 
Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell i)egan farming in Pennsylvania, which occupa- 
tion they followed twenty years. In lSr)4, he sold his farm, and witii 
his family removed to Illinois, jnirchased a section in Penn townsliii), 
and there resided until 1S(;4, wlum he went to Nashville, Tenn., to 
nurse his son John, who was lying in the hospital, and who never 
recovered. Returning, he sold his farm to his son Robert, and removed 
to Neponset, 111., where he resided ten years; then returned to Penn 
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624 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

township, making their home with their son. Here Mre. Bunnell died 
August 10, 1876. Mr. Bunnell is still living, and, at present writing, 
although now in his seventy-sixth year, is cpiite active. The tirst rec- 
ord of the ancestors comes from London. Eng., coming to America 
aijout tiie year 1600. Mr. Bunnell is an uncle of Senator F. C. Bun- 
nell, of Pennsylvania. He is the father of six cliildren, four of wIkjiu 
ai'e still living: James A., now of Benn township; Inis M., now Mrs. 
J. S. Motfit, of Nebraska; John H., who died of his wounds at Xash- 
ville; Robert E.. of Penn township; Mary (deceased); and Amanda E.. 
now Mrs. G. M. Wright, of this township. 

Jaiiics A. BuirncII, son of Benjamin and S. A. (Little) Bunnell, was 
born in Pennsylvania in 183*. He passed his youth at the home of 
his parents. In his fifteenth year he entered Wyoming Seminary, 
studying thei'e about three years, when he returned to his home and 
began teaching in the public schools. This profession he followed 
several years. 1\\ his twenty-sixth year he married Miss N. Irene 
Chaniberlin, a daughter of John F. and Susan (Terry) Chamberlin, who 
was iiorn in P>raclford county, Pa., in 1838, where she was married 
Septeud)er 2.5, 1860. Her pai-ents were natives of Pennsylvania, 
where her mother still resides, her father having died in 1881 in his 
sixty-sixth year. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell returned 
to Illinois and settled on an unimproved quarter on section 17, Penn 
township, on wiiich he had previously built a house which, on account 
of Its height, was the wonder of the country, people coming from far and 
near to see the l)uilding, and all projihesied that it would surely l^low 
away. It still remains and is today one of the finest farm residences 
in Stark county. Four children have blessed their union, three of 
whom are living: Ida M., Susie E., Jennie A., and Bona C. (deceased). 
Mrs. Bunnell is a member of the M. E. church and is interested in all 
woi'ks of l)enevolence. Mr. Bunnell has never voted any but the Re- 
]jnblican ticket, and has held several of the townshi]) offices. He has 
been a hard worker, and as the result of labor, now owns .oHO acres of 
the choicest lands in Penn township, aljout one and one-foui-th mile 
from Castleton. In connection with his large farm is his stock- 
growing establishment, which like the farm, is fully equipped and well 
managed. 

Itoln'rt E. Bnnnelh son of Benjamin and Sally Ann (Little) Bunnell, 
was born in Wyoming county. Pa.. September 25, 1839, and is the 
fourth child of a family of six children. In his fifteenth year he en- 
tered the Wyoming Academy, remained there a short time, when he 
returned to his home. In liis twentj-seventh year he purchased 
the farm of his father and assumed control at once. Four years 
later, Sejitember 1.5. 1870, he married Miss Matilda H. Jackson, a 
daughter of George W. and Harriet (Jackson) Jackson, who was born 
June 1.5. 18-t7. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, udio removed 
to Illinois. Here her mother died in ISlit. Mr. Jackson having mar- 
ried again, the family settled at Clayton, Adams county, where her 
father engaged as superintendent of the foundry, and was also a 
])reacher. He is the inventor and patentee of the •' Jackson " scales. 
In 1861 he organized Compaii}' A, of the One-hundred-and-fortv-first 



OF TENN TOWNSHIP. 625 

Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was elected Captain. In a 
short time, on account of I'ailinu- iiealth, he was compelled to return 
home. In 1870 tlie family removed to Burlington, Iowa, where he en- 
gaged in tlie maiuifactui'e of iiis scales. Two years later Mr. Jackson 
died, his widow lieing now a resident of Peoria. Mrs. Eunnell, until her 
marriage, had l)een engnged in teaching in the graded scliools. Since 
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bunnell have resided in Penn township, where 
five ciiildren have been born to them, namely : Nellie E., John C, 
Benlah C, Fred. J. and Bernice M. Mr. Bunnell now owns 1,24() 
acres of the choicest lands in Penn tow)iship, on which is situate one 
of the finest farm i-esidences in kStark county. He also owns a large 
amount of real estate in Nebraska. Mi'. Bunnell lias always been a 
Re[)ublican. His wife is a member of the M. E. chiu-ch. 

Daniel (Joghlan. boi'n in Brown connty, Ohio, in 1811, came to Ill- 
inois in pioneer times, and to the Snareville neighborhood about 18.58, 
died there in Octol)er, 187!t. 

Samuel Vrnm, born in Huntingdon county, Pa., April (!, 1825, is 
the son of Frederic and Catherine (Snare) Crum, both Pennsylvanians ; 
the former born in 1794, was tlie son of a Crerman settler, the latter, 
daugiiter of a Cerman settler also. To them nine children were born, 
eiglit of whom are still living, namely : Samuel, of Penn township; 
Daniel, of Huntingdon county. Pa. ; Niincy, wife of Byron llaack, of 
that county ; Ellen. ]\[rs. Jos(>|)ii T. Fisher, of Johnson county. 
Mo.; Beulien II., a resident of I'ennsylvania ; Margaret, Mrs. John 
Clark, of Huntingdon county, J'a.; George W., also residing tiiere, and 
Ann, Mrs. John C. Lytic, residing in that county. The fatlier died 
there in 1876, and the mother in 1877. Both were of the Pennsylvania 
agricultural class. Samuel Crum in early 3'ears was a woodchopper, 
schoolboy, millei" and fai'iner — about all a pioneer boy could be. In 
1848 he married Miss Elizal)etli, daughter of Henry and Margaret 
(Wise) Hess, and ])aternai graiiddaugiiter of Jacob and Eliza-iieth 
(Zimmerman) Hess, Germans. Jacob being born in 1781, died in 1869, 
and Elizabeth, born in 1789, died in 1859. Her mother was born in 
1768. died April 8, 1857, and her father, Henry, born in 1758, died 
January 27, 1837. After Mr. Crunrs marriage he became a farmer, 
came to this township in 1859, engaged in grain and stock-growing, 
purcluised eighty acres on section 2() in 1869, came to resiile on it in 
187o, added eiglity acres on section 17. erected a fine farm-liouse, and 
has I'esided here down to tlie ))resent time. Their chiklren are: Mar- 
garet, wife of It. S. Snare ; Winfield P., married, residing in this town- 
ship, and Joim W., a diniggist at Castleton. Mr. Crum and his two 
sons control 263 acres here. lie has served as sujjervisor one year, 
assessor three years, school director and in minor offices. Both he and 
wife are meml^ers of tiie Snareville Methodist church. W. B. Crum is 
the genial clerk of the townshij) school lioard, and like his fatlier, one 
of the most jiopular men in tlie townslii]). The farms and homes 
which this family made iiere are the results of their own laliors since 
1859. Their reputation rests on industry and integrity. 

Chiuiiicey II. Dac'iHoit, who married Eliza E. Wheeler, was born in 
Wyoming county, Pa., December 12, 1819, son of James and Catherine 



(l2fi BIOGRAPHY AND KEMINISCENCES 

(Stark) Davison. He moved with his parents to Lorain conut}% Ohio, 
in 1834, where he married Miss Wheeler, in IS-tO. In 1851 they moved 
to Stark county. Ilk, and thence in February, 1875, to Wayne county, 
Iowa, where tJiey now reside. Archibalil Wheeler, born in England, 
in 1800, emigrated to St. Lawrence county, N. Y., where he married 
Narcissus Gardner, a native of that county, of Scotch descent. She 
was livmg lifteen miles south of Ogdenslmrg when that settlement was 
burned bv the British in 1812. Wheeler and family moved to Lorain 
county, Ohio, in 183-1-, cleared 100 acres, and lived in the log cabin he 
then iuiilt until 1850, when a dwelling house was erected in which they 
resided until their death a few years ago. 

George D. Eageldon, son of William and Emeline S. (Fargo) 
Eagelston, was born in Kickapoo township, Peoria county, April 2fi, 
184-1). Ilis father was a native of Albany, N. Y., and mother of Ash- 
tabula. 0., as related in the history of the Eagelston family of Wyoming. 
In 1852 the family moved from Peoria county to Stark county, and 
here Geoi'ge D. received his early education, and completed a course 
of study at Cole's Business College, Peoria, in 1872-3. From this 
perod until the spring of 1874 he was engaged in the cattle trade in 
Texas. On returning he began farming and dealing in horses, making 
a shipment of horses to the eastern market during the season of 1S74. 
Since" that time he has been engaged in stock-growing and agriculture 
here. On September 10, 1874, his marriage with Miss Pha?be A., 
daughter of James and Parmelia (Eustis) Woods, was celebrated. Her 
])arents were natives of Ohio and Indiana, respectively, and her ]mter- 
nal grandparents, Jeremiali and Margai'et (Wooster) Woods, were 
natives of Ohio. To this marriage four children were born : James 
W., Mav 20, 1875 ; Harry II., February 8, 1877; Henry M., February 
21, 1878, and George W.," March 1, 1881. In 1874 Mr."^ Eagelston pur- 
chased eighty acres on section 22, which he sold in 1878, and pur 
chased ninety-three acres on section 5. In ])olitics he was Pepubliean 
up to 1878, when the Goddess of Greeubackism won his ati'ections. 
For four years he has served as school director, is at present clerk of 
the board and highway commissioner. In Masonic circles he belongs 
to the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Council and Eastern Star, as related in 
the history of Wyoming. In religious thought he is Christian, but not 
a member of any particular sect. 

Mani Fai'well, born at Dublin, N. II., in 17".>5, died at tlie home of 
her tlau'ghter, Mrs. Gleason. near Castleton, Marcli S», 1880. Her hus- 
band died in New Hampshire in ls5fi. 

James W. Fleming, son of Samuel C. and Rebecca (Bonsall) 
Fleming, both natives of Pennsylvania, was born in Clearlield county, 
there, July 21, 1842, received his education in that county and in Ohio, 
where he* settled with his father in 1854, and subserpiently in Elmira, 
township, of this county, where the family settled in 1855. On Sep- 
tember !», 1809, lie married Miss Clara E., daiighter of James and Nancy 
(Akerly) Gritiin, both natives of New York, of which state their 
])arents were also natives. James W. purchased 160 acres on section 
13, in Toulon township ii^ 1872, removed the same year to Castleton 
and engaged in the grain trade, a business he has followed to the pres- 



OF PKNX TOWNSHrP. (527 

ent time. He has also given attention to agriculture and stock-gi'ow- 
ing (luriiig these years. In political and religious affairs he has always 
been liberal aud tolei-ant, giving iiis support to what appears to him 
just rather than following party or sect lines. In society matters 
he is a member of the Blue Lodge at Toulon. The two children born 
to Mr. and Mi's. Fleming: Everett J., born Februarj^ 7, 1S74, and Ger- 
trude M., January 22, 1S77, ai"e pupils in the Castleton schools. 

Levi Fonts, born in Wayne county, Ind., June 2, 1S27, is the son of 
Jacol) aiul Eleanor (Dougan) Fonts, both natives of >.'ortli Carolina 
and of (Tci'man descent. In 1831 the family moved to Fulton county, 
111., near Canton, where Jacob died October 9, 1874, after forty-three 
years of agricultural life in that count}'. His wife died Novemlier 
17, 1858. Of their eleven children seven are living : Jacob, a widower ; 
Salem, at the head of a family, botli residing in Kansas, near Ottawa ; 
Elizabeth, in Fulton county, near Canton ; Levi and Lewis in this county, 
near Bradford ; Fi-ancis, near Sedan, Kan., and Malcom. near Canton, 
111., on tlie ol<l home place. Levi Fonts married, in 1851, Miss Nancy, 
daughter of Elijah and liarijara (McKinney) Bocock, of Virginia and 
Fenn.sylvania, respectively. To them six children were born, namely : 
Barbara Eleanor, wife of Simeon Bell; residing near Keota, Iowa ; Alice 
Jane, wife of John S. Boot', near Viola. 111.; Jacob C, mai'i'ied Mar- 
garet Ann Eagelston, residing near Cam]) Grove ; Hannah Jlaria, wife 
of John Mahler, near Camp (Jrove; Elijah A. and Cyrus E. are at 
home. In 1851 Mr. Fonts sokl his eighty-acre farm in Fulton county 
and coming here purchased KU) acres on section 13, to which be has 
added 220 acres. For thirty -three years he has been engaged in agri- 
culture and stock-growing here with marked success. In political life 
he was a Be])ublican, but has changed to an earnest Greenliacker. In 
church affairs he is undenominational but a supporter of all Christian 
societies. 

Zura FnJ1ei\s>o\\ of Chauncy I), and Lydia (Avery) Fuller, was born 
in Toulon township. Stark county. December 21. 1851, as related in the 
history of the Fuller family of Toulon. He received a liberal education 
in the schools here, at the commercial college. Davenport, Iowa, and 
at Peoria, com])leting at the latter place, and returning, engaged in 
mei'cantile work at Modena. After some short time he moved to 
Texas, engaged in the cattle trade and l)ecame one of the most po])ular 
"co\v-l)oys" m that state. "With the honors of one season's Texan life 
he returned to liis native county, and was engaged in mercantile busi- 
ness at Modena until March, isSfl, when he purchased the business 
interests of Cyrus Bocock at Castleton, where he is now residing. His 
marriage with Miss Fannie M. Clark was celelirated September 16, 
1880. This lady is a daughter of AVilliani F. and Diana Clark, of 
Pennsylvania. She came to Modena in 1883, took a position in a 
mercantile house there until 1885, when she returned to Uer Pennsyl- 
vania home. l)ut in 1SS<! returned and nuirried Mr. Fuller. In religion 
Mr. Fuller is a member of the M. P. church, in society affairs belongs 
to the Masonic Lodge ; was director of the Modena district schools for 
some time, and always a quiet but earnest supporter of whatever enter- 
prise promised public benefit. A letter from C. D. Fuller, El Dorado 



628 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCKNOES 

Springs, jVIo., dated October 10, 188fi, in reply to request for informa- 
tion regarding tiiis family, gives tiie following particulars: '"Father 
was born in West Stock bridge, Mass., in the year. 1787; his father 
moved to Pennsylvania wlien father was quite young. Mother was 
born in Genesee Yalle\', N. Y. I have not the year of luu- bii'th. I 
was born in Luzerne, now AVyoming county. Pa., May 5, 1817. The 
family came to Illinois in 183f), and settled in what is now Stark county. 
That is as far back as I can trace my ancestors. My father was a 
medical doctor, but unfortunately, we never had any preachers oi' 
lawyers anu)ng the old stock, that I know of." 

Benjamin F. Gliarrett, born in Huntingdon county, Pa., September 
1,1832, is the son of Heniy and Nancy (Kurfniau) (Tharrett, wiio are 
referred to in other places. Mr. Ghari'ett came with his stepfather to 
this county in 18-17, received a liljei'al education at Ileniy in this state, 
and in February, 1858, married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of James and 
Nancy (Akerly) Griffin, of New York State, and grand-daughter of 
Parant and Thena (Pelham) Griffin, and John and Elizabeth (Town- 
send) Ackerly. To Mr. B. F. Gharrett and wife, two childi'en were 
born — Olive ll., wife of Charles E. Jordan, of Ked Cloud, Neb., and 
Jennie N., a school teacher of ]\rodena, spok-en of in thecliajiter on edu- 
cation. In 1882, Mr. Gharrett ])urchase(l eighty acres on section 17, and 
in 1865 added a second eighty, all of which he rented in 1872, moved to 
Castleton, and engaged in the stock lousiness, to which he sul)se(|uently 
added his intei'ests in the elevator and gram business at Castleton. In 
1878 he dis|)osed of these interests, moved to Hastings. Net)., near 
which town lie purchased Kiti acres, had it improved, and meantime 
engaged in mercantile trade there. In 1880 he traded this store for 
16(t acres in Nebraska, and some property in this state, returned to 
Penn Township, purchased eighty acres on section 16, which he rents, 
while himself and family reside in Castleton, where he is also interested 
in real estate. Mr. Gliarrett cast his first vote for Fillmore, was a 
member of tlie Union Peague, and has ever been a thoi'ough-going Re- 
])ublican. In township matters lie has been Justice of the Peace for 
several terms, a director of the Castleton gradetl schools for years, and 
has tilled almost every townshi]) office. In religion he is undenomina- 
tional. 

WilMinn I). Grant sold to Judge llolgate land in Penn Township, in 
1833. The land was resold in 1881 to IJobert E. Bunnell for g>75 ])eracre. 

George Green, l>orn in Limerick county, Ireland, I\Iarcli 14-, 1831-, is 
a son of John and Elizabeth Green, natives of England and Germany, 
respectively. The latter while en route to America was shipwrecked 
and drifted on the Irish coast. There she met and married Mr. (rreen, 
who died in Ireland in 1833. Of their seven children only two are 
living — ]\|i's. Hommerville of Ohio, and George of this townshi]). The 
wulow and children came to America in 1837, settled in Muskingum 
county, Ohio, where the mother engaged in school teaching. In 18-il 
she married George Smith, and to them three children were born — 
William, deceased ; Henry T., of Kansas, and Charles E., of Ohio. 
Mr. Smith died in 1849, and in 1853 she married Daniel Swiger, and 
resided with him in Ohio until her death in 1880. 



OF tj;nx township. r>20 

(xeorg'e Green's earlier years were passed at school, later he worked 
in the coal mines for seven years, when in '55 he moved to McLean 
county. 111., and engaged in farming. On March 1, '58, he married 
Miss Xeta A. Brown, born in that county, August 19, '41. whose par- 
ents were natives of Tennessee and Indiana, respectively. In "84 the 
family moved to this township, where Mr. Gi'een purchased eighty 
acres in section 28. Their four children are among tlie dead: Bennett, 
born March 24, '59, died 8eptemlier 12, '(34 ; Alfred, boini September 
12, 'tiO, died ^November 5, '7;^ ; William (X, born April 28, '()2, died July 
22, '(53; and Lucy M., born December 6, '63, died February 25, '78. 
Mr. and ^Irs. Green are members of the M. P. chui'ch of this town- 
ship. In earlier years he was a Republican, but changed his political 
faith in favor of the Democracy. In addition to his jn'operty here he 
is the owner of forty acres of land in McLean county. 111. 

Andrew Ilarli/, boi'n November 27. '33, in Tipperary county, Ire- 
land, is the son of John and Sarah (O'Brien) Harty, and grandson of 
John and l\Iary (McCormick) Harty, whose ancestors for generations 
were known in Ireland. On the mother's and grandmother's side the 
descent is clearly Milesian, wliile on the paternal side it is Pictish or 
Scotch. The children of his grandparents were Dominic, who came 
to the United States and settleil at Xew Orleans ; Andrew, Patrick and 
Julia, died in Ireland, Mary emigrated to Chicago; John, father of 
Andrew, died in Ireland, December IS, 'OO. He was born in 1797, a 
year befoi-e the great rebellion, married in '23 to Miss Sarah O'Brien, 
who was born in 1798. Of their eitj'ht children, John came to the Uni- 
ted States in "50, died herein '79 ; Edward came in '48, died June 30, 
'76; Patrick died in Australia in 'S3; Andrew settled in Penn town- 
ship ; Sarah, wiio nuxrried Patrick McGuire, came in '63, died liere in 
'68; Dominic came in '(i7, married here, and is a resident of Penn; 
Michael came in '63, married here ant! resides here. James died in 
Ireland in "48. Andrew Harty received a liberal education in his na- 
tive parish, as the peiud laws were relaxed a few years bef(jre his birth. 
In '52 he came to Baltimore, Md., two yeai's later came to Illinois, en- 
gaged as a farm hand in this townsliip, and in '60 piirciiasetl eighty 
acres lu're, improving it tlie same year. On August 15, '62, he enlisted 
in Comjtany F, One-humh'ed-and-twelfth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, 
promoted corporal and sergeant, and at Decatur, Ga., was elected first 
lieutenant. He partici}>ated in all the battles credited to the regiment 
in the military chapter, until honorably discharged at Greensboi'o, N. 
C, June 20, '65. While the regiment was at lialeigh, N. C, he visited 
Baltimore, there met Miss Sai'ah Marie Ryan, daughter of AVilliam and 
Ann Ryan, of Tipperary County, Ireland, and this lady he married at 
Baltimore in Sej)teml)er, '65. Returning, he resumed work on his 
farm, pui'chased 160 acres additional, to wliich he has since added 320 
acres in this township, and 260 in Marshall County, or 820 acres devo- 
ted to grain, farming and stock-growing. In political life Mr. Harty is 
democratic ; in townshiji affairs he lias been school director for seven- 
teen years; is a charter member of Dickerson Post, G. A. R., and in 
religious life is a strict Catholic. Mrs. Harty, a lady distinguished for 
many excellent traits, died July 28, '86, in her forty-second yeai'. Of 



fi30 BIOGRAl'IIY AND KEMINIRCKNCES 

their twelve children hve are hviiig — Sarali A., Ada II., ilarv E., 
Nora, Laura M., all I'esiding at home. Mr. Ilarty's whole life here, 
and the success attending it, is such a coninientary on his native coun- 
try's government as any sane man can understand and appreciate. It 
is the victory of honest labor unchained by any species of tyrant. 

James Ilolgatc, deceased, was horn at Phila-del]ihia, Pa.. July 2fi, 
1804, wliere his parents, Jacob and Elizabetli (.Sheets) Ilolgate, then 
resided. His grandfather came from England and carried on a fulling 
mill, which the son, Jacob, converted into a j)a])er mill and finally into 
a cotton factor3\ His mother, Elizal)eth, Vvas liorn in Pennsj'lvania, 
of German parents. In 1820 James Holgate moved to Luzerne county, 
Pa., learned milling there, but turned his attention to woolen manu- 
facture, and in 1829 established a store at Kingston. In April, 1827, 
he married Miss Sylvina Trux, of Ti'oy, Luzerne county. Pa. In lb33 
he sold his woolen mill and store, came to this county, and inn-chasing 
a claim of eighty acres, settled three miles northeast of Wyoming, in 
Penn township, and there resided until 1875, when he luoved into the 
town. For eight years he was county judge ; for sixteen years, assessor 
of Penn township ; served as justice of the peace, member of the leg- 
islature, and in other offices of trust. He voted for Jackson, in 1828, 
and cf)ntinned Democratic to his death. Of his twelve children, ten 
are living. Jacob and Erastus are in Oregon ; Maria married John 
Snare, of Penn township ; Elizabeth married AVilliam P. Puswell, of 
Neponset ; Charles is in Washington territory; Mary Ann married 
Oalvin Hart, of Nebraska; Harriet is the wife of E. Gharrett, of M(m- 
tana; James is a physician at Castleton; William resides at Wyoming, 
and Peulien at Osceola. Tlie mother' of this family died in November, 
1872, and the father has only just ci'ossed the river which old time 
bridges. 

l)r. James II. IloUjatc, son of .lames and Sylvina, (Trux) Holgate, 
was born September 24, 1841. His early 3'ears wqx^ passed in attend- 
ing school or assisting in the home-farm work ; but in 18(!() he aban- 
doned the idea of agricultural life, and tlie same year became a stu- 
dent of liush Medical College, Chicago, from which instituti(jn he 
graduatetl in February. 1869; the same year established his office at 
('astleton. and built up a reputation that is no disgi'ace to his family. 
On April 2fi, 187fi, he married Miss Emma C, ilanghter of David and 
Harriet (Biglow) Stimpson, both natives of Canada, and granddaugh- 
ter of Joseph and Nancy Stimj)son, natives of England, of Scotch an- 
cestry. Harriet Biglow is the daughter of Abel and Amelia Piglow ; 
the foi'mer of Massachusetts, the latter of New Hanipsliire, who set- 
tled in C'anada. Mrs. Ilolgate, however, was born in Pagor, N. Y., to 
which state her ]jarents moved from Canada. Dr. Ilolgate and wife 
are the parents of five children, namely: Winser P., Leslie M., Jane, 
Eeha and Pliss B. In politics he is Republican ; in social matters, a 
member of the Masonic society and I. O. G. T.; and in religious mat- 
ters, while conservatively christian, like his ])eople, is not a luemlrer of 
a,ny one denomination, but a supporter of all. 

Kdir'iii Ifol/nes, hovn A]iril 9, 1832, at Hyde, near ^Manchester. Eng- 
land, is the son of Eli and Maria (Bally) Holmes, both natives of that 



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OP PKXN TOWNSHIP. ()33 

country. At the age of fifteen years lie hound himself apprentice to 
Captain Jacob (4illis, of tiie ship "Queen," bound for Mobile, and 
served 07i the ocean until March, 1849, when he bid farewell t<j the sea 
at Xew Orleans, and by April was at Canton, 111. There he engaoed 
in mining for eight years. He married Miss fSalina, d;uighter of 
Abram and Ann Savill. all natives of England. In 1S(5(I he purchased 
land in this county, on which they resided until August 12, 1862, wlieu 
he enlisted in Company B, One-hundred-andtwelfth Illinois Infantiy, 
and aided to make the record credited to that command as given in 
the military cha))ter, in which also his own military record is given. 
He was wounded at Cleveland, Tenn., made prisoner, hauled to Dalton, 
Ga., from Dalton to Cassville, thence to Atlanta in January, 1663, suf- 
fered all the horr'oi's of rebel treatment there, and the even worse hoi-- 
I'ors of Audersonvdle, to wl'ich he was transferred in A})ril. On 8e])- 
tember 2Sth, the third report of exchange of jirisoners was circulated, 
and this time there was some foundation, for he, with others, was re- 
moved to Charleston ; but the rebel scourge Avas cruel. There the 
Union prisoners were kept under fire of the irnionguns, and ultimately 
moved l)ack into the country to experience the terrors of Florence. 
After fourteen months and twelve days of the vilest ti'eatment which 
men could inflict on a wounded and sick man, he Avas released Novem- 
l)er 30, IbiU. The forty acres which he purchased in 18H() now claimed 
his attention. This tract he managed so well that he has since added 
sixty acres to it, and erected a substantial residence together with 
other buildings. In |)olitics he is Republican ; in religion, non-denom- 
inational, but a su])porter of christian churches; in society affairs he is 
a niembei' of James Jackson Post, O. A. K., and for three years past 
has served as Post Surgeon. In townshij) affairs he has held several 
offices, and served as director of his school district. Of four children 
born to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, three are living, luimely : Maria A., wife 
of W. C. Bocock ; Mrs. Walter Swetts, of Marshall county ; and Al- 
freil E., residing at home. ( Vich' mU'danj chupter.) 

L'o Julij, son of Andrew and Rosa.nua Julg, both natives of Baden, 
Germany, was born there March 30, 1835. In 18.'>2 he came to the 
Tniteil States, lantled at New Oi'leans, i)roceeded to Peoria, 111., and 
there learned the shoemaker's trade. In 1856 he moved to Woodford 
county, farmed there one season, resumed his trade at Penola, in that 
county, where he resided until 1859, when he returned to Peoria, 
worked there a few months, when he moved to Minonk, 111., and estab- 
lishing a. shop renuxined there until August, 1862, when he enlisted in 
Comjjany II, Seventy-seventh Illinois ^VJlunteer Infantry. He with 
seven others were captured at ]\[ausfield. La., and shai'etl" the terrilile 
ordeal of life in rebel pi'isons for thirteen months and nineteen days, 
being exchanged May 29, 18r)5. There is one bright memory con- 
nected with his imprisonment. It was the celebration of July i, 1864, 
by 3,500 Union men in prison. One of them read the Declaration, 
while anothei' brought forth a Union Hag, fastened it to a pole, and 
raised it over the brush wakiup. which they built for shade. The pris- 
oners ciieered lustily, while tlie guards lo()ked sullenly at the old flag 
as it Hoated above a rebel stronghold. In June, 1865, he was mustered 



634 BIOfiEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

out, liui'i'ied to IMinonk to meet bis wife — Miss Ernestina IIap]ievt, a 
native of Olden Ijurg. Germany, to whom lie was married in 1S61 — 
an<l resided there until 1874. when he came to Castleton, where he has 
since followed his trade. In society matters he is a member of James 
Jackson Post, G. A. K., and of the' Odd Fellows' society. To Mr. and 
Mrs. Julg two children were ])orn, both of wlioni are numbered among 
the dead. 

ll/'r/iael Jvitterman, ])orn m Virginia in ISOd, came to Illinois in 
lS3(t and squatted on the site of the Gyi-ns Brant home, built a cabin, 
returned to Indiana for his family, but on coming Ijack found his claim 
jumped. He then located where he resided up to his death, in August, 
1885. 

Alexander Kissinger, deceased, son of David and Mary (Marks) 
Kissinger, was born at Martinsburg, Pa., in 1821. His father was a 
native of Heading, Pa., but moved to Martinsbui'g in 1819, where he 
carried on a tailoring house until his death, in 1878, in bis seventy-ninth 
year. His mother, like his father, was of Gei'man ancestry. Alexan- 
der Kissinger's youth was devoted to school and in learning the tailor's 
trade; again, he taught school near Martinsburg. and later engaged in 
the tailoring business there. On Feltruary 213, 1845, he married Miss 
Nancy, daughter of John P. and Esther (leaker) Snare, and two years 
after "settled in this township, l)ut in 1848 jrarchased projierty at Henry, 
Marshall ccnmty. 111., where he followed his trade anil dealt in real 
e.state for six years. Ileturning to this township, he purchased 160 
acres on section 20; on which lie resided some years, when he added 
eighty and moved thereon, where he made his home until his death, 
October 18, 1880. Of his twelve children, eleven are living: Luenia, 
wlio married Kobert Woods, deceased ; Charlotte, wife of William Ilol- 
gate; Arthui' S., residing in Osceola; Josephine A., Mrs. John Draw- 
yer, of Osceola; Frank; Ella V.; James E. ; William A., all of this 
county; Ida B., wife of Leslie Foster, of Osceola: Jennie L.; Albert 
D , and Lena L. residing at home. Mr. Kissinger was a Democrat, but 
in later years accepted the principles of Green backism. In church 
affairs he was undenominational yet very lil)eral, and in townshi]) 
matters always earnest, tilling several offices as well as being identified 
with school interests here. His widow resides on the old homestead 
with three of her daughters and two of her sons. 

Thomas Leadley, who came to the United States in 1835 and to 
Illinois a few years later, moved to Iowa in 1852; died June 1, 1882, 
ao'cd sixtv-nine years. He came here to find his brother and sister. 
The former died in 1878, the latter in the spi'ing of 1882; not finding 
them he died himself, in Penn townshij). 

'■'■Auntie McLcmyldin'''' died at Elmwood, September 21, 1S8<!. aged 
eighty-three years, and was buried at Cam}) Grove. Her husliand died 
near Castleton, some years ago, Avhen she moved to Wyoming, and 
thence to Elmwood in 1883. 

James McNultij died at his home, tln-ec miles south of Bradford, 
June 2i), 1886. 

(leorge W. Miller died at Peaboily. Kaii., March 2'.>, 1885. He 
moved to Kansas in 1880. 



OF PEXN" TOWrCSHII'. C,?,5 

Wiirren Peitif. died ]\[av 4, 18S<1, aged seventy-four years. 

yir<iil Pik<\ wild died M;iy 28, lS7'J;age(l seventy-eight vear.s, came 
from Pennsylvania in 1837 and located on what was afterwards the 
village of Dorrance, where he resided until his removal to liradford, 
shortly ])rior to his death. 

VliarlcH Ili'iiri/ PerJiina, horn a-t Ottawa,, 111., August 4, 1851, is the 
son of William (t. and Eli/.al^eth (Lyle) Perkins, both natives of Ver- 
mont, I'eferences to whom are made in this volume. Charles II. s])ent 
his boyhood days assisting on his fathers farm, attending school, or 
working in the Perlcins coal mine at Osceola. In March, 1872, he 
visited California, reuuiined one year there freighting and ojierating a 
threshing machine. Returning, he was inai'i'ied February 21, 1873, to 
Miss Mary J., daughter of Samuel and .lulia. A. (Di'awyei') Brees, 
whose histoi'v appeal's in the chapter on Toulon townslii[). ' After this 
mari-iage, he engaged in agriculture, and during the winters carried on 
coal mining. From his boyhood he has been engaged in operatino- 
threshing machines, and for the last live years has owned and operated 
a steam thresher, the first inti-oduced into Penn township. To Mr. 
and Mrs. Perkins four childi-en were born : Sarah J., Decemlier 26, 
1874; Lulu J., November 3, 1877; Etiie E., July 28, 1882. and Henry 
C, the youngest. In ])olitics he is decidedly liepublican, and in re- 
ligious affairs as decidedly tolerant. Physically, he is above the averao-e 
man. and his jiowers of entlurance and ability to work have suggested 
the new ].iroverb. " He has done (dumt as much as Perkins^ 

Will. Ri/an, born in Tijiperary county, Ireland, in 1818; came to the 
United States in 1847; settled near Camp (irove in 1854; died June 
19. 1880. 

Henri/ """' I'^^'i'i'i^xih \Sliarei') Sedij, the former born in Yorlc State, 
the latter a native tif Indiiuia, were married in Indiana. Thev were 
the parents of seven children, two of whom are living: John" Seel v, 
born in Stark county. III, March 1, 1830, and Lydia A., wife of Zai-a 
Barnett, now of Nebi'aska On the death of this lady, he married 
Harriet A. Poardman, and on her death mai'ried Almira C. Smith, bv 
whom he had thn^^ children, namely: William II., a resident of IJrad- 
ford ; Rose E., and Soi)hia, living with mother at Bradford. Henry 
Seely was engaged as a farmei- in Indiana until his removal to this 
State, as told in the general iiistory. He entered 320 acres of lantl on 
sections twenty-seven and twenty -eight, Penn. When he lirst com- 
menced farming his nearest neighbors were eight miles away, he being 
the first settler in Osceola townshi]i. He at one time was the oidy 
stock dealer in the township, lie owned the laud on which the grove 
stands, known as " Seely's Point." In political matters he was a Rqmb- 
lican, and held several offices; was a member of the Methodist church 
until he died in March, 187(i. 

WilUain S. Sunth. born in Pennsylvania, Februarv lit, 1829, is the 
son of Peter and Margaret (Seai'ls) "Smith, natives of that State, of 
German origin. They were the jiarents of eight children, of whom 
are living : ( "atherine, Mrs. Andrew Adams, of this townshi]) ; Marv A ., 
widow of Silas Bunnell, of Bureau county ; Chai'it\', Mrs. Georoe 
Albright, of Livingston county ; Wm. S., of this towns'liip, and Joseph, 



63f! BIOGRAPHY AND KKMINISCENCES 

married, residing in Bureau county, all in Illinois today. The father 
of this family moved to Ijureau county, 111.. A])ril 10. 1S52; ]iurchased 
land there, and was engaged in agriculture until his deatii in ISfiO. 
William S. Smith received a {)ractical education on the farm and in 
the schools of his district. From the age of eighteen to the close of 
his twenty-first year he served an ai)prenticeship to the blacksmith's 
trade, but on mcjving with his father in 1852 he aided him in im])rov- 
ing his Bureau county fa,rm ; sul)se(juently he worked at his trade 
there until Sejjtember 17. IStil, when he enlisted in Company P), 
Fifty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, serving steadily with that 
command until Sejttember, 18G4. In the spring of 1865 he married 
Miss Elizabeth D., daughter of Thomas and Elvina Cole, natives of 
Virginia, but early settlers of Illinois, -where their daughter was born. 
After this marriage he nKJved to Wisconsin ; in two years returned to 
Bui'eau county, and four vears after settled at Castleton. beinoenyaiied 
at iiis trade all the time, and since coming here in blacksmithing and 
manufacturing. Their children are: William S., a telegra])ii operator 
on C. I. R. 11. in Knox county ; Edith M., Mrs. Walter Eagelston, 
Keokuk, la. ; Lillian M., Rose E., Katie S., and Lawrence E., pujjils of 
the Castleton schools. Mr. Smith is a member of Dickerson Post, No. 
90, G. A. E. ; a member of the I. O. G. T. Lodge at Castleton, and 
l)oth he and Mrs. Smith are members of the M. P. ciiui-cli. 

Jo/in Snare, son of John P. and Estner (Baker) Snare, was born at 
the old home in Pennsylvania, January 5, 1828, in 18-17 came to Illi- 
nois and located in Penn township. His first lan<l pui-chase was made 
on section 12, Toulon, of 200 acres. On March 4, 1854, he married 
Miss Maria T. Ilolgate, daughter of Judge Ilolgate, (whose history is 
given in this chapter), and to them live children were born, of whom 
three are living, Wilden P., married, I'esiding iif Toulon township; 
Wilna P., wife of Watt P. Mansker, now of Kansas, and Wilbur P., 
married, residing in Penn township. Since his marriage Mr. Snare 
has added 400 acres to his original purchase, aggregating 600 acres in 
Toulon antl Penn townships. He has always been a true Republican, 
a part of the time an unconditional Abolitionist. He was elected 
justice of the peace for Penn townsiii]i. but moving to Toulon, did not 
hold this office, and was supervisor of Penn. Religiously, he is one of 
the old members of the Methodist Protestant church, and in school 
work, an earnest friend of the system and conscientious official of his 
district for years. A reference to the history of Nathan Snare, given 
in the chapter on Toulon, contains much of the history of the family 
in this county. 

Jainen Snare, son of John P. and Esther (Baker) Snare, was born in 
Huntingdon county, Pa., July 7. 1827. He attended school and 
worked on the home farm until thirteen yeai's of age, when he was 
indentured to a tailor, who did not at alf suit the young aspirant for 
this trade, so that he was transferred to the shop of J. M. Cline, also a 
tailor coml)ined with the calling of a Dutch Winebrenarian preacher. 
For two years he labored with this num, when he entered the emi)loy 
of John P. Gable, a tailor and Methodist class leader. Subsecjuently 
he worked at his trade at Newburg, purchased an interest in the Kis- 



OF VExy TovrNSBiv. 637 

singer tailor shop, which lie lield ahont four years. He married Miss 
Eebecca, daughter ot Amos and Alley (Baker) Clark, November 13, 
1845. Her parents wei'e natives of Pennsylvania. Her mother was 
daughter of Ca])tain John Baker of the War of 1812, who as a private 
soldier led a forlorn hope against the English, which resulted in the 
victory for the ])atriots. For this deed of valor he was commissioned 
on the field. Mi-. Snare continued at the trade after marriage, and 
also sold goods on commission. For years he was connected with the 
state militia, held two commissions as First Lieutenant from Governor 
Johnson of Pennsylvania. Resigning his lieutenancy in the fall of 
1S.")2 and selling his business interests, he migrated to this township, 
jnirchased sixty acres on section 18, where he resided five years, when 
he traded his home and tract for his brother's property, and in IStin 
moved to his new farm of 118 acres on section 7, to which lie has since 
added I'.»7 acres, giving a total acreage of 31o. In connection with his 
large farm and stock interests he also carries on the auctioneer's busi- 
ness. Of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Snare, six are living: 
Millie J., widow of George ilcClyment, now residing at "Wyoming; 
Martha L., Mrs. Thomas Diyden, of West Jersey; John Charles 
Fremont, married, i-esident of Buffalo county. Xeb.; Lincoln C, Jesse 
and James, residing with parents. ]\Ir. Snare's first vote was cast for 
Fremont. In 185tt he was elected justice of the peace and holds the 
office down to the jiresent. In ISSti he was elected supervisor, has 
served as school trustee of Penn, also collector. For over forty-six 
years he has been a member of the Methodist Protestant church, of 
which his wife is also a member. During the war he belonged to the 
Union League. At the lireaking out of the rebellion he helped to 
raise a company and was elected Captain. But as more coin})anies 
were offered tlian could lie receive(L the members of this company 
went off and joined other companies that were received. For over 
thirty-four years he has played a complete jiart in the drama of Stark's 
progress. 

y?. .S'. Snare^ born in Huntingdon county. Pa., January 27, '47, is the 
son of John P. and Mrs. Nancy ((Tharrett-Kurfman) Snare, both natives 
of that .^tate, as related in the liistory of the Snare family in the chap- 
ter on Toulon, ^[rs. Snare is the daughter of David and Susan (Bar- 
nett) Kurfman, whose ancestors came from Germany to Pennsylvania, 
where they were born. R. S. Snare carae to Penn township with the 
family in '47, was raised and educated here, and during his whole life, with 
the exception of four years, has l)een identified with th(^ agricultural and 
stock interests of the county. His first land [lurchase was fifty-four acres 
on section eighteen, ami forty acres on section twenty-four. His mai-- 
riage with Miss Margaret A. Crum was celebrated September \\\ '73. 
This lady is a daughter of Samuel Crum, whose family history is given 
in this chapter. To this marriage two children were born, one of 
whom only is living. In '7^ the family iiioved to Jefferson county, 
Colorado, where for three years he was engaged in agriculture, and for 
one year traveled, in company with his wife, through that country, \'is- 
iting every point of interest, if not every settlement then existing 
there. While there he served as director of schools, and gave the name 



638 BioGKArny and reminiscences 

— IiocklaiKl — to district twenty-three of Jeiferson county. In this 
to\vnshi|) lie has also served as dii'ector of sciiools. J\ihticallv he has 
always been a Kepiiblican, and in reliij;ious affairs a supporter of the 
Methodist Protestant Church at Snareville. 

Edward Somers, son of Edward and Maro-aret (Standring) Soniers, 
was born at Philadelphia, August 12, 1S34. His father was German and 
his mother English. The I'oi'mer was a dyer and followed his trade at 
Philadelphia until his death, where his wife also died a few years 
al'terhim, having tilled the position of head-matron in a hospital there for 
a number of years. Edward, jr.. jiassed his early years in a factory, when 
not attending school. From '.")<l to '58 he was engaged in agriculture 
in Clearfield county. Pa , and in August, '58 he moved to Illinois, set- 
tled in tliis township and engaged in farming and stock-growing. On 
Septeml)er <;, '(il, he enlisted in Company K, Forty-seventh Illinois, at 
Peoria. He was wounded at C^orinth, ( )ctober 2, Tig, Init the moment 
he felt i-eady to resume active service reportetl for duty and shared the 
fortunes of the command until August 27, '03, when he was honorably 
discharged on account of wounds. On June 11, 'Bfi, lie married Miss 
Elizabeth A., daughter of Levi T. and Ann (Johnson) Ellis, natives of 
Virginia, where their daughter was born. November 21, '38. This lady 
died j\Iarch l(i, 'T(i, leaving to her linsl)and's care their six children: 
Mary E.. born June Ki, 't;7; Levi E., a farmer of Clay county, Neb.; 
George E., James, William H. and Elizabeth A., borri March 1(5, 'Tti. 
Mr. Smith married Mrs. Mary (Fletcher) Henderson, May 2, '77, 
After his first mari'iage lie superintended his grain and stock-growing 
interests, being unable himself to labor. He is Republican in politics, 
is aniember of James Jackson Post, Elmira; assisted in the organiza- 
tion of Jackson Post, is a suppoi'ter of the Methodist church, and alto- 
gether is said to be a man of excellent [tarts. 

Elizabeth Hiiiciii dietl liere in November, ISS*!, in her seventy-eighth 
year. She was born in Clermont county, O.; married to Ilenry S. 
Sturm in 1831; emigi-aled from Ohio in 183,^ and settled in Osceola 
Grove, wliere she lived until recently. Her husband died about nine 
years ago. She leaves five children, fiftv-<>ne grandchildren, and thirty- 
nine great-grandchildren. 

MiaKjy Swliji'r died February 9, ISSf). in his sixty-fourth year. lie 
came from Ohio in 1811 to Peoria county, and thence moved to Stark. 

WUlldin If W/ilUen was !>orn I)eceml)er 25, 1819, in the city of 
New York-, of English parents. His father died before he had 
any knowledge of liim ; his mother died in the fall of 182-1:, leaving 
two children of which he was the youngest; his sister died in 1814 
or '45, the last and only relative lie knew of in the world; she left 
two children, the youngest died at the age of three years, the 
other, Frederic Ike Lea\'croft, lived with him until he was twenty- 
two years old. when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty- 
fourtli IJegiment, Illinois Infantry, and served during the war 
and was honorably discharged; lie (Frederic) is now living in 
Kansas. In the month of November, 1829, the subject of this sketch 
was indentured as an apprentice liy the commissioners of the 
almshouse of the city of New York, to Thomas Elliott, a farmer 



OF PENN TOWNSHIP. 639 

of Middletown, Delaware county, N. Y., to leai-n the art, trade and 
mystery of a farmer. At the age of eighteen his master died, and he 
still remained with the family until March, 18-i], and got an honorable 
discharge. In ISi-i he married Miss Nancy, daughter of Peter and 
Sarah AV'eaver, of Delaware county, N". Y., engagetl in farming there 
until 1854-, when he settled at Pleasant Grove, Osceola township, pur- 
chasing eighty acres on section .34, where he engnged in grain ;ind 
stock-growing. In the spring of 1860 he joined the Pikes' Peak 
stampede, traveling from March 22 to May 7 overland. There he 
worked in the gold mines, also prospected, all with such success that 
the $-23 he stai'ted out with increased to $27 on his I'eturn home in 
November. 1S(>0. In 1865 he sold his Osceola farm and purchased 160 
.icres on section 3, Penn. In Fehruaiy, 18<i8. his first wife died and in 
November of that 3'ear, he married Mrs. Ellen Philhower, daughter of 
AVilliam and yarali Schuyler, natives of New Jersey. To them four 
children were born: Ira J., Charles W., John H., and Fred. A., all 
residing hei'e or in attendance on school at Bradford. In pulitics Mr. 
Whitten is Republican. For six years he has served as justice of |)efice, 
was road commissioner for a nundjer of years and also school director. 
He was formerly a member of the old Free Will l)a])tist church, but 
now supports the Methodist church of which his wife and some of his 
childi-en are members. The five children of Mi'S. Philliov.-er are : Ann, 
wife of lieuben Redding, of Nebraska; George, of Springfield, 111.; 
Sarah, wife of Henry Win. Budine, of Henry, 111.; Jennie, residing 
here, and Peter, a resident of Bureau countv. 111. 

C. Wi/soti, fatliei' of Rev. G. T. Wilson' of tlie M. E. church, died 
in A|)ril, 188--!, aged seventy years. He came to Illinois from Ohio 
ovei' sixty eight years ago. 

Lydhf. White, wife of llenrv White, died at Snareville, January 3(), 
1880, aged sixty-four and one-half years. She was born in Pennsyl- 
,vania in 1815, married in 1832; and came with lier husband to Static 
county in 1836. 

Ahrain Zimin, aged seventy-eight years, died October 20, 1878. 

In the pages devoted to ])ersonal reminiscences and l)iography, 
much of the unwritten history of the township finds a place ami also 
maiiv of the leading families an authentic record. 



CHAPTER XXII. 




VALLEY ToWXSHIl'. 

[IE townslii]) received its luune in 1S53 from tlie eoininis- 
sioners appointed to divide the county into townslups, under 
the law of 1851. Tiie prairie character of the soil, and its 
location, at the foot of the higliest divide in the State, sug- 
gested the name •' Valley." The streams credited to this 
townshi)) in the topograj)li\' of the county foi-m at once a 
water-supply and drainage system. Unlike a regulati(jn 
prairie tract, deep wells afford a never-failing supply of ex- 
cellent water, antl this, in connection with a most fertile 
soil, tend to render Vallej^ one of the finest agricultui-al 
towns in Illinois. Throughout the township evidences of 
thrift and industry ai'e manifest, and it is said that of the 
980 persons claimed by the census of the township in 1S8(), 
not over forty had the time or inclination to indulge iji 

tiiose crimes which lead the evil-doers befoiv the police justice, justice 

of the peace, or circuit judge, and this in a township inhabited b\' people 

of several nationalities. 

The original entries of lands in township 12, noi'th, range 7, east, 

with the names of the pn^sent owners, are given as follows : 

Clijirles GibbiiRl, n. c qr.. ^i_'c. 1 ; .lune H, 1818. David Mickey. 

Linus Gilbert, n.w. qr., sec. 1; Aii^-. 12, 18-50. Anthony Ryan. 

Sannu'l D. Sterns, s. w. qr. auds. e. qr., sec. 1 ; Dec. (5, 1817. .Julius ISarnes, 
s. 80, W. JlcConnell, n. 80, s. w. qr., Asahel Wilniot, s. e. qr., sec. 1. 

.folui T. Eagelstdii. n. e. qr., .sec. 2; June 21. 1851. Bernard Colgan. 

Laurence Harinan, n. w. qr. , sec. 2; Nov. 21, 18.50. .John Kelly, n. 80; F. Beall, s. 80, 
n. \v. qr. 

TlidUias Edwards, .s. \v. qr., .sec. 2 ; Xov. 5, 1817. Thomas Beall. 

.Justus Cobb, s. e. qr sec, 2 : Xov. .5, 1817. Jolin Kelly. 

John T. Eairelston, e. hf. n. c. qr., sec. 3; June 21, 1851. W. Atkinson, e. 80, 
T. I5eall, w 8(1, n. e. ([r. 

Edwin Hutchinson, w. hf., n. e. qr., sec. 3; March 15, 1837. 

Edwin Hutchinson, n. w. qr., sec. 3; March 15, 1837. W. Atkinson, e. 80, .Jane 
Atkinson, w. 80, n. w. qr. 

.losejili McC'ord, s. w. (jr., sec. 3; Feb. 16, 181S. .Vnthouv Ryan, s. w. qr. 

.John Thorul)ur!;, s. e. qr., sec. 3; Feb. 16, 1818. 'I'lionias lieall. s. c. qr. 

Edwin Hutchinson, n. e. qr., sec. 4; March 15, 1837. George W. Duryea. 

.James M. and Edwai'd Colburn, n. w. qr., sec. 4; Fv]i. 6, 1850. H. M. Rogers est. 

CMiarles Young, s. \v. qr., sec. 4; Oct. 6, 1817. .John Bateiuan. 

.John Vinch.ane, s. e. qr.. sec. 4; Oct. 6, 1817. Anthony Ryan, c. hf. ; V. Ryan, 
\v. hf., s. e. qr. 

Wm. C Oummings, n. e. (jr., sec. 5; Sept. 12, 1836. W. W. .Tarneau, n. 85: J. 
M. Rogers, s. 77. 

.V. Ru.ssell and D. Sallord. n. w. (|r.. sec 5,; .Tune 4, 1886. Gharret H. Voorhees. 

Welcome IiSntlcrudrth. s. e. ijr. ands. w. qr., sec. 5; .Jan. 28, 1818. S. Wrigley, s. w. 
80; .1. JlcGinn, 80, s. w. qr.; .1. T. Rogers, 156 acres; .J. M. Rogers, 4, s. e. (ir. 

A. 14u.s.sell and D. Saflord, n. e. qr., sec. 6; .Tune 4. 1836. Gharret H. Voorhees. 

Titus Hutchinson. Jr., n. w. qr., .see. 6; Aug. 12, 1836. Andrew Shearer. 

640 



VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 



641 



qr., sec. 6; June 10, 1S18. Samuel Wrigley, s. 80; A. 



Samuel Wriglej- . 

B. A. Crone. 

Nov. 4. 1880. liichard Kern.s. 



e. qr., sec. 7; May 9, 1818. Michael Colgan, s. w. and 



qr., 
, sec. 



sec. 8; March 3, 1818. Edwin Snare, n. e. qr. 

8; Mareh 3, 1818. B. A. Crone, 130; W. Saxton, 40, 



.Taiues Sawyer, .s 
Shearei', n. 80. 

John Sargent, s. e. (jr.. sec. G; June 10, 1818 

Isaac Paulding, n. e. (ir., sec. 7; Jlay 9, 1818 

Charles Pope, .jr., s. w. and n. w. qr., sec. ' 
B. A. Crone, 62; and Geo. Pail, 38 in n. w. qr. 

Samuel P. Slegner, s. 
s. e. (|r. 

Nehemiali Wood, n. e, 

Hugh RobI), n. w. qr. 
n. w. qr. 

John Erskine, s. w. qr 

Isaac Childs, s. e. qr., 
80, s. e. qr. 

William Ilerrald, n. e 
Rogers, w. 80. 

William W. Sickles, u 
gan, 10 n. w. qr. 

Richard Hortou. s. w. qr., .sec. 9; Jan. n. 1818. Thomas Colgan. 

Nicholas Van Steyke, s. e. qr., sec. 9; Jan. 1.5, 1818. Patrick Moran 
Ryan, s. 80 

e. qr., sec. 10; Nov. 10, 1817. Philip Welsh, n. 60 



40; 



.sec. 8: Dec. 37, 1811 
sec. 8; Dec. 37, 1817. 



. M. Colgan, 
Harlow Brown 



w. qr. 
80; M. 



. qr.. 
w. qr 



sec. 9; Oct. 18, 1817. 
., .sec. 9; Oct. 6, 1817. 



qr. 
. qr. 



John Vanderbeck, a 
Gerry, s. 100. 

^Benjamin Fall, u. w 

Caleb Johnson, s. ^ 
s. 80. 

Leverett Ricliard.son, s. e. 

John Green, n. w. and n 
Henry Wingert, n. w. qr. 

David Page, s. w. qr. , sec. 
w. 80. 

Edward Wyman, s. e. qr. 

John Pritchard, n, e. qr. , 
w. 80. 

William Heath, n. w. qr. , 
•Thomas H. Parker, s. c. 
s. w. and s. e. qrs. 

Thrmpson White, n 

Robert Brown, n. w 



Duffy, w. 
Perry Stancliff, e. 80 ; II. M. 
A. J. Traphagau, 1.50; T. Col- 

n. 80; John 
Thomas 



.sec. 10 ; Nov. 
sec. 10 ; Dec. 



qr. , sec. 
e. qrs.. 



10; 
sec. 



10, 
3, 

Dec 

11 ; 



1817 
1817 



John Dexter. 
P. Colgan, n. 



80; J. A. Colgan, 



, 3, 1817. John A, Colgan. 
May 6, 1818. Carl Stagg, 



11 ; Nov. 33, 1818. J. A. Colgan, e. 80; 



1. e. qr. and 
John Kell}', 



. .sec. 11 ; Nov. 33, 1818. 
sec. 13 ; Aug. 13, 1818. 

.sec. 13 ; Dec. 33, 1818. 
and s. w. qrs., sec. 13 ; 



Julius Barnes. 
Andrew Cain, e. 

Julius Barnes, 
Oct. 6, 1817 



80; Thos. Ryan, 



Robert Fennell, 



William Gill, e. 80; Mrs. Green, w. 80. 
1817. John A. Colgan, n. 80; Thomas 



e. qr,. sec. 13 ; Julv 11. 1818. David Shearer, 
((r.. sec. 13 ; Julv il. 1818. Patrick Cain. 

Phihp Clarke, s w. ip-.. sec. 13 ; Oct. 0, 1817. Patrick Cain. 

Robert Cockles, s. e. qr., sec. 13; Oct. 6, 1817, Denis Ryan, e. 80; R. O. Caldwell, 
w. 80. 

John Coffey, n. e. qr., sec. 14 ; Dec. 8, 1817 

Charles Kitchen, n. w. qr.. .sec. 14- Dec 8 
Fox. .s. 80. 

Oliphant Coleman, s. w. qr., sec. 14; Oct. 6, 1817 James L. Dawson 

Zerah Call, s. e. qr., .sec. 14 ; Oct. 6, 1817. P. Colgan, e. SO; T. Colgan w 80 

John O'Neil, n. e. qr., .sec. 15; April 9, 1818. Edward Weston. 

John O'Neil, n. w. qr., sec. 15; April 9, 1818. John Dexter. 

James Briggs. s. w. qr.. sec. 15 ; Oct. 6, 1817. 'Tliomas Beall. 

Lodowu-k Biackley, s. e. qr., sec. 15 ; Oct. 6. 1817. Thomas Wickham. 

Richard Scholield, lot 1, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 16 ; Nov. 3. 1851. W. Dw_yer Edward 
Colgan. John Duckworth, Edward Gaffenev. Daniel Stancliff and Thomas" Mernan are 
the present owners of school section ; E, Colgan having 341 acres, the others 80-acre 
tracts on .sec. 16 ' ' 

Jacob Scliofield, lot 3. w. hf. n. e. qr., .sec. 16 ; Nov. 3, 1851. 

Jolm Wholenstenholme, lot 3, e. hf. n. w. qr.. .sec. 16; Nov. 3, 1851. 

Andrew Dawson, lot 4. w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 16 ; Nov. 3, 1851. 

James Jackson, lot 6, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 16 ; Nov. 3, 1851. 

Andrew Daw.son. lot 5, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 16 ; Nov. 3, 1851. 

Keller Stra.ss and Peter Fries, lot 8, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 16 ; Nov. 3, 1851. 

James Jack.son, lot 7, w. hf. s. e.qr., sec. 16; Nov. 3, 1851. 
_ George Armstrong, n. e. qr.. sec. 17; Dec. 9, 1817. John Duckworth. 60; Pat 
Cam, 140; John Jordan. 280; Homer Marlatt, 80; Wm. Marlatt, 80, on sec 17 

Hampton Owens, n. w. qr., sec. 17; Dec. 9, 1817. 

38 



642 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

John Thompson, s. w. qr., sec. 17; Jan. 24, 1818. 

John Coucannou, s. e. qr., sec. 17; Jan. 24. 1818. 

Pleasant Meredith, n. e. qr., sec. 18; Nov. 39, 1817. Ann Gorman and Andrew 
Simmerman, on n. e. qr.; Thomas Faulconer, n. w. qr. ; A. Simmerman, 28i^: Alfred 
Castle, 133Jo, on s. w. qr., and Andrew Simmerman. s. e. qr.. sec. 18. 

James Beardwiue, n. w. qr., sec. 18; Nov. 29. 1817. 

Peter Rotis, s. w. qr., sec. 18; Jan. 29, 1818. 

Isaac Aekerman, s. e. qr.. .sec. 18; Jan. 29, 1818. 

John Bingham, n. e. and n. w. qr., sec. 19; May 16, 1818. Alonzo Kingsley and 
Richard Parker, onn. e. qr.; Robert Kingsley and Abby Murphy, on n. w. qr.; Rob- 
ert Jordan, s. w. qr.; Wm. Dunn, s. e. qr., sec. 19. 

N. Collins, s. w. qr., sec. 19; April 17, 1818. 

B. R. Meredith, s. e. qr., sec. 19; April 17, 1818. 

Daniel Burnis, n. e. qr., sec. 30; Aug. 30, 1818. M. Marlatt, 80; G. Marlatt, 80, 
n. e. qr.; John Jordan, 80; H. Hampson est., 80, n. w. qr.; H. Hampson, s. w. qr. ; 
Thomas Ileagiiey, s. e. qr., sec. 20. 

Wni. Dillon, n. w. qr., sec. 20; Aug. 20, 1818. 

Philip Kiniston, s. w. qr., sec. 20; March 24, 1818. 

Nathaniel White, s. e. qr., sec. 20; March 24, 1818. 

William WalUer, n. e. qr., sec. 21; April 25, 18.51. John Ryan and Peter Carroll, 
n. e. qr. 

John Booth, n. w. qr., sec. 21; Nov. 29, 1817. Ellen Welsh, J. AVall, E. Gaf- 
feny. n. w. qr. 

Gerard Gibson, s. w. qr., sec. 21; Nov. 29, 1817. Wm. Down est. 

John L. Griswold, s. e. qr., sec. 31; Aug. 27, 1851. John De.xter. 

David Durand, n. e. qr., sec. 32; Oct. 6, 1817. Jacob Shulaw, n. e. qr. 

John L. Gri.swold, s. w. qr. and n. w. qr., sec. 22; Aug, 27, 1851. Alichael Ryan, 
n. w. qr. ; J. L. Griswold, s. w. qr. 

Thomas Guerin, s. e. qr., sec. 22; Oct. 6, 1817. Thomas Beall, n. 80; E. H. Mal- 
lory, s. 80. 

Charles Tabour, n. e. qr., sec. 23; March 24, 1818. C. P. Stisser, 160; P. Cart- 
ney. 80; Thomas Wickham, 80; J. L. Dawson, 80; John Melcrist. 80; C. P. Stisser, s. 
e. "leu, sec. 23. 

John Andrews, n. w. qr., sec. 23; March 34, 1818. 

Isaac Garritt, s. w. qr., sec. 23; Nov. 29, 1817. 

Nathan Hall, s. e. qr.,.sec. 23; Nov. 29, 1817. 

Wm. McGlynn, n. e. qr., sec. 24; Nov. 25, 1817. John Flynn, n. e. qr.; J. L. 
Daw.sou, n. 80; T. Butler, s. 80; John Heinz, s. w. qr.; F. Leibelle, e. 80; Charles 
Sagger, w. 80, s. e. qr., sec. 24. 

Wm. T. Graves, n. w. qr., sec. 34; Nov. 35, 1817. 

Owen Riley, s. w. qr., sec. 34; July 13, 1818. 

Chailes Curran, s. e. qr., sec. 34i .Julv 13. 1818. 

Joseph Yates, n. e. qr., sec. 25; Nov.' 29, 1817. A. J. Speers, 120; John Speers, 
355; A. Ghert, 5; M. Hinman, 80; S. Pinkney, 80. 

Thomas C'arty, u. w. qr., sec. 35; Nov. 29, 1817. 

James Sprout, s. w. qr., sec. 25; April 13, 1818. 

Sanuiel Adams, s. e. qr., sec. 25; April 13, 1818. 

Frederick Cook, n. e. qr.,sec. 26; Nov. 29, 1817. George Groner. 

Benjamin Tarr, n. w. qr., sec. 26; Nov. 39, 1817. Jacob Wilson. 

Fraiik Lowder, s. w. qr., sec. 26; Jan. 5, 1818. John Schanck. 

John ^MeCormack, s. e. qr., sec. 20; Jan. 19, 1818. Ambrose Ghert. 

Ichabod Colby, n. e. qr., sec. 37; Feb. 4, 1818. D. Joh est. 80; J. Wilson, 80, 
n. e. qr. 

John L. Griswold, n. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 37; Aug. 37, 1851. T. Heagany, n. 80 
of n. w. qr ; George Jackson, John Powers, James L". Dawson (90), John Powers and 
William Petersen (100), owners lots 1 to 7 inclusive, of remainder of section. 

James .Jackson, s. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 37; Aug. 10,1850. 

Thomas Harris, s. w. qr., sec. 37; Sept. 9, 1818. 

Conrad .Mandall, s. e. qr., sec. 27; September 9, 1818. 

John L. Griswold, n. hf. n. e. qr., .sec. 38; Au<>-. 27. 1851 . John Dexter. 

James .Jackson, s. hf. n. e. qr., .sec. 28; Aug. 10, 1850. AVilliam Blackwell. 

John S. Peterson, n. w. qr., .sec. 28; Sept. 7, 1849. C. and H. Blood, e. 80. A. 
W. Hendricks, w. 70. 

Clement C. Minor, s. w, qr., sec. 28; Mav 8, 1818. Charles Blood, e. 80; Henry 
Blood, w. 80. 



VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 643 

CarltoaA. Pox, s. e. qr., sec. 38; Feb. 21, 1849. William Blackwell, e. 100; Eliza 
Ferbracbe, w. 60. 

David Guthrie, u. e. iir.. sec. 39; Feb. 35, 1818. H. Blood, e. 80; C. Hampson, 
w. 80. 

David Bringinan, n. w. qr.,sec. 29; Jan. 30, 1818. W. N. Dewhurst, s. 60;Han- 
nali Kingsley, n. 100. 

Francis" Dudley, .s. w. qr., sec. 29; Nov. 39,1817. W. X. Dewhurst, 40; A. 
Kingsley, 40, and .lolin Morris.s}', w. 80, s. w. qr. 

Moses Ilamphill, s. e. qr., sec. 39: Oct. 38, 1817. George R. Jackson, s. e. qr. 

A. Wuislcoal. n. e. qr., sec. 30; Dec. 37. 1817. Percy Jackson. 80; J. L. Daw- 
son, 133'^; Hull est., 29; C. N. Hull, D. Arartin. Erastus Morrow, George L. Jackson, 
J. L. Dawson, C. T. Newell. J. N. Brown, Joe Anderson. -John A. Berg, C. P. Stis- 
ser, N.athan and George Ehy, William Dawson. Sr.; M. Smith. W. F. Speers, and Percy 
Jackson, are also the owners of lots on sec. 30. all on this section. 

J. Archibald, n. w. qr., sec. 30; Dec. 27. 1817. 

Joseph Sullinian,e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 30; Nov. 38. 1830. 

Joseph SuUiniau. w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 30; April 19, 1837. 

B. S. Snyiler, s. e. qr., .sec. 30, .Vpril 33, 1818. 
Daniel Palmer, n. e. qr., sec 31, Jan. 1, 1818. 
Michael (labheart, n. w. qr.. sec. 31; Jan. 7, 1818. 

Henry Emery, s. w. qr.. sec. 31; March 31, 1849. P. Chase est., 139; C. P. Stis- 
.ser. 160; B. Germain, 79; J. Friedman, 83; Anna K. Chase, 78i^; H. Whitehouse, 40, 
and W. B. Kackley, SS^^ acres on sec. 31. 

John Ayler, s. e. qr..sec. 31; Dec. 31, 1817. 

Samuel Chattcrton. n. e. qr., sec. 33; Jan. 1. 1818. W. F. Speers. 

Silas Bevcrstock, n. w. qr , sec. 33; Jan. 1, 1818. John AForri.ssy. 

John Lackey, s. w. qr., sec. 33; Dec. 13, 1817. W. Cunningham and C. Aldrich. 

Calvin Hoit. s. e. qr., sec. 33; Dee. 13. 1817. John Morrissv and James Long. 

Wm. JIarlland, n. e. qr.. sec. 33; April 3, 1818. W. Dickei'son, 80; D. Hodges, 80. 

Horton AVood. n. w. qr., sec. 33; April 3, 1818. C. Dewey, 66-i^; P. Blood, m^^. 

Wm. Hcani, s. w. qr., sec. 33; August 11, 1818. C. Dewey, 33i.j; P. Blood, 
4fi-'.j, D. Hudges, 30; James Barker, 50. 

Aaron Turner, s. e. qr.. sec. 33; August 11, 1818. David Hodges, 160. 

Daniel AA'oolford, n. e. qr., sec. 34; Dec. 10, 1818. B. F. Burbanks. 

Peter Holloway, n. w. qr., sec. 34; Dec. 10, 1818. W. Peterson, 60; J. Melchrist, 
100. 

Isaac Smith, s. w. qr., sec. 34; Dec. 8, 1818. Perry Burdick. 

AVm. Tapp, s. e. qr., sec. 34; August 7, 1818. Lewis Streetmather. 

Putnam Conou.ss, n. e. qr., sec. 3.5; Feb. 9, 1818. Alichael Gliert, 80; Am. Ghert, 
80, a. e. 

Ahaz Cook, n. w. qr.. sec. 35; Feb. 9, 1818. Michael Ghert, 160, n. w.; Michael 
Ghert. 160 s. e. 

James H. Rowland, s. e. qr. and s. w. qr., sec. 33; Oct. 6, 1817. A. Ghert, 80, 
e.; Streetmather. 80, s. w. 

Moses Davis, n. e. qr.. sec 36; Nov. 29, 1817. S. Pinkney, 30; L. Kittridge, 140, 
n. e. qr. 

LukeBarton, n. w. (jr.. sec. 36; Nov. 39. 1817. John Speers, n. w. 160. 

Zeba Parmely, s. w. and s. e. qr., sec. 36; July 39, 1818. R. Green, w. 100; N. 
Brimmer, e. 60, s. w.; R. Green, e. 105; N. Brimnier, w. .50; and E. W. Dodge, s. e. 
cor. 5, s. e. (jr. 

TJie township was organizetl for school purposes in 1847, and on 
July 17, five voters assemljled at .David Rouse's house and elected 
David Rouse, William Cuioinings and Z. G. Bliss, trustees. At this 
time there were only nine families, comprising forty-one children, in 
the townsliip. In ISol. twenty-three of the twenty -seven voters then 
in the townsliip petitioned for the sale of the school section, which was 
granted. On January 21. ISSfi the trustees organized by appointing 
Charles S. Payne, president ; W. D. McDonald, treasurer ; J. S. Hop- 
kins, secretary, and Wesley King. In March, 1856, the large districts 
were suhdivided into six school districts, each two by three miles. 
Prior to this the school of district No. 2 was taught by P. A. Ferbrache. 



644 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

In disti'ict No 1, Ithamer Dayljault tanglit. At this time the house in 
district No. 3 was erected, and in April tlie lionse in district Xo. 2 re- 
moved. In August. 1856, James M. Rogers ^vas appointed treasurer. 
In April, 18.58, John Schanck succeeded C. S. Payne as president, J. M. 
Rogers was continued as treasurer, and J. Hopkins, member of the 
board. In October, 18.59, the names of Jolm Speers, John Schanclv, 
and S. Dixon. In April, 1862, Messrs. Schanck, Real and Nichohis 
foi'med tlie board, tiie first.named being still president, James M. Rogers 
acting as treasurer and clerk. In April, 1861, R. S. Kilgore and Peter 
V. Van Patten petitioned for the formation of two new districts. James 
M. Rogers served up to 1867, when he was succeeded by Charles S. 
Rlood. In 1870 the name of Hinman iipjiears as trustee, with W. M. 
Speers, Schanck and Rlood. In 1872 Henry F. Rlood's name appeal's 
as trustee. In 1873 the trustees were J. M. Rogers, H. F. Rlood and 
Henry Duckworth, Charles S. Blood still serving as clerk. On March 
10, 1874, the present treasurer, Samuel Wrigley, was appointed and 
served uninterruptedly since that date. In October tlie names of John 
Graves, AV. Down, and H. Duckworth, with Mr. Wrigley, formed the 
board. In October, 1875, John L. Dawson was elected vice Graves, 
and in 1876, G. W. Duryea was chosen trustee vice Duckworth. In 
1877 W. Down, J. L. Dawson, and G. AV. Dm-yea forinetl the board, 
with Samuel AVrigley, clerk. In 1878 Messrs. Duryea, AVilliam F. 
Speers and Eri H. Mallary. They with Mr. AYrigley served until 1882, 
when D..M. Crone took a place on the boaivh and he as ))resident, with 
Samuel Wrigley, treasurer, AY. F. S]ieers and Eri II. Maihiry continue 
to serve to the present time. 

In 1SS6 there were 280 males and 211 females under twenty -one 
years, or 356 scholars, nine ungraded schools, 256 attending pupils, four 
male and thirteen female teachers, one brick and eight frame school 
iiouses; district tax $2,929; value of property, $5,660; three illiterates; 
total receiiJts, $5,192.01 ; amount paid to male teachers, $1,765.55; to 
female teachers, $2,256,36 ; expended, $2,597.69 ; fund invested, 
$843.66. Samuel AA''rigiey was serving as secretary and treasurer. 

Officials. — In pioneer days, this district was a pai't of Spoon River 
Precinct. The first town meeting, under the law of 1851, was held on 
the 4th day of April, 1853, at the brick schooihouse in what now is 
school district No. 7. Z. G. Bliss was chosen chairman and James H. 
Hath way clerk of said meeting. Charles C AV^ilson (now Judge Wil- 
son, of Henry county) was chosen supervisor, (reorge Marlatt, town 
clerk (tiie Alarlatts still reside here); J. S. Hopkins, assessor; Harry 
Hull, collector; Paul Rouse, jr., overseer of the poor; E. C. Stowell, 
Joseph Eby, James M. Rogers, commissioners of highway's; David 
Rouse, overseer of roads ; P. Chase, Z. G. Bliss and D. XVhiiiin, a com- 
mittee to divide the town into three road districts. The supervisors of 
the township have been : '53-4, Charles C. Wilson ; '55, Jacob Speers; 
'56, Charles C. AVilson; '57-60, J. S. Hopkins; '60, Simon Dixon, 
wiio died this year, wiien Henry M. Rogers was elected; '63-5, James 
AI. Rogers ; "65, Natlianiel Smith ; '66-8, James Al. Rogers ; '68, John 
Speers; '69-75, Henry AI. Rogers; '75, John Jordan; '76, Henry AI. 
Rogers; '77-87, Edward Colgan. 



VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 645 

The justices of peace elected in Valley are named as follows : '54, 
D. D. Fiirbraciie and J. M. Rogers ; '58, Joseph Woodwai'd, Jacolj 
Spears and J. M. Rogers; '60, Simon Dixon; '61, Joseph Woodward, 
T. Beall ; "65. Joseph AVoodward, George Wier; '69, George "W. Nixon, 
Jose])li Wolf. Thomas IJeall, Edward Colgan ; '73, Edward Colgan and 
, Eli 11. Mallary; '77, C. F. Newell and E. Colgan; "81, Jacob Shnllow, 
C. T. Xewell; '82, Morris Smith; '83, W. F. Speers ; '85, Michael 
Ryan, Eli II. Mallary ; '86, Erastus ]\Iorrow. 

William T. Ditmon was elected clerk in 1879, and still continues to 
fill that office most acceptabl3^ 

On March 26, 1869, Valley township voted $20,000 aid to the D., 
P. & II. R. R. 

Neighhorviuj SetihunenU. — Lawn Ridge dates its settlement back to 
1845, when Charles Stonemade his home there. He was followed b 
" Deacon " Smith and Joshua Powell, the deacon being the first black- 
smith. Alden Hull settled in the township about 1845, and shortly 
after the United Presbyteri.in Church was organized there. In 1846 
the Congregational Church of Blue Ridge was founded, and in 1850 
the Methodists organized at the Centre. On October 5, 1864, Lawn 
Ridge Lodge, No. 415, was chai'tered. Close by, the lost towns of 
Chambersburg and Troy City were laid out in 1836, — the former by 
John T. Shepherd and Jesse J. Cox, and the latter by Sanford Klock. 

The wolf hunt of 1830 was organized December 25, 1830, with 
the Roots, Sillimans, Reddicks, Clevelands, Coopers, Holmes, Miners 
and Reeds leading hunters. In 1845 the great hunt was organized. 

Akron Township, of Peoria county, was first settled by Hugh 
Montgomery, in 1831. Tlie same year D. Prince, James Morrow and 
Thomas Morrow settled there. In 1832 Rev. HiU, of the Methodist 
Episcopal circuit, preached at James Morrow's house, and four years 
later Mrs. Hester Stoddard taught in the first schoolhouse. In 1871 
the lirst house of worship was erected by Seventh Day Baptists. 

Valley Ceincfcri/. — In Valley cemetery are interred the following 
well-known residents: W. Down died in 1878; James Jackson, '71; 
Jane Hodges, '59; Margaret Jackson, '82; Lovina Ann Eby, '70; 
Harry Hull, '78; SaUy Hull, '62; Carlton A. Fox, '72; William Mar- 
latt, '86. A number of young people are interred, among whom are 
George 0. Marlatt, Company E, One-hnndred-and-twelfth Illinois Vol- 
unteer Infantry, died April S, 1864, in Libby prison; Joseph M. Mar- 
latt, died in 1873; Lizzie Down, died in 1882; and AVilliam Down, Jr., 
in 1883. At Camp Grove, Lawn Ridge, W3'oraing, and other resting- 
places for the dead in the vicinity, many "old settlers are at home, 
while throughout the west others have found the end of life's journey. 

Stark Village was never platted. It grew up spontaneously, so 
soon as the railroad was opened, as the competitor of Wady Petra for 
the trade of the township. The business circle is made upas follows: 
Joseph Anderson, grain and tile; Simpson & Smith, general store; 
William Speers, live stock and insurance; Mrs. Roth well, millinery ; 
Erastus Morrow, creamery ; Charles N. Hull, merchant; Joseph Brown 
and D. Martin, blacksmiths; John Burr, shoemaker; John Brooks, res- 
taurant; Eric Weberg, railroad agent; E. Morrow, postmaster. Mr. 



646 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTT. 

Anderson built the first residence tliei-e some years ago. Many cot- 
tages have since been erected, and with the stores, depot, grain ware- 
house, and stores and shops named, give tlie iiamlet a business-like ap- 
pearance. 

The pensioners residing at Stai'kville in 1S83 were William Peter- 
son, receiving $10 per month: Erastus Morrow and Alonzo Kingslev, 
§8 each ; antl David Martin. §4. 

The new depot at Stark, built to I'cplace the one recently burned, 
was completed in October, 1886. 

The Stark Congregational Aid society, organized March 3, 1885, at 
the little village of Stark, collected $309.50, and expended $282 the 
first year. Mrs. C. T. Newell is secretai'y. 

Congregational church originated in a series of meetings which 
from 1880 to 1885 were held in various places in the vicinity. The 
first effort to organize a meeting was made by holding services in the 
warehouse of Simpson & Smith, but subsequently held in an unused 
cheese factory. Here a Sunday-school was started in 1883, which, in 
connection with regular services, continued until it was proposed to 
build a church. This enterprise was to be known as the Union 
church. Accordingly, on the evening of February 19, 1885, many 
citizens of Stark and viciuity met to complete arrangements. 

M. S. Smith presided, with W. F. Speers, secretary. A committee 
of five, consisting of M. S. Smith, 11. Elood, AY. F. Speers, Charles 
Hampson and L. Dixon, were elected as a financial committee. On 
February 21st, this committee met and elected M. S. Smith treas- 
urer. Ey February 26th, $620 was subscribed, and April 19th a meet- 
ing was called to consider the question of organization, at which meet- 
ing M. S. Smith presided. A committee to call a council to organize a 
Congregational church, comprising II. F. Ijlood, M. S. Smith and L. E. 
Brown, was appointed April 28th, with M. S. Smith, chairman, and 
William Simpson, secretary, and a Congregational church was organ- 
ized with the following members holding letters from othei" churches: 
II. F. Blood, ^lorris S. Smith, Susan Anderson, Albert Jordan, Erilda 
Jordan, Louisa Dewey, William Peterson. Mary Peterson, Eunice 
Blood, Kate Blood, J. M. Bi'own, L. E. Brown, Elizai^eth S])eers, iice 
McCowen, and Prescott Blood, Sr. On Aprd 29th, II. F. Blood and 
Morris S. Smith were elected deacons; William Simpson, clerk; Sister 
L. E. Brown, treasurer; and Albert Joi'dan, trustee for one year, Pres- 
cott Blood, Sr., for two yeai's, and J.Anderson for three years. On 
May 31st, Kev. J. Mitchell, of Wyoming, was called as pastor to 
])reach once each Sunday for the considei'ation of $3n0 per annum, and 
II. F. Blood, AVilliam Peterson, and William Simpson appointed a 
committee to solicit subscriptions. On September 20, 1885, the church, 
which in the meantime had been erected and finished at a cost of 
about $2,000, was dedicated, the sermon being preaciied b\' Eev. J. K. 
Tomkins of Chicago. On the day of the dedication, $33-1.78 was col- 
lected to li<juidate all the indeljtedness of the church. P'rom its 
foundation the church has continued to gnnv. 

The luimes of additional members of Stark Church are as follows: 
Prescott Blood, Jr., Olive Blood, Arthur Hull, Geo. Thomas Garside, 



VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 647 

James II. Garside, Fred Blood, Albert Peterson, Emory Peterson, 
Thomas Jackson. James Peterson, Orrin Peterson, John Garside, John 
Nelson, Maud Hull, Louisa Hull, Maggie Jordan, Eertha Kewell, 
Anna Brooks, Sadie Speers, Isabel Peterson, Florence Peterson, Mary 
Peterson, Alice Hull, Kate Hull, Abbie Blood, Lora Simmernian, 
Dora Simmerman, Oran McCraw, Edson yniith, E. A. Weiberg ; sis- 
ters: S. Davis, E. Dawson, C. A. Merrin, Clara Marlatt, M. E. 
jS'ewell, Ella Hull, Dora Dewey, C. Stisser, S. E. Smith, Xellie M. 
Smitli ; brothers : Jas. L. Kingsley, C. T. Newell. C. A. Forbes Edgar 
Stisser, Charles Harnian, Lorin Smith, J. W. Davis, E. L. Marvin, 
Joseph Smith, Allan G. Smith, Otto Smith ; sisters : Ella Hampson, 
Sarah Kalseii, Minnie Kalseli. 

Wady Petra. — The village of Wad\' Petra stands on the northeast 
quarter of section 31, township 12, range 7, comprising twent}' acres. 
It was surveyed in 1873 by Edwin Butler for Anna K. Chase, just east 
of the Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. The plat shows Chase and 
Front streets running north and south, with Main and Hamilton 
stretching east from the depot grounds. At the time of survey an 
Osage orange hedge formed the northern and southern boundaries. 
The purchasers of lots were John Brombaugli in 1876 ; Harry A. 
Hammond in 1879, Henrj' I. Chase in 1S73, Thomas B. Selders in 
1876 ; Wm. F. Speers and John Freedman in 1878; Joseph Freedman 
in 1882. The business circle comprises Heber Chase & Co., general 
merchants, railroad agents and lumber dealers, and agents for E. S. 
Eaton ct Co., grain; T. B. Selders, builder; A. Kt Chase, lime and 
stone. 

Chiirch and Society. — The Methodist Protestant Church of Valley 
was organized in February, 1868, with the following named members: 
Welden Reagan. Sarah Reagan, Maria Luper, Richard and Ann Ilight, 
Daniel S. and Clarinda Thurston, John C. and Rachel Wright, Thomas 
and Ann Ileywood, Emma Pilgrim, Alice and Nancy A. Scott, Eliza- 
beth Pettit, Joseph and Rebecca Essex, John and Mary Haines, 
Viola (Haines) Keeling, Elizabeth Simms. Of the above si.x removed. 
Emma Pilgrim died in 1881 and Joseph Essex also died. There were 
123 receptions into the church up to June 13, 1886, no less than six- 
teen becoming members during the revival meeting of January, 1884. 
Wady Petra Grange was presided over by Jacob Taylor, with William 
Peterson, secretary. 

BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 

The settlement of Valley was postponed beyond tliat of any other 
division of the county owing to the fact, that many of the soldiers of 
1812 selected their land grants there as shown in the list of original 
entries. In taking up the personal histoiy of the representative fam- 
ilies now in the township, several brief notices of men and women, 
who resided here, are given, each little sketch being based on news- 
pa]3er reports or collected from other recorded matter, while the ma- 
terial for the complete family histories here given was collected by 
Messrs. Moffitt and Barringer, rewritten in the office here, revised by 
a member of each family, and then rewritten and printed. In the his- 



648 BIOGRAPHY AND EEMINISCENCES 

tovy of Toulon townsliip, which embraces tlie liistory of the town of 
Wyoming, very many ])ages are ilevotetl to former residents and ])io- 
neers of X^alley township. 

Joseph Anderson, son of John and Ilaiinali (Davis) Anderson, was 
born in Butler county, O., Mai'ch 18, 1827, to which state his father 
removed from his native Pennsylvania. About 1821 John married 
Miss Davis, of Ohio, and for the ten following years made his home 
there. The family moved to Tazewell county. III., in 1831, and there 
were known among the leading farmers until 1851, when John Ander- 
son I'etired, selling the farm. Sixteen years later Mr. Anderson, Sr., 
died in Indiana in his eighty-second year; iiis widow residing with the 
cliildren until her death, in 1880, at her son's home in her eighty-third 
3'ear. Of their thirteen children seven are living. Joseph Anderson, 
the fifth child in order of seniority, resided with liis jiarents on the 
farm until twenty-one years of age. At this time he married Miss 
Susanna McGinness, of Peoria county, remained two years in Tazewell 
county, then moved to the farm in Peoria county, where for twentv- 
five years they made their home, prior to their I'emoval to Stark county. 
Here he built a modern residence for his home and an elevator for the 
grain trade which he established, together with other buildings, accom- 
])lishing as much to build up Stark village as any other one man. 
Politically he is Republican, in society matters, holds a high ])Jace in 
Odd Fellows circles. His wife is a membei' of the Congregational 
church and prominent wherever woman's work is called for. Of their 
eleven children, George W. is deceased ; James W., conductor on 
Q. I. R. R.; Mary J., in Kansas ; Frank M., in Stark ; Sarah E., deceased ; 
John IL, engineer at Rock Island ; Lewis W., Robert C, ami Ulyssus 
L., in Iowa ; Nathan A., here ; and Edward E., deceased. U. L. Aiider- 
son is yard-master of the Central Iowa Raili'oa.d at Keitlisbui'g, 111. 
Mr. Anderson is now about sixt^' years old. He was an infant pioneer 
of Ohio and came to the military tract of Illinois while it was a wilder- 
ness, so that in two states he lias passed through the pioneer period, 
and aj^pears today to be a man of forty rathei- than sixty summers. 
Idh^nesshas not brought him this look of youth, for in every part he has 
talcen, whether on the farm, in the grain \va,rehouse, oi- lumber yard, he 
has always been a worker. Witli ^Irs. Anderscm his home at Stark is 
a model one. 

Margaret {Coivley) Brain. ( Vide history of II. Chase.) 

William Atkinson, son of William and Jane (Lambert) Atkinson, 
was born in England, March 14, 18;i5. His father was born there, 
May 24, 1796. On Fel.)ruary 4, LS2(), he was united in mai-riage with 
Miss Jane, daughter of James and Mary Lambert, the latter born July 
23. 1804. Several years after their marriage they emigrated to 
America and settled at Philadelphia, Pa., where Mr. Atkinson was 
bookkeeper for a large wool purchasing firm. Several years were 
spent in various parts of the East and in 1853, he and two of his sons 
came to Illinois to jirepare a home for the family, who followed them 
hither in 1854, making a home in Marshall county for three years. 
Having purchased eighty acres on section three, Valley township, they 
came while the place was wild, unbroken ])rairie. On February of 




M%^ill^ 



OF VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 651 

18G0, Mr. Atkinson, after an illness of three weeks, slept his last sleep 
in his seventy-iirst year. His widow remained with her children until 
ISSi, wiien the last summons came to her also, in her eightietli year. 
Of their ten cliildren five are still living, four <if wlioni are in Stark 
county and one in England. 

WiUiani Atkinson and his sister ^lariah J., witii filial affection 
clung to their })arents and their old home, and since the death of their 
parents they have together taken the management of the farm. The 
original farm has been considerably increased, as shown in the list of 
present landowners. 

Perry C. Burdick, son of Clark and Permelia (Coon) Burdick, was 
born in Otsego county, X. Y., Mai'ch 2(5, 1824. His father was born 
in Vermont, December 1, 170S. and his mother in New York, Decem- 
ber 31, 1800. The Bui'dicks were known here in the mercantile marine 
2^rior to the Eevolution. Clark Burdick moved frf)m A'ermont to York 
state at an early date, dying there January 1, lSt)2. In May, 18o3, 
Pei-ry C. came direct from his New York home and purchased KJO 
acres on section 29, Valley, which he sold in a sliort time after and 
bongiit the southwest quarter of section 34. In 1803 lie married Miss 
Mary Ann Ilickson, to whom two children were i)orn. Grant, residing 
here, and Sherman, deceased. His wife died in 18(i!). In 1871 he 
uuirried Mi's. Sarah (Dwall) Stout, a native of A'ii-ginia, whose father 
died there, and whose mother died in Missouri in 1884; removing there 
on the death of her husband. Mr. Burdick holds to no church in par- 
ticular, but is a friend of all Christian denominations. In political 
affairs lie is decidedly Ee]ml)lican, but as decidedly non-aggressive. 
Both in Xew York state as well as in Illinois he has given his undi- 
vided attention to farming — the common sciiool alone, of all institu- 
tions, claiming such attention as he can give outside his business. 
Since his settlement here he has served as school director for twelve 
3' ears. 

Helxr CJiuse, a native of Jultilee, Peoria county. 111., renujved with 
his parents. Philander and Anna K. Chase, to Stark county at the age 
of four years, and for the six succeeding years resideil with them on 
the homestead farm on section 31, Valley. He then attended a winter 
term of sch.ool at Jubilee, I'eturned home and some time later took a 
course in the Normal University and in Jubilee College. Then resum- 
ing work on the farm, he resided there until 1871, when he was 
appointed postmaster at this ))]ace, of which his father was founder, 
and by wliom the name Wady Petra (Stone A'alley) was given. Very 
soon after he received the appointment of railroad" and express agent. 
In the spring of 1878 he sustained a heavy loss in the death of his 
father, when the responsibility of head of the family, and indeed of 
the communit}', which his father had gathered around him, fell upon 
him. About this time he formed a partnersiiip with his l)rother, 
William J. Chase, to carry on the mercantile house whicli his fatlier 
establisiied. In 1874 he married Miss Emma Isaix^lle, daughtei' of 
George and ^largaret Brain, of Burlingame, Kan. Her fattier had 
been dead a number of years, liut the lady and her mother were then 
visiting here and with Mrs. Chase's cousin at Galva, Thomas Milcrist. 



()52 BIOGEAPHT AND REMINISCENCES 

]\rrs. i'l'iiin died at Wadj^Petra in July, 1886. She married Geo. Brain 
in 1854:. six years after her emigration from the Isle of JMan, and eight 
years preceding the death of her Iiusband. To Mr. and Mrs. Chase 
four children were born, of whom Virginias H. and Victor P., are at 
home. In ]iolitics he is Repul)lican, and in all local and county affairs 
liberal and enterprising. 

Bernard Colyan, one of the most ]n'ominent farmers of Valley 
townsliip, was born in Down county, Ireland, in 1836. He remained 
in his native land until twenty years of age, and then started to make 
a home in the new world, landing at New York. He came at once to 
Stark county, 111., and began working as low as twelve dollars per 
month. After several years he rented land which he worked until 
1865 when he purchased an eighty tract on section 16. In Jan., 1867, 
he married Miss Ann Slogan, who is also a native of Ireland. After 
their nuirriage they remained some seven years upon this place and 
then removed to a farm on section 2, which he had purchased. Here 
they have since resided, and built up their present beautiful home. 
Eight children have blessed their marriage, all of whom make their 
houie with their parents. Maiy, Francis, Edward, James, John, 
liernai'd, Margaret, Rose. Thoinas is numbered among the dead. 
Mr. C'olgan is a member of the Catholic church, of which his family 
are all members. In politics he is decidedly Democratic. He has now 
240 acres of choice farming land, and is well known as one of our best 
farmers. 

John A. Colgan, born at Greencastle, Down county, Ireland, Feb- 
ruary 14, 1836, 'is the son of Edward and Sarah (P.rennan) Colgan, and 
grandson of Patrick and Catherine (Fitzpatrick) Colgan, of Lisnacree, 
in that county, who were the children of Edwiird C(jlgan, of Aughiogu- 
hill, and Denis Fitzpatrick, of Ballymiicdurphy, of Down county, the 
former a weaver, and the latter a farmer anil blacksmith. The mater- 
nal gi-andparents of John A. were James and Rose (Lauds) Brennan, 
of Ballamena, and on both sides the family history can be traced back 
to the Irish Brians and to the illustrious 'Colgan 'family, one of whom 
was the celebrated historian. To Patrick and his wife' Catherine nine 
children were born, one of whom came to tiie United States. Edward 
Colgan was married in 1834 ; moved to Greencastle, where he died in 
1848. His widow came to America in 1865, and now resides with her 
son, John A. Her children are John A. Colgan, James, who was 
drowned at St. John's, Patrick, Mary, Kate, now Mrs. Wm. GiU, 
Peter, drowned near Liverpool, and Thomas, all survivors of the fam- 
ily residing in this township. John A. Colgan was taken by his pater- 
nal grandparents in 1837, and lived with them eighteen years. He 
then moved to Liverpool to learn the ship-carpenter's trade, but re- 
turned in a short time and remained at home until 1856. when he 
came to Illinois, residing near Brimfield for three years. Subsequently 
he freiglited between Kansas City and Ft. Leavenworth and Ft. Union, 
N. M., but after seven months, returned to Peoria county. In the 
spring of 1S63 he purchased eighty acres in Valley. In Feljruary, 
1867, he married Miss Sarah Colgan, a very distant relative, who 
shared his fortunes until death took her away in June, 1882. On 



OF VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 653 

August IG, ISSC, he inai-ried J[iss Einiua Williams, of Valley. Of 
seven children born to the first marriage, Mary M., Sarah A., Patrick 
E., John, Rosa and Peter Y. reside liere ; Katie died. Mr. Colgan lias 
increased his acreage to 400, all excellent land, and well improved. 
Politically, he is iiulependent, and as a citizen, ranks witii the Ijest in 
Stark count}'. 

T/ioi/HCS Henry Crone, son of Benjamin a)id IVFary (^McDonaldj 
Crone, was born in Fayette county, Ohio, January 20, 1829. His 
grandfather, Henry Crone, went to Canada to learn the carpenter 
ti-ade, from Pennsylvania, of which state he was a native hke'his wife, 
and during the year the family spent there, Benjamin was born. In 
1S12 Henry returned to the United States and was a soldier in the 
Union service, even as his father was a soldier of the Kevolution 
Benjamin Crone mai'ried Nancy McDonald in 1>-2S. Her parents were 
natives of New Jersey. They were the parents of seven children : 
Thomas H., Albert W., John, Henrietta, James F. (deceased), Wm. A. 
and Douglas W. Thonuis H. learned the carpenter s ti'ade at an early 
day, and at the age of twenty years married Miss Eliza J., daughter 
of Ananias and Elizabeth Allen, a native of Madison county, Ohio. 
Six years later this lady died, leas ing two children : William, now of 
Nodaway county. Mo., and Ammia E., now of Crawford county, Iowa. 
After the death of his wife he came to Stark county, 111., worked at 
his trade until 1854, when he settled on his present farm, and in 1856 
revisited Ohio, where he married Miss Catherine, dauehter of Dr. and 
Ann (McClean) Robinson. They are the parents of seven cliildren : 
John B., married, May, married, both of Crawford county, Iowa; 
James F., of Valley township, married; Henry L., of Essex township, 
married ; Rosella, nuu'ried, residing here ; Thomas S. and Nancy A. 
with parents. Like both his grandfathers, Thomas 11. also was in the 
Union service, having enlisted in the Seventh Illinois Volunteer 
M. Infantry in February, 18(i5, and served until the close of the 
war. For thirty years he lias tilled the office of school director, is a 
member of the Central Agricultural Society, a supporter of tiie Meth- 
odist cliui'ch, and in ]iolitical life, a RepulJican. 

Williain Dawson, boi'U in Ross county. Ohio, in 1809, moved with 
his parents to Hawkins count}', Ohio, where he passed his 3'outh and 
I'eceived his education. About 1831 he married Miss Amelia Dorman, 
with whom he was a playmate from childhood. For nine years after 
this marriao'e they made their home in Hocking- county, enoao-ed on 
their farm, and there four children were l)orn to them. In 1839-40 
the family moved to Henry county. 111., anti two years later settled in 
Stark county, where Mr. Dawson had purchased lands. Here nine 
children were born to them, five of whom are living, and two, John L. 
and Minerva, residents of this county. The father of this large family, 
a pioneer of Henry, a pioneer of Valley and an old settler of Stark 
county, was calletl away Ijy deatli Sejitember 10, 1885. Forty days 
pi'ior to this event he fell, receiving >such injuries as would cause the 
death of a much yonnger man. Mrs. William Dawson was born in 
Ross county, Ohio, January 1, 1805, but in her youth accorapanieil her 
parents to Hocking county, Ohio, where she was also educated and 



654 BIOGKAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Avhere she met and married lier late husband. Slie was among- 
the veiy eai'liest settlers of Yalley, coming here when Peoria had onh^ 
one store, while yet it was a day's journey to a neighbor's house. She 
is considered one of the foreniothers of the township, for, with her hus- 
l)and, she participated in the drama of settlement and progress, and 
has even distanced old Time. Since her husband's death she has re- 
sided on the homestead with hei' daughter Minerva. 

John L. Duiomn, son of AViiliam and Amelia (Dorman) Dawson, 
was born in Essex, Stark county, September 9, 1842. Here he was 
educated and continued to reside until August, '62, when he 
enlisted in Company E, One-hundred-and-twelfth Illinois Volunteer 
Infantr}^ and for three years participated in the fortunes of that com- 
mand as related in the military chapter. He received hon(_)rable dis- 
charge June 2t), "G5, returned to his father's house and resided there 
until February 2, '71, when he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of 
Jacob and Alice (Howartj Taylor, and took up their residence on sec- 
tion thirty. Valley, where he was owner of 124 acres. Of three children 
born to them, William A. and Jacob S. are living. Mrs. Dawson was 
born in Lancashire, England, January 5, '50. In her ninth year she 
accompanied her parents to America, and settled with them in Valley, 
was educated here and remained with them until her marriage in '71. 
Mr. Dawson is a republican in political life, in social matters a meml)er 
of the I. O. O. F., has served yne year as collector, and since '62 has 
proven a most creditable citizen, whether in war or peace. 

James L. Dawson, son of Andrew and Mary (Little) Dawson, was 
born in Ross county, O., in 1826. His father was born near Pittsbui'g. 
Pa., whei'e he married Miss Little, of the same county. In the fall of 
'43 the family moved to Ciiillicothe, 111., and tiience to Stark count}^ 
in '47-S. Here both of them died as recorded in tlie sketch of the 
cemeteries — Mr. Dawson dying in '64. Of their nine children, three 
are hving. James L. resided with his parents — working on the farm 
or attending school in his youth. In '47 he came to this county, and 
two vears later purcljased his farm here. Owing to the fact that tiie 
notes on his family histoiy were returned without corrections and with 
complaint of inaccuracies, the greater ))art is omitted rather than 
knowingly jiulilish what is alleged to be incorrect. 

Mrs. Elizahcth Down, daugliter of James and Elizabeth (Ilammot) 
Cutler, was born in Suffolkshire, England, in 1832, came to Buffalo, K. Y., 
ti/a Quebec, with her parents in '36, and after two years removed with 
them to Eatavia, N. Y.. where they reared a family of eight cliildren 
of whom five are living. In '57 Mrs. Down, accom}ianied by friends, 
came to Kicka[)oo Town, and liere slie married William Down, also a 
native of the same shire in England, whose parents, Thomas and ^lary 
Down, never left England. This William Down left England at the 
age of sixteen years, came to Batavia, N. Y., there learned the shoe- 
makei"'s ti'ade, and there met Miss Cutler, to wiiom he was married 
December 25, '56. They at once settled in Stark county, where Mr. 
Down died September 29, '78. — typhoid fever, from which he suffered 
only one week, being the direct cause. He wascoUector of this town- 
ship two terms, and filled the office of assessor several terms Mrs. 



OF VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 655 

Down resides upon the homestead, surrounded by her family of six 
cliildren; John, Marj^, Thomas, Samuel, Cora and Bertha. The eldest 
son, William, is deceased. He married Miss Lizzie Torrington in '82, 
who died the same year, he followMng her to the grave in September, 
'83. Both lie in the Fox cemetery. 

3[rs. Man/ A . Deirh ar.sl . horn neai' ITevwood, England, died near 
Stark village A])ril 2, 1880, aged Kfty-eight years. She caine to IVuria 
county in '50, and for years resided in or near Wyoming. 

Lawrence Duelioorth, Sr., born in 1800, came to the United States 
in '49, resided in Peoria county for thirteen years, when he moved to 
Valley township, thence to his son's home at Shenandoah, Page county, 
Iowa, died near "\'ates ('it}'. 111.. April 6, "80. 

G. ir. Di/rt/ca, son of Wesley and Elizalieth (Barnum) Duryea, was 
born at ]\[t. Sterling. Brown county. 111., in 18;>.">. His jiarents were 
natives of Kentucky, who after marriage, removed to Brown county, 
111., about the year '33, where he continued his profession of law, at 
which he labored so earnestly that he became totally blind, when our 
subject was but six years of age. A few months later he passed to 
the "better land." During his illness his proiierty had been about 
consumed, and aftei- his death Mrs. Duryi^i lalxired hard to keep her 
family of four children together. Since they have grown up she has 
made her home with her daughter near Cuba, 111. G. W. Dur3'ea, 
when but nine years of age, left home and went to live with a mer- 
chant of Mt. Sterling, working in the store there for five years, when 
he removed to Canton where he was a clerk until '(il, when he married 
Miss Louisa M., daughter of James and Sarah A. (Carver) Turner, who 
was born in December, '41. Her parents were Ijoth natives of fiercer 
county, Ky., who in '31 and '33 removed to Menard county, 
111., '32 to Fulton county, where they were married A])ril 25, "37. Of 
their thirteen children, nine are living, three of them in Stark county. 
{Vide page Jt,7o, Fidton county Jmtort/.) Mr. and Mrs. Duryea began 
farming in Wood ford county. 111., where they remained for eight vears, 
when they I'enioved to their farm in Valley township aliout tiie year 
"72. In '83 ]\Ir. Duryea, after several months' illness, resolved to go 
to the Straits of Maclcinaw for Ids healtii, and, being taken suddenly 
worse, died at Berrien Springs, June l, 'S3. His remains now rest in 
Pleasant VaUey cemetery. He was an active member of the Methodist 
Protestant churcii, and in politics a republican, having held various 
offices of trust in his township. About two years ])rior to his death he 
rented the farm and removed to La Harpe to eilucate his children, 
but being restless foi" some occupation he returned to work as partner 
in a store at St. David. The year following her husband's death l\Irs. 
Duryea I'eturned to their beautiful home on the farm where she still 
resides. Of her seven children, two died in infancy. Charles E. 
resides at Washington, D. C, Minnie Blanche, James, Frank, Otto C, 
Atina, B. C. reside at home. In the histoiy of Fulton county, brief 
notices of the Turner and Carver families ap]iear. 

JoHcpli Ehi/. who resided in Valley townshiji for over thirtv years, 
died at Stark in February, 1882, in his eighty-fourth year. 

Andreio J. Faid.kner, son of Thomas J. and Lucy (Arthington) 



nSfi BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Faulkner, was born in Peoria county, Til., March 10, 1857. His father, 
a Virginian, moved to Ross county, Ohio, when but seventeen vears of 
age, where he engaged in the nierciuitile trade and also tended the 
locks on the canal. At the age of twenty he married Miss Ellen Dit- 
mon, who died about fourteen years later. To his first mari'iage five 
children wei'e born, only two of whom are now living. About tlii'ee 
years after the death of his first wife, he married Miss Lucy Artliington. 
Immediately after their marriage they came to Illinois in'lS52, and set- 
tling in Peoria county, began farming. Si.x years after they removed 
to A^dley township, wliere they ])urchased a farm, and where, in ISfiS, 
Mrs. Faulkner died, leaving five children, all of whom are living. On 
March 19, 18S5, Mr. Faulkner was called to liis reward, in his seventy- 
third year, xindrew J. Faulkner is the third child of a family of live 
children. His early life was s])ent at home with his parents, assisting in 
the duties of tlie fariu. In 1 88(_» he married Miss Minnie F., daughter of 
William and Elizabeth (Killingei-) liedding. She was born m Poone 
county, Ind., December 30, 1860. Her parents, natives of Ohio, 
removed to Indiana at an early day, where they engaged in farming. 
In 18(!4 they came to Illinois and settled in Penn township. Stark countv, 
wliei'e, one yenv later, April 24, 1865, Mr. Redding's death occurred, 
in his fifty-si.xtli year. He was the fathei' of nine children, six of 
wiioni were living at his death. After her husband's death Mrs. Red- 
ding removed to Wyoming with her family. She was married, in 
1808 to Mr. Charles Andress, with whom she lived until her death. 
A]iril 13, 18T<). Py her second marriage she was the mother of one 
child. Minnie, after her eleventh year, luaile her home in the family 
of Ml'. Thomas Timmons until her nuirriagc, in 1880, with Mr. Faulk- 
ner. Ml', and Mrs. Faulkner have resided in Stark county, and at 
present live on their farm about three miles south of Wyoming. 
Their union has been blessed by two children, Hattie P. and Matie E. 
Politically Mr. Faulkner is, like his father was, a- Democrat. 

Anihrone Gehrt, born in Saxony. (Termany, in 1837, came to the 
United States witii his brother sixteen years later, landing at Palti- 
more, June 13, 1853 They jtushed westward at once; remained in 
Jefferson county, Ohio, twenty-one months; early in 1855 he came to 
Peoria county. 111.; worked by the month there for three years; then 
commenced farming as a tenant, and next established his own farm, 
which he im|iroved until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company 
E, Eighty-sixth Illinois Infantry. He took part in all the battles and 
skirmishes of that command, as related in the military clmpter, and 
came out at the close of the war without a wound. Returning to 
Peoria, he resumed farming, ami in 18(18 bought a farm in this county. 
The following year he married Miss Margarite G. Wessensee, daughter 
of George and Catherine (Zinck) Wessensee, of New York City. After 
this marriage he resided on the purchase of 1868 for nine years, and 
then moved to his farm of 165 acres on section 26. Valley, where they 
have since lived. Of seven children born to them there are living: 
CHara L., Aliiert G , Emma L. (deceased), Martin J., Joseph L., Annie. 
Wilhelinina and Otelia A., all residing here. For almost twent}' years 
this gentleman has labored here successfully. He has increased his 



OF VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 657 

65 acres to 325, all improved. In religious life he is a member of the 
Lutheran church ; in politics, a Republican, and in society, a member of 
the Grand Ai'my, and altogether a most useful citizen. 

A. W. IlenilricliS, son of Jonathan and Luranae (Morey) Hen- 
dricks, was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., in 1812, of which state 
his parents were also natives. In 1 875 his father moved to Illinois, 
and in 1877 died in Livingston count\' in the eight^'-seveuth year of 
his age. His wife, the motlier of A. W. Hendricks, died in New York 
State in 1827. Up to this time and for seven years after, the son re- 
sided at home. At the age of twenty-two years he married Miss 
Betsy Record, also a native of his countv, a.nd for ten years after tliis 
luiu'riage he was engaged in a variety of work, but then adopted a 
farmer's life and i-esided on the same ti'act until 18fi4, when the family 
moved to section 28, Valley Township, this count}', where for twenty- 
thi'ee years he has been an agriculturalist. Of their nine children five 
are living: Alexander in Michigan, George in Kansas, Lucy in New 
York; Mary, now Mrs. E. Ilampson, of Valley; Lottie, now Mrs. M. 
Graves, of Essex. The deceased were: Joel, the third son; Francis, 
the fourth son, died in the war of the Reljellion; Sally S,, died here, 
and also an infant. This family gave two sons to the Lnioii, whose 
records are given in the military chapter. The father has always i>een a 
Unionist, and today while yielding hearty support to the Republican 
party, votes for men and measures accordmgto his judgment of thenu 
Mrs. Hendricks is a member of the Baptist church. 

Jfrs. Scrm/i llatnpson, daughter of David and Elizal)eth (Hearst) 
Gilworth, of Cawthorn, England, was born there in 1811, wheie her 
paternal grandparents, Thomas and ]\fiiry Gilworth, also resided, while 
the maternal grand pai'ents, Joseph and Mary Hearst, were na,tives of 
Wakefield. David was one of seven children. At the age of twenty-nine 
he married Miss Hearst, and to them seven children were born, of whom 
Mrs. Ilampson is the only one surviving. Her father died at the age 
of fifty-nine years, and her mother died twenty years later. Mrs. 
Ham])son resided with them until 1825, when she moved to Newton- 
nian, Cheshire, and there, at the age of eighteen, married Henry, son 
of Newton, and grandson of Thomas and Nancy (Newton) Ilampson. 
For seventeen years she resided there, and there seven children were 
born to them, who came with them to America in 184*!. The follow- 
ing eighteen months wereyxissed at Newj^ort, R. I.; the succeeding four 
years at Salem, Mass.; thence moved U) Yonkers, N. Y., where tiiey 
remained one year. Meantime tlie father had visited Illinois and pui-- 
chased a farm in Essex Township, a,nd in 185S the family came by rail 
to LaSalle, by boat to Peoria, and by wagon to their E^sex farm, where 
they resided three years. Then tlie Essex farm was sold, and 160 
acres in Valley purchased, which was increased to 255 acres prior to 
Mr. Hampson's death in December. 1871. Here Mrs. Ham|)son and 
family continue to reside. Her children are: Elizabeth, Alice (now 
Mi's. Harris, of Attleborough, Mass.), Mary (now Mrs. Simmons of At- 
tleborough), Anna (Mrs. Jackson, deceased), Jane (Mrs. Mills, of Mid- 
dletown, N. Y.i; Sarah (Mrs. Bowes), Charles, and Emeline (widow of 
Mr. Kelsch), residing here; Martha A. (Mrs. Jones, of Missouri); 



658 BIOGRAPHY AND KEMINISCENCE8 

David H., of Massachusetts ; Emma M., of New York, all deceased. 
Mr. ITampson, Sr., was democratic in politics, as his son is today. Dur- 
ing life lie was a most industrious worker and good citizen, and gave 
to this county a family who have aided in its building up as they 
shared in its prosperity. 

Thomas IL'cKjhnci/. son of Charles and Rosa (McGurk) Heaghney, 
was born in Tyrone County, Ireland, in 1S34. Twenty years later he 
moved to New York State, where he labored as a farm hand for two 
years, when he came to Illinois and worked on a farm here until 1861. 
In this year he married Miss IVIargarct Kinsley, of Stark County, 
rented a piece of land which now forms a part of his estate, and other 
tracts until 1864, when he pui-chased eight}' acres, residing there in a 
12.x 16 house until his lands were paid for, when he built his present 
residence. Mr. Ileaghney has now a tract of 240 acres of excellent 
far'in land, together with several quarter sections in the west. Of their 
eight cliildren six are living. He has in little over twenty years wrung 
fi'om laboi' a just reward, and today holds an enviable place in the es- 
teem of his neighbors. In i-eligious life he is f^atholic, in political life 
Democrat, and in agricultural affairs a hard worker and close calculator. 

David Ilodgeii, born in Kentshire, England, February 5, 1822, is 
the son of Thomas and Mary Hodges, natives of England. As near 
as can now be ascertained Thomas was married in 1818 or '19, and in 
1834 he came to America, and settled ;it Saratoga Springs, N. Y.; but 
after a short time moved six miles north of the springs, purchased a 
farm and engaged in farming. Of their eight cliildren six are living: 
Matilda, of Worcester, Mass.; Harriet, (jf Washington county, N. \ .; 
Edwin, of Saratoga county, N. Y.; Amos, of Page county, Iowa; 
George II., of Greenfield, Saratoga county, N. Y.; and David, of this 
county; all the heads of families. Thomas Hodges remained where 
he last settled, engaged in farming, until his death, in 1853. His wife 
survived him until the year of 1880. David Hodges was thirteen years 
old when lie left England. In America he remained with his father, 
helping to clear the farm, until 1851, when he came to Illinois, pur- 
chased land in this county. Returning home he was married in 1852, 
to Miss .lane Standish, a native of New York, to whom were born 
Harry, residing with ])arents, and Joseph, married, of Kingsbury 
county. Dak. The year following his uiarriage David settled on the 
land he had ])urchased in this county in 1851, building a iiouse thereon. 
On March 23, 1S(!(I. his wife died, iind (ni February!, 1861, he married 
Miss J\IaiT Hutchison, a native of Ohio, whose parents removed from 
Oliio to Illinois about 1851, and settled in Peoria county, where they 
T'emained until their death. They are the parents of five children, 
njimely: Otis, Clark, Fred, Frank, and one deceased. The first pur- 
chase of land Mr. Hodges made was the southeast quarter of section 
33, and since that time lie has added 540 acres to this, all of which is 
well impi-oveci. He is not a member of any church, but is a liberal 
sujiporter of the Methodist church. In politics he is a Republican, 
takes a great interest in schools, and in all matters pertaining to the 
puiilic benefit. He has held several townshiji offices, and is at present 
commissioner of highwaj^s. 



OF TALLEY TOWNSHIP. 659 

Charles M. Hull, son of Harry and Sarali (Shaw) Hull, was born 
in St. Lawrence county, K. Y., in 1S36. His father, a native of Ver- 
mont, was born near the Xew Hampshire line in 1799, and his grand- 
father in New H;im])shire in 1758. This latter man served through 
the Kevolution, soon after was married and settled in the village of 
Kane, Essex county, N. Y., where he was an agriculturalist until his 
death, in '11, his wife dying about '51. Of their nine children all 
lived over sixty years, and four are still living. He with five of his 
sons served in the "War of '12. Harry Hull was married about '24, 
moved to St. LaAvrence count}' about '26, and twenty years later to 
"Wisconsin. In '47 he came to Peoria county ; in January, '50, settled 
in Stark, purclulsed one hundred and si.xty acres on section oO, Valley, 
and died here in '79. His ,Jirst wife died here in "62. In '64 he mar- 
ried Mrs. Alice Surnberger, of Victoria, 111., who survives him and re- 
sides on the homestead. To his first marriage twelve children were 
born, and to his last, two cliildren. Of the first, six are living: Silas, 
Charles N"., Kathan H., John D., Mrs. R. E. Dickenson, and Mrs. 
Sarah A. Boutan. of whom Charles N^. resides in Valley witli Euphra- 
sia and Catherine, children of the second marriage. Charles Hull 
shared in the travels antl fortunes of the family until '52, when he 
went to Princeville to learn the blacksmith's trade. In '60 he moved 
to Osceola and followed his trade there. In '61 he married Miss Calista 
E. Bales, of Orange county, ()., then visiting her sister at Princeville. 
On September 20, "62, he enlisted in Company A. Second Illinois Lig'it 
Ai'tillery. and was in active service with the battery for thirty-four 
months without receiving a wound. On returning he worked at his 
trade until '70, when he removed to his Valley farm, which he had 
purchased prior to the war. In '7<) he established a general store at 
Stark village, the first business there. In '82 Mr. Speers and he built 
the grain elevator there ; in '84 he purchased his partner's interest 
therein, and since has carried on his lai'ge interests alone. In politics 
he has always been a Pepul)lican. avoiding office, and ever attentive to 
his own business and the development of his district. {Vide military 
and Valley histories.) 

George L. Jaclson. son of E. and Jane (Lonsley) Jackson, was 
born at Marrick, Eng., in 1818. His father was born and lived there 
forty-four years. His mother Avas born at Heley, in 1788, married at 
nineteen years of age, and fifty-two years later her husband died, she 
following him to the grave in a few years. They came to Orange, O., 
in '35 with their eleven children, purchased two farms there, and there 
died, as noted. George L. came with his parents to Ohio, and en- 
gaged in farming thei-e until '47, when he revisited his native countrj'^ 
for ten months, married Miss Margaret Carse there at Ttichmond, re- 
turned in '48, and after spending the winter in Ohio, moved to Brim- 
field, 111., where he was engaged in agriculture for eight years, and 
then purchased one hundred anil sixty aci-es on section 28, Valley. In 
"82 his wife died here. One of her children died in '59, but three still 
reside here : Thomas C. and George R. on the homestead, and Percy 
near Stark station. In June, '82, Mr. Jackson deeded his lands to his 
boys, lived with them until '85, when he built a residence near Stark 
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660 BIOGKAPHT AND EEMmiSCENCES 

station, and on December 1, tliat year, married Miss L_ydia Danley, of 
Peoria county. In politics he lias always been Democratic. 

Ifm. Judith S. Joh, daughter of Peter and Elizaljeth (Frum) Fur- 
brushe, was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1820. Her fatiier was 
born on the Island of Guernsey, a French possession, in 1797. Came 
Avith the Guernsey colony to 'Oliio. and here in 1818 married Miss 
Frum, a native of Virginia. A numljer of years later the family 
moved to Preble county, Ohio, and moved thence in 1854 to this 
county. Peter Furbrushe died here in 1855, and twenty years later 
his widow followed him to the grave. Of their seven children four are 
living; Mrs. Joh, liowever, being the only one residing here. ]\Irs. 
.loll remained with her parents until 1841, when slie 'married David 
J()li. David Joli was born in Virginia about 1816. In 1832 he moved 
with liis parents to Preble county, Ohio, where he met and married 
Miss Furbruslie. After four years they moved' to Butler county, and 
eight years later settled on a farm in Valley township, of this county, 
where, after a long illness, he passed to rest in August, 1879. Of their 
seven children, Elizabeth A. is deceased. John A. resides in Kansas, 
Mary E. is Mrs. H. Martin, of Castleton ; Emma S., Mrs. A. Schanck, 
resides here; George L., in Colorado; Clara L., engaged in school 
teaching in this county, and Nellie E., residing at home. Mrs. Joh 
has been for years a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of 
which her husband was also a member up to the period of his death. 
She resides on the old homestead in Valley with two of her cliildren. 

Thouiax Kelly died at his home in Valley June, 1884. He leaves a 
wife and four children. Was buried in the Camp Grove Catholic 
burying ground. 

Gotlieh Iilej>fe/-\s body was found in the creek near Stark by his 
son and Michael Heggenberger May 23, 1881. He was one of the old 
German residents of the county, wealthy, but the death of four of his 
children within a few months "preyed so heavily on his mind, he was 
driven to commit the rash act. 

Alo/).ir> A7/u/sley, son of John_an<l Hannah (Russell) Kingsley, was 
born in Peoria county in 183{K His father was born at Brattleboro', 
Vt., in 1815, leai'ned the mason's trade there, and at the age of twenty- 
one years married Miss Russell, and both came to the wilds of Peor'ia 
county, where their family was raised and educated, and themselves 
have resided. Of their four children three are among the best citizens 
of the state, and one crossed over the river of time." John Kingsley, 
the father, Avas an ardent politician until his sudden death in Novem- 
ber, 1878. His widow resides on the old home. In 1861 Alonzo mar- 
ried Miss Hannah, daughter of James and Mary A. Dewhurst, native 
of Heywood, Eng. This lady was born there' in 1811, and followed 
her father, Avho came in 1848. In 1850, with other members of the 
family, all settled at Peoria, and five or six years later settled in 
Valley, section 29. There the Dewlnirsts resided for sixteen years, 
when they moved to Wyoming. Mvs. Dewhurst, while visiting Mrs. 
Kingsley in 1880, died. Her husband moved to Oswell, Burton 
county, Ind., where he died, in 1885. He was a soldier of the late 
war. Alonzo Kingsley enlisted in Company K, Seventy-seventh lUi- 



OF VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 661 

nois Infantry August 6, 1862, but suffered so terriljly on the marcli 
that his weiiiht i-echioed to ninety ])ounds. so that he was left sick at 
Ft. Pickering : was iionorably dischargeil. and is now a United States 
pensioner. His son, .lames L. Kingsley, resides at home. Two years 
after iiis return from the war the tamily moved to the Dewhurst home. 
In politics he is Re]iublican, and in works of benevolence and charity 
always foremost. IFr. Kingsley, Jr., twenty-two yeaijs of age, was 
the lirst member of the Sons of "Veterans in Stark county, was first in 
the move to organize the Sons of Veterans Camp at Wyoming, and is 
the commander. lie is also connected in Sunday-school work, being- 
superintendent of the Stark Sunday-school. He is also a Kepul)lican. 
J//'.s. 2[(dinda MnrhdU widow of the late George Marlatt, and 
daughter of Alexander and Betsy (Chatham) Porter, was born in Gal- 
latin countv, Ky., in ISIT. At the age of seventeen she moved with 
her parents to Indiana, and the following year married George Mar- 
latt. In 183S she moved with him to Pittsburg and in 1818 came 
with liim to Illinois. Her father was born in Mercer Co.. Pa., October 
12, 1806, and her mother in South Carolina. Alexandei- Porter moved 
wich his father to Soutli Carolina, where they engaged in weaving. 
There the son worked hard, studied at night, and at the age of eighteen 
vears opened a school; afterwaril he studied engineering and became 
a gooil survevor. He married Miss Chatham, removed to Kentucky, 
and for several years they remained there in the wilds as the friends 
of Daniel Boone. " In 1805 Mr. Porter enlisted in the exploratory party 
under Lewis and Clark, but owing to his wife's illness did not go. 
After several years he moved to Indiana and engaged in fai-ming and 
teaching there until his death in 1838, his wife having preceded him to 
the grave several years before. Of their twelve children Mrs. Marlatt 
is the only survivor. As has been stated, Malinda Porter married Mr. 
Marlatt in 1835. In 181S they came Ijy river to Peru, but the follow- 
ing vear settled in Stark county, where Mr. Marlatt relitted the Spoon 
i-iver mill north of AVyoming, and found shelter in a log-cabin which 
had no floor and little roof. Meantime he built a house, sawing all the 
lumber, framing and erecting with his own hands. In 1850 the family 
moved into this house — with wolves as the most numerous neighbors 
and frequent visitors. There they resided for years; the father in- 
creased his original farm to 320 acres, built a new house, and when 
death came, October 15, 1S86, the grim monster called on one who did 
a life's work well. George Marlatt was born Octol)er 12. ISOii. In 
1817 he moved with his parents to Adams count}', Ohio, and worked 
with his father as millwright for two years, when he joined his brother 
at Pittsburg in shipping coal to the New Orleans sugar rehneries. 
After his marriage he liuilt a wareiiouse at tlie mouth of the Anderson 
river and conducted a general store therefor several years ; returned 
and resumed coal-shi]ii)ini;- ut Pittsburo-, and in June, 1^18, set out for 
Illinois. Of their nine children two died in infancy; Druscilla mar- 
ried Edward Colgan, of Valley ; James and Joseph M. are dead, the 
latter leaving a widow and two children ; Geoi'ge O. died in the I'ebel 
prison at Belle Isle ; Emeline is Mrs. Barrett, of Peoi-ia ; AVilliam, 
Homer J., F. M. and Myron P. All reside here. The boys have all 



662 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 



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grown to manhood here, and like their father, fill a place in the 
economy of the county completely. Myron T., who resides on the 
homestead with his mother, was born July 20, ISfiO, in the present liome. 
On September 15, 18S-t, he married Miss Kate, daughter of James 
and ]\[aiT (Alyward) Walsh, of Peoria. To them a little girl, Malinda 
M., has been born. Thus runs tiie history of a family who for 
almost forty years liave added largely to the wealth of this disti'ict, 
while aiding themselves. 

Willlani McConnell, son of Robert and Martha (Scott) McConnell, 
was born in Down county, Ireland, in the year 1814. At the age of 
twenty-five years he married Miss Susanna Jelly, daughter of John 
and Margaret (McBride) Jelly. In 18.")-i tliey c;une to America and 
settled with the son of old Bishoji Cluise, at Jubilee, Peoria county, 111. 
Here they spent nine years, then removed to Valley townshiji. Stark 
county, and purchased a farm of eighty acres on section 1. Three 
children have come to their home, namely: Margaret (Mrs. S. Malone, 
of Stark county); Mary Ann (Mrs. J. Kelly, of A^alley township), and 
Martha, residing at home. Mr. McConnell and his family are members 
of the old Presbyterian churcli, in which faith he and his wife were 
both reared. He has always been a Democrat. 

Sarah McGinnis, born September 20, 1812, is the daughter of John 
and Elizabeth (Harris) Montgomery. The former, born in North Caro- 
lina in 1764, at the age of sixteen enlisted as a soldier in the Revolu- 
tionary War, and served until liberty was secured. At the close of 
the war he moved to Russell countv, A^a., and taking from the o'overn- 
ment a title to a piece of land, called a "corn right," began its im- 
provement. His first wife, to whom he was married at the close of 
the Revolution, removed with him to Virginia, where after several 
years she died, leaving him a family of eigiit children, four boys and 
four girls. He was again married to Miss Elizabeth Harris, of Vir- 
ginia, with whom and his family he moved to Russell county, Va., 
where he ])urchased land and continued fai-ming for a time, when once 
more he removed with his family to Floyd county, Ky. At the 
end of three 3'ears he took his family in wagons, and, carefully avoid- 
ing the Indians, arrived safely in Franklin county, Ind. There he re- 
mained for seven years, when he and his faithful Avife removed with 
the subject of this sketch, who in the meantime had married, to Peoria 
county. 111., in 183.5, where he died in 1845 in his eighty-second year; 
some eighteen months later his wife followed him. This union was 
blessed by four children (the first two J|;>ys died in infancy), and two 
girls, Sarah and Susanna, the latter decreased, leaving Mrs. McGinnis, 
the sole representative of the family. At the age of eighteen she was 
married to Geo. I. McGinnis, and settled on a farm in Park county, 
Ind., where she I'emained some nine yeiirs, and then with her husband 
and two children moved to where Princeville now stands. There Mr. 
McGinnis died at the age of seventy-two vears. Mrs. McGinnis still 
resides n])on the farm, one and a half miles north of Princeville. Of 
their twelve cliildren nine are still living, namely : Susanna, Sarah Ann 
(deceased), John, James, Nancy, Mary, Elizabeth, Temperance (de- 
ceased), Jane, William (deceased), George I., Charles H. Susanna, 



OF VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 663 

the wife of J. Anderson, resides in Stark county, El. .John and James 
are at Eocliester; Nancy resides on homestead; Mary resides at 
Wyoming; Elizabeth is postmistress at Stark; Jane is in the Indian 
Territory ; Georo-e I. at Princeville, and Charles H. in Peoria county. 
The father of tbie subject of this sketch Avas for a time a fi'iend and 
companion of Daniel JJoone, being- with him at Fort Boone when it 
was besieged by the Indians. 

John Morrissy, son of John and Margaret (Knox) Morrissy, was 
born in Kilkenny county, Ireland, in 1820, and there he resided for 
twenty-eight years, when he moved to Boston, Mass. Later he worked 
on railroad in New Hampshire as section hand, but after one year 
engaged in farm work in Virginia, where he remained eighteen 
montlis. then moved to Peoria, 111., where he remained three years. 
While there he married Miss Joanna Prendergast, who in 1856 settled 
with him in Valley on 160 acres which he purchased on section thirty- 
two, an area since increased to 400 acres. Mrs. Morriss}- died here in 
May, 1875. following three of her children to the grave and leaving 
five, namely : Joim, James, I\ol)ert, Kate, and Bridget. In 1850 his 
parents caine to the United States, settled in Peoria county, where 
the father died in his eighty-fourth year, and the mother in her 
eighty-second year. Mr. Morrissy has always been a Democrat, and 
prominent in national election matters. His industry has won for him 
an excellent social position, and, what is next best, a good estate — a 
something which neither manliness, honor, nor industry could accom- 
plish under British laws in his native land. 

William Peterson, born in Franklin county, Ind., August 23, 1842, 
is the son of Henry and Zijiorah (Halberstadt) Peterson, and grandson 
of John Peterson, of Trenton, N. J., who settled in Indiana in 1823, 
eight years after his marriage with Miss Edith Gaines. After spend- 
ing thirty-four years in Indiana the famil}^ moved to LaSalle county, 
111., where they resided nine years, when they removed to Philo, 111., 
where parents died, each in the eightieth year. Of their fourteen children 
thirteen beciine heads of families, of whom seven are still living. 
John Peterson held a claim to a tract of land on which the Union 
depot and other valuable buildings of Philadelphia now stand, but this 
claim was set aside by sharpers, who produced false titles. Being a 
man who desired peace be submitted to this robbery, but his heirs con- 
temjilate taking steps to recover the millions of which Mr. Peterson 
was defrauded. Henry Peterson was born at Trenton, N. J., where 
his twin brother died at the age of one year. He shared his parents' 
labors and travels until the age of twenty -one years, when he married 
Miss Halberstadt. In 1850 he moved to Lee county, Iowa, where he 
remained until 1862, when he removed with his family to the Missouri 
boundary. His sons, Samuel and William, who enlisted, did not join 
in this migration. Later the family removed to Philo, 111., where, on 
March 11, 1873, he bid farewell to his church Ijrethren, stating tliat he 
would never meet them again. On the succeeding day, while drawing- 
corn across his meadow — the sky showing- but a single cloud — he was 
struck by lightning- and instantly killed. His widow resides upon the 
homestead at Philo. Of their family of ten children : Samuel G. is in 



(jGi BIOGRAPHY AND RKMINISCENCES 

Missouri ; AVilliam resides here ; Nelson, deceased ; Mary E. is in Mis- 
souri ; B. F. in Iowa; C. W. in Kansas; IMargaret A. at Philo ; John 
in Missouri ; Tiiomas at Philo, and Charlotte in Iowa. Samuel was 
one of the first to respond to the call for troo])s in ISGl, then entering 
the Twenty-first Missouri Infantry, served ninety days and enlisted in 
the Fourth Iowa Cavalry, serving to the close of the wur ; was pro- 
moted several times for bravery in different Ijattles. William Petei'son 
removed to Lee county, Iowa, with his parents when eigiit years old, 
and at the age of eighteen enlisted in the Fifteenth Iowa Infantry, 
]iartici])ated in the battles of Shiloh. Bolivar, luka and Corinth ; 'was 
discharged for wound received at Corinth, Miss., in October, 1S62. On 
returning he married Mrs. Mary Woodin, daughter of James and 
Elizabeth (Town) Jackson. After his mari'iage they settled on their 
present Valley farm, where all their children were born : Florence, 
Mary, Janies W., Belle, Albert M., Henry A., Orion E., all residing at 
home, and one, Henry, deceased. In politics he is decidedly Republican, 
but takes no active part in political contests — his farm and stock claim- 
ing the attention of all his business houi's. Himself and family are all 
members of the Congregational church, and jirominent in all matters 
relating to the welfare of the county. In Masonic cii'cles he belongs 
to the Chapter. James Jackson, his father-in-law, was born in York- 
shire, Eng., in 1796 ; married Miss Town, of London, when twenty- 
five years old ; six years later came to America and settled in Dutchess 
county, N. Y., and in 1841 moved to Peoria county, 111., and to Stark 
county in 1852. Flere James Jackson died in 1870 in his seventy-fifth 
year, and his wife in 1876 in her eighty-second year, leaving seven chil- 
dren, of whom four are living — Mrs. Petei'son lieing the youngest 
member of the family. 

Jo/ui ^eJutnd', wlio died at Wady Petra April 27, 1880, aged fifty- 
eight years, was born in Preble county. Ohio, January 16, 1823; 
moved with his family to Valley township in 1854. In 1875 he pur- 
chased the Chase store and was in business thereuntil his death. 

A. J. Si/nmerman, son of Jacob and Malinda (Sheets) Simmerman, 
was l)orn in West Jersey, October 11, 1846. His father was a native 
of Wythe county, Ya.; born in 1815. Came with his pai'ents to Han- 
cock "county, 111., in 1833, overland, and in 1835 to Stark county. He 
worked on the father's eighty acre farm until 1838, when he married 
]\Iiss Sheets, and took up their residence on a fai'iii which he purchased 
near the David Simmerman farm in West Jersey. Eight years after 
his young wife died here, leaving three bo3's. Some few years later 
Jacob traded his farm for another in that township and I'esided on his 
new farm until I860, when lie moved to his fathers homestead, remain- 
ing there until his migration to Linn county, Iowa, in the spring of 
1884. In 1848 he married, for second wife, Mrs. Permelia Lane. To 
tlie first marriage were born : James PL, deceased ; George H., now in 
FiUmore county. Neb.; and A. J., the subject of this sketch. To the 
second marriage were born: Malinda, Sarah A., Albert and Lydia. all 
of whom are married and residents of Linn county, Iowa. In politics 
he was a Democrat; in religion a Methodist, and in the social and busi- 
ness circle one of the county's first and most useful pioneers. A. J. 



OF VALLEY TOWNSHIP. 665 

Simmerman passed all liis earlier years on his grandfather's (Peter 
Sheets) lands or attending school in the district. He was but six 
months old when his mother died. He resided with grandfather 
Sheets twentvone years, and iu 1S08 moved to his farm of ninety acres 
on section 18. Valley, with his young wife — Miss Susan M., daughter of 
Jonathan and Loraney (Fowler) Luce, of Indiana, to whom he had 
Ix'en married onlv a slioi't time. To them six children were born : 
JIary L., Isadora M., Ada J., Daisy 1!.. Ernest M.. and Roy, all residing 
here. His wife was born near Indianapolis in 1848. In 1S5'2 moved 
with her parents to Fulton county, and iu 1855 came to Essex, remain- 
ing with Jefferson Trickle's family until her marriage. Mr. Simmer- 
man has now 270 acres of pi-ime land, and since 1867 has taken all the 
parts credited to him in history. 

Edwin Snare, son of John P. and Nancy (Kurfman) Snare, was born 
in Penn township. 111., April 24, 1849. His father was a native of 
Pennsylvania of German descent. Edwin received a practical education 
on the farm and in the district schools. In 1872 he married Miss Nellie 
J., daughter of Harlow and Harriet (Stouffer) Brown, of Penn town- 
ship, and soon after jnirchasecl a farm there, on which he resided until 
1S7!>. when he sold his interests there, and removing to Valley, pur- 
chased his present farm. Of three children born to Mr. and Mrs. 
Snare, only one — an infant, is living. This httleone with an adopted 
daughter constitute their family. He is a supporter of the M. P. 
church, in political life a Republican, and in everyday affairs a lib- 
eral helper of every enterprise which gives promise of public benefits. 
( Vide also dvtch of 11. Broton and Snare family, Penn toionship.) 

Captain Join Speers, son of Ileni-y and Esther (McCrea.ry) Speers, 
was born in "Washington county, Pa., January 13, 1822. His grand- 
fiither, of German descent, was ;i Baptist preacher of Pennsylvania, 
and died there in 1840. His mother was of Scotch-Irish origin. Of 
her nine children, three are now living : William, in California ; Plessy, 
wife of E. Baker, of Springfield, Mo., and John, of Valley township. 
Samuel Speers, uncle of John, served in the Revolution, and was 
wounded — remaining a crippled victim of British tyranny up to the 
period of his death. Abraham, a brother of our subject, served in the 
Mexican war. His father was a soldier of 1812, and was present at 
the capture of New Orleans by •' Old Hickor3\" He avengeil there 
the wounds inflicted on his older brother by the British during the 
Revolution. Captain Sj^eers passed his earlj^ years on the farm or 
attending school. At the age of fifteen he entered a machine shop, 
remitined five years there, and then took the position of engineer on a 
western river steamboat. For thirteen years he was in this service, 
being captain of the vessel for two years. Early in 1855 he came to Val- 
ley township, ]Hirchased a quarter section to which he has since added 
360 acres together with presenting eighty acres to one son, 120 acres 
to another and the cash equivalent of eighty aci'es to a third son. He 
also owns a section in "Washington county, Kan., half of which is fenced 
and stocked. In 1844 he married Miss "Sarah Cartwright, a native of 
England, who came to the United States with her aunt, ilrs. Sarah, 
wife of George Price, a machinist, who settled at Brownsville, Pa., 



Q66 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

moved to Jackson county, Ohio, in 1852, where he died, and where 
Mrs. Price still resides, in the eig-hty-sixth year of her age. Both of 
Mrs. Speers" parents died in England, bnt a brother and sister reside 
there still. Captain Speers and wife were tlie parents of eleven chil- 
dren, two of whom died in infancy : William F., the eldest, who served 
three years m Company E, Eighty-sixth Illinois ^"olunteer Infantry, 
lost his wife in 1882, leaving three children. He married Mrs. Eliza- 
beth (McCowan) Bonghton, for second wife and resides at Stai'k Sta- 
tion. Heniy C, who served one year in the war, married Miss Marj^ 
Nixon, resides in Kansas. Albert J. is a fai-nier of Valley township ; 
Mary li. was a school teacher until her marriage with William Gray, 
of Chillicothe, November 25, 1886 ; Thomas M. died in his twenty-ninth 
year, February 21, 1886 ; Oliver C. died March 7, 1868, in his eighteenth 
year; Esther C, Ella M. and James A. reside with their parents. The 
father of this large family is a staunch liepul)lican, and declares his 
boys and girls to be also of that political i'aiti). Is a member and 
stockholder of the Central Agricultural Society, liberal in religious 
mattei's, and equally liberal in his financial support of all Chi'istian 
churches. He has been school director for twenty-three years ; has 
served as supervisor, road commissioner, justice, collector, and tilled 
other township offices, and during' his I'esidence here of over thirty-one 
years has never been plaintiff or defendant, but served as juryman sev- 
eral times in a court of justice. ]\Iany of his children atteiul the Con- 
gregational church, and some of them are members thei"eof. At the 
date of his marriage he had eighteen dollars capital. 

Carle Stagg, son of Isaac and Mary (Carle) Stagg, was born in 
Montgomery county, N. Y., in 1810. His paternal ancestors were 
French, who came to America at a very early date and settled in New 
York. His fatlier when a young man learned the trade of a carpenter, 
and at tiie age of twenty was married to Miss Mary, daugiiter of John 
and Lucretia Carle, also natives of New York. Since his marriage, he 
has divided his attention between farming and iiis trade. Their home 
has since been in their native state, although seeking rest from hard 
labor. They now reside in the town of Canajoharie on the New York 
Central. Of their family of six children, four still live. Carle Stagg 
being the only one m Stark county. Carle remained at home until 
the age of twenty-two years. He taught school two terms in New 
York, and then removed to AVisconsin, and engaged as a farm-hand 
for the summer, and as teacher for the winter. In the sprmg he 
removed to Whiteside county. 111., and, desiring to learn the trade of 
his father, he began work with a carpenter, but soon returnefl to 
agricultui'e. After seven months, he visited Story county, la., in 
search of land, but, finding none to suit him, he went to Cedar county 
and purchased eighty acres of prairie, which he soon had in good con- 
dition for farm work, although beginning work with only 150 cents. 
The season following, he sold at a bargain, returned to prairie break- 
ing, and doing whatever work promised remunei'ation until the next 
sumhier, when, in partnership with a brotlier, purchased eighty acres, 
which they ini])roved. Two years later, he married Miss Anna, the 
daughter of Henry and Eliza (Scott) Wingert, a native of Peoria 



OF VAtI.EY TOWNSHIP. 6(59 

county, 111., whose parents were natives respectively of Pennsylvania 
and Maryland, and settlers of Peoria county since lS4fi, where they 
still reside. Some three years after their marriage, they removed to 
their present farm in Valley township, which was then but little and 
verv pooi'ly improved, now, however, one of the finest and most pro- 
ductive farms in the county. In 1880, Mr. Stag-g built his present 
substantial home, together with Ijarns and out-buildmgs. Tlieir family 
consists of three children, Mary, Fred, and Everett, all at home. Mr. 
and Mrs. Stagg are members of the Methodist Episcopal church of La 
Prairie. Mr. 8. is a Pepublican in sentiment, although not tied to 
])arty, but uses his judgment to sup[)ort those whom he considers the 
i)est suited for public position. 

Chadei< D. iStisser, son of Solomon and Gatlierine (Bane) Stisser, 
was Ijorn at Lenox, Madison county, N. Y., March 15, 1628. Solomon 
was ijorn in Seneca county, N. Y., where Ins father, Dr. Stisser, and 
wife, both natives of Germany, settled after the Eevolution. During 
the Revolution he was surgeon, and won a national reputation. After 
the war he settled in Seneca county, and practiced medicine there until 
his death. Solomon received a fair education, and selected tlie black- 
smith's trade, which he followed until the war of 1812 brolce out. He 
served tiiroughout this last struggle of tiie British to strangle freedom 
in her home. After peace was declared he married Miss Kate I'ane, 
to whom was born three children, the subject of this sketch being the 
only survivor. This lady died at Lenox, N. Y.. in 1830. A year later 
Solomon married his late wife's sister, moved to Orleans county, and 
resided there until his death in 1875. Charles D. passed his boyhood 
years in York State. In 1852 he moved to Chicago, and was in the 
river and canal marine for a number of years, being tlie owner of 
seven canal boats, and of the steamer Wenoncf., Avhich he sold at St. 
Louis, Mo., in 18()3. While there he purchased a farm in Stark county, 
and in 1866 purchased a second farm in Peoria count}^ on which he 
resided two years. In 1868 he added to his acres in Valley township, 
sold his Peoria farm, came to reside here, and has since made it his 
home, owning 4:88 acres in A'alley and 80 in Goshen. In 1863 he mar- 
ried Miss Carrie F., daughter of Sylvanus anil Permelia Mallory, the 
former a native of Vermont, who, moving to York State, was married 
there, and with his family came to Marshall county, lU. In 1852 he 
moved to Adair county, la., returned to Marshall county after the war, 
and died there in 1882. To Mrs. Stisser live children were born, four 
of whom are living: Edgar E., Alida B., Atta W., Charles L. and 
Nettie D. Mrs. S. is a member of the Congregationai clmrcli, of which 
her husband is a su]iporter. Politically, he is Republican, and in school 
matters zealous and earnest. Being of a domestic nature, lie refrains 
from active participation in local or .state affairs, but what is worthy of 
moral or financial aid finds always in him a j)atron. 

George C. Van (Mdel, son of James M. and Ma-rgaret (Bates) Van 
Osdel, was born in Fishkill, Dutchess county, N. Y., December 13, 1842. 
His ancestors migrated from Holland to New York at an early day; 
his parents were natives of New York, who removed to Illinois in 
1854; settled in Kendall county, where his father engaged at his trade 



670 BIOGEAPHY AND EEMINISCENCES 

of blaclvsinith, and continued so engaged at Millington nntil liis death, 
January IC, 1884. He was a nieniljer of the Methodist Episcopal 
cliurcii, and always held the position of class-leader. His mother, now 
aged sixty-four years, resides at Yorkville, Kendall county. George 
C. Van Osdel is the second child of a family of ten children, of whom 
seven are still living; one brother lieing engaged in the ministry. Pie 
spent' his early life at home, assisting ni the duties of the farni. His 
educational advantages were limited to the common schools, Init apply- 
ing liimself diligently to study he acquired a practical education. At 
the age of twenty-one he entered Bryant & Stratton's college, at Chi- 
cago, and, completing his studies there, in 1804, returned to Kendall 
county, where, at Newark, he engaged in clerking. After a short time 
he joined Company F, One-hundred-and-foi'ty -first Hlinois Volunteer 
Infantry, was promoted corporal, and at the close of his term of enlist- 
ment returned to his duties at the stoi'e. In 1865 lie went to Aurora, 
where he engaged as clerk for a sliort time, when he was attacked by 
sciatic rheumatism, from which he sufferetl about a year. Recovermg 
from this attack sufficiently to resume business, he was engaged as 
instructor in the public schools of La Salle and Kendall counties. In 
18<i7 he was granted a license to preacli in the Metliodist Episcopal 
church. In 18(18 he married Miss Clara A., a daughter of Edward P. 
and Hannah (Gridley) Eibbins. born in Kendall county. 111., December 
13, 1847. In 1S71 Mr. Van Osdel Ijecame a member of tiie Baptist 
church, and was engaged in the ministry at Newai'k, Soraonauk, Wyo- 
ming and Toulon, 111. In 1876 he came to Wyoming and assumed 
charge of the Baptist church there, for one year ; he moved to Toulon, 
where lie was engaged as pastor of the Second Bajitist church. He 
was instrumental in uniting the two churches. He was also engaged 
in photogra]:)liy, which he still follows, lieing the onlv photographer 
at Toulon. On February 10, 1883, Mrs. Vaij Osdel died. Of the four 
children who blessed this union, one died during infancy. In 1884 he 
married Miss Isabel Stuckey, of Washington Courtliouse, O., who was 
born in Fayette county, O., in 1843. Politically, Mr. Van Osdel is a 
Republican. In 1881 he was elected justice of the peace, which office 
he still holds. He has been quite active in political affairs, and has 
held the office of village clerk. His penchant for home studies has 
accompanied him in his later years anil lie is now reading law, with a 
view of becomino- a member of the bar of Illinois. 

Harriet ISf. ntlmot, daughter of William and Harriet IS". (Morrill) 
Ricker, was born in Topshara, Me., November 17, 1845. Her father 
was born in Maine, August 12, 1812, received a liberal education, and 
from the age of eighteen to thirty-three was engaged in school teach- 
ing every winter. At the age of twenty-one he moved to To]isham, 
and was identified with mercantile interests tiiere until 1851, when he 
moved to Marshall county, 111., purchased land, and in 1853 was joined 
there by his wife and children. He married MiSs Morrill October 1, 
1840, at Topsham. Eleven children blessed this union, seven of whom 
are living: Mary E. L., Lyman -L, Harriet^ N.. Samuel M., Willie C, 
Annie E., Susannah I., R. A., Tiniiuicus, Lucy O. and Freddie O. In 
1867 the family moved to Peoria county, where Mr. Ricker was engaged 



OF VAI I y.Y TOWNSHIP. 671 

in mercantile life until his cleatii. in 1ST8. His widow resides at Cham- 
paig'n, 111., since ISSo. ]\[rs. Wilniot shared the travels and fortnre? 
of The family until 18(53, when she married Asahel Wilmot, of Steulien 
county, N. 1'. He was the son of Stephen B. and Betsy (Clawson) 
Wilmot. At the age of thirteen years he came to Marshall county, 111., 
with his parents. In 18.52 his' brother, lirother-in-law and himself 
crossed the plains to ('alifornia, met with disa)ipointments, and turned 
ids steps towaril the silver mines of Mexico, Init would not^be allowed 
entrance with firearms. Ketnrning on foot to California, raised a crop 
of wheat, which was rusted so badly that he turned in a, drove of hogs 
to fatten, but bears came and carried the hogs off. He then engaged 
in splitting rails, and in 1857 left the "golden land," coming home via 
the Isthmus, the Mississi])pi and Illinois rivers. He remained on a 
farm in La Prairie until 18<;i, when he enlisted in Co. G, Forty-seventh 
Illinois Infantry, and served at Sliiloh and in all subsequent actions 
for fourteen months, receiving honorable discharoe Octol^er 1.5, l.M:>2. 
In the fall of ISG'i he purchased eighty acres in Valley, and after his 
marriage with Miss liicker, in Sovember, 1863, settled here. After 
nine vears he removed to his Chillicothe farm, but in 1878 i-eturned to 
Valley, and died January 19, 1881, at his home, where the family still 
reside. Of eight children born to them, Asahel C, Lillie I!., Amljrosia 
D., Fred L., Eoyal "W.. Clawson M.. Ethan A., are at home; Willie E. 
is numljered with the dead. This large family has hekl an important 
dlace in the history of Stark for almost a quarter of a centui-y, and 
since its youth the Wilmots and Eickers were known here. 

Sauiuel Wriyley, son of Edmund and Alice (Howarth) Wrigley, was 
born at Hooleybridge, England, in 1830. There he fii'st worked in the 
cotton factories, anil aftei-ward learned the blacksmith ami machinist's 
ti'ade. In 1853 he came to the United States, and settling at Wyo- 
ming, followed for live years his traile. In 1858 he moved to his farm 
on section 6, A'"alley township, where his home has since been made. 
Before leaving England he \vas married to Miss Betsy, daughter of 
Jos. Garred. Two years later she joined her husband in America; to 
her five children were boi-n here and here she died, in 18*52, as re- 
lated in other pages. Mr. Wrigley was married to Miss Joanna E. 
Armstrong. They are the parents of six children. Folitically, he is a 
Eepablican. In townsnij) matters he has for about tliirty years been 
jn-ominent, having held the positions of assessor and treasurer of the 
to^\^^ship, and school treasurer, filhng all with credit to himself and 
the township. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. For fifteen 
years he has been engaged in stock-growing, and has converted his farm 
"of 320 acres from the wild priiirie which it was when he moved ni)on 
it. into one of the finest and nujst jiroductive tracts of wliich his 
township can boast. Ilis home is modern in style and conveniences. 



CHAPTEE XXIII. 







WEST JEESEY TOWNSHIP. 

HE township called West Jersey since 1853, the date of 
its organization, was formerly known as Massillon Pre- 
cinct. Unlike the other townships of the county, the en- 
try of its lands was not made under the soldier's homestead 
act, as the advisors of the men of 1812, to whom ])ei"mis- 
sion was granted to locate "floats" in Illinois, did not 
look favorably on this portion of Walnut Ci'eeJ< Valley, and 
accordingly their selections of quarter sections here were 
very few. In 1836 the speculator as well as the settler 
came, and before 1852 almost every acre had passed into 
their hands. With the exception of the "Barrens" a 
small ti'act of 'Sand, the township presents one of the 
finest agricultural districts in the whole Walnut Creek I'egion. Spring 
wells, such as are on the Mahany farm, and spring creeks are common, 
and in minerals, such as coal and fire-clay, it is not wanting. The 
population in 1880 was 1,207, including ninety-four in West Jersey 
village. The church and scliool have been institutions here almost 
from the beginnings of settlement, and for years the village of West 
.lersey and hamlet of Starwano have been centers for mutual benefit 
and literary associations. 

The original entries of lands in township 12 north, range 5 east, 
and the names of the present owners of eacli tract are given as follows: 

Solomon Marshall, u. e. qr., sec. 1, April 6, 1S18. John Ham. 

Herman Knox, n. w. qr., sec. 1, July 19, 1836. John Ham. 

Kobert P. Ooates, s. w. qr., sec. 1; Nov. 7, 1836. J. V. B. and J. W. Mahany. 

Herman Knox, s. e. qr., sec. 1; July 19, 1836. J. V. B. Mahany. 

Herman Knox, n. e. qr., sec. 2; July 19, 1836. John Ham. e. hf ; .John Jackson, 
w. hf. 

David Barber, n. w. qr., sec. 3; Aug. 13, 1836. Charles PoUer, ivest side; .John 
Jackson, c. side. 

UoliertB. Coales, s. w. qr. sec. 2; Nov. 8, 1836. Charles Potter. 

Orville H. Browning, s. e. qr., sec. 2; Sept. 5, 1836; Carlon Kice, cast side; Charles 
Potter, w. side. 

Orville H. Browning, n. e. qr., sec. 3; Sept. 7, 1836. Thomas Terry. 

Orville H. Browning, n. w. qr., sec. 3; Sept. 7, 1836. Thomas Pyle, n. e. qr. of; 
B. R. Brown, n. w. qr. of, and s. hf. of. 

David Barber, s. w. qr., sec. 3; Aug. 13, 1836. Philip Knoff, n. lif. of; George 
Leigh, s. hf . of. 

David Barber, s. e. qr. , sec. 3; xVug. 13, 1836. Daniel D. Addis, e. hf . ; R. A. Boyd, 
w. hf. 

Andrew Johnson, n. e. qr., sec. 4.; Aug. 13, 1836. B. R. Brown. 

George A. Charles, e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 4; May 10, 1836. B. R. Brown. 

David Simnierman, w. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 4; Feb. 29, 1836. George Simnierman. 

Daniel Tra.sh, s. w. qr., sec. 4; Nov. 29, 1817. J. C. Atherton.'n. hf.; J. L. 
Young, s. hf . 

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WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 



673 



Andrew Johnson, s. e. qr. , sec. 4; Aug. 13, 1836. George Simmerman, n . bf . ; .1. 

^' \nScbards, e. hf.. n. e. qr., sec. 5; Feb. 29, 1836. George Simmerman, e. bf. 

'""^ lilal^Hicbm^is, w. hf., n. e. qr., sec. 5; Nov. 3, 183.i. J. H. Emery, n. w. qr., 

""'' Jesle'Emmery, n. e., n. w. qr., sec. 5; Aug. 13, 1836. Hannah J. Emmery, e. 

^^' fsaiab Berrv, w. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 5; May 26, 1836. .James H .Emery, w. hf, of. 
Silas Richards, n. e., s. w. qr.,sec. 5; Nov. 3, 183o barab J. Wilson. 
Samuel Moore, w. bf . s. w. qr., sec. 5; .June 16, 1836. Sarah .J \\ ilson. 
.Jesse Emraerv, s. e., s. w. qr., sec. 5; Oct. 19, 1836. Sarah J. Wilson. 
George Sinimmnan,' n. c, s. e. qr., sec. 5; .July 19, 1836. G. Simmerman, e. 

'''^' Francis c' Moore, s. e.. s. c. qr.. .sec. .5; .July 7, isr.l. -I. C. Alherton, w. side of 

"• %^;id"liintrm:J: w!' hf.. s. e. qr., sec. o; Feb. 39, 1836. James Addis, s. e. 

'^''' Joseph Morton, e. hf. and w. hf.. n. e. qr., sec. 6; June 2.5, 1833. Joseph Pal- 

"^'"■jo;e*'ph*'Morton, e. bf . and w. bf. n. w. qr., sec 6; June 25, 183.5. Willard Palmer, 
part n. w. qr.; H. C. Cree, part n. w. qr. „ ^ , „. ^^.,. „ , , 

Ccmrad Emmery, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 6; July 2.5, 183.J. Town lots. 

Samuel Moore, w. hf., s. w. qr., sec. 6; June 6, 1836. lo\vu lots. 

.Joseph Emmery, n. e. qr. s. e. qr., sec. 6; Aug. 3, 1835. Town lots. 

Jacob Emmery, w. bf. s. e. qr., sec. 6; July 25. 1835. Town lots. 

David Simmerman. s. e. qr. s. e. qr., sec. 6; Feb. 29. 1836 Town lots. 

Isaiah Berry, e. bf. n. e. qr., sec. 7; .May 26, 1836. Philip Cromier. 

David Siminermau, w. bf. n. e. qr., sec. 7; Feb. 29, 1886. Syl. Orwig and P. Cro- 

'""''^^Villiam Cue, e. bf. n. w. qr., .sec. 7; JMay 9, 1836. Irvin Addis, n. e qr. of; .Ja- 
cob M. .Jones, w. bf. of s. e. qr., of; S. F. Smith, e. bf. of s. e. qr. >il; Addis b. 
Jones, parts of w. bf. of; J. M. .Jones. 

William Kent. w. bf. n w. bf., sec. 7; Aug. 3, 1836. 

AVilliam Kent.s. w. qr.,sec. 7; Aug. 3, 1836. . „ o ., ,, f c r> 

Alexander Mosber, s. e. qr., sec. 7; Aug. 20, 1853. A. B. Smith, e. bf . of; S Or- 
wig, n. w. qr. of; O. B. Smith, s. w. qr. of; J. L. Young; G. Simmerman, Sbadrach 

3Iorris, I. L. Newman. 

R.'R. and Arch. Williams, n. e. qr., sec. 8; Aug. 1.1, 183b „^ „ „ , 
- R R and Arch. Williams, n. w. qr.. sec. 8; Aug. 15. 1836. W . L. took. 
Ebenezer Bacon, s. w. qr., sec. 8; Nov. 5, 1836. Elizabeth Newman. 
Stephen Griggs, e. bf. s. e. qr., sec. 8; July 27, 1835. Isaac L. >,ewman. 
Ebenezer Baran, w, bf. s. e. qr., sec. 8; Nov. 5, 1836. IsaacL. Newman. 
Andrew Johnson, u. e. qr., sec. 9; Aug. 13, 1836. James Addis. 
:\Iil[on Richards, e. hf. n. w. qr., .sec. 9; Aug. 13, 1836. Eh Emery. 
John Field, w. bf. n. w. qr., sec. 9: Nov. 9, 1836. Eli Emery. 
Andrew Johnson, s. w . qr., sec. 9; Aug. 15, 1836. I. L. Newman, :\Iai-garet Sim- 

merinan . ,-.,,.-,r.e- 

Andrew Jobn.son, s. e. qr., sec. 9; Aug. 13, 1836. S. \. Addis, Margaret Sim- 
merman, IsaacL. Newman. ^, , ^ , ,, T TT 

John B. Burlingam,n. e. qr., sec. 10; Oct. 5, 1836. R. A. Boyd, t, . L Hazen. 

David Barber, n. w. qr., sec. 10; Aug. 13, 1836. D. O. Addis. 

Robert E. Little, s. w. qr. and s. e. qr., sec. 10; Oct. 5, 1836. E. Newman, s. w. 
qr.; J. R. Henry, s. w. qr.; C. L. and S. R. Hazen, s. e. qr. , ^ ,^ ,^ , ,, 

Edward C. Delavan, all sec. 11; Oct. 5, 1836. I. V. B. and J. W. Mahan; R. 
Stonirr. John and R. M. Jlazen. 

Herman Kno.x, n. e. qr., sec. 12; July 10, 1836. Poor farm. 

David Barber, n. w. qr.,sec. 12; Aug. 13, 1836. Sam Cree. 

David Barber, s. e. qr., sec. 12; Aug. 13. 1836. J.W.Cole. 

Henry Emmery, s. w. qr.. sec. 12; March 30, 1^49. S. Cree and J. U. ( ole, 
s. w. qr. 



Howard Ogle, n. e. and s. e. qr., .sec. 13; Sept. 22, 1836. Tbeo. Whitten, D. Ad- 
J. J. 
Jona 
Trickle. 



* — ■■ . — .- - o-~ ' 
dis, J.J. Spencer. „r . ^ • t. tt 

Jonah LewLs, n. w. and s. w. qr., sec. 13; .July 31, 1838. W. A. Currie, B. H. 



674 HISTOKY OF STARK COUNTY. 

.lonab Lewis, n. e. qr. and s. e. qr., sec. 14: July 80. 1H88. J. Hazen, J. W. Cole 
and S. W. Newton, n. e. qr. 

Jonah Lewis, e. hf. of n. w . (|r., e. lit', of s. w. qr., .sec. 14: Nov. 3, 1841. 

John B. Burlinganie. w. hf . of n. w. qr., sec. 14; Oct. 5, 1836. John W. Cole, R. 
Stonier, n. w. qr. 

Royal Arnold, w. hf. of s. w. qr.. sec. 14; May 6. 1839. Levi Silliman, W. 
Newton, John McKinstry, s. e. qr. 

Charles Akin, n. e. qr., sec. 15; Oct. o, 183H. J. E. Smith, A. Kamerer. 

Charles Akin, n. w. qr., sec. 15; Oct. 5, 1836. I. L. Newton, John H. Anthony. 

Philander Arnold, s. w. qr.. see. l."!; .lulv 31. 1838. Francis Anthony and \V. 
H. Givitts. 

Philatiiler Arnold, s. e. qr.,scc. 15; Jnly 31, 1838. Andrew Kamerer. 

Philip Knoff, pt. lots 1 and 2, sec. 16; June 2.5, 1847. Philip Knoll', E. Newman, 
A. Johnson, G. Sheets, C. W. Yonng, A. Vansickle, S. J. Fo.\, Watson Henry, Ellen 
Nelson, J. H. Emery and W . C. Henry are taxed as owners of property in this section. 

Thomas Clark, pt. lots 7 and 8, sec". 16; May 21, 1847. 

Aaron Johnson, pt It. 3. sec. 16; June 3. 1851. 

David Emmery, pt. lot 4, sec. 16; Aug-. 7, 1848. 

Jacol) Yonng-, pt. lot 5, .sec. 16; Aug. 8, 1846. 

George Slieefs, pt. lot 6, sec. 16; Sept. 4, 184S. 

Joel S. Wilson, pt. lots 11 and 14, sec. 16; June 20, 1848. 

Jacol) Young, i>t. lot 13, .sec. 16; Dec. 16, 1846. 

William Low-v, pt. lot 13, sec. 16; June 10, 18.50. 

John W. Hanna, pt. lot 9, sec. 16; Nov. 30. 1846. 

John W. Hanna, pt. lot 10, see. 16; Sept. 16, 1848. 

Jacol) Young, pt. lots 15 and 16, .sec. 16; Aug. 8, 1846. 

A. and R. R. Williams, n. e. qr., sec. 17; July 35, 1835. I. L. Newman, Reuben 
Swank, A. Brazee. W. Swank, inn. e. qr. 

Daniel Bane. n. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 17; July 12, 1852. E. Newman, J. Dryden, 
A. Brazee, li. Swank, J. B. Newman, in the n. w. cjr. 

Carson Berfield, s. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 17. April 4, 1836. 

John Beriield. n. hf., s. w. qr., sec. 17;, April 18, 1836. R. Swank and M. Bell in 
s. w. (jr. 

John Berfield, s. hf., s. w., qr.. .sec. 17; Oct. 8, 1836. 

Hezckiah Adcock, s. e. qr.. .sec. 17; Dec. 7, 1817. Elisha Swank and Reuben 
Swank, in s. e. qr. 

Robert G. Rankin, n. e. qr., .sec. 18; March 23, 1837. John and Thomas Dryde'u, 
in n. e. qr. 

Andrew Johnson, e. hf., n. w. qr., .sec. 18: Jlarch 18,1837. P. Cromier, J. Dry- 
den and James Coleman, in n. w. qr. 

Morris C. Miller, w. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 18; Nov. 8, 1852. 

:\Iorris C. Miller, n. hf., lots 1 and 3, s, w. qr., sec. 18; Dec. 16, 1851. Michael 
Plankael, .James Coleman and Samuel Coleman, in s. w. qr. 

J. B. Gi'.piu and C. B. Lawrence, s. hf., s. w. qr., sec. 18; Sept. 12, 1853. 

Robert G. Rankin, s. e. qr., s. w. qr., sec. 18; March 23. 1827. Thomas Dryden, 
J. B. Newman and M. Bell, s. e. qr. 

Michael Jones, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 19; June 19, 1837. M. Bt'll, J. B. Newman, W. 
Peveand J. J. Sliockley, in n. e. qr. 

Peter Nicholson, w. hf. u. e. qr., sec. 19; Jan. 7, 18.54. 

David McCoy, lot 1, n. w. qr., sec. 19; Nov. 32, 1851. John Caton, n. w. qr. 

Samuel ^NfcCoy, lot 3, n. w. qr., sec. 19; Nov. 24, 1851. 

Almond Soule, Jr., e. hf. s. w. qr. , sec. 19; April 26, 1837. 

Theo. F. Hurd, n. w. hf. s. w. qr,, .sec. 19; .July 30, 1851. 

John Liiffrrly, s. w. hf. s. w. qr. , sec. 19; Jan. 3, 18.54. 

Sununer Shaw. n. e. hf. se. qr. , ,sec. 19; Aug. 3, 1836. .John Caton, all except Wm. 
Peve's i)arl of w. hf ., and S. F. Rice, in s. w. qr. of s. w. qr. 

Nathaniel JlcClure, w. hf. and s. e. hf. of s. e. qr., sec. 19; April 26, 1837. 

Nath;u)iel .McClure. e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 30; April 36. 1837. B. N. Fox, J. J. Shock- 
ley, W. P. Clittoi'd. G. W. Shockley, J. Bodine, John Wiley and A. Van Sickle, in sec. 30. 

Allen Grtmlee, w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 20; June 7, 1838. 

Micliael Jones, n. w. qr.. sec. 30; April 19, 1837. 

Loring H. Reynolds, s. w. qr. , .sec. 30; April 37, 1836. 

Charles Davis, s. e. qr., sec. 20; .Jan. 31. 1818. 

Elisha Barton, n. e. qr., sec. 21; July 23, 1846. W. H. Little, n. e. cor.; M. R. 
Hurd, n. end e. hf of n. e. qr. ; David Webster, s. end of same, and C. Chamberliu, e. 



WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 675 

bf. of w. hf. qv. of n. e. qr. In this section also are H. R. Swank. W. .Inliiison, C W. 
Young, Brown & Adams and A. Vansickle. 

Henry K. f^wank, n. i-. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 21; April 18, 1850. 

Nathaniel McClure, w. lif. u. w. qr., sec. 21; April 26, 1837. 

Ezra Witter, s. e. lif. u. w. qr. sec. 21; March 5, 1852. 

Ben]'. Shearman, s. w. qr., sec. 21; Oct. 6, 1817. 

William lliggiu, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 21; March 24, 1837. 

Jolin IJigginT w. hf ., s. e. qi\ sec. 21; May lii, 1S37. 

Nathanier.AIcClure, n. e. qr., sec. 22; April 20, 1837. S. H. Hiifl'man, W. Egliert. 

John Smith, .Jr , n. w. (|r., sec. 22; July 20, 1837. M. A. Swank, S. J. Fox, Cath- 
erine Saunders and X. D. Perrine, in n. w. qr. 

Wra. Kent, e. hf . s. w. qr., sec. 22; March 24, 1837. Perrine D. Webster in s. w. 
quarter 

Jolin Smitli, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 22; May 11-, 1837. 

Nicholas Walsli. s. e. qr.,,sec. 22; Jan. 7." 1818. Jonathan Pratz, s. e. qr. 

Nallianiel 2*IcClure, e. hf. ii. e. qr., sec. 2i; April 26, 1837. Daniel llutrman. 

Hcnrv Emery, w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 23; May 16, 1848. Robert Stonier. 

John"Smith,"n. w. qr., sec. 23; May 11, 1837. M. A. S\vank, E'. G. Swank and V. 
W. Swank, n. w. qr , and in the s. w.and s. e. qrs. are L. C. Egbert. Stephen Jler- 
riani, D. Huffman and Ilattie JlcCormick. 

Harrison .Vrmstrong, s. w. qr., sec. 23; Dec. 2, 1836. 

Steplien Trickle, s. e. qr., sec. 23; May 13, 1837. 

George Clayburg, n. e. qr., sec. 24; Jlay 13, 1837. Levi Eckley, Catherine 
Spencer, Svlvester Bamber, Wm. White, D. B. Shutts, "Edward Trickle, sec. 24. 

Wm. Porter, n. av.. qr.. sec. 24; jNIay 31, 1837. 

Edward Porter, s. w. qr., .sec. 24; May 31, 1837. 

Lewis Finch, s. c. qr., sec. 24; Oct. 17, 1836. 

Ezra Witter, n. e. qr., .sec. 25; Oct. 17, 1836. Isaac Addis, D. B. Shutts, D. 
Gingrich, Catherine Trimmer, H. Proutz, Levi Eckley, John Adams, and A. W. Hotch- 
kiss, in sec. 25. 

John Carter, n. w. qr.. sec. 25; May 13, 1837. 

George R. Eckley, e. lif. s. w. qr., sec. 25; June 4. 1836. 

Epbniim Barnett, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 25; July 20, 1836. 

George Dearborn, s. e. qr.. sec. 25; Jan. 20. 1818. 

Jamesl. C. Carpenter, e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 26; Dec. 3, 1836. A. J. Fiuley, Hattie 
McCormick, Jonathan Pratz, Levi Eckley, Wm. Whilten. .lohu Adams, in sec. 36. 

Ellis Dwire. w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 26; Aug. 11, 1836. 

Harrison Armstrong, e. hf. n. w. qr., .sec. 26; Dee. 2, 1836. 

Harrison Armstrong, w. hf. u. w. qr., sec. 26; Nov. 7, 1836. 

.lolm Smith, n e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 26; Jlay 11, 1837. 

Pliilip Keller, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 26; Aug. 3, 1836. 

John Brown, s. e. qr. s. tv. qr., sec. 26; June 4, 1836. 

Ephraim Barnett, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 26: July 20. 1836. 

Stephen Trekell, n. w. lif., s. e. qr., sec. 26; April 21, 1837. 

Jolin Brown, s. w. lif. s. e. qr.. sec. 26; June 4, 1836. 

Jacol) Clayburg, e. hf. n. e. qr., .sec. 27; Aug. 3, 1836. L. J. Hazen, iS. 1!. Hazen, 
W. O. Leigh, Samuel Leigh, A. .1. Johnson, J. Pratz, J.E. Pralz, in S(>c.27. 

William Kent, n. w. hf. n. e. cp-., .sec. 27; Sept. 3, 1836. 

Jacob Clavburg, s. w. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 27; Aug. 3, 1836. 

Newton Jiatthews, n. w. (jr.. sec. 27; Oct. 10, 1836. 

Newton Jlatthews, e. hf. s. w. qr., .sec. 27; Oct. 10, 1836. 

.\iigustus Moore, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 27: Julj" 20. 11-36. 

Harrison Armstrong, s. e. qr., sec. 27: Nov. 7. 1836. 

Enos Holmes, n. e.'qr., sec. 28; Aug. 12, 1836. N. B. Leigh, F. Dugan. 

Sheldon Clark, n. w. qr., sec. 28; Feb. 9, 181S. S. H. Saunders. 

James :\Iain. s. w. qr., sec. 28; Oct. 28. 1817. A. D. Vansickle. 

Ncliemiah Wycoff, s. e. qr., sec. 28; July 27, 1836. Joseph Reed and Boyd estate. 

Charles Higgins, n. e. qr., .sec. 29; Nov. 29, 1817. The present owners of .sec. 29 
are John Wiley and Vincent Dancer, in n. e. qr.: Julia A. Stratton, V. Dancer, 
Daniel Smith, inn. w. qr.; V. Dancer, D. Smilli, Thomas Riggin, and Darius Sanders, 
in s. w. qr., and J. P. Bodine, in s. e. qr. 

Washington Trickle, e. hf. n. w. qr.. .sec. 29: April 11. 1836 

Loriiig H. Reynolds, w. hf. n. w. qr.. sec. 29; April 27. 18:M. 

Washington Trickle, e. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 29; Jan. 26, 1836.. 

Washington Trickle, w hf. s. w. qr., sec. 29; June 19, 1837. 



676 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTT. 

Charles Hoover, s. e. qr., sec. 29; Nov. 29, 181T. 

Nathaniel McCIure, n. e. hf. n. e. qr., sec. 30; July 20, 1S37. On sec. 30 are the 
following named landholders: ]1. P. Smith, .John Caton. .John Ingle, E. II. Gale, 
.James A. Stargell, G. W. Elliott. David Stargell, Sylve.ster Cravens, Samuel "W. Smith, 
A. Vansickle. 

Natlianiel McClure, n. w. hf. n. e. qr., .sec. 30; Aug. 3, 1836. 

Therrvgood Smith, s. hf. n. e. (jr., sed. 30; Jan. 6, 183(5. 

.James W. Slocum. n. w. qr. n. e. qr., sec. 30; Dec. 25, 1835. 

Almond Soiile, Jr., n. e. hf. s. w. qr., .sec. 30; April 2(5, 1837. 

Lewis D. White, s. e. hf., s. w. qr., sec. 30; Mav 3, 1855. 

W.ashington Trickle, w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 30; Nov. 5, 1836. 

Nathaniel McClure, s. e. qr., sec. 30; July 20, 1837. 

John Smith, n. e. qr.. .sec. 31; May 23, 1836. On sec. 31 are: S. W. Smith, John 
Wiley, John W. Gross, Sylvester Cravens, I. H. Schrider, John Hart, William Gro.ss 
and Bernard Whitmore. 

Lewis D. White, n. e. hf., n. w. cir., .sec. 31; May 3, 1855. 

Robert Arm.strong, \y . hf., n. sub., sec. 31; Sept. 28, 1844. 

Gilliert Arnold, .sT hf. n. sub., sec. 31; Aug. 30, 1837. 

Gillicrt Arnold, c. bf. s. w. qr., sec. 31; June 14, 1837. 

John Smith, n. w. hf. s. w. qr., sec. 31; May 33, 1830. 

.John Lesley, s. vv. IW. s. w. qr., sec. 31; June 14, 1837. 

Enos riohnes, s. e. qr., sec. 31; Aug. 12, 1836. 

Elijah Smith, n. e. qr., sec. 32; Nov. 24, 1818. The tax payers on lands in sec. 
32 are; Aaron Vansickle. .Joseph Uodiue, Vincent Dancer, John Wiley, S. W. Smith, 
Watson Egbert, James McGinniss, Thomas Riggin, F. M. Ilazen, J." W. Cole, John 
Hazen, William Wliitten, Samuel Ijcigli. J. D. Webster, Philip Beamer, Henry Webster, 
J. D. Welister. 

John Riggin, e. hf. n. w. qr.. sec. 32; .Jan. 26, 1836. 

Washington Trickle, n. w. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 32; Dec. 25, 1835. 

.John Riggin, s. w. hf., n. w. qr., sec. 32; Jan. 26. 1836. 

William'^W. Webster, s. w. qr., sec. 32; Oct. 22, 1835. 

Elienezer Nichols, s. e. qr.. sec. 32; Nov. 23, 1818. 

William W. Webster, n. e. qr., sec. 33; Oct. 22, 1835. On sec. 33 are; Henry 
Webster. J. D. Webster. A. B. Jones, James Webster, Henry Sweet, Carl Rich and 
Bernard Winter. 

Peleg Tupper, n. w. qr., sec. 33; July 30, 1818. 

John Scott, s. w. (jr., sec. 33; July 30, 1818. 

Oliver Whillaker, e. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 33; Mav 12, 1855. 

Patrick Butler, w. hf. s. e. qr.. sec. 33; Dec. "20, 1851. 

Edward Stewart, n. e. qr., sec. 34; April 17, 1818. On see. 34 are: Mary J. 
Young, Sarah E. Coleman, Daniel I>eigh's heirs, J. H. Mclntash, D. R. Gilvin, Solomon 
Johnson, John Sargent, A. J. Johnson. 

Joseph Wright, e. hf. n. w. qr., sec. 34; February 11, 1836. 

Augustus Moore, w. hf. n. w. (|r., sec. 34; May 7, 1836. 

Augustus Moore, s. w. qr., sec. 34; May 7, 1836. 

Robert C. Jackson, s. e. qr,, sec. 34; April 17, 1818. 

Cromwell Bullock, u. e. qr., sec 35; April 14, 1818. On sec. 35 are: A. J. 
Finley. Eliza A. Lorance. .Joliu E. Pratz, Jackson Ijorance, Sarah H. Stimmell, Vir- 
gennie Brady, F. L. Stinuuell, ^Missouri Griflin, Sarah H. Stimmell, Isaac L. Stimmell, 
and Jonathan I^ratz. 

Cato Bunnell, n. w. (jr., sec. 35; Aj^ril 9, 18J8. 

Henry S. Hunt, s. w. (jr., .sec. 35; .Ian. 3, 1818. 

Jacob Smith, s. e. (jr., sec. 35; February 11, 1836. 

John Piiillips. u. e. qr., sec. 36; Dec. 4, 1817. The owners of sec. 36 are: Isaac 
Addis, M. P. Gingrich, I^evi Eckley, John Adams, Edward Trickle, Dan Gingrich, and 
C. L. Gingrich. 

DavidBowen, n. w. qr., .sec. 36: March 18, 181S. 

George R. Eckley, e. hf. s. w. (|r., sec. 36; April 20. 1836. 

Ejihraira Barnett, w. hf. s. w. (jr., sec. 36; June 4, 1836. 

Edward Trickle, e. hf. s. o. qr., .sec. 36; Oct. 14, 1836. 

George Weaver, w. hf. s. e. qr., sec. 36; May 23, 1836. 

Schoolx. — West Jersey was organizetl for scliool purposes April 5, 
1842, when twenty-two voters assembled at Phil. Arnold's house and 
voted for incorporation. The township was divided into two districts 



■WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 677 

in Aj)i'il, 184-2, liy tlie trustees. In 1845 there were 106 pn]iils in the 
township. In 1846, Wash. Trickle, CM. S. L\'on,and A. G. Dunn were 
trustees, with the latter treasurer. I). Y. Frazor taught in district No. 
6. A. C. Cohvell was also a teacher. John lierfield was appointed 
treasurer in 1847, and Phi hinder Arnold and John Beriield, trustees. 
Miss S. E. Kliodes tiiuoht in district 4:. In 1848. John Emery, C. M. S. 
Lyon and AV. W. We.l)stei- trustees. In '49, C. M. S. Lyon apjiointed 
treasurer. In '50, Carson nertield, Isaac Ileiner and 83'Ivester II. San- 
ders, were trustees. In "52 W. W. Webster was trustee. In '54:, John 
Wolf, AVilliam M. Pratt and Aaron Aten, were elected trustees. The 
teachers were E. C Dyer, M. Dwire, J. C. Buchanan, J. E. Hitchcock, 
and Eliza Yocum. In '54, James C. Egbert was apj^ointed treasurer. 
In "56, Jacob Young was elected trustee. M. Dwire, Sai-ah J. Lamper, 
S. 51. Wincliester. E. JI. Cooper, P. IT. Bower, Lucy W. Norton, Justin 
Denis were teachers. In "62, Eph. Markley, S. A. Munson and Lewis 
Olmstead, were trustees, with James C. Egbert, treasurer, succeeded in 
'63 by C. W. Young. In '64, Jelf. Eayniond, I. L. Newman and S. A. 
Munson, were trustees, who served until October, '68, when Norman E. 
PomroN', I. L. Newman and Jeffer-son Paymond, were elected, (there 
was no election held in '67), who served until '73, when James McGin- 
nis took Mr. Newman's place, C. W. Young still acting as treasurer. 
In '74, Eobert Stonier was elected trustee, and Jesse IMcKinstry, treas- 
urer. In '75, I. L. Newman was chosen ti'ustee ; A. J. Johnson, in 
'76, John W.Cole in '77; in '78, G. M. Ilazen; in '79; D. B. Sbultz ; 
in '80, G. M. Hazen and Frank Berfield ; in '81, P. P. Worley and 
Thomas Dryden, and Joseph Swank, appointed deputv treasurer. 
In '82, Thomas Dryden, James McGinnis and John Hazen, were 
elected trustees, and Joseph Swank was chosen treasurer and 
clerk ; James P. Henry, trustee in '85, and Henry Sweet in ^SC). 
In December, '55, Henry Seymore taught a school of eighteen pupils 
near Jacob Smith's, West Jersey, for $20 per month and board. Like 
other schools of the county at that time, there were no regular books 
in use. In June, '56, Miss S. J. Lamper was teacher, at §4 per week 
and board; thirteen pupils attended. A school near W. Trickle's 
house. West Jersey, was opened November 1, '55, by S. Law, teacher, 
with fifteen or twenty ]ui])ils. On June 4, '56, Miss M. E. Coo]ier pre- 
sided over tiiii-t3'-tive pujnls, although there were fifty enrolled. She 
received $4 per week and board. In '57, C. M. S. Lyon, Jacob Young 
and 8. II. Sanders, were elected trustees. Among the teachers were : 
S. Law, I). P. Gelvin, George B. Cumming, C. F. Conklin, E. J.Creigli- 
ton, M. E. M. Coo]ier, and J. J. Clark. In '58, John II. Anthony, 
Jackson Lorance and W. M. Pratt, were trustees. The names of Sarah 
Baldwin, Wilson S])encer, P. B. Pobinson, Julia P. Pratt and James E. 
Squiers. a])pear among the teachers. In "60, Daniel Olmstead, E. Mar- 
key and W. W. Riggen, were trustees, J. C. Egbert still holding the 
treasurer's office. The total number of children in the twelve districts 
in '62, was 638. In '86, there were 283 males and 238 females under 
twenty-one years, nine ungi-aded schools attended by 219 males and 
182 females, presided over by eight male and sixteen female teachers, 
the -former receiving §1,393.67, and the latter $981.50. The ta,x levy 
40 



678 HISTORY OF STAEK COUNTY. 

was $2,820, value of property, !t(fi,050 ; total receipts, $4,214.64; ex- 
pended, $3,101.15. Joseph Swank served as treasui'er antl clerk. 

OJfioials. — The supervisors, other than tiie one referred to in organic 
chapter, are named as follows : '53-6, W. W. Wel)ster ; '56-8, C M. 
S. Lyon ; '58, S. H. Sanders ; '59, Ephraini Markley ; '60, C. M. S. 
Lyoii; '61, Aaron Schniuck ; '62, C. M. S. Lyon; "(iS, Milton Atherton ; 
'64, Isaac L. Newman ; '65-8, Nelson Jones ; '68, Levi Eckley ; "69-71; 
Isaac L. Newman; '71-3, Andrew J. -lohnson; '73-6, Daniel II. Gel- 
vin;'76, James McGinnis; '77, A. J. Johnson;'7S, I. L. Newman; '79, 
I. L. Newman; '80, H. C. Hyde; '81, George M. Hazen ; '82, Lewis Eg- 
bert ; '83, Lewis C. Egbert; '84, Philip Beanier; '85, Lewis C. Eg- 
bert; '86, John Llazen. 

The justices were: '53, Washington Trickle and Jacob Young; 
'56, John II. Anthony, Jacob Young; '(il, S. F. Farrar and Jeff. Ray- 
mond ; '65, G. W. Young and D. K. Geivin ; '69, Charles W. Young 
and A. J. Einley ; '73, A. J. Johnson and C. W. Voung; '77, J. PI. An- 
thony and R. C. Laing; '78, Joseph Swank; '81, Joseph Swank and 
J. IL Anthony ; '82, John W. Cole ; '85, Joseph Swank and J. IL An- 
thony ; '86, J.' W. Cole. 

As stated in the general history, this township and Goshen op]ioscd 
affiliation with Coffee county in 1837, l)ut supported connection with 
Stai'k in 1838-9. It was organized in 1853, and the name conferred in 
honor of the number of New Jersey people, who had then made set- 
tlements here. 

Pioneer Neighhors. — Before proceeding to notice the pioneers of 
the township, let tis examine who were their neighbors on tiie south 
and west. Millbrook Township adjoining, was first settled in '33 by 
Williiiin Metcalf and liis family. In '36, John Smith, jr., platted the 
village of Rochester, Clark Stanton being the only other settler there 
then. About this time one Hurd opened a store there, but was soon 
succeeded by Stacy & Holmes. In '37, a mill was erected here ; in '46, 
Therrygood Smith was chosen first postmaster. Dr. John Fifield prac- 
ticed there from '38 to '45. In '44 the fJhristian church was organized 
there Ijy Milton King: the Congregational in '41, by S. G. "Wright, at 
the house of EliasWycoff, which was known as Spoon River Congre- 
gational church until '66. In '36, Rev. William Cummings organized 
the Methodist church, and George G. Sill, the Old School Presbyterian 
church. In '36-7, Caleb North taught the first school for $10 per 
month. 

Victoria Township, of Knox county, adjoins West Jersey on the 
west. In '35 the Fraziers, John Essex and Edward Brown made the 
first settlement, and following them ca-me Mcwes Moody and Archihald 
Robinson ; William Overlander, John and Conrad Smith, Charles Bos- 
tic, John Arnold, P. Aldi'idge and H. Siuu'tliff. Sarah Robinson was 
the first white child born there (November 1(5, '36), and Mrs. F'razier, 
who died in '37, the first death. In '36 Peter Sornberger and Pha^be 
Wilbur, were the parties to the first mari-iage; G. Y. Reynolds Ijuiltthe 
first house near the village in "37 ; P. Aldridge was the first justice in 
'37, and Charles Bostic, a local Methodist preacher, held the first relig- 
ious services in '36. Salem schoolhouse, built in '37, was the first 



WEST .lEUSEY TOWNSHIP. 679 

school; J. L. Jamaghan was the first supervisor in '53; Rev. S. G. 
Wrigiit organized the first church in '51; the Swede Metiiodist church 
was built in '54;tlie TMethodist Episcopal, Free Methodist church. Mor- 
mon cliurch, and Second Adventists all followed. 

Pioiiei'r Mi-inorit'x. — West Jersey township, or Prairie de Fun, owes 
its name to the fancy of Xew Jersey settlers, who came after the oi'gan- 
ization of the county and settled around the village of that name. So 
late as 1850 it was almost an unbroken prairie from Edward Trickle's, 
on the east, to Washington Tiickle's, on the west. In 1835 Jacob B. 
Smith, tiie first actual settler, came to Fulton county from Ashland 
county, O., and in tiie spring of 1836 settled on the southeast (juarter 
of section thirty-five, wliere lie put up a log cabin. George Eckley 
came from Seneca county. O., the same year to Fulton, and witii his 
family — Mrs. Eckley, Levi, George, Daniel, John and Margery — moved 
into West Jersey in 1836, and settled on section thirty-six. Though 
Smitli was the first settler, the Eckleys were the itirst nnprovers. 
Later, in 1836, Philip Keller, Jacob Clayburg, Michael Jones, John 
Brown, AVashington and Stephen Trickle, Ephraim Barnett and tiie 
Widow Dunn came in. Early in 1837 came John Pratz, Newton 
jNIatthews, Nehemiah Wykoff and Wm. Webster, while just near the 
line the Riggen family made their liome. 

At this time the women would become entangled in the weed known 
as the devil's darning-needle, whenever they ventured out, or if escaj)- 
ing tiiis, iiad to fly from the snakes, which were found everywhere. 
The men had their milling done at Ellisville, Bernadotte or Peoria for 
some time, and there, also, was their niarketing done. Twenty-five 
cents a bushel was the price of tiie best wheat, while calico sold for 
thirty-eigiit cents per yard. To escape the trials of going to mill, the 
old corn-nnn'tar was brought into use. In 1836 Daniel Prince erected 
a log mill, 11x16 feet, at Slackwater, with a capacity of five bushels 
cracked corn per diem. Later, a distillery was connected with tliis 
concern. Some Spoon river men, enraged at the ]ioor quality of tiie 
whisky produced, attacked the distillery part of the building one nigiit, 
and put an end to the enterprise of Prince in this direction. Tlie Bar- 
nett, Jones and Trickle mill, on Walnut creek, iiegun in 1838, was 
completed in 1839. Harvey Barnett hewed the timljers; his brother 
Ephraim, Michael Jones and Stephen Trickle helped to erect it. 
Stephen Trickle liecame owner of this concern, which in later years 
was known as "Round's ilill." In 1^38-9 Stanton's mill, at 
Rochester, was erected and entered into fair competition with " Trickle's 
mill," doing away foi-ever with tiie jirospect of long journeys, delays, 
etc., attending the old-time " going to mill." The first regular ball in 
West Jersey was at Josejih Palmer's, on W^alnut creek, July 4. 1838. 
Palmer contracted to give dinner to twenty-one couples for forty-two 
doUai'S, provided that numl)er presented themselves. Forty-six ])er- 
sons were present. Caleb JS'f)rtli delivered the oration. Wm. Mason, 
then residing near Toulon, was the orcliestra, for which he was ]iaid 
nine dollars, "the first money," says G. A. Clifford, " he ever took in 
for music." 

The first school in tlie township was taught by Miss Columbia Ann 



680 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Dunn, a sister of Eev. R. C. Dunn. The schoolhouse was erected in 
1837 or 1838. 

Regarding the first white child horn in the county: Wilson Smith 
was l)()i'n two miles south of West Jersey in 1829, and is now a resi- 
dent of Kola, Pottawattamie county, la. Washington Smith was horn 
two miles south of West Jersey in 1832, now residing at Lewis, Cass 
county, la. They are the sons of Jacob Smith, who died in 1885 at 
Galva. Eert Smith, now with C. W. Brown, of Penn, states positively 
that his grandfather settled in West Jersey in 1827. 

The first postoffice was kept by Silas Richards where Wm. Pratt 
resided in 1862. In the summer of 1838 Washington Trickle erected 
the iirst frame house, Avhich in later 3'ears stood south of his modern 
Imildings. W. Trickle and Charles Yocum erected a carding mill on 
Walnut creek in 1812. This was in the extreme southwest corner of 
the township. The underground railroad ])assed by Nigger Point, near 
where Nehemiah Wykoff settled in 1837, iind thence via the Webster 
settlement toward the northeast, as related in the general history. 

I'loncer Census. — The census of pioneei's or persons here when the 
county was organized and residing here in the spring of ISGG, was 
taken by W. Trickle — the committee ap])ointed by tlie old Old Settlers' 
Society. The names are as follows: Sumner Shaw and wife, Eunice 
Nelson, Andrew McClure, Francis Webster, Whitfield Matthews and 
wife, Oliver Smith and wife, George Albright, Hiram Alliright and 
wife, David Gelvin and wife, Jonathan Pratz and wife, A. J. Findley 
and wife. Levi Eckley and wife. Daniel Eckley and wife, John Eckley 
and wife, James B. Witter and wife. Wm. Wiiite and wife, Andrew 
Full and wife, Wasiiington Smith and wife. Berry Smith and wife, 
Joseph Smith and wife. George Sheets and wife, John Rounds, James 
Rounds and wife, John Shocklej^ and wife, George Simmerman and 
wife, David Simmerman, David Simmci'man and wife, Georgo Simmer- 
man, Jacob Simmerman, Jolm SimuKH'man. Remsley Richard and wife, 
Williai'd Palmer and wife, Joseph De Wolf and wife, Hannah Emery, 
Jacob Wiley and wife, W. Trickle and wife. 

West Jersey Oemetery. — Interred in the cemetery near the village 
are the remains of the following-named old residents, the name and 
year of death being given: John Riggen, 1851; Eliza Riggen, '51; 
t)avid Gumming, '76; Jesse Cooper, '70; Mitchell Tull, '70; Jane Tull, 
'53; Mary Stetzler, '77; Thomas Price, '71; Phoebe Price, '75 ; Amanda 
Albertsoii. '53; Lucinda Dancer, "82; Jennie D. Swank, '81; Susan 
Smith, '85; W. B. Masters, '71; Lucius Hotchkiss, '19; W. S. Hotch- 
kiss, '56; Stephen A. Munson, '76; James G. Egbert, '63; WiUiam W. 
Shannon, '59; Jacob Hazen, '17; Jane Hazen, '69; Henry Swank, ' — ; 
Eliza Sanders, '69 ; William Barr, '51 ; Archibald Ayers, 'SO; Barbara 
Kane, '81 ; Charlotte Coleman, '79; Mary L. Horseley, '71 ; John Mc- 
intosh, '82; Alex Mcintosh, '58; Peter 'Hul)er, '81; John Peve, '62; 
Charlotte Laing, '67; Samuel W. Laing, '67; Natlian H. Daniel, '68; 
Sarah Dugan, "82; Grace W. Bentley, '68; John McDaniel, '56; Ama 
Young, '65; Ann Mcintosh, '62; Maria Riggen, "51; John Wetzell, 
'54; Elizabeth Wetzell, '57; John McKinstry, '72; Daniel Leigh, '85; 
Elizabeth Forge, '62; Edward Forge, '62; Henrv Swank, '61 ; Rebecca 



WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 681 

Swank, "7?>; Aaron Vansickle, "74; Mary Yansickle, '75; Eunice Wiley, 
'05; Eupheniia Denis, '(!(); Martha Denis, '57; Gertrude Grofl", '57; 
Mary Trickle, '56; Oliver B. Webster, '70; Anna Kirkhuff, '68; Mat- 
tliias Kirkhuff, '68; Anna Wiley, '54-; Eev. Samuel Coleman, '75; Will- 
iam Boyd, '75; Mary Caliioon, '63; Caroline Shannon, '52; Rev. 
Jumes Cowden, '71; Marcus Garner, '65 ; Lucy M. Dougherty, '86; 
Wilson Garner, "61; Sarah Heath, '70; George W. Leigh, '76; John 
Pilgrim, 'S:i ; Lucmda Packer, '56; Jane Pilgrim, '56; Amanda Aly- 
ward, '51; Benj. Alyward, '54; Jolm Ivnoff, '71; Philip Knoff, '76; 
Marv Ileaton, 'CA{ Caleb Heaton, '63; John Smith, ^C)(j; Eliza 
Henry. '83; A. D. B. Chamberlain, '78; Roderick Triplett, '71; Mary 
Triplett, '61; Reason Williams, '60; John S. Trimmer, '72; Belle 
Shafer, '85; Erancis Anthony, '70; Reuben Swank, '72; Elmira An- 
thony, '53. 

Tiie soldiers Ijuried in the West Jersey cemetery are named as 
follows: George T. Cumming, Company H, One-hunilred-and-seccmd 
Illinois Volunteers; William Boyd, One-hunch-etl-and-twelfth Volun- 
teers; Morris T. Aj-ers, and William W. Hugiies. 

West Jersey village. — The original town of West Jersey was sur-. 
vej'ed by Carson Berfield for Jacob Young early in 1856, and the plat 
was acknowledged I''ebruar\' llJth that year. Two streets, Jersey and 
Seminary, with Plum alley, are shown, and lots 1 to 20. The pur- 
chasers of lots at West Jersey, prior to the beginning of the War of 
the Rebellion, are named as follows: W. H. Pierson, 1858; Perry H. 
Smith and Henry Swank, Jr., '59; James Ferguson, '56; Jesse Cooper, 
'61. During the war the buyers were John Smith, E. B. Pomeroy, G. 
L. Smith, T. J. R'a'gens, Jacob Young, Amy Clouse, Newton Mat- 
thews, S. M. Earra^^ Robert R. AVorley, S. J.' Eox, Robert W. King, 
and Emanuel Kissell. To the close of 1866, there wei-e twenty-four 
purciiasers of lots, and to the close of 1884, thirty-eight additional ]iur- 
chasers. In Juqe, 186U, the Methodist society secured lots 4, 5, and 
part of 8 from Reuben Swank, who bought the property from C. M. 
Johnson that year. The business and pi'ofessional circle of the ydlage 
is made \\\i as follows: J. H. Anthony, lawyer and justice; S. J. Fox, 
W. H. Johnson, merchants; John Cotton, coal mines; Fox & Swank, 
meat market; Girvits & Son, planing mill; Miss I. Bell, millinery; 
William Atkinson a,nd W. H. Girvits, l)lacksmitlis; A. Snedicor, 
miller; W. H. Little, harness; W. C. Henry, carpenter; C. E. Girvits, 
painter; R. W. King, druggist and pliysician; W. S. McClenahan, 
M. D. ; E. Swank, barber; Dr. R. W. King, postmaster, successor of 
S. J. Fox, who held the office from Xovemljer, 1870, to August 31, 
1885, and was the successor of C. W. Young. 

Metliodist Ej)'is<-02>al church. — The estaluishment of this church in 
the township post-dates its settlement by only a few years. All 
around churches were in existence. The only authentic records which 
could be found give the following facts: The Methodist Episcopal 
class, at Hazen's schoolhouse in 1851-52, compi'ised Arch. Ayers, 
Dan. P. Steward and Eleanor Reed, Jane B. Ilazen, Rachel Leigh, 
Ellis and Tacy Dwire, Eliza Groft, John and Mary E. Mills, James R. 
and Eliza Henrj', Garret and Amanda Albertson, Amanda Barr, 



fi82 HISTORY OF STARK COUNTY. 

Joseph E. Dyer, Oalel) Eaton, JMai'tlia llotc-likiss, James F. Bunch, and 
Prudence Dyer. Tliis \vas ])ractically the West Jersey class. 

The Methodist Episcopal class at P'inch's schooih'ouse, on the east 
line of West Jersey township, in 18.51-53, comprised James E. Witter, 
leader; Margery, Ezra, Evisson. Isaac M., and Lora M. Witter; Henry 
and Catherine Williams, Catherine Moltitt, Clarissa Powell, Clarissa 
Porter, George B. and Sarah lierger. Esther A. Eckley, Conrad 
Schwakhamei', Susan Updyke, Henry and Ann Bartshe, John and 
Sarali Adams. Isaac M. Witter was local preacher. In 1858, all the 
classes were reorganized, and in this we lind the names of Eenben and 
Martha Swank, William Price, Nelsons and the Coopers, in 1859-fi(). 
James B. Witter was class-leader there for over a (quarter of a 
century. 

Trickle's Methodist E])iscopal class was ])i'esided over by Mitchell 
TuU m 1853, it lieing formed May SOth. The members were Mitchell 
and Jane TuU, Washin^on and Eleanor Trickle, Aaron and Dorcas 
Eaton, Mary J. Eagon, William and Harriet Metcalf, Jacob and Han- 
nah Wiley, Widow Mary Cummings, Sarah, Harriet, Mary, and David 
Cummings, Eliza A. Sanders, Mahala Metcalf, and Celia Tull. Jane Tull 
died in 1852; Mary J. Eagon joined the Campliellites, and Alahala 
Metcalf married one Pierce, and moved without a letter. Meetings 
were held for many years at the Trickle schoolhouse, ]n'ioi' to the 
transfer of the class to West Jersey in lS()8-()9. The membership of 
the West Jersey class is 101 of the 177 received. Eev. Mr. Adams is 
preacher in chai'ge. with Watson Ileniy, clerk. 

The PreHhyterian chunJi. is said to ilate l)aclc to 1839, but there are 
no records. Prior to 1841, a Presbyterian society existed at West 
Jersey, among the members of which were Elder Mcintosh, Mc- 
Kinstry, Elder Eaton, Elder Shannon, Elder Hiner, Francis Anthony, 
James Ilnlsizer, Wesley Heath, Ayers, Groffs, Elder Stark, Mrs. Jacob 
Young, Philip Knoff, John liarick, Mrs. Joseph Bodine, Sanuiel Leigh, 
Newton Matthews, Thomas Beard and wife, and Mrs. Beard, Sr., Mrs. 
Egbert, Sr., IVLrs. Louis Egbert, and others. The pastors were Elder 
Breese, S. G. Wright, L)r. Frazer. J. C. Hannah, John Turbitt, James 
Ferguson, Pev. Hawkins, Rev. A. C. Miller, T. S. Yail, Bev. Hough. J. C. 
Hannah (1877) the last regular preacher. 

Rev. James Fergnson was called June 5, 1857, at a meeting over 
which Rev. J. C. Hannah, presided with J. H. Anthony secretary. He 
was to ])i'each at Toulon every other Sabbath. In 1858, Jacob Young was 
chosen trustee, ince Joseph Botline and Henry liiner, a member of the 
financial committee. Rev. Dr. Frazer preached the division sermon 
between the old- and new-school Presi)vterians. 

Thomas S. Vail was pastor in 18(iS, and Thomas Price one of the 
trustees. In J 886 the old church building was sold for fifty dollars to 
J. \. Newman, who moved it from the original site to a lot south of 
Dr. McClenahan's store, where it was i'e])aii'ed, )'e-roofed, etc. So 
terj'ific was tiie anti-union feeling among some of the membei's during 
the war, that, on the burial of a Union soldier there, the Union flag 
was torn to shreds. About 185-1 a quarter of an acre of land was 
donated by Francis Anthony to the Presbyterian church, and a church 



WEST JERSKY TOWNSHIP. 683 

built thereon opposite the present Fox store in 1855, where it stood 
until removed this year. 

In Novemljer, 1849, Jacob and Anna Young donated to the 
trustees of the Pi-esbyterian church at West Jersey — Milton Eckley, 
Samuel Leigh and Pliih]) Knott' — one acre and thirtA'-two perches near 
the northeast corner of the southeast quarter of southeast half of sec- 
tion 17, township 12, range 5. This was devoted to cemetery pur- 
poses. JNlrs. Egbei't was the first buried in the cemetery, Mrs. John 
Anthony, j\Ir. Barr, Miss Mary Ilulsizer, and others shortly after. Tlie 
names of the old settlers and soldiers interred herein are 
former page. ( l'if7e also sA'etc/i of Rev. A. C. Miller.) 

The officers of theAVest Jersey Sunday-school for 1887 are Superin- 
tendent. W. II. Johnson; assistant superintendent, W. C. Henry; sec- 
retary, Azora King; treasurer, Charles Swaidc; librarians, Fred Wyer- 
man and A. F. Girvits. In March, 1S68, the S. S. was organized with 
nine teachers and seventy-two members. During the first live months 
of its existence, there was an avei'age attendance of forty-five scholars. 

Iliscellaneoux. — The pensioners residing in West Jersey in 1883 
were Catherine Porter, receiving $8; and Tiiomas E. Plorseley, §•> per 
montii. 

The Farmers' and Mechanics' club of West Jersey disbanded in 
January, 1875, and the money in treasury (|16.15) was donated to the 
Kansas Relief fund. 

West Jersev Lodge of Odd FeUows, No. 234, was instituted March 
29, 188t), by D. G. M. Llewitt, of Stark Lodge, Toulon. It was organ- 
ized on the 22d, with the following-named members: Alex. Ingles, 
J. II. Emery, S. J. Fox, W. M. Grey, G. B. Vansickle, N. E. Pomeroy, 
and J. W. Wick. Since that time the following have joined the lodge: 
A. J. Johnson, .1. I). Webster, Joseph Swank, E. B. Swank, 0. J. 
Johnson, Ed. L. Johnson, (Jmar Cummings, W. H. Bell, John R. 
Quick, Dr. W. S. McClenahan, C. M. Manley. and J. M. Dougherty. 
Alex. Ingles was X. G., with S. J. Fox, K. S., and G. B. Vansickle, 
P. S. The first hall of the lodge is on the second floor of Dr. Perry's 
building, now owned by Mrs. C. Sanders. The first meeting to organ- 
ize was called by S. J. Fox in December, 1885, after consulting with 
the charter meml)ers. 

iStarwano is the new name of an old settlement near the eastern 
line of the township. For 3'eai"s the little place has been the head- 
quarters of a Methodist class, and even in '40-7 the Mormons came 
hither to inculcate the faith of their new church, and succeeded in win- 
ning some new members. 

The new M. E. church building was completed in '08, at a cost of 
$2,200, and was dedicated July 26, that \' ear. The old members of 
this class find mention on a former page. 

The D. B. Shults soi'ghuin molasses factory at Starwano was an 
important industry in '85. 

The destruction by fire of the county intii'mary building took place 
December 5, '86. The building was sold by contract to Wm. P. Caverly 
foi' $16,000 in the fall of '68, and was built just about eighteen years 
ago. It was always well kept in re])air, and recently a steam heater put 



684 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

in. It was also well furnished, and under the superintendency of Mv. 
Morrison, well nuinaged. There was §5,000 insurance on the building, 
$2,500 in the ^Etna and the same amount in the Pha^nix, of Hartford, 
Connecticut. There was no insurance on the contents, and Mr. Morri- 
son, having his private apartments well furnished, suffered heavy loss. 

BIOGRAPHY AND KEMINISCENCE.S. 

8. V. A(7(7is, born in Somerset county, X. J., Xovember 20, lSo4, 
is a son of Daniel anil Margaret (Van Dyke) Addis, grandson of Simon, 
whose father, Kichard Addis, came from Great Britani and settled 
near the New Brunswick line, where he married a Miss Wykoli". 
Moving to Philadelphia, he purchased 300 acres, where the Centennial 
buildings stood in '76, and 50O aci'es fifteen miles distant, where is 
novv the town of AddisvilJe. Daniel, Simon and IJichard were well- 
known citizens of New Jersey and Penns^ylvania. Daniel served in 
the war of 1812, and died at the age of fift\'-five, the victim of profes- 
sional malpractice. Simon served seven years in the Eevolution against 
the oppressor who would strangle a liberty -loving people. S. V. Addis' 
brothei's and sisters were Eleanor and' Peter, deceased ; John and 
Ephraim. S. V. Addis receiv'eil a common school education in his 
native county, worked on his father's farm some years, and in '51 
moved westward to this township. In 1830 he married Miss Elizabeth 
A., daughter of John R. and Mary (Beavas) Little, natives of Hunter- 
don county, N. J. Her father was killed in Canada during the war of 
18] 2. Ilis father, James Little, was a native of Ireland — one of the 
many polished revolutionists which that unfortunate little island sent 
to America to aid in founding liljei-ty here. To this marriage nine 
children were born : Mai'v E., in Nelu'aska ; John L., in Iowa ; Daniel 
and James, in this county ; Sarah M., in Iowa, and Irvine, in Knox 
count}'. Caroline, Catherine and Gideon are numbered with the 
dead. Mr. and Mrs. Addis are Jiiembers of the M E. church since 
their marriage. Mrs. Addis was born in Hunterdon county, N. J., 
February 7, 1810. Her husband cast his first vote for Andrew Jack- 
son ; but in lS(i0 voted for Lincoln, and has since been a firm Pepubli- 
can. 

Daniel 0. Addin, son of S. Y. and Elizabeth Ann Addis, was 
born in New Jersey, in 1839. In his twelfth year he came with 
parents to Stark county and remained with them until his twenty-third 
year. In his twenty-fourth year he married Miss Nancy M., daughter 
of Sallus and Elizal)eth Caskey, who was born in Ohio in 18-t3. In 
ISGo her parents came to Stai'k county, remaining here a few years 
when they sold their ]iroperty and removed to Missiiuri, where tliey 
still reside. Her grandfather, a native of Ohio, enlisted to serve in 
the war of 1812. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Addis began 
farming in West Jersey townshij). Two 3'ears later they purchased a 
farm on section 10, where they still reside. Their union has been 
blessed by seven children, five of whom still live: Franklin V., Will- 
iam A.. Laura'E. (deceased), Grace E. (deceased), Florence O., Eva B. 
and Pearl H. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Addis are both respected members of the 
M. E. church, and are interested in all works of benevolence. They 



OF WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 685 

have been hard workers, and, as a I'eward of their labors, now own 
340 acres of the choicest land, and one of the finest farm residences 
in Stark county. Mr. Addis has never voted any but the Rejiublican 
ticket. 

James P. A(/ilis, son of S. \. ;ind Elizabeth xVddis, was iiorn in 
New Jersey, in the year lS4t!: and Hve years later came witii liis 
])arents to this county, .fames remained with his parents until his 
twentv-fifth year, when he niari-ied Miss Mary E., daughter of IJenja- 
min and Louisa F. (Stoddard) Goodheart. She was born at Poland, 
().. ill 1849. Her ])aternal ancestors coming to America from Cier- 
many, her father a Pennsylvaniiin, was liorn there September 21, 
ISls. Her mother was boi'u in New York, September lo, 18^5. In 
lS(i.") the Goodhearts removed to Toulon, where about a year later, her 
father died, being then forty-eight years of age. Her mothei', now 
Mrs. Dr. Tyrrell, resides at Toulon. After their marriage, Mr. and 
Mrs. Addis'began farming on section 9, anti have increased their origi- 
nal holding to 200 acres. Six children have been born to them; one 
of them died in infancy. Mrs. Addis is a respected memljer of tlie 
t'iiristian churcii. In politics Mr. Addis has always voted the Kepubii- 
can ticket. He is not a mend)er of an\' secret organization. Mrs. 
Addis was formerl\^ a mendjcr of the Good Templars. 

£//a {Gingricli) Addis w-as born in Essex township, May 8, 185(!, 
and was united in marriage to Isaac Addis, February 10, 1874, and in 
the township where she was born her entire life was spent, until lier 
death, January (!, 18ST. 

JoJin II. Avtlionij, who settled on his present farm in 1S5I. pur- 
chased his first eighty aci'es of prairie from Oliver Whitaker that yeai-. 
lie was born in Warren county, N. J., in 1826. His parejits were 
Franois and Elizabeth (Ilagai-) Anthony, natives of Londonderry, Ire- 
land, and Warren county, N. J., respectively. The former came to the 
United States in 1819 and to New Jersey in 1820, where he married 
Miss Hagar in 1824, who was l)orn in Warren county of that state. 
They came to this county in 1853, with one son and seven daughters. 
As related in the history of the Presbyterian church, they were among 
its early membei's and snppoi-ters. The children who accompanied 
them hither were Lydia, now Mrs. Pomei'oy ; Eliza, now Mrs. John 
Hazen ; Sarah J., now Mrs. AV. H. Adams, of Elmore ; Mary A., 
widow of David Cummings, of Knox county. 111.; ilartha, now Mrs. 
Cuming, of Dallas Center, Iowa; Cyrus A. and ilargaret, twins, the 
latter Mrs. P. K. Worley, of Kewanee, Cai'oline, wife of Roljeit Parr, 
a lawyer of Adel, Iowa. Jacol) resides at Newark, N. J., and never 
settled here. The father of this large family died in December, 1876, 
his widow is living here at the good old age of eighty-nine years. 
Cyrus Anthony served in the Fifty-tii'st Illinois Infantry, and was 
promoted gradually from tlie I'anks to captain of Company G. He en- 
listed in 1861 and in the spring of 1864 reenlisted. In 1867 he com- 
menced to study law, was admitted to the bar, and is now a distin- 
guished lawyer (^f Mar^'sville, Mo., whei'e he has resided since 1870. 
He represented his county in the Legislature two sessions and served 
as prosecuting attorney for Nodaway county. He was boi'n in New 



686 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Jersey in 1839. In 1886 he was candidate for judge of the twenty- 
ninth judicial circuit of Missouri, com]3rising the counties of Andrew, 
Atciiison, Holt and Nodaway, getting a majority in every county. 
His majority ov(M- Judge Kelley (who carried the district six years ago 
by l,7<tO) is 2,772. John H. Antiiony was raised on his father's farm in 
New Jersey, was educated in the schools there until Decemher 10, 
1848. when he married Miss Elmira Di-ake, to whom two children were 
born, namely : Adeline and Francis E. This lady died August 6, 1853, 
and two years later he married Miss Frances E. Egbert, mother of 
Harriet, Isabella and Grace Anthony. Adeline, who accom]ianied her 
father to this township in 1851, is now Mrs. William O. Leigh. Mr. 
Anthony was elected justice of the ]ieace in 1857 and luis been re- 
elected four terms since that time. In the fall of 1885 he was com- 
missioneil notary public by Governor Oglesby. Ajtart entirely from 
his official life in the township, he has been a most useful citizen in 
every sphere. His residence and grounds near West Jersey, form an 
index to Jiis character and point out forcibly what he can teach by 
exam])le. Mrs. Anthony, Sr., commonly known as "Gi'andma 
Anthony," Ijorn in Warren county, N. J., in 1798, died January 10, 
1887. having survived her husband about eleven years. 

31r.s. Allen Bennett, a resident for upwards of thirty' years, for the 
first time visited the village of West Jersey in August, 1886. 

Williani Bixhop, one of the oldest settlers of Brimfield, died at 
Shelby, August 8, 1886, at the age of ninety. 

John P. Bodine, son of Joseph and Rebecca M. (Painter) P>odine, 
was born in New Jersey, Octoljei' 2<'), 1841. In 1846 his parents came 
to this township, where they purchased a farm, and where they re- 
mained until 1858, when they removed to Rochester, Peoria county, 
where the father engaged in his trade of carriage-building. After 
some years he retired from active life and is 7iow enjoying the fruits of 
their successful labors, he in his seventy-fourth year and she in her 
seventy-second year. Mrs. P)odine. Sr., is a respected memljer of the 
Presbyterian church. John P. Podine is the third child of their fam- 
ily of four children. His early life was spent assisting his ])arents 
on the farm. His education was limitetl to a district school with 
the exception of one year spent at Lombard University. On Septem- 
ber 11, 1867, he married Miss Rachel D., daughter of John and Kezia 
(Davis) Keller, who was born in West A'irginia, of which state her pa- 
rents were natives, March 19, 1849. In 1856 her people settled in 
Peoria county. 111., and [)urchase(l a farm in Millbrook township. In 
1857 a hurricane completely destroyed their house, the family escaping 
injuiT. Mr. Keller was born October 16, 1817, Mi'S. Keller, January 
12, 1822. Mrs. Rachel Bodine is the third child of their family of six 
childi'en. She remained with her ])aients until her marriage. After 
their nuirriage they moved to Victoria, Knox county. 111., where Mr. 
P.odine engaged in milling, having an interest in a steam mill. Three 
years later he traded this interest for a fai-m in West Jersey township, 
iind here he remained eight years, when he sold that place and pur- 
chased land on section 29, where he now resides. Their union has 
been blessed by two children : Addie H., born July 28, 1868, and Don 



OF WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 687 

L., born March 11, 1881. Politically, Mr. Eodine is a Greenbacker, 
and has been active in ^lolitical matters, and has tilled several of the 
townshi]) offices credit:il)ly. He owns 173 acres of choice lands in this 
township, with a home considered one of the tinest in the comity. 

David J. Boilijie. son of Jose])h and liebecca M. (Painter) IJodiiie. 
was born in Warren connty, N. J., in 1815. A complete sketch of his 
parents' lives is given in this work. In 1816 he came to Illinois with 
his i)arents and lived for the most of the time in "West -lersey town- 
ship. AVhen about eighteen years of age he entered Lombard Univer- 
sity, and two years after went to Mt. Pleasant, la., where he remained 
nearly two years; then returned to his liome at Ilochester, Peoria 
county, and engaged in stock-lmying which he followed for eleven 
years." On December 1, 1875, lie niarrieil Miss Mary Ann, daughter 
"of Alexander and Susannah (Hare) McCoy. She was born in Wayne 
county, near Woostei', O.. in 1817, where her parents, Pennsylvanians, 
had settled. Some years later they removed to Auglaize county, Ohio, 
where Se]itend)er, 1852, her fatliei' died. After her husband's death 
Mrs. McCoy renin ined on the farm al)out two years, when she removed 
to Knox county. 111., where she remained ten years, then settled at 
French Grove. Peoria county, where she purchased a farm. After 
nine years she sold this farm and made her home with her daughter, 
Mre. 'Bodine, until her death. May 6, 1883, in her fifty -ninth year. 
Mrs. Bodine is the second child of a family of three children. In 
1851 she entered Knox College, where she remained one year. On 
account of failing health she was compelled to return to her home, 
where she remained until her marriage. j\fter this marriage Mr. 
Boiline followed stock-buying for about a year, and then came to 
West Jei'sey township and began farming, where they' now reside. 
Their union has been blessed by one child, Joseph Clyde, born Decem- 
ber 13, 1886. Politically Mr. Bodine is a member of the Greenback 
[)arty, but formerly was a Democrat. He is an exjiert hunter and en- 
joys a day's sport in the held with his rifle as much as in his younger 
years. 

/('. A. Boi/ddates his settlement in this township to January, 1858. 
He was born m Warren county, N. J., in May, 1S33, of which state his 
parents, James and Elizabetli (Moore) Boyd, were natives, where his 
mother died in 1851, and where his father still resides. In 1858 became 
to Illinois as a visitor, but liking the country made the visit so endur- 
ing that he has remained with us almost thirty years. For a year or 
two he worked l)y the month, and then settled on his present place, 
eighty acres of which werejnirchased by his father prior to II. A. Boyd's 
western visit. In 1868 he married Miss Sarah J., daughter of Jacob 
Kissell, who, with their son, C. H. Boyd, are exemplary members of the 
Methodist Episcopal church. His elder brother, John J. Boyd, settled 
here in 1851") and resided here eigliteen years prior to his removal to 
Henry county, where he now resides. Mr. R. A. Boyd owns an excellent 
fai'iu (if liio acres. In political life he is an admirer of what the Re- 
pui)lican party accomplished since 1861, and a staunch supporter of the 
partys platform. 

David ir. Brown, l)orn near Brockville, Canada West, in 1802, 



688 BIOGEAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

was reared and educated there, and tliere also married Miss Olive, 
daugliter of Joel and Sarah (DeAVolf) Parrish. In 1S3S, with his wife 
and three cliildi-en, he came here by wagon road and located in the 
northeast quarter of section 2, Goshen, where he resided six years. In 
184:4- the family moved to DuPage county, 111., where his wife died in 
184(1. He subsequently went to Michigan, where he died in ISOl. 
Their children are B. R. Brown, of Stai'k county ; Lucy, Sarah and 
Alva W., tlie latter born here in October, 188!i. Alva voted for 
Lincoln in 186(», and in ISOl enlistetl in Company B, Thirty-seventh 
Illinois Infantry, served over his three years' term, reenlisted and was 
lionorably discharged after the war. Lie was slightly wounded at Pea 
Ridge. On his return he married Miss Sarali F. Hodson. a native of 
Goshen township. Removed to Harrison county, Iowa, some years 
ago, where his wife died June 23, 188(). The father of this family was 
an old membei' of the Methodist chnrch and a zealous worker. His 
wife was daughter of Joel Pari'ish, a Pennsylvanian, resident of Can- 
ada, who came to Stark county in January, 1838, died in Iowa in 184-3 
or 1844, followed in a few days by his wife. B. R. Brown was born in 
Canada in 1835, came with his parents to this count}' and has resided 
here almost continuously for the past half century. In January, 1858, 
he locatetl permanently his present home, and for ten j-ears has served 
as commissioner of highways. In 1857 he married Miss Maria J., 
daughter of Joseph and Barbara (lleckert) Cain. They are the parents 
of six children, viz.: C. Morrow, Lucy E., Charley E., Alva C, Joseph 
W. and Olive B. 

Lucliida Dancer, who died February 2, 1882, was born in Beaver 
county. Pa., in 181 fi; married "N'incent Dancer in 1832 in Riciimond 
county, Ohio; moved to Fulton county. 111., in 1856, and in 18(;7came 
to Stark. 

Jo/tn Jjri/den, son of Thomas and ^largaret Dryden, was ijorn in 
Korthumberlandshire, Eng., April 28, 1821, where his father's death oc- 
curred Se])temlier G, 1874, at the a^e of eighty-six. and his mother's in 
1870, in her eighty-fourth \'ear. John Dryden is the fourth chdd of a 
familv of nineteen children. Ilis early life was spent at farm lahov 
until his twenty-first year, when he began mining. In 1847 he mar- 
ried Miss Mai-garet, daughter of George and Mary Renwick, born in 
Cumberlandshire, Eng., June 22, 182(i. In 1854 he came to America; 
proceeding at once to Stark county. 111., and ])urchased a piece of land 
near Wvoming, remaining there three years, during which time he was 
engaged at mining. Lie revisited England for his wife, and the same 
vear (1857) they returned, and in five years after they removed to 
West Jersey township. In 18H4 they ])urchased a farm on section 18, 
w'here he is engaged in agriculture, owning 160 acres,within three miles of 
the village. Five children have blessed their union, three of whom are 
still living: Thomas J., George (deceased), Mary J. (deceased), Maggie 
A. and Joim G. Politically Mr. Dryden is a Greenbacker, and has held 
several townshij) offices. In 1873 Mr. Dryden was called Imck to Eng- 
land on account of the illness of his father, and at his death was 
engaged in the settlement of the estate, he being the eldest son. 

liehecca {Moore) Dunn, a native of Augusta, Ga., where she married 



OF WEST JERSEY TOAVNSHIP. 689 

Dr. Cliarles A. Dimii, and where her husband died, moved to Cincin- 
nati, O., in 1831 with her family, and five years later, in September, 
183(5. settled in West Jei'sey township of this county, wliere her son, 
Augustus A., had built a cabin early that year, and where he remained 
to welcome iiis mother, in'others and sisters to their new home in the 
wilderness. Mrs. Dunn was accom])anied by her children : Columbia 
A., who married Mr. Tillson ; Ilichai-tl C, noticed in the history of 
Toulon; William E. and C^aroline E., who married (). H. Smith. In 
is-t7 this pioneer woman moved to Galesburg, and died there, May Ki, 
that year. 

Aiit/Kstiis A. Dunn, son of Dr. Charles A. and liebecca (Moore) 
Dunn, was born in Georgia, moved with his widowed mother to Ohio 
in 1831, and early in 1S3('> settled in what is now AV^est Jersey town- 
ship, erected a log cabin, in which the mother and family — who came 
in September of that year — took up their residence. He was elected 
first sheriflf of this county, in 1839, sul)sequently graduated in medicine 
and j)i'acticed at Cambridge. 111., until 18ti2. when he enlisted in Com- 
pany D. One-hundred-and-twelfth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. His 
left hand was shot away at Kelly's Ford, Tenn., and again wounded 
at Fraiddiu; the results of the latter leading to Ins death, March 2, 
18i)9, in his fifty first year, he then residing at Chicago. 

Georije EcMey, vide general and township history. 

Ilannnh Gdjf'neij Emery, one of the pioneers of Stark county, died 
at Galva. (Jctober l.s, 1881, as related in the history of the family 
given in other [tages. 

JoJin EInh'i/. who settled on section 19. Essex, in 1839. was born in 
Fayette county, ()., in 1802. His parents, Rol)ert and Mary (Craig) 
F'inley, natives of Indiana, settled in what is now Ashland county, 
O., prior to the War of 1812, where they resided vintil their death. 
John Finley married Miss Rebecca Gaflfney in Ohio, came with her in 
1834 to F'ulton county. 111., and five years jater settled here. As shown 
in the organic and i)olitical chapters, he was a member of the first 
commissioners' court and second sheriff, was county judge, justice of 
the ])eace, and in all points a most excellent citizen. Of their eleven 
children nine are living: Andrew J., William P., who was killed be- 
fore Knoxville, November 18, 1863, aged thirty-tliree years, while 
sei'ving with the One-hundred and twelfth Regiment; Priscilla J., 
John L., Mary E., Albert E., Robert M., James E., Caroline R. and 
Willis O. John L. went to California in 18.'')2. enlisted in Third Massa- 
chusetts Cavalry in ISfio. was made ]jrisoner. escaped from Danville, 
and was commissioned second lieutenant for bravery; All)ert P. served 
vf'ith the Third lUinois Cavalry from 18tU to ISfil; James E., of the 
One-hundred-and-tu'elfth, was wounded before Atlanta, Ga., all of 
which is told in the military chajjter. The father of this great family 
died at Toulon, February 28, 1883. His first wife died in 18.5(5. aged 
forty -nine yeai's; l:>ut his second wife. Miss Sarah I). Atbims, survives 
him. Andrew J. Finley was i)orn in Ohio, in 1S2S, came westward 
with his parents, married Miss Margaret J. Carter, October (3, 1850, 
and has been a permanent resident of this county for about fifty years. 
Their children are: Arabella, John L., AViUiam J., Mary A., Ella B., 



690 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

Walter B., Oscar E., Margaret C, Daisy IST., and two, an infant and 
Lenora, decea,se(l. Mr. Finloy has served liis townsiiip as justice of 
the ]ieace and assessor, and was collector of Essex. lie has lieen a 
member of the Agricultural Society since its beginning. His farm of 
160 acres is among the best in Stark county. 

Kamvi'l J. Fo.i\ son of Julius AA^. and Mary E. (.lolmston) Fo.x, was 
born in Ificldand county, ()., January 28, 1S35. His father was a 
native of New York, wiiere he was born in 179(i. His mother, a native 
of IVnnsylvania, was born 1804. They removed to Ohio from New 
York at an early day, and again in 1848 to Wisconsin, settled in Rich- 
land county, thus passing tiirough the pioneer period of two States. 
There, in 1860, Mr. Fox., Sr., jmssed way, being preceded to the grave 
two years by his wife. Samuel J. Fox assisted his parents on the 
farm, or attending the })ioneer district school in his early years. In his 
twenty-second year he married Miss Mai'v E., daughter of John and 
Rhoda Myers, who was born in Ohio, December 31, 1840. Her])arents 
removed to Indiana, where her father died. Her mother renuirried, 
and in a short time was again a widow. She removed with her family 
to Wisconsin, and settled in Iiichland county. Wis., in 1850, and there 
Mary met Mr. Fox, to whom she was married April 2, 1857. Mr. Fox 
followed farming one year after this event, then joined a prospecting 
party, and went to Colorado; engaged in mining for one year, when 
he returned to his home at Richland Centre, Wis., and the same fall 
moved to Princeville, 111., and engaged in the mercantile business. 
Remaining there a short time, he moved to Wyoming, 111., where he 
remained about two years. He then purchased a store at West Jersey, 
where he is now ]>roprietor of a general store in the village and of a 
stock farm close by. Mr. and IMrs. Fox are the parents of seven ciiil- 
dren. namely : William W.. Charles L., Frank A., Rollin S., Gilbert T., 
Ernest A., and F]tlie M., all at home. They a,re members of the 
Presbyterian church, and are interested in all movements of a chari- 
table or progressive nature. Mr. Fox is also a member of the I. O. O. 
F., and in ])olitics a Re])ublican. He served as postmaster at West 
Jersey twelve years; has also lieen elected and rei'lected township 
clerk, and has been vice-])resident of the zVgricultural Society of Stark 
county. 

iSarah George, who married Frank Dugan, was born in AYest A'ir- 
ginia in 1835, and died in West Jersey, July 26, '82. 

Jacoh N. Hiucn, deceased, was born in New Jersey in 1804; mar- 
rietl Miss Jane V>. Mitchell there, and with her and tlieii- live chiklren 
nuived to Fulton coniity, 111., in July, 1839, and to section twenty-seven. 
West Jersey, in the s]iring of 1842. Here he purcliascd 120 acres of 
wild land at ^2.50 per acre, erected a frame house, which was the 
family home, school, Methodist class-room, and general meeting-house 
of the town for many years, the Hazens making every one welcome. 
Only five years did this strong man stand the wear and tear of pi(»neer 
times here, for he died in Marcii, 1847. His partner in all the toils 
and troubles of early years outli veil him twenty summers, dying in 1867, 
as shown in the cemetery record in history of West Jersey. 

John Hmen^ the second son, was born in New Jersey, December 1, 



OF WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 691 

1831, antl has almost as distinct a recollection of pioneer days in Fidton 
and 8tark as if he hail been of age when he sha.red in them. In 1S.")7 
he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Anthony, and the 
following year settled where he now resides, on his fine farm of 206i 
acres. As shown in the official and school history of the township, lie 
has served as trustee and supervisor. In politics he is, like his fatlier 
was, always Democratic in national concerns, but independent in local 
affairs, llis wife and children, Fi-ank M. and Edna. V., are associated 
with the Presb\'terian church. Mr. Flazen is one of those jnoneer men 
whose word is his bond and whose opinions are considered. 

Sedgwick R. Ilazen, son of Jacob N. Hazen, whose history is given 
in this chapter, was born in New Jersey in 1833. lie was one of 
twins, the sister dying in infancy. He accompanied his parents to 
Illinois in ]i>3y and here his youth was iiassed in the manner common 
to boys of the ])ioneer period, iiaving to walk two miles to attend the 
winter school of his district. In October, 1850, he married Miss Mary 
Isabelle, daughter of William and Amanda Barr, who in 1851 came 
from Ohio to this county. After his marriage he settled on the Hazen 
farm where he resided until 1875, when he established a mercantile 
house at West Jersey, which he carried on for eighteen months, when 
failing health compelled a change. Disposing of his stock, he re- 
sumed agricultural life, and in the fall of 1870 took up his jiresent 
residence, oAvning one liundred acres of the best improved land in the 
townshiji. \\\ official life he has been assessor, road commissioner anil 
school director for a number of years. Mrs. and Mr. Hazen are mem- 
bers of the Methodist Ej)iscopal Church, a reorganization of the okl 
class of •■ Hazen's Schoolhouse." Their son, Lewis J., Ijoru here 
December 10, 1S57, is also a resident of this townshi|). In jiolitical 
life Mr. Hazen votes the ))rohibition ticlcpt, — his strong ide;is (^n tem- 
perance questions urging him to break away from the old line politics. 

James li. ITenry, son of John and Martlia Henry, was born in 
Hunterdon county, New Jersey, March 1, 1822. His father was born 
in Ireland in 1780, came to Amei-ica and settled in New Jersey, married 
Martha Swears, who was born in New Jersey in 1802. His fatiiei' 
died in 1852 at the age of sixty and his mother in May 25, 1885, in 
her eighty-fourtli year. James II. Heni'v is the second of their seven 
children. His earh* life was spent on the home farm, up to the age 
of twenty-two j'ears, when he married Miss Eliza Poyshur. Her par- 
ents, natives of Gennany, dying- in New Jersey when she was but a 
ciiild. After their nuirriage Mr. Henry followed farming in New 
Jersey six years. He came to Illinois in 1851, journeying- overland by 
wagon, the trip lasting six weeks. They jjurcliased liuukin this town- 
ship, and there braved the dangers of pioneer life with tiie wolves 
and deer for neighbors, and their worst enemies, rattlesnaices, with 
which the country abounded. On July 1. 1883, Mrs. Henry died 
suddenly, being then in her sixty-second year. They were the ]iarents 
of eight children, four of whom died in infancy : '.lOse hving are: 
Theodore P., minister in Kansas; Watson C, ^^est Jersey; George 
W., principal of the Lafayette schools; and Charles W., now Dr. 
Henry, of Vermont, 111. Aftei- his wife's death Mr. Henrv rented his 



692 BIOGKAPHT AND REMINISCENCES 

farm, and has since made bis home witli his son Watson in "West Jer- 
sey viUage. Mr. Henry, as was also liis wife, is a member of the Meth- 
odist Episcopal Church. He has always been a Republican, and has 
held several township offices, although he has never soug-lit them. He 
has spent some time visiting the scenes of his childhood, from which 
he has recently returned. He is in his sixty-lifth year, and althougli 
his locks show the inroads of time, he is quite active. 

Mrs. Boon*' Iiujels. who died at El Paso, Tex., in July. 1883, resided 
near the south line of A\^est Jersey. 

John Jaclison born in Fayette count}', O., in the year 1832, is a son 
of John and Elizabetli (Eonse) Jackson, natives of Pennsylvania, who 
settled in Ohio, where Mr. Jackson died in is-Ki. Mrs. Jackson is liv- 
ing at the age of ninety years. Our subject was i-eared on the farm 
and in 1854 came to Illinois and settled in Toulon, where he resided till 
the following spring, when he secnred work on a farm near Tonlon,as a 
hand, where he has since resided. In 1861 he purchased loH acres in 
West Jersey townshi)i. In 1857 he married Miss Paulina Ann, a 
daughter of William Mahany. They were the parents of five children : 
Lydia E., Laura P., William A., Ursula and John. This lady died in 
1875. aged thirty-eight years. In 1876 he married Miss Susan, daughter 
of Parnal)iis Frail, to whom two children were born: James T. and 
Jennie E. This lady is a member of the Catholic chui'ch, while Mr. 
Jackson is liberal in religious matters. Politically he is a Democrat. 
( Vide sketch of Frail family.) 

Levi Joltnmn, a native of New York, was boi'n October 13, 1769. 
He followed the occupation of a millwright. He married Hannah 
Russ, who was born December 18, 1770. Her father, Al)ra.haui Russ, 
was murdered by the Indians on the AUegheu}- river, Mnrcli 2, 1790. 
He (Levi Johnson) was the father of live children, three boys and two 
girls. Henry, the eklest of these, was born January 9, 1793. He 
learned his father's trade. AVlien he was about seventeen years of age 
he removed to Kentucky with his ])arents. enlisted during the war of 
1812, but on account of a wound on his arm caused by the slipping of 
a hand ax, he was rejected. On March 28, 1816, he mari'ied ilary. 
daughter of Amaziah Davidson, born in Kentucky, September l-t, 1799. 
Her parents were Scotch who came to America and settled in Ken- 
tucky, as companions of Daniel Boone. In 1827, Mr. Johnson with his 
wife settled in Pike county. 111., init on account of the troublesome 
Indians they were compelled to return to Kentucky. In 1830 they 
Ijra'vcd the dangers of a frontier life and returned to Pike county, 
where he followed his trade of mdlwright. Here on September 11, 
1816, Mrs. Johnson died in her forty-seventh year. In 1851 Mr. John- 
son settled near the ])lace where the village of S]iarland, Marshall 
county, now stands. In 1865 he came to Stark county, where he died 
Se|)tendjer 17, 1878, in the eighty-sixth year of his age. 

A. J. Johnson, son of Henry and ]\larv (Davidson) Johnson, was 
born in Chambersburgh township. Pike county. 111., Octol)er 23, 1833. 
He is of Irish descent, his patei-nal ancestors coming to America prior 
to the time of the Revolution and settling in New York. Andrew J. is 
the eighth child of their family of eleven children. In 18.5-4 he married 



OF WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 693 

Miss Margaret, daughter of William and Margaret (Bunn) Campbell, 
born in Penns\'lvania, December lO, 1S33. Her father, a Pennsylvanian, 
died in 1835. In IS-iS she came with her mother, who had married a 
Mr. Placher, to Peoria, where she met Mr. Johnson, as before stated, and 
married him in 1854. After this marriage he followed farming in 
Marshall county several years. In April, 18r),"'), they came to Stark 
county where they had ])reviously purchased one hundred acres in 
West Jersey township where the^' still reside. Nine children have 
blessed their union, eight of whom are still living : Charles W.. 
(deceased), William H., Oscar J., Edgar L., Frank C, Lewis O., Robert 
B., Ida A. and Fannie M. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the 
M. E. church, as are also all of their cliildren. Politically Mr. Johnson 
is a liepublican, and has held several offices of trust, among them, 
justice of the ]K'ace, and supervisor for several terms. That he honor- 
ably discharged his duties to the satisfaction of the people is signified 
by his numerous reelections. He has increased his original farm of 
one hundred acres to 240 acres of choice lands, located within two 
miles of the village. Mr. Johnson has for several years been an officer 
and member of the agricultural society of this county. 

William 11. Johnmn, son of Andrew J. and Margaret J. (Campbell) 
Johnson was born in Marshall county, 111., August 6, 1850. In "()5 he 
with his parents settled in West Jersey township. In '7(i he entered 
Hedding College, Abingdon, III., and after a study there of four years 
he returned to his home on account of ill health, and at various times 
was engaged in teaching school. On December 5, '83, he married Miss 
Flora, a daughter of Reuben and Martha- (Heaton) Swank, born in 
Stark county, September 23, '60. Previous to his marriage Mr. John- 
son hatl purchased a stoi'e at West Jersey village, which he now owns. 
Ml". Swank was a native ol Pennsylvania, born November 14, '30, and 
died April 14, '72. Mrs. Swank was born in New Jersey, November 
23, '33. They came to Illinois at an early day, and after their mar- 
riage settled near West Jersey, where Mr. Swank died. At the age of 
fourteen Miss Flora entered Hedding College, where she studied for 
about thi-ee years, when she entered the AVesleyan University at 
Bloomington, 111. Subsequently she spent some time at Chicago in 
the study of the fine arts, and in 'S3 she married Mr. Johnson, as be- 
fore stated. Since their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have resided 
at West Jersey. They are both respected members of the Methodist 
Episcopal church, interested in all works of a progressive nature, and 
are held in high esteem. In jiolitics Mr. Johnson, like his father, is a 
Republican, and has honoraljly tilled the office of town clerk. 

R. ^Y. King, 2[. D., one of the old physicians of the county, was 
I)orn in Columljiana county, O., in 1819. His parents, William and 
Elizabeth (Ware) King, were Virginians, who settled in Ohio about 1810, 
where both died. The father served in the War of '12, which resulted 
in the total banishment of th.3 British from our coasts. Dr. King was 
educated in the early suljscription schools of his district. In '45 he 
entered the study of medicine at Akron, O., under Dr. Bartges. lie 
practiced in that city for eleven years, until coming to Peoria county 
in '5fi, where he practiced two years; resided at Brirafield two years, 
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69i BIOGRAPHY AND EEMINISCENCES 

and in '60 estaljlislied an office at "West Jersey. In addition to iiis 
professional duties he served as school director for sixteen years, col- 
lector one year, and in '85 was appointed postmaster. He is also en- 
gaged in the drug trade there, his son, now of Toulon, assisting in the 
store. Dr. King was married in '39 to Miss Sarah Bartges, to whom 
six children were born, of whom two are living — Catherine E., now 
Mrs. James Jones, of Omaha, Xeb., and Elizaljeth, Mrs. George Slo- 
cum, of Ford county, Kan. A son, John W., enlisted in '62, but died 
at Port Hudson before muster-in. The mother of this family died in 
May, '56, and three years later the doctor married Miss Fannie E. 
Hunt. They are the parents of five children: Fannie E.. deceased, 
Frank, Allen, Bert and Azora M. In political life Dr. King was de- 
cidedly Democratic up to a few years ago, when the fascinating god- 
dess of Greenbackism won his allegiance. 

Jacoh Jijifixd, who settled in West Jersey about 1862. removed to 
Nebraska, and after a residence of nine years there returned to this 
county. Mr. Kissel was born in Lancaster county. Pa., in 1808, moved 
to Ohio, and subsequently resided in Indiana, Wisconsin and Nebraska, 
settling down here. In 1833 he married Miss Hester Clouser in 
Pennsylvania. Of their children, Keuben, Nathaniel, Mary, Emanuel, 
Sarah, Arabella, Henrietta, James (deceased), George and Jehial Kis- 
sel, are names well known. Emanuel served three years with a Peoria 
batterj^ escaped wounds, and is now a useful citizen of Dodge City, 
Kan. 

P/tilij) Knqff\ deceased, was born in New Jersey, February 7, 1805, 
where his parents, Peter and Susan (Simmons) Knoff, tlien resided. In 
1832 he married Miss Sarah Young, in 18-15 moved to Ohio, and the 
following 3'ear set out for tliis county by wagon. On the journey 
hither, and after traveling forty miles, one of his horses died, when he 
returned to Ohio ; but in the next spring made the journey and here 
])urchased eightv acres of congressional land, built a log cabin, and 
entered on pioneer life. Here he resided until his death. October 11, 
1876. lie saw his original farm increased to 160 acres, and two sur- 
vivors, of his five children, settled in life — Mrs. Kate Cross, of Toulon, 
and j\Irs. Margaret Show, of West Jersey. In politics he was demo- 
cratic. Jacol) Young, brother of Mrs. Knoflf, settled in West Jersey 
in IS-lfi. For thirty years he was a pioneer here, and then became a 
])ioneei' of Iowa, where he now resides. Mrs. Knoff was born in New 
Jersey in 1809. Her parents, John and Susan (Daly) Young, died in 
that state about 1824-. She has l)een connected with tiie Presbyterian 
Church of West Jersey since her settlement here, and has always been 
looked upon as a most exemplary member of the community. 

William Muhany, deceased, settled in Toulon township, on the line 
of Essex, in 1836-7. He was born in the Shenandoah valley, in 1803 ; 
came to Illinois a single man and here married jMiss Lydia McMullen. 
The farm wliich he purchased on coming here was improved by his 
own hands, and on it he resided until his death, in 1875. His. wife 
died in 1866, at a time when her husband's success in life was assured 
and her young family provided for. Their children were: Paulina A. 
(deceased), James V. B., John W., residents here; Baxter M., died 



OF WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 695 

while in the army; Marshall, residing here, and Oliver, deceased. J. 
V. B. Malianv married xMiss Belle C. Cain, of this county. He is the 
owner of 350 acres of fertile land in West Jersey township, all well 
improved and thorouo-hjy cultivated. Like his father, he is democratic 
in political life, but liberal aiul entei'prising as a citizen. ( Vit/e (jeneml 
Idstory and skdc/i of 7hvlo» tovmsh /j>.) 

W. S. MeVlanahayi, physician and surgeon, a native of Monmouth, 
111., is the son of T. S. and Mary J. (Martin) McClanahan, natives of 
Ohio, but old settlers of Warren county. 111., of which T. S. McClan- 
ahan was surveyor for many years. The doctor completed his literary 
education during a two years' course at Monmouth College, lie taught 
school, principailv at Berwick, for three yea I's; read medicine under his 
brother. Dr. J. M. McClanahan, of Kirkwood, 111.; in the fall of 18S1 
matriculated at Rush Medical College, where he to(jk a full course in 
medicine and surgery, and from which he graduated in 1883. He 
l)egan practice immediately after in Mercer county. 111., and six months 
later settled at West Jersey, where he has confirmed himself in the 
confidence and esteem of the peojile. As related in the history of the 
village, he is a member of the new I. O. O. F. lodge there. His mar- 
riage with Miss Mabel S. Matteson, of Berwick, 111., was celebrated in 
1 884. They are the parents of one child. Earl M. 

Rev. Allen Cowen Miller, born in Fayette county. Pa., February 
12, 1807, was the fourth son of James and Agnes Miller. His father 
died early in the twenties, for in 1S2() his mother resided at Sewickley, 
Pa., where her son united with the Presbyterian church that year. 
From this period until 1829 he devoted all his leisure hours to study. 
In this year he was employed by Dr. Jennings, of the Christian Her- 
ald, to canvass for that paper throughout Northern Pennsylvania and 
Eastern Ohio, and continued in this position until the fall of 1831, 
when he entered the Bassenheim Manual Labor Academy at Zelieno- 
ple. Pa. In 1S32 he entered Jeffei'son College, and with the exception 
of the summer of 183.5, studied tlieve until 1837, when he graduated 
and entered the AVestern Theological Seminary, from which he grad- 
uated in 1840. He was licensed by the Ohio Presbytery June 17, 
1840, and in June. 1841, was installed pastor of the church at Mar- 
seilles, Ohio. He presided over that church for seven years, and while 
there married Miss Mary Pierson. who died at Toulon, August 22, 
1872. From 1848 to 1851 he presided over churches at Edna and 
Caroline, Ohio. On coming to Illinois in 1851, he preached iit Roscoe 
one year and then became pastor oi the church at White Rock, where 
he remained for nine years. Dui-ing that time he organized the Pres- 
bvterian church at Rochelle and also ]ireached there for two years. In 
the fall of 1861 he with his family settled at AVest Jersey, and in the 
s])ring of 1863 removed to Toulon and for four years supplied the ])nl- 
pit at AA^est Jersey. Subseijuently he rested from minii-terial lal)or, 
again preached to several congregations throughout this district, 
acted as bible agent and coljiortenr, and in 1873 revisited his old home 
and friends in Pennsylvania and churches in Ohio. On returning in 
Januarv, 1874, he received a call from his old society at White Rock, 
which call he accepted. There he died May 12, 1874, and his remains 



60(1 BIOGEAPHY AND KEMINISCENCES 

were taken to Toulon to rest. Of his three sons, two are leading 
lawj'ers of Stark county, and the youngest lies buried beside his 
parents in the cemetery at Toulon. 

I. L. Newman, born in V.'arren county, N. J., Jul\^ 7, 1827, is a 
son of Abraham and Eleanor (Lanning) Newman, natives of that 
state, and still residents there. Ilis gi'andparents were Abraham and 
Mary (Ilankinson) Xewman, whose ancestors were British. Grand- 
father Abraham entered the service of the Continental Congress when 
fourteen years old and served throughout the grand straggle for free- 
dom. At one time his brother and a man named WykofP were ca]rt- 
ured by Indians who tomahawked one, while Wykoff escaped. 
This murder Aln'aham well avenged, botli on the Lulians and tlieir 
teachers of England. After the war lie settletl in New Jersey, became 
a preacher of the M. E. church, and died there in his seventieth 3'ear. 
Isaac L. Newman was educated in the scliools of Warren county. In 
1851 he left his home in a one-horse buggy, and in fort\^-two days ar- 
rived at AVest Jersey Center with a capital of §300, and began life on 
the prairies. He purchased a tract of forty acres on section 15, at §3 
per acre, and this small tract has grown, so to speuk, into a magnifi- 
cent farm of (300 acres. On Septemljer 12, 1857, he mari-ied Miss 
Elizabeth, daughter of James R. and x\nna (Tuttle) Waibasse, whose 
brother Jose))h came from German^', and in 1858 settled here. Her 
father was the first to break sod in Sussex county, N. J. To this 
marriage there were born: Jerome, September 22, 1859; Anna, Feb- 
ruary U, 1862; Melden A. and Selden A. (twins). March 21, 180(3, all 
of wliom are living. As related in the township history, he has been 
supervisor of West Jersey for five years; is a member of tlie Blue 
Lodge at Toulon, and politically a member of the Rejniblican 
party. In 1881 Mr. Newman married Miss Permelia, daughter of 
John and Lydia (Maines) Pevey, who came from New Jersey to the 
township aljout 1850. Here her father died in 18(33. aged about hfty- 
six 3'ears, and iiere her mother still i-esides in her seventy-sixth 3'ear. 
They wei'e the parents of ten cliildren, namely: Rachel, Joseph. 
Henry, John, Catherine, Permelia, William, Arthur, Jane, Aaron. 
Elizabeth and Clarrissa. Arthur resides in Peoria county. Aaron in 
Fulton county. 111., and Elizabeth in Kansas. The other children are 
residents of Stark county. ( Vide General History.) 

Joseph Palmer was born at Brattlelioro, Vt., in 1802. In 1827 he 
moved to Ashland county, O., and ten yeai'S after came here, settling 
on the farm now in possession of his son. He was married in Ashland 
county to Mary, a daughter of Elias Slocum. On coming here in 1837 
he purchased 320 acres and made this township his home until after the 
war, when he moved to Galesburg. He was one of the old Board of 
County Commissioners, and for years the ])oslmaster at Wnlnut Creek. 
Of his children, Willard resides here, Janies lives at Galesburg, Anna, 
is wife of James E. White, of Garnett, Kan.; Averella and Rose (the 
latter known as Mrs. McChesney) are deceased. Mr. Palmer still sur- 
vives pioneer hardships, and is a resident of Galesinirg, 111. 

Willard Palmer was born in Ashland county in 1837, and when 
seven months old was brought into the wilds of Spoon river. He 




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OF WEST JERSEY TOWXSHIP. 699 

received a practical education here, and here in 1861 married Miss 
Elsie, daughter of "Wilson Garnu. of Michigan, -who subsequently set- 
tled in this county, ilr. Palmer carries on a large farm and devotes 
much attention to stock-growing. While appreciating the value of 
o'ood men in official positions, and like his fathei', nnpartisan in political 
affan-s, he votes with tlie Democratic party on all state and national 
issues. 

John Pratz (deceased) \vas born near Carlisle, Pa., April 17, 1798. 
His uuirriage with Miss Nancy Laynuiu took place there about 1819, 
and the foUowiug year this lady died there. Subsequently he married 
Miss Sarah Wetzell, and in 18:^7 moved to a ])oint near what is now 
Asldand City, O. In 1837, with their eight childreu, and in company 
with the families of Elias Wycoff, Elias, Jr., Xehemiah Wycoff and 
Newton Matthews, they came to Illinois. Each family had two ox 
teams, a span of horses' and a light wagon, with which they made the 
journey overland. Mr. Pratz settled on the east half of southeast 
quarter of section twenty-eigiit, and also entered a second eighty on 
tlie same section, Iniilt a log cabin, the chinks of which were filled with 
clav and chopped ju'aii'ie grass. For a quarter of a century he lived 
here, moved to Rochester, where he died December 23, 1862, and Mrs. 
Pratz September 19, 1865. They were old members of the Congrega- 
tional church, but later connected themselves with the Christian church, 
of which they were members at the period of death. 

Jonathan Pratz, their only surviving son residing here, was born in 
Pennsylvania February l-i, 1820, came with his parents here when 
seventeen years old, was married here February 8, 1841, to Miss Eliza 
J., daughter of James and Maria (Trickle) Murphy, began farm life for 
himself, and in 1846 settled on his present farm. Of their eight chil- 
dren, five are living: Anna M., in Iowa; Eosetta L., Sarah C., John 
E. and Hiram X. The deceased were : Mar\^ F., Royal L. and Ora E., 
who died in August, 18S3. For thirty-five years thej' have been inem- 
bers of the Christian church, Init lu'ior to that time were Congregation- 
alists. He owns 220 acres, apart from the broad acres which he gave 
to his childreu. He has been successful in all his dealings, strictly 
upright, and now lives in the midst of peace and plent}-. 

Sijlvester H. Sanders, born in Morris county, N. J., December 16, 
1812, is a son of Darius and Mary (Lochman) Sanders, natives of Xew 
Jersey, where both died. At about the age of seventeen years he 
learned the carjienter trade, which he followed until 1845, when, with 
his wife. Miss Eliza Ann Bryan, to whom he was married October 8, 
1836, and three children, he made the journey to Illinois by wagon, 
and located a farm of 160 acres in "West Jersej'^ on the northwest quar- 
ter of section twenty-eight, where he resided for a number of years. 
On this journey he w^as accompanied by Thomas Fox, his brother-in- 
law, and family. Here his wife died August 17, 1869, in her iifty- 
fourth j^ear. Of the three children who came with them, and six 
Ixjrn here. Rev. Jacob H. is a Methodist minister, Peter K. is dead, 
Mary J. is wife of Rev. A. Atherton, Susan E. is deceased, Sophronia 
is Mrs. "Wm. Sterler, Susan A. deceased, Fred E., Darius E. and Lucy 
M., wife of Rev. R. A. Brown. In 1879 Mi-. Sanders and wife moved 



700 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES 

into West Jersey village, where their residence was then erected. 
Mr. Sanders owns 160 acres, together with village property, all the 
savings of 3'ears of labor. In religions matters he is a Methodist of 
over thirty years' standing. His second marriage was solemnized 
Ajiril 13, 1871, with Miss Catherine Egbei't, who. like her husband, is 
a devout church member. Prior to lS5*i Mr. Sanders was a Democrat, 
but since that time has been faithful to Republican doctrine and pailv. 

Darius Sanders, born in Mon'is county, JS'. J., in 1816, died March 
27, 1884. In 1868 he settled in West Jersey township. 

Elder John Sargent, born in Maryland, October, 1793, served two 
campaigns in the War of 1812, after moving to Ohio with his parents; 
came to Henry county in 1850, to Stark county in 1853, later to Mis- 
souri, from which he was driven bj' the Jay-hawkers in 1861. He re- 
turned and settling at Millbrook, Peoria county, died there July 14, 
1882. 

Belle {Trimmer) S/uifer, born in West Jersey township in 1863; 
married Peter Shafer in 1884; died March 15, 1885. 

Marij L. Swanl' ( Shaitnon), died at Grimes, Iowa,, February 1, 1885, 
aged twenty-eight years. 

I\4er Sheets, deceased, son of Michael and Elizabeth (Wygell) 
Sheets, was born in Hampshire county, Va. His parents were of Ger- 
man origin and were married in West Virginia in the spring of 1836; 
removed to what is now Essex township; purchased 280 acres on sec- 
tion 16 for $1,000, including a small house and thirty acres broken. 
Seven children accompanied them hither, namely : Malinda (deceased), 
Irene, Mrs. Alexander Christy ; George, Valentine (deceased), Rosanna, 
Benton county, Iowa; William M., Florida (deceased), Andrew J., of 
Kodawa}' county. Mo., was born here. Jacob Wygell, brother of 
Mrs. Sheets, came with them, remained two or three years and returned 
to Virginia. Peter Sheets and ^vife have passed away from their 
pioneer labors here as stated in the history of Essex township. George 
Sheets was boi'n in Switzerland county, near Patriot, in 1825, and was 
twelve years old when he settled with parents in Essex township. He 
was married, December 24, 1844, by Justice Eihvard Trickle, to Char- 
lotte, daughter, of Davitl Simmerman, whose history is given in this 
work. In 1848 he located in West Jersey township, and owns today 
an eighty-acre farm well improved. Theii' children are Eliza A., Mrs. 
J. II. Emery, Sarah E., Mrs. G. i>. Varside, Eimira J., Mi's. E. B. 
Swank, all residents of this township. Mrs. George Sheets was born 
in West A'irginia in 1828, and for over forty years has shared her hus- 
l)an(rs labors and successes. ( Vide IRslurij of Essex Toionshiji.) 

Jacob B. Smith, deceased, born in Reading, Pa., in 18()1, settled 
near Ashland, Ohio, where he married Mrs. Maria Murphy, nee 
Trickle, and in 1835 came to Illinois, making the journey by wagon 
and four horses. Tliey settled near (yanton. and in February, 1836, 
settled on 160 acres, section 35, West Jersey. There he built a log- 
cabin 16 by 16, and resided there for many years. lie spent his later 
(lavs at Galva. Both were members of the Christian Church, as were 
Julia A., now deceased ; Eliza J. and Mary A., of Peoria countv, 
daughters of Mrs. Murphy. After her marriage with Mr. Smith, Wil- 



OF WEST JERSEY TOWNSHIP. 701 

son A., Algernon, now in Iowa; Washington T. and Oliver J. in Iowa, 
Avere boi-n, the two last natives of Stark. Mr. Smith died in Sej^teiu- 
ber, 1884-, and Mrs. Smith at Galva, in 1869, in her seventy-first year. 

Sarah 11. {Lorauce) Stiinmel, Avidow of Jacob Stimmel, Avas born in 
A^irginia November 6, 1812. Her parents, Virginians, in 1815 settled 
near Columl)ns, ( )liio, where they engaged in farming. Here, in 1S2.^>, 
her father. .Mr. Lorance, died, death being caused by being out in a 
storm assisting a neighbor to erect a log cabin. Some time after her 
husband's death ]\[rs. Lorance married a Mr. Dill. Again in 1836 she 
was left a widow. Several 3'ears later she started for Missouri, Imt 
changing her mind on the road she settled in Stark county, Illinois, 
In 1861 she died at her son's home, in Knox county, in her eighty- 
second year. Sarah Lorance is the fourth child of their family of ten 
children. On Mai'ch 16, 181-;!, she married Jacob Stimmel, whose Vir- 
ginian parents were also settlers of Ohio, near Columbus, where they 
both died. His father, Peter Stimmel, died at the age of seventy, and 
his mother, Elizabeth (Lantis), at the age of sixty -four. Jacob was the 
eldest of a family of eight cliildren. Lie was born May 13, 1818. His 
early life was spent assisting his parents on the farm. After his mar- 
riage he befi'an farmine; in Ohio. Six vears later thev moved into the 
village of Groveport. He came westward in search of a home, and 
before moving made three visits. In 1857 they moved to Knox county, 
111., remained on their farm for one year, then removed to Peoria 
county and remained three years, and next settled in West Jersey 
township. A year later they purchased the place where Mrs. Stimmel 
now resides. At the time of their settlement Illinois was a wilderness: 
their most numerous nei^'libors Ijeino- wolves, the howlino's of which 
could be heard every night. On March 21, 1885, Mr. Stimmel died, 
having passed thi'ough the ])ioneer period of two States. He was a 
member of the Methodist Ei)iscopal church, and of the I. O. O. F. 
Thev wei"e the parents of nine children, five of whom still live: Vir- 
ginia A. (deceased). Jacob W., now residing in Missouri ; Isaac L., also 
in Missouri; Peter (deceased), Josephine (deceased), Franklin (deceased), 
Missouri, now Mrs. Griffin, of Iowa; Virginia, now Mrs. Brady, 
of West Jersey ; and Frank L., residing at home. Mrs. Stimmel 
is now in her seventy -fifth year. She has been crippled for thirty -nine 
j'ears, ami for nearly three A^ears has been unable to walk, but she 
bears her affliction with patience and forbearance. Her farm consists 
of 250 acres, well improved. 

Robert Stonier, son of James and Ziporali (Davis) Stonier, was born 
in Herefordshire, England, on Foxhall farm. May 2, 181!>. His ances- 
tors were of old English descent. His father died Ajiril 10, ISl'J, in 
his eighty -third year, and mother in 1851, being about the same age as 
her husband. At the age of fourteen liobert was apprenticed to a car- 
penter, receiving for his labor one shilling a week, this being increased 
as he progressed. Llis father paid £30 to secure him this position 
with Llenry Haines, of Cheltenham, Gloucestei'shire. After seven 
years he began woi'king at his trade, first at Cheltenham a short time, 
next at Bristol, then at London, whei'e he I'enudned about three years; 
when he removed to Southamjrton, and in 1850 came to America. 



702 BIOGRAPHY AND REMmiSCENCES 

Landing- at New York he worked there at his trade al)out a year, when 
he went to Buffalo and reniain<=id a sliort time. Wliihj there he sent 
to Enghmd for Miss Elizabeth Bisco, met her at New York, where thev 
were married in Trinity church, June 5, 1851. Returning to Buffalo, 
they remained a few months, and the same fall removed to Peoria, 111. 
Elizabetii Bisco is a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Arnold) Bisco, 
born in Gloucestershire, Eng., June 4, 1820. Her father was proprie- 
tor of a large linen manufiictory, until his death in 1857 at the age of 
eighty-three, being preceded by his wife three years, who died in her 
eighty-first year. After the arrival of the Stoniers in Peoria, Mr. 
Stonier followed his trade about sixteen years. They then pui'chased 
a farm in West Jersey township, where they still reside. At the time 
of tlieii" settlement here Stark county was without a railroad, and the 
people liauled their ])roduce to Peoria. Seven children have been born 
to them, only two of whom are living: John J. (deceased). Robert A. 
(deceased), Arthur F. (deceased), Charles E. (deceased), Harry P., 
farmer of West Jersey township; Albert R., at home, and Eva E. 
(deceased). Mr. and Mrs. Stonier were formerly members of the Pres- 
byterian church. Their two sons are members of the M. E. church. 
Mr. Stonier was a member of the I. O. O. F., and had taken the fifth 
degree. lu ])olitics he was formerly a Democrat, but is now a sup- 
porter of the Republican party. While living in Peoria IVlr. Stonier 
was one of the first to sign the first petition for the abolition of 
slavery. He now owns 240 acres of choice lands, a little over two miles 
from the village of West Jersey. 

Charles W. Terry, son of Thomas and Harriet Ann (Hop])er) Terry, 
was born at Wood Church, East Kent, England, April 25, 1849. In 
1853 he came Avith his parents to America, the ocean journey lasting 
thirteen weeks. His parents first settled in New York for two years, 
then removed to Peoria county. 111., settled near Elmwood ; four years 
later moved to Knox county and ]iurchased land, and for several 
years followed farming. In 1883 they moved to Yates City where 
they still reside. When Mr. Terry first reached Illinois he had but 
fifty cents in his pocket, but by industry and economy he has amassed 
a fortune and can now enjoy life to its fullest extent. Mr. Terry cul- 
tivated corn where the cit}' of Elmwood now stands. He also helped 
to build the first railroad in Illinois, and lias seen much of pioneer life 
in this state. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Episco- 
pal church, and are at present strong and active. Mr. Teriy is now 
sixty-five and Mrs. Terry seventy-three years of age. Charles AY. 
Terry is the oldest of their family of two children. His early life was 
spent at hard labor. At twelve years of age he began school for 
the first time. The schoolhous.e being built of logs, and the benches 
of planks. On Sei)tember 23. 1873, he married Miss Mary Elizabeth, 
daughter of Eccless B. and Jei'usha (Smith) West, born in Tazewell 
county. 111., Se])teml)er 29, 1850. Her father was a native of Ohio, 
and her mother's people come to Chicago from Massachusetts, journey- 
ing overland with oxen, the ti'i]) lasting three months. He purchased 
forty acres where Chicago now stands, but removed to Tazewell county 
when Jerusha was but a child, having been born in Chicago. Her 



OF WKST JERSKY TOWXSHIP. 703 

father came to Putnam ooiiiity. wliui'e he fii'st met Miss Smitli. He 
afterwards came to Tazewell county where they were married. Wiien 
^lai'v was but seven years old tiiey came to Stark county, and settled 
in Essex township, and later came to AVest Jersey townshij) where 
they remained until ]SS(!, when they removed to Missouri. Mi', and 
Mrs. West are uiembei's of the Christian church. JMr. AVest is now 
sixty-eight and Mrs. West sixty years of age. Of their ten children 
five died in infancy. Mary, now Mrs. Terry, is the eldest child. Her 
early life was s))ent at home assisting her jiai'ents. Her advantages 
also were only those of the pioneer period. Since their marriage in 
1873 Mr. and Mrs. Terry have resided on their farm in West Jersey 
township, which Mr. Tei-ry had previously jmrchased. Three chikli'en 
have blessed their union. Mary L., Harriet J. ami William O. Polit- 
ically Mr. Terry is a Repul^lican, and is opposed to secret organizations. 
Mr. and Mrs. Terry are descendants of Illinois' earliest pioneers, as 
this sketch will show. They have a pleasant home four miles finm 
Toulon, where they own 14."') acres of well-improved lands. 

W(is7i//t(/f(i» Trivlle. — Mrs. Wiley's father is the son of Christo]iher 
and Mary Trickle. He was born near Baltimore, Md., February 1, 
1805. May 1.5, 1828, he married Miss Eleanor Smith, who was born in 
Delaware in 1807. In 1835 he came to Fulton county. 111., and one 
\'ear later to Stark county, and began farming. On July 15, 1883, 
Mrs. Trickle died at their home in Elmwood, 111. Since her death Mr. 
Trickle has made his home with his son-in-law, Mr. Wiley. He is now 
eighty-two years of age, sti'ong and active. In 1811 Mr. Trickle re- 
moved to Ohio from Marjdand, where on account of the Indians he 
was quartered in the fort. Almost a quarter of a century later he 
came to Illinois. 

Aaron. D. Van S'tcl-le, son of Aaron and K^omey (Decker) Van 
Sickle, was born in Warren county, N. J., March 24-, 1831. His 
parents, New Jerseyians, came to West Jersey townshiji, where his 
father died June 1, 1871. His mother is still living, and is seventy- 
eight vears of age. Aaron D. is the second child of their family of ten 
children. In 1S50 he married Miss Mary Kelly, a native of Ireland. 
Aftei' their marriage, Mr. Van Sickle was employed as a farm hand, 
he working for $90 per year, which occupation he followed six years. 
In 1856 he came to Stark county, and in ]S6'3 he purchased a farm 
and began its im|)rovement. In 1S75 Mrs. Van Sickle died, her health 
having been failing for some time. She left five children, one of whom 
died in infancy : Harriet, now j\Irs. Barr, of Buda, 111. ; George, a 
farmer of West Jersey ; Jose])hine, Mrs. Laing, of Missouri, and 
Willie, at home. In 1877 Mr. Van Sickle married Miss Martha Ann 
Wiley, a daughter of Jacob and Julia Ann Wiley, born in Stark coun- 
ty, 111., March 26, 1860. Her father, a native of New Jersey, being 
\)ovn in Morris county, April 27, 18o2, removed to Illinois in 1853, and 
settled in Stark county. Here, in 1854 Mrs. Wiley died. In 1855 
Mr. Wiley married Mrs. Julia Ann White. She was born in Ohio, 
May 27, 1872. Again Mr. Wiley was left a widower, Mrs. Wilev's 
death occurring March, 16, 1872. She left five children, Mrs. Van 
Sickle being the third child. Since his wife's death, Mr. Wiley has for 



704 BIOGEAPHY AND EEMIN18CENCES 

the most of the time made his home with his children, recently at Mr. 
A'an Sickle's. He is now in his eightv-lifth year, and for so old a man is 
strong and active. Since Mr. Yan Sickle's marriage with Miss Wiley 
in 1877, he has resided on his farm, ahont two and a half miles from 
tlie village of West Jersey. This marriage was blessed by two chil- 
dren. Bertha A. and Charles E. He hus always been a Kepubliean, 
and has held several township offices. He has increased his original 
farm of 100 acres to 5(*0 acres of choice lands in West Jei'sey. 

John Wiley, son of Jacob and Anna (Sanders) Wiley, was born in Xew 
Jersey in 188-1. His parents, both born in New Jersey, came to Illin<MS in 
1852. They settled in West Jersey townshij) where, in '5-4, his mother 
died. His father is still living, being now eighty-five years of age. 
John Wiley is the third child of a family of seven children. In '52, 
when he was eighteen years of age, he came with his parents to Stark 
county, where he was engaged in agriculture, most of the time working 
by the month. In '65 he married Miss Eunice, daughter of Washing- 
ton and Eleanor Trickle, born in 183t!. After their marriage Mr. 
Wiley i)egan farming in West Jersey township, where he now resides. 
JJy his tii'st marriage four children were born, three of whom are liv- 
ing: Arthur J., Ella, Laura A. George W. is numbered with the 
dead. In '(55 Mrs. Wiley died in membership with the Christian 
Church. In '66 Mr. Wilej' married Miss Sarah C;., daughter of Aaron 
and Dorcas Aten, born in Fulton county. 111., in 1837. In "SO this lady 
died, leaving five children : Alma A., Ii'a L., Thomas L„ Emma T. and 
Clara L. rolitically he is a Republican, lie has increased his original 
fai'm of eight}' acres to 290 acres, all well imin-oveti. ( Vtde sl-efches of 
Jacoh Wiley and W. Trickle.) 

W. W. Wehster, to whom many references are made in the political 
and pioneer chapters, was for years prominent among the pioneers of 
dvnox county as well as of Stark. In '56 W. W. Webster, two 
daughters, aiid Miss M. E. Mcintosh, a. friend, all of AVest Jersev, were 
stricken with disease, Avhich ended in death. A\^. W. Webster was one 
of tiie first temperance workers in Stark county, and certainly one of 
the most earnest abolitionists in the State. ( "[ id e general history.) 

Mahuda Young, died June 1, 1883. aged fifty-four years. She was 
born in Maryland in 1829 ; moved with parents to Ohio in '37, and to 
Illinois in '44. In '46 she married Mr. Young. 

C. W. Young, retired merchant, was born in Washington county, 
Md., in 1825, of which state his parents, William and Mahala (Eoby) 
Young, were also natives, where the latter died about 1833. In 1838, 
before Stark was organized, Mr. Young, with his five children, located 
in Peoria county, 111., and died there in 1844 in his fiity-first year. Of 
his children who accompanied him to Illinois, II. S. is in Minnesota, 
Dorcas is deceased, C. W. resides here, Mary in Missouri, and Amanda, 
of Princevilie, Illinois. William, Kelson and Charlotte remained in 
Maryland for some time, but ultimately came here. William now 
resides in Iowa, while Nelson and Charlotte are among the dead. C. 
W. Young was in his thirteenth year when he came to Illinois. He 
passed through all tlie pioneer vicissitudes of those times. In 1851 or 
1852 he engaged in business at Kickapoo town, 111., and in 1853 opened 



OF VALLKV TOWNSHIP. 705 

a geiiei'al store at West Jersey, where his family settled in 1S54-. For 
twentv vears lie carried on large trade here and was successful in every 
enterprise he touched. In IS,")o he wasapjiointed iiostniaster.which office 
he held until 1ST2. For twelve years he was justice of the peace and 
school treasurer here, also served as assessor, and ;i member of the 
Republican Central Committee of Stark county. He owns two hundreil 
acres on section IG, all well im])roved and highly cultivated. Since 
1872 he has abandoned many business cares, now devoting himself to 
the care of his landed property. Mrs. Young, an eld member of the 
M. E. church, died here in 1SS3, aged fifty-four yeai's. In 1SS5 he 
married Mrs. Martha A. illeaton) Swank, who is also a memlier' of the 
M. E. church. Mr. Young's life has been eminently active and suc- 
cessful. 

./. Q. Youiuj, born in Warren county, N. J., in 1826, is a son of 
Silas and Sarah Young, natives of that state. His parents died there. 
In 1852 Ml". J. Q. Young visited Fredericksburg, Va., and resided thei'e 
four years, coming to this township in 1856. For some time \w worked 
by the month, meantime acted the ])art of a land pros[)ector and 
ultimately purchased tiie KiO acres on which he now resides. He was 
married to Miss Julia Ann. daughter of Wilson Garner, who came 
from Michigan years ago, returned and is now among the pioneers of 
a highei- land. Mr. Young is a memljer of the Greenback ])arty though 
formerly a Republican. 

VAI.LEV TOWNSHir. 

B/'.<t/i<>j> Plillaiider Chase, born December 14, 1775, in New Ilam])- 
shire, graduated from Dai'tmouth College in 1795. He was brought 
up in the Congregational faith, but after leaving college became a 
member of the Protestant Ejiiscopal body, studied for its ministry ; 
was ordained in New York in May, 1798, and was missionary in that 
state for several \^ears. From 1805 to 1811 he was pastor of the 
Protestant Episcopal church at New Orleans; next I'ector of the 
church at Hartford. Conn., and iu 1817 we find him on the Ohio mis- 
sion, of which state he was elected bishop in 1819. In 1823 he visited 
England and secured $30,(iOU aid for his church, then purchased 8.000 
acres in central Ohio, and laid the foundation of Kenyon College. A 
dispute with the trustees of the college about funds led to his resigna- 
tion as ]iresident of the college, and also of his position as bishop, in 
1831. Some time after he purchased land near Gilead. Mich., and re- 
sided thereon until 1835, when he was elected Bishop of Illinois, and 
settled in Peoria county. Revisiting England he secured $10,000, with 
which he founded Jubilee College, Peoria county, and there he resided 
until his death, September 20, 1852. It is said of him that he was the 
inost useful, indomitable, earnest pioneer of Protestant Episcopalian- 
ism in the west, and indeed the histoiy of that chui-ch does not point 
out a more distinguished worker on this continent. Bisho]) Chase 
married Miss Mary Fay. of Vermont, in 1795. She died, leaving three 
children: Philander. George and Dudley. The first named was a 
clergyman until his death in 1823; George became a lawyer, but died 
in early manhood ; and DuiUey, a clergyman, resides at Philadelphia. 



706 BIOGRAPHY AND REMINISCENCES. 

To his second wife, Miss Sophia M. Ingraham, three children were 
born: Henry, manager of the Chase Elevator Company, Chicago; 
Mary, wife of Rev. Jacob S. Chamlierlain, of Topeka, Kan.; and Phi- 
lander, wlio resided in Stark connty until his death in 1872. 

J'liihouh'r Chii»e, youngest son of Bishop Cliase, was born at 
Worth ington, Ohio, June 8, 1824; educated at Jubilee College, and 
ordained in 184(3. For many years he was missionar}' preacher in 
Peoria and Stai'k counties. In November, 1852, he, with his family, 
settled in Valley township. In 1850 he removed to "Wyoming, as pas- 
tor of St. Luke's chui'ch; but early in 186() returned to his fai-m, still 
conducting services at Wyoming. In February, ISOl, he moved to 
Jubilee, preached in Fulton and Irocjuois counties until 1808. Early 
in 1809 he returned to Valley township, and resided on his farm 
until liis death, A])ril 23, 1872. He was married to Miss Anna 
K. Ingraham, May li, 1812. Of their children, Heber is a merchant 
at AVadyPetra; Philander, a farmer of Wymore, JSTeb. ; Wilham I., 
publisher of the School HeraW^ Chicago; Elliott, a merchant of 
Wichita, Kan.; Henry E., a teacher, of Clarksburg, W. Va.; Alice C. 
on the editorial staff of the Inter Ocean, Chicago; Laura, now Mrs. B. 
II. Freeman, of Freeport, Kan.; L. Sophia M., teacher at Hiverside, 
111., and Anna Content, a teacher of this county. ( Vide Histories of 
Taulon and Valleij.) 



CONCLUSION. 



The expenditures of the county from 1839 to the close of the fiscal 
year 18S5, are given as follows : 



1839-40. .. 


. . . f 566 59 


1841 


... 1,29S 03 


1842 


... 1,030 85 


1843 


... 1,317 31 


1844 


... 1.300 41 


1845 


760 00 


1846 


685 00 


1847 


934 76 


1848 


... 1,438 02 


1849 


... 2,106 85 


1850 


... 1.701 01 


1851. . . . 


... 1,S64 53 


1853 


... 4,931 32 


1853 


... 3,586 17 


18.54 


. . . 4,603 64 


1855 


. . . 4,418 07 


1856 


. . . 13,068 60 


1857 


. . . 13,016 66 


1858 


. . 8,562 67 



1859. . . 
1860. . . 
1861... 
1863. . . 
1863... 
1864. . . 
1865... 
1866. . . 
1867. . . 
1868... 
1869. . . 
1370... 
1871... 
1872.., 
1873... 
1874. . . 
1875. . . 
1876. . . 
1877... 



,841 


11 


,910 


52 


,138 98 


,691 


78 


,914 


86 


,037 


58 


.149 


70 


,680 65 


,645 


70 


,131 


19 


,416 


99 


,S67 


J 1 


,360 


91 


.474 


72 


,117 


73 


,585 20 


,309 65 


,983 


24 


,585 


28 



1878 12,334 05 

1879 12,135 41 

1880 10,035 .57 

1881 9,309 97 

1882 9,821 62 

1S83 10,953 05 

1884 IT, 733 58 

1885 17,841 72 

The conmiittee on equal- 
ization of lands of the state 
board of equalization, 
places the value of lands in 
Stark county at .$14.54 per 
acre. This is really ! of 
the true value or only 2() per 
cent of the present average 
market value. 



STATISTICS OF THE CKXSfS HKITENS FROM 1840 TO 1880, ARE CxIVEN AS 

FOLLOWS : 





1840 


1850 


1855 


1855 


18.55 1860 1 1865 | 1865 | 1865 


1870 


1870 


1870 


1880 


TOWNSHIPS. 


2 
O 

53 

3 

1 


a 
o 

s 

3 

B. 


i 
1 


i 

5i 


s 






1 


1 


> 


& 

130 

217 
149 
218 
147 
216 
107 
92 


■s 


o 


0scei)la. 
Elmira. 

Pcnn 

Toulon 
Goslien. 
Valle.v. 

Esse.v 

West Jei-sey. 


1 


275 

4:!0 

4ti(i 
2~7 

Ss 


281 
:!04 
24;! 

379 
3S8 
175 
407 
408 


.586 
670 
518 
80(1 
.S.>1 
402 
895 
764 


1000 
fl.54 
999 
17.'«3 
1033 
876 
1198 
1160 


53T 

5.54 
578 
980 
649 
611 
602 
651 


527 
544 
467 
962 
615 
.524 
519 
568 


1064 

1098 
1045 
1942 
12(54 
1135 
1121 
1219 


1148 
891 
972 
1642 
1123 
845 
1431 
1223 


1278 
llOS 
1121 
20tW 
1271) 
llHil 
1538 
1315 


1.519 

978 
1216 
2657 
1192 

986 
14.52 
1207 


Stark Count.v 


1 1576 


1 .3710 


, 2913 1 2.585 


5498 


9004 


5162 


4726 


9888 


9475 


1276 10751 U2o7 



In 1860 there were 8,(1:17 ntitivi' and 967 foreign horn citizens. 

In 1870 the nationality of our foreign population was as follows : 
British. 308 ; Canadian, iu7 ; Irish. 359 ; Scotcli. l-t7 ; German, 158 ; 
Scandinavian, 178; French, 9. In 188n there were 10,0ii7 native and 
l.iOt) foreign born residents. These numbers are made up as fuUows : 
1 Bohemian, 145 Dutch, 359 Irish, 267 English and AVelsh, 142 Scotch, 

707 



708 CONCLUSION. 

108 Canadians, 7 French, 151 Swedes and K'orwegians, and 4 Swiss. 
The native popnlation comprises 6,711, Illinois; 167, Indiana; 531, 
New York ; 868, Ohio ; 628, Pennsylvania ; 40, Kentucky ; 63, Mis- 
souri ; 23, Tennessee; 116, Virginia; and 29, Wisconsin. In lS5i) the 
population of the county seat and township was only 377. 

The po|iu]ation of the towns in 1870 was as follows : Toulon, '.t()4; 
Wyoming, 040; Lafa_yette, 284; Bradford, 280. In 1855, Toulon had 
355, and Lafaj^ette 350. In 1880 the population of AVvoming was 
1086 ; of Toulon, 967 ; of Bradford, 506 ; of Lafayette, 26o ; of Castle- 
ton, 149 ; of Loralmrdville, 104 ; of West Jersey, 94; of Elmira. 84, of 
Modena, 76, and of Osceola, 69. The population of 1880 was made 
u]) of 5,854 males and 5353 females ; 1751 males and 1645 females 
being i)etween the ages of 5 and 17 3'ears inclusive. " 



A son of Eev. Mr. McDermott, of tlie Knox Presbyterian church, 
Elmira, was accidentally shot bj^ another boy, Walter Stevenson, in 
April, 1885. There was no coroner's jury, as Dr. Boardman, the 
examining physician, did not deem the case as one requiring official 
examination. The matter was subsequently iu'ought before the grand 
jury, that body discharged the case, crediting the death of 3'oung 
McDaii'mid to boyish recklessness rather than to intent. In a state- 
ment made before Judge Wright August 12, 1885, by Mrs. Mary McDair- 
mid, the following explanation of this sad affair is given: 'When 
John McWilliams first saw Nelscm (TMcDairmid) and Walter Steven- 
son) tliey were shooting in the pond, then tiiey lay down on tlie grass, 
Waher having Nelson's gun; he gave it to John McWiUiams, saying, 
•• There are three balls in it." John saw the balls himself. He shot once 
at the fence, when Walter took the gun and pointed it at Nelson, when 
Nelson said, " Don't you point that gun at me; I don't want any one 
to point a gun at me like that." Waltei' sna])ped, the chambei' was 
empty. Walter continuetl pointing the gun at Nelson, wlien the latter 
moved l)ack, bent his heatl nearly to the ground, held up his arm over 
his head. Walter followed, pointing, snapped the second time, the 
gun was discharged, the ball entering Nelson's head. John McWill- 
iams went for water, brought some in a hat and bathed Nelson's head, 
when Nelsimsaid, "That is nice." Bringing water a second time, he 
asked Walter if he should go and tell that Nelson was shot. Walter 
said, " Yes." Johnny said that one of the Armstrongs stated it was a 
phu' the boys were playing out of a book; but as he saw no book, he 
did" not bel'ieve it was any play." As stated in the history of the 
township, the general belief was'^that the a,ffair was accidental. 



